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Pantry Door Spice Rack

Build your own door-mounted spice rack with this. Designed to maximize pantry space, this easy DIY project uses basic tools and common lumber. Includes a simple cut list and step-by-step instructions to help you organize spices and small jars neatly and efficiently.

Pantry Door Spice Rack

Specifications

Project typeshelves
Roomkitchen
StyleCottage Style Furniture Plans
DifficultyBeginner Projects
Estimated cost$20 - $50

Dimensions

Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.

Pantry Door Spice Rack dimension diagram 1

Shopping List

  • 2 - 1x4 boards @ 10 feet long (can also use 3 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long if that's cheaper)
  • 3 - 3/8" dowels @ 4 feet long
  • 3/8" dowel buttons
  • cup hooks
  • 1/4" plywood for the back (2x4 sheet)
  • You'll also need a 3/8" drill bit for drilling holes for dowels

Cut List

  • 2 - 1x4 @ 39" (Sides)
  • 8 - 1x4 @ 19 1/2" (Top, Bottom and Shelves)
  • 1 - 1/4" plywood @ 21" x 39"
  • 6 - 3/8" dowels @ 20 1/2"

Tools

  • measuring tape
  • square
  • pencil
  • safety glasses
  • hearing protection
  • kreg-jig
  • drill
  • circular saw
  • nailer
  • countersink drill bit

Step-by-step Instructions

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Step 1

Start by drilling the dowel holes first in the sides as noted in the diagram. I love how the Shanty2Chic girls clamped both boards together and drilled all the holes at once.

Pantry Door Spice Rack — step 1
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The attach top and bottom with the Kreg Jig and 3/4" pocket holes with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.

NOTE: If you don't have a Kreg Jig, you can also attach with countersunk screws or finish nails and glue.

Pantry Door Spice Rack — step 2
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Step 3

This guy is for hanging later on.

Pantry Door Spice Rack — step 3
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Step 4

Attach all shelves at measurements noted in diagram.

Pantry Door Spice Rack — step 4
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Cut 1/4" plywood with a circular saw or table saw if necessary.

Apply glue to back edges of the spice rack shelves. Place plywood on top and nail down around edges. Then mark out shelf locations and nail plywood to shelves.

Pantry Door Spice Rack — step 5
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Step 6

Hang using the solid wood board on back top.

Pantry Door Spice Rack — step 6
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Step 7

Insert your dowels and finish and you are done!

Pantry Door Spice Rack — step 7
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Finishing

Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.

Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/diy-pantry-door-spice-rack-free-plan-cut-list