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    Home » Woodworking

    25 DIY Storage Projects Made from Wood

    January 9, 2023 by Susanne Stewart

    It’s a new year and we’re all thinking organizing and storage!

    Here are 25 DIY storage projects you can make from wood to inspire you to get organized.

    image collage of nine DIY storage Projects

    Every new year we all turn our attention to organizing our homes and our lives. Storage, or lack of, can make the process overwhelming.

    I have made a lot of DIY storage projects over the years–projects for the bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, and workshop.

    I have used scrap wood, plywood, and even just one board to make projects that help me, my friends, and my family with storage.

    Let’s take a look at 25 DIY storage projects you can make to help get your home organized this new year.


    DIY Storage projects for the laundry room

    1. DIY Rolling Cart

    3 tier rolling storage cart

    This easy to build mobile wooden storage cart features three shelves to store away just about anything you can think of.

    It would be perfect for the laundry room to keep your laundry detergents, and cleaning supplies in. Because it’s on wheels you can move it around where ever you need it.

    Get the plans!


    2. DIY Tilt-out Laundry Hamper Cabinet

    DIY Tilt Out Laundry Hamper Cabinet with Storage and Two Hamper Sections--Free Building Plans and Video Tutorial on Woodshop Diaries

    I built this for my mom to help her with extra storage in her small laundry room. She needed a place for hampers (that was out of sight), extra storage for supplies, and a place to fold clothes.

    I came up with this laundry hamper cabinet and it worked out great! Tilt-out hamper storage really makes this one of the best DIY storage projects I have ever done.

    Tutorial and plans here!

    Looking for more DIY storage cabinets? I have a whole bunch to choose from you can check them out here!


    3. Washer/Dryer Pedestals with Drawers

    Washer and dryer on wooden pedestal stands with drawers

    My mom got a new washer and dryer when she saw the price for the pedestals she knew I could make her some a lot cheaper.


    We came up with a design and I got to work. The things I won’t do for my mom…you understand, don’t you


    These DIY pedestals are easy to make and the drawers are great for extra storage in a small laundry room. They definitely make getting into those machines easier!


    Tutorial and plans here!


    DIY Storage Projects for the Entryway

    4. Simple Bench with Shelf

    I love this rustic little bench. It’s an easy beginner woodworking project that you can use anywhere in your home.


    This simple DIY bench design would work perfectly for an entryway and you can use the shelf and space underneath to store shoes.


    I kept the design simple so there isn’t any storage under the seat, but you could totally add it if you wanted.


    Build your own!


    5. DIY Shoe Bench

    Shara placing shoes on shelf of shoe bench

    Can you believe you can make this DIY storage project with JUST ONE 2×10 board?! It was about $7 at the time I bought it.


    I kept the design simple and affordable so it’s the perfect budget-friendly project for your entryway. You can make this with basic woodworking tools and have it built in a day.


    Full tutorial and plans here!


    6. DIY Accordion Coat Rack

    accordion style coat rack

    Add some coat storage to your entryway or mudroom with this accordion style coat rack. Use it for hats, coats, umbrellas, or even dog leashes.


    I made this entirely from scrap wood so it was FREE to make. It’s adjustable just like the ones they used to make years ago. So cool!


    Make your own!


    7. DIY Coat Rack with Shelf

    Shara holding large fake shiplap coat rack

    I will admit this is a BIIIIG coat rack. My friend had a long hallway that she needed to add storage to for coats and backpacks, etc. You can definitely make it smaller to fit your space.


    I used plywood to make the back of this DIY storage project and added a little extra detail to make it look like shiplap. I love how it turned out and so did my friend.


    Make your own!


    8. DIY Built-in Storage Bench

    built in storage bench between hallway closets

    This simple flip top storage bench was part of an overall hallway makeover project where I updated our hallway. Man can you put a lot of stuff in this storage bench!


    You can make your own built-in storage bench for your entryway or mudroom and I show you how to do it step-by-step.


    Full tutorial here!


    9. DIY Easy Coat Rack

    simple wooden dowel coat rack

    When you’re looking for a coat rack with a simple design this is it! You can make this easy woodworking storage project for FREE using scrap wood.


    It’s the perfect storage solution for a small entryway. You could even use it in the bathroom as a towel rack.


    Build your own!


    DIY Storage Projects for the Kitchen

    10. DIY Tea Storage Box with Mug Holder

    tea organizer box with pegs for holding mugs

    Love a good cup of tea? Organize and store your tea supplies and mugs with this easy woodworking project.


    It fits perfect on the countertop, in the pantry, or tucked away in the cupboard. The best part is you make this from scrap wood so it’s FREE!


    Make your own tea storage!


    11. DIY Reversible Wall Shelf

    wall shelf with dowel rod and hooks

    Hang it up for a place to hang mugs or tea towels with a shelf above. Or…

    wall shelf with dowel rod

    Hang it the other way and use it as a spice rack. It’s perfect for holding cutting boards and cookbooks too!


    This is another scrap wood project, so you guessed it, it was FREE to make. Of course you could make two then you would have them both.


    Build your own!


    12. 3 Tier Wooden Tray

    3 tiered geometric tray

    The 3 tier tray–A staple in seasonal kitchen decor. But, you could also just be super practical and use it as a fruit tray, too.


    Either way, every kitchen needs one of these and this one is really easy to make yourself!


    Make your own!


    13. DIY Bar Cart

    How to Build a DIY Bar Cart from One Board

    Great to use for entertaining, this DIY bar cart is an easy DIY storage project that can be use for lots of different things.


    I made this using just one board. Hey, I really like those types of projects. They’re budget friendly and beginner friendly projects that anyone can make.


    Get the plans to make your own!


    14. DIY Pie Box

    Plexiglass and plywood pie carrier

    Store your next pie and take it to the next family gathering in style with this DIY pie box. It’s easy to make and can be used also as a keepsake box or to display a trophy.


    You can make this using scrap plywood if you have enough and finish the edges using edge banding for a professional look. You’ll just a few tools to make one yourself.


    Make your own!


    RELATED: Learn how to finish plywood edges


    15. Wooden Flatware Caddy

    flatware caddy wooden

    Most normal people probably keep their silverware—you know…forks, spoons and knives—neatly tucked away in a drawer. Of course I have to be the exception, haha.

    It’s a long story as to why I don’t, but I made this silverware caddy to store ours and I really love how it turned out. Bonus is that we don’t have to dig in a drawer to find what we need!

    Make your own!

    Office Storage Projects

    16. DIY Desk Organizer

    wooden desk organizer with drawer

    I was tired of papers stacking up in a mess on my desk and having a hard time keeping track of things.


    I built this simple organizer from the red oak scrap boards to help store away all those receipts and paper I didn’t want to mess with.


    Make your own!


    17. Business Card Holder

    How to make a DIY house shaped business card holder

    Every business owner needs a business card holder for their desk. It’s a much better way to store them than to just have them sitting in a pile in a drawer.


    This easy DIY storage project is made using scrap 2x2s. You can seriously make one of these in less than 30 minutes.


    See the tutorial here!


    18. Home Office Filing Cabinet

    Wooden file cabinet with two deep drawers

    I’m not a fan of metal filing cabinets. They’re ugly, they don’t hold up well, and they’re ugly. Did I say that already?


    This is a very basic cabinet that works well as a file cabinet, but could also make a nice printer cabinet, or even a side table or nightstand.


    Build your own!


    More DIY Wooden Storage Projects


    19. Modern Towel Rack

    Shara placing towel in towel rack

    I built a simple scrap wood towel rack to hang over the tub to add some texture and wood tones to a very white wall.


    You can build your own in just three simple steps with basic tools. Give your bathroom a spa like feel with this easy DIY storage project.


    Build your own!


    20. Simple DIY Storage Chest

    DIY Storage Chest perfect for blanket storage

    This DIY storage chest is the PERFECT size to use as a small coffee table, entryway bench storage, end of the bed storage, toy box storage, or just for keepsake storage.


    I made this from ¾″ plywood and 2x2s. It’s a great beginner project and this versitile piece will look great anywhere you use it.


    Build this simple storage chest!


    You will also love this DIY Wooden Storage Trunk / Hope Chest, this DIY Faux Slat Toy Box, and this Simple DIY Storage Trunk

    21. DIY Blanket Ladder

    Shara with DIY modern blanket ladder

    A blanket ladder is a practical, simple, and creative way to add some style, storage, and life to a room.


    You can use it in the bathroom for hanging towels, the living or bed room for storing and displaying blankets.


    It’s a simple scrap wood project using 2x2s and dowels. You can make it in a couple of hours and be using it the same day.


    Tutorial to build your own!


    22. Indoor Plant Ladder Shelf

    Shara placing plants on plant shelf

    I’ve been meaning to build somewhere to store all my little plants in one easy to water location.


    It needed to have a small footprint so it didn’t take up a lot of floor space and I didn’t want to hang it on the wall. This leaning plant ladder shelf was the perfect solution.


    You could also use it for books, in your office, or in an entryway for those items you need to grab quickly on the way out the door.


    Get the plans to build your own!

    23. Keepsake Box

    wooden keepsake box with divider panel

    We all have those special momentos, the small things that remind us of a time, a person, an event. Build your own keepsake box to store them and keep them safe.


    This project is made from scrap wood, so it’s another project that’s FREE to make! It even has a divider and lift off lid.


    Make your own!


    Be sure to check out my DIY Wooden Keepsake Box and this other DIY Keepsake Box from Scrap Wood


    24. Guitar Stand with Stool

    simple guitar stand bench

    I’ve been tired of keeping my guitar stuck in its case in the corner all the time and wanted to get it out so it was more easily accessible for playing.


    I made this DIY guitar stand and stool and added a place to store my music books. It sits perfectly in the corner and I love having my guitar out on display.


    Tutorial and plans here!


    25. Easy DIY Lumber Rack

    2x4 lumber rack

    I needed a place to store my lumber. The floor and corner were no longer an option. This simple design is made using 2x4s and wood screws. That’s it. Super easy. Super helpful.


    You can see more workshop storage and organizing projects here.


    See the tutorial!


    This is just a handful of the DIY storage projects you’ll find here on the blog. I can’t wait to hear what you build first!


    Be sure to pin for later!

    image collage of six DIY storage projects with text overlay
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