1. Modular shoe storage cubbies
These cubbies look amazing! Just look how organized those shoes and boots are, and how there is a space for everything and everything in its space. The baskets add a great rustic touch as well. These free printable plans from Shanty 2 Chic will walk you through it step-by-step. What's great about these cubbies is not only do they look amazing, but this is an easily customizable project. You can make cubbies to the dimensions that you need, and stack them up in any fashion you choose. You can paint the wood any color you want, or even leave the grain unpainted for an extra-rustic look.
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Shanty-2-chic
2. Crate wall storage
This is a really stunning project which allows you to convert some old crates (the same type that you get produce in, or can purchase for around $8 at Home Depot) into beautiful shelves! It's a simple matter of painting and staining as you choose and adding some brackets. Screw them into your wall, and you're all set! Even though these are quite obviously old crates, somehow it is hard to believe they started their lives so humbly!
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Morningbymorningproductions
3. More rustic crate shelves
These rustic shelves also are made of old crates, but instead of being bracketed together and screwed into the wall, they are simply stacked on top of one another. The wood has been left unfinished, which gives them a rough, unfinished look which is quite charming. Sometimes the simplest designs are the most amazing.
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Regineskreativiteter
4. DIY desk or nightstand
For our next project, we have another great one from Shabby 2 Chic. These free woodworking plans will teach you how to make a desk or nightstand with a door that opens for internal storage space. The design is very simple with few embellishments, and has a very old-fashioned look. You can of course stain the wood any way you choose for a different look. Very cool!
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Shanty-2-chic
5. Wood pallet shelves
A similar idea comes from the Thriving Home blog. This is a simple and easy project that will allow you to take a wood pallet and turn it into a shelf. This is mostly a matter of doing a nice job with the paint and tacking it up to the wall. I like how they added those knobs across the bottom to hang the aprons. Very smart and very cute!
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Thrivinghomeblog
6. Rustic hall tree
Those gals over at Shanty to Chic have so many amazing ideas we can't get enough of them! Have a look at this hall tree, which also doubles as a bench. The hangers are perfect for coats, scarves, and hats, which the bench provides a nice resting place. Underneath, the cubbies are perfect for bins which you can use for boots, outdoor equipment, and more. It was made entirely out of sustainable wood, and cost only $120 to make. How much would this cost if you bought it from the store? Close to $1,400, according to its creators, who checked the price of a similar item at Walgreens. DIY is a great way to save money while staying eco-friendly!
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Shanty-2-chic
7. Apothecary cabinet
The transformation of this project from its start point to its end point just blows me away. The cabinet started as some rather bland Idea shelves:
The entire project has been documented step-by-step with photos so that you can follow along. This really is remarkable workmanship. Looking at the finished result, I never in a million years would have guessed it started out as Ikea shelves, and wasn't some beautiful old antique apothecary cabinet!
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Sawdust2stitches
8. Pottery Barn-inspired bookcase
This project for a bookcase was inspired by a bookcase from the Pottery Barn. They are not very tall, and are designed specifically for children, who will be able to reach the shelves without trouble. They look delightfully old-fashioned, and the planks across the bottom shelf keep toys or books from knocked out. A very nice design!
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Shanty-2-chic
9. Bathroom cabinet with mirror
Need some more storage space in your bathroom? Have a wall free? I just love this project for a tall bathroom cabinet! With a mirror installed on the outside of the door, it doubles as a full-length mirror, perfect for getting ready in the morning. Open it up, and you have a ton of storage space for bath products, hair products, medicines, cleaning supplies, and more. You can set the shelves as close together or far apart as you want. I like the way that the creators decided to make some shelves larger and some smaller, so that they are ideal for different items. Very handy!
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Shanty-2-Chic
10. Wine rack made of a log
If you want a really natural look, this wine rack is totally awesome! It's made out of an aspen log, and can hold four bottles of wine. The top works as a small table. This would not be a particularly challenging or complicated project if you wanted to try something similar at home with a dead log. If you look through the creator's shop, you will find many other similar ideas which are also very beautiful. And, of course, if you don't feel like doing it yourself, you can always support a talented artisan and buy one directly!
Available on: Etsy: Floor standing Curvy Wine Rack
11. Simple countrified console table
Here's another project which includes free plans! Download them to learn how to make a simple console table which can go great in your living room or any other room in your house where you want to keep some odds and ends. The bottom shelf provides extra storage space, and the cross beams give it that old-fashioned, homespun look and feel. The openness of the design keeps it lightweight and easy to move, and also saves wood. Great project!
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Shanty-2-chic
12. Apple crate shelves
This project was created by an internist for a retail shop, but it would work just as well in your home. The crates are simply stained and stacked one on top of the other, and she has strung some lights through the boxes to draw the eye and illuminate the products. The shelves look great in the store and really provide a homely look and feel which is very welcoming. The same look would do wonders in any room in your house!
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Constellationandjenny
13. Quick and easy storage crate
This project from Shanty 2 Chic is one of the quickest and cheapest Ashley says she has done to date. You build this one from the ground up starting with the planks of wood and the brackets. There are step by step instructions, and Ashley tells you exactly what she purchased so you can follow along. This would be a great woodworking project for a beginner, and you can use the crate to store anything!
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Shanty-2-chic
14. Tilt-out trash cabinet
This is a lovely and very handy design which allows you to conceal your trash bin, but still access it quickly and easily when you need it. It is a great way to beautify your kitchen and also contain odor. If you visit the blog, there is an overhead shot which allows you to get a look at the inner workings. There are no step-by-step instructions, but this doesn't look like a hard design to replicate.
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Bydawnnicole
15. Wine barrel bottle cabinet
This is just an amazing creation by Alpine Wine Design on Etsy. The crafter used an authentic wine barrel and added in shelves for wine bottles and glasses. The top of it of course can function as a table. The wood is all birch and oak, with a gorgeous stain for a nice finished look. Not only is it amazingly functional, but it would be an excellent conversation piece if you have your friends over for tastings.
Available on: Etsy: Wine Barrel Bottle Cabinet
16. Simple rustic shelves
These thick rustic shelves are basically just slabs of wood that are bolted to the walls. Free plans are available right on the sight. They are actually a bit more complicated than you might think. They are not actually solid blocks of wood: each is hollow and consists of a number of different pieces of wood which have been joined together. That means they weigh a lot less than they look like they do.
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Shanty-2-chic
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