Find out how to Construct an Straightforward DIY Tiered Spice Organizer Rack

Straightforward DIY Tiered Spice Organizer Rack

Hello, it’s Amy from Hertoolbelt again with one other DIY construct on your dwelling.

My pantry cabinets are in want of some main organizing, my spice and herb bottles specifically.

I used to have this cool hanging gadget that was a carousel for the spice bottles.  It was good and saved the spices off of the shelf and saved room, however was somewhat tedious ready for the spice bottles to make the rounds.

Nevertheless the motor died and I needed to have all the spice bottles sitting on the shelf, which ended up being a multitude.

As a substitute of changing the gadget, I constructed an affordable and straightforward tiered spice rack.

This tiered spice organizer rack is constituted of a easy $3 2×4 board and some screws. You’ll be able to construct it in lower than half-hour + paint dry time.

It’s a nice resolution to get these spices organized and visible and straightforward to seize.

I made two variations of the spice rack.

The primary is a 3 tiered spice rack that holds the small spice bottles nice.  Word: my pantry cabinets are 11″ excessive.

The second model is for a 2 tiered spice rack that I can maintain my membership retailer (Costco/Sam’s) sized spice bottles behind the rack and nonetheless entry them.

I’m utilizing this spice organizer in my pantry, however you can even use it in a cupboard or on the counter — simply modify the size on your cupboard width.

Find out how to Construct a Tiered Spice Rack Tutorial

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Supplies

• 1 – 2″ x 4″ x 8′ board (or scrap wooden for the very best worth!)
• 7 – 2 1/2″ wooden screws
• wooden glue
• sandpaper
• paint
  • Approximate lumber value is $3!

Instruments Used

• Miter Noticed
• Drill and bit for the screws
• Sander
• Countersink bit

** Earlier than chopping any wooden. Measure and determine the size of rack that you really want on your house. For this instance I used 24″. Regulate the board lengths accordingly. **

Step 1 – Reduce the boards

3 Degree Tiered Spice Rack

• 3 – 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 24″ items of two×4 (word the two×4 really measures 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″)
• 1 – 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 3″ piece of two×4

2 Degree Tiered Spice Rack

• 2 – 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 24″ items of two×4 (word the two×4 really measures 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″)
• 1 – 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ piece of two×4

Step 2 – Sand the boards

It’s best to sand the boards earlier than meeting. Sand the two×4’s with 80 grit sandpaper till clean. If portray the rack I’ll often cease at 80 grit paper. If staining the wooden then I’ll do a end sanding with 120-180 grit sandpaper, sanding with course of the grain.

Step 3 – Drill holes

3 degree tiered spice rack drill holes in 2 boards. 2 degree tiered spice rack drill holes in 1 board.

On the boards measure and mark in from one lengthy edge about 3/4″ in 3 locations evenly spaced.  Use a countersink drill bit to pre-drill holes for the screws.

Step 4 – Assemble the spice rack

3 Tier

1. Flip all the boards so the underside aspect is up (countersink gap aspect). On the 24″ boards, measure and mark 2″ from an extended edge. Take the board with out holes drilled and place one of many boards with holes on it and line up with the two″ marks.
2. Apply wooden glue the place the 2nd board will likely be connected and use 2 1/2″ screws to safe the 2nd board to the primary.
3. Place the third board on the 2nd board and line up with the two″ marks.  Apply wooden glue and safe the third board to the 2nd board with 2 1/2″ screws.
4. Drill a gap within the 3″ assist piece about 3/4″ from the underside. Use wooden glue and a 2 1/2″ screw to safe it to the middle of the second board as proven.

2 Tier

1. Flip all the boards so the underside aspect is up (countersink gap aspect). On the board with out holes, measure and mark 2″ from an extended edge. Place the board with holes on high and line up with the two″ marks.
2. Apply wooden glue the place the 2nd board will likely be connected and use 2 1/2″ screws to safe the 2nd board to the primary.
3. Drill a gap within the assist piece about 3/4″ from the underside. Use wooden glue and a 2 1/2″ screw to safe it to the middle of the second board as proven.

Step 5 – Paint spice rack (elective)

That is completely an elective step.  I utilized 2 coats of Behr pure white latex paint to the tiered spice rack and let it dry absolutely.  To label my spice bottles, I used a Brother label maker with black on clear tape, since it’s simpler to search out clearly labeled jars.

Step 6 – Set up

Merely place it in your shelf inside your newly organized pantry or inside a kitchen cupboard. The comfort will make trying to find spices when making your favourite recipe a breeze! A simple peasy strategy to manage these spices, tremendous sturdy, with out taking over plenty of house or space for storing.

FUN IDEA: Use a pair sticker hooks inside the cupboard door (or on the wall beside the bottles within the pantry) to hold a set or two of measuring spoons for quick entry when cooking!

3 Tier spice rack with spice bottles.

The two tier wooden spice rack riser leaves room to entry massive membership sized bottles within the again and is which is a straightforward diy venture.

Query and Solutions:

How do I manage a big spice assortment?

Massive higher cupboards appear to swallow small spice bottles, by no means to be seen once more! Nevertheless, this tiered rack helps your spices to not get misplaced. Comply with the constructing directions above. Minimal instruments and expertise are wanted for this nice organizational venture.

Concepts for methods to manage your tiered spice rack?

There are a a number of methods to prepare your new spice rack. Listed below are a number of concepts.

• Purchase a standard spice bottle these may be both bpa free platic or a glass bottle model should you choose. I like the graceful lid on this specific bottle, which makes it straightforward to label. This fashion you possibly can label the side od the bottle lid with the identify of the spice. Once you place the bottles on the tiered rack you’ll capable of see the spice label shortly and simply.
• You probably have massive spice canisters, Amy recommends a 2 tier unit, omitting the highest shelf, that approach you possibly can then stack massive canisters behind the tiered shelf and see all of them simply.
• Maintain your most-used spices like garlic and onion powder on the underside shelf on the entrance of the cupboard for quick use. No matter you utilize most frequently entrance and heart.
• Arrange your spices alphabetically so you could find them at a look!
• Smallest bottles in entrance and largest in again.

Easier pantry group and storage options:

We’ve so many nice Spice storage concepts on our weblog that we might love so that you can take a look at.  Listed below are a few of our favourite DIY’s and bought!