Looking for creative ways to use scrap wood? Here are 25 creative DIY organizers you can make to organize your home.
If you’ve been around this website, you know I love projects that use up scrap wood. No matter how efficiently I plan my cuts, there are always leftover pieces. And those cut-offs make the perfect material for quick little projects.
One of the best ways to put them to good use is by turning them into DIY organizers. Whether it’s for tidying up a cluttered desk, creating storage solutions for the kitchen, or organizing tools in the garage, scrap wood can be transformed into functional pieces that help keep every space in order. Plus, using what you already have means these projects are essentially free!
To inspire you, I’ve put together a list of 25 DIY organizers made from scrap wood that are both simple and practical.
DIY Kitchen Organizers
1. Ziploc Bag Organizer
Finally! A Ziploc baggie organizer to finally get all the different sizes organized and easy to access. It’s simple to make with scrap wood. Magnets keep the top in place, but also allow it to be removed easily to refill when needed.
See how to make it here.
2. Drawer Organizer
Do you have a silverware and utensil drawer that you can’t keep organized? Maybe the store-bought organizer slides around and doesn’t hold everything you have? This DIY drawer organizer is the solution you’re looking for. Customizing it for your drawer is easy and you can make this project in about an hour.
See the tutorial here.
3. K-Cup Drawer Organizer
Organize coffee pods out of sight with this K-cup drawer organizer. In just a few hours, with scrap plywood and a few basic tools, you will have those coffee pods off the counter and still easily accessible.
See how to make it here.
4. Tiered Organizer
This tiered kitchen organizer makes the perfect hot cocoa station, or you can use it for spices. It’s easy to make with 1X2 scrapboards and basic tools. A DIY project that is great for beginner woodworkers.
Get the plans here.
5. Cutting Board Stand
When you have beautiful wood cutting boards, you don’t want to hide them away in a cabinet. Display them and make them easy to access with this simple cutting board holder. I used scrap walnut to make mine, but you can use any hardwood.
See how to make it here.
6. Coffee Filter/Napkin Holder
This scrap wood project is for the “no coffee pod” coffee lovers. Made with scrap plywood, it keeps your coffee filters organized and easy to get to. Whether you keep them in a cabinet or on the countertop, you won’t have to wrestle with that box anymore. It’s also great to use for napkins!
See how to make it here.
7. Spice Drawer Organizer From Love and Renovations
Organizing spices and keeping them accessible is a struggle every cook has in the kitchen. Not anymore with this spice drawer organizer. Made with scrap plywood and basic tools, you’ll have your spices organized in no time.
See how to make it here.
8. Farm Fresh Egg Trays From Houseful of Handmade
I love these egg trays! They sit on the counter and can be stacked on top of each other to keep your farm-fresh eggs close at hand. Each one is designed to hold twelve eggs and can be made from any wood species.
See how to make them here.
9. Cabinet Door Organizer From Love and Renovations
Great for storage in any cabinet, this door organizer is a simple scrap wood project anyone can make. Featuring a dowel for paper towels and a shelf for frequently used items you can take advantage of the unused space on the back of a cabinet door.
See how to make it here.
10. Test Tube Spice Holder From the Handyman’s Daughter
A unique organizer for test tubes filled with your favorite and most used spices. The holder is made with scrap walnut and finished to bring out the beautiful wood grain. This is designed to hold ten spices, but you can customize it to any size.
Get the plans here.
Scrap Wood Organizers for Kids’ Rooms
11. Divided Storage Bin
Storage for a kid’s room is essential for keeping up with all the chaos. This wood storage bin is easy to make and features a divider to keep things nice and organized. Make multiples and stack them on top of each other. Use it for books, small toys, Legos, stuffed animals, and more.
Get the plans here.
12. Dinosaur Shelf
For all those dinosaur-obsessed kids out there, this DIY kid’s room shelf has hooks for backpacks or jackets and a shelf above to display their favorite figurines.
See how to make it here.
13. DIY Bunk Buddy From Jen Woodhouse
Bunk beds are great and kids love them, but getting up and down off the top bunk gets old when you need something. Fix that problem with a bunk buddy! It’s perfect for holding a drink, books, a flashlight, and more. Easy to make with scrap wood and basic tools, you can paint it to match the room’s decor.
Learn how to make it here.
Organizers for Office, Craft Room, Entryway, and Mudroom
14. Laptop Stand for Desk
Elevate your laptop and add organizing space to your desk with this quick and easy project. It’s a simple design that can be made with any wood species. Underneath, there is space to keep notebooks, planners, or post-it notes.
Get the plans here.
15. DIY Mail Organizer
Keep track of what comes in with this DIY mail organizer. We used ours for bill paying, but you can use it for kid’s homework, permission slips, or mail that needs to be dealt with on a daily basis. It’s a great beginner wood project that can be made without power tools!
Get the plans here.
16. Craft Bottle Organizer
Organize all those craft paint bottles with this unique criss-cross organizer. With ten cubbies for storage you can store 40 or more bottles. It’s also great to use for spices in the kitchen!
Get the plans here.
17. Scrap Wood Desk Organizer From the Handyman’s Daughter
Keep your desk organized with this adjustable desk shelf. Configure it straight across the back of your desk or use it in the corner for simple desk storage.
Get the plans here.
18. Freestanding Boot Storage Rack From Woodshop Diaries
Perfect for work boots, snow boots, and rainboots, this free-standing boot rack adds storage and organization to your mudroom or entryway. Grab your scrap wood and build this simple rack in any size you need.
Get the plans here.
19. DIY Shelf Organizer From Woodshop Diaries
No more losing your keys or wondering where you left glasses. This wall shelf organizer has pegs for hanging and a shelf above for storage in any room of the house. It’s a quick and easy scrap wood project you can make in an hour.
See how to make it here.
Workshop Organizers
20. Scrap Plywood Magnetic Pegboard
Pegboard is a great way to add storage to a workshop. A DIY wood pegboard has a custom look, and wooden pegs are better than metal hooks. Scrap plywood is used to make this pegboard in shapes that fit together and magnets are added to the bottom piece to keep project sketches or notes.
Learn how to make it here.
21. Sanding Disc Organizer From Jen Woodhouse
Clean up the drawer full of sanding discs with this scrap plywood organizer. Add dividers and labels for each grit and you won’t have to rummage in a drawer again.
See how to make it here.
22. Sandpaper Organizer From Girl Just DIY
Unorganized sandpaper sheets are just as bad as a drawer full of sanding discs. Grab that scrap plywood and make a countertop organizer so you can grab what you need when you need it.
See how to make it here.
Other Organizers Made With Scrap Wood
23. Tabletop Jewelry Organizer
Is your jewelry box full? This tabletop jewelry organizer makes a great addition to keep your favorite and most worn jewelry easily accessible. Paint or stain it to match your other decor and proudly display it on a dresser or nightstand.
See how to make it here.
24. Scrap Wood Towel Holder From Woodshop Diaries
The simple design of this wooden towel holder holds multiple towels and looks like it should be in a spa. Made from scrap 2x2s, you can have this made and up on the wall the same day.
Learn how to make it here.
25. Stackable Shoe Storage Boxes From Houseful of Handmade
Need extra shoe storage? You’re going to love these easy-to-build shoe boxes. Customize them for tall boots, short boots, tennis shoes and more using scrap plywood. The design works so that easily stack on top of each other.
Learn how to make them here.
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