Rooms Kitchen Decor & Design Kitchen Design & Remodeling Ideas DIY Kitchen Projects How to Make a DIY Spice Drawer Organizer Store pantry staples smarter with this easy project idea. By Jessica Bennett Jessica Bennett Instagram Jessica Bennett is an editor, writer, and former digital assistant home editor at BHG. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on February 2, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Project Overview Working Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 day Skill Level: Beginner What You'll Need Equipment / Tools Measuring tape Table saw Finish nailer Sandpaper Materials Plywood boards Wood glue Paint or stain Pin nails Instructions Make Cuts Cut your wood to the below dimensions. Cuts Piece Dimensions Quantity Riser boards 1 x 2 x 12-7/8-inch board 4 Rack boards 1/4 x 4 x 12-7/8-inch boards 4 Measure Drawer and Jars Decide which drawer you'd like to use to organize your spices. Measure the length, width, and depth of the drawer. Then measure the length of each spice jar to ensure the containers will fit inside the drawer. Cut Boards to Size Use a table saw to cut the plywood boards to size, matching the length of the pieces to the width of the drawer. Use wider, thinner plywood for the racks (we used ¼ x 4-inch boards) and thicker pieces for the risers (we used 1 x 2-inch boards). Make sure the risers are ½ inch less than the depth of your drawer. Attach Riser Boards Add wood glue to the bottom edge of a riser board and attach it to a rack board at a 90-degree angle. Repeat these steps to create enough spice racks to fill the drawer. Once finished assembling the boards, secure the two pieces together with pin nails. Ryan Krull Paint and Place in Drawer For a more finished look, gently sand and paint each section of the spice drawer organizer. Once dry, place the risers in a drawer to create angled rows. Fill the organizer with spice jars, facing the labels outward so you can easily find and grab the container you need. Related Articles How to Build a Simple Shelf How to Give Your Nightstand a DIY Storage Upgrade How to Build a Platform-Style DIY Bed Frame with Storage How to Make a Picture Frame How to Build DIY Drawer Dividers 38 DIY Headboard Ideas for a Low-Cost Bedroom Refresh How to Build an Outdoor Cooler Cabinet to Serve Drinks in Style How to Build a Custom Vent Hood for a High-End Kitchen Look How to Make a Farmhouse Side Table How to Make a Farmhouse Planter Box to Upgrade Your Porch How to Make an Easy DIY Plate Rack How to Build Laundry Room Shelves 26 DIY Kitchen Cabinet Updates So You Don't Have to Replace Them How to Make a Pallet Potting Bench for Your Gardening Projects How to Build a Ladder Bookcase How to Install an Interior Board-and-Batten Wall Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies