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DIY Kitchen Platter Rack

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I will show you how to make this DIY kitchen platter rack!

Wooden rack to display the platters.

Over the weekend I finally finished a DIY Kitchen Platter Rack project I’ve been dreaming of since the day we moved into our new home. It only took me about 15 months to finally get around to making this kitchen platter rack 😉 You know the feeling, right? Good, glad I’m not the only one!

White cabinets and a dark floor in kitchen.

So to the left of my wooden kitchen island there is a big blank wall. It’s really been an eye sore because it makes it feels like my kitchen was incomplete.

Dark wood island in the middle of the kitchen.

So we had the idea to make a DIY kitchen platter rack to fill in the space and bring all of the wood elements together in my kitchen. We liked the result so much that we decided to make two!

The platter hanging on the wall in the kitchen.

The wood from the island, bar stools, woven roman shades and now the platter racks seem to bring some visual organization to the kitchen.

Wooden bar stools with a woven seat.

So here’s how we made the kitchen platter rack:

  • (3) 1×4 boards, 3ft each (for the bottom and two back boards)
  • (2) 1×4 boards, 9 inches each (for the sides)
  • (1) 3/8″ x 2″, 3ft (for the front)
  • (1) 3/8″ x 3″, 3ft (for the bottom lip)

A man holding up a wooden board for the diy platter.

We screwed in the two 9″ side boards into the bottom board. Next we screwed in the top back board flush with the top of the wooden side boards. The next board along the back went on just about an inch lower than the top board on the back side (see photo above for all these steps).

Screwing the wood together with an electric tool.

Next we nailed on the front board (the 3/8″ x 3″ x 3ft board) with our nail gun. This create the front lip so your platters don’t slide out. We also nailed on the second front board (the 3/8″ x 2″ x 3ft board) that holds the platters in place, about 2 inches above the bottom lip.

Using the staple gun on the wooden platter.

When the kitchen platter rack was all screwed and nailed in place we stained both of the finished products. You can definitely do this before but with this particular stain I don’t ever fear doing it at the end of my project. It’s definitely my go-to stain since it goes on with one coat and dries quickly.

The rust - oleum wood stain.

For the finishing touches we added some d-hooks to the back so we could hang these suckers!

Metal hooks in their package.

And here’s how it looks on the wall!

The white kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a wooden rack on the wall.

White and blue platters in the rack on the wall.

Clear glass pendant lights above the kitchen island.

And in case you want a better diagram of the wood cuts…

Measurements on the wooden hanging platter.

I’m loving how this finished off our kitchen and provides storage for some of my serving pieces. We actually created a third DIY platter rack but I’m not quite sure I need it. Might end up giving it to one of my sister’s instead or finding another spot in our home… maybe add some hooks for a bathroom shelf?

The DIY platter holder filled with various platters.

Up close look at the platters on the wall.

The white kitchen with an island and three chairs.

Now my kitchen is feeling complete with these new DIY platter racks
and building all 3 cost less than $30!

DIY kitchen platter rack graphic.

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Comments

  1. Cecilia says

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    Ooo! You’re right! They really finish off your kitchen. Love them! And hey, I get the taking a long time to do a project thing. Happens all the time to me, ha! Better late than never, I say! ????

    • howtonestforless says

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      Hahah! Apparently that’s my motto too 😉

  2. Emma says

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    Such a simple thing but so effective!

    • howtonestforless says

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      Thanks Emma!

  3. Heather says

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    I love them, and I love your kitchen. It’s the perfect blend of white and wood- my favorite combo!

    • howtonestforless says

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      Thanks! Me too 😉

  4. Patty says

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    Absolutely just what was needed in that space! Have to love it when function and beauty work together!!!

    • howtonestforless says

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      Thanks Patty!

  5. Cindy M says

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    Hi Erin! What color paint is on your kitchen walls? Beautiful!

    • howtonestforless says

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      Thank you! It’s Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore!

  6. Wendie says

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    Love this and could really use it. Now I’ve got to figure if I have a place for it! Thanks for sharing.

    • howtonestforless says

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      You’re welcome Wendie. Hope you’re doing well!

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