Kitchen · Beginner · 2–4 hours
Kitchen Spice Rack
A wall-mounted spice rack concept for jars, packets and small kitchen essentials.
18 × 4 × 16 inPlanning reference
Planning reference: verify all dimensions, loads, fasteners, joinery and tool procedures for your actual materials and application before building.
Why build it
The project teaches shallow-box construction, repeated shelves and wall-mount planning with little material.
Materials
- 1/2 in or 3/4 in plywood
- Small screws or brads as appropriate
- Wood glue
- Wall-mount hardware
- Food-area appropriate finish
Starter cut list
| Part | Qty | Length | Width |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side | 2 | 16 in | 4 in |
| Shelf | 3 | 17 in | 3.5 in |
| Back | 1 | 18 in | 16 in |
| Front rail | 3 | 17 in | 1 in |
Build sequence
- Measure your tallest and widest jars before fixing shelf spacing.
- Cut sides as a matched pair and shelves to consistent length.
- Dry-fit the box and verify rail heights retain containers without blocking labels.
- Assemble and finish before attaching wall hardware.
- Mount using hardware appropriate to wall construction and total loaded weight.
Variations
| Variation | Width | Depth | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narrow door rack | 12 in | 3.5 in | Fits smaller wall areas; confirm door clearance if used inside a cabinet. |
| Countertop | 18 in | 5 in | Deeper freestanding base for counter use. |
| Tall pantry rack | 18 in | 4 in | Adds shelf levels for a pantry wall. |