Build These Simple, Cheap Open Shelves for Your Kitchen or Dining Room

Open shelves are a viable alternative to built-in cabinets. You can build and install them in a weekend from your own workshop.

If you have nice looking plates, bowls, and glassware that won’t embarrass you if left out, then open shelving is a great option for your kitchen. It’s easy to locate where everything is, and by removing bulky cabinets you can really open up a small space.

This project uses 1” pine stair treads, but you can go with any similar type of wood. It’s helpful to have a table saw, miter saw, drill/driver, bandsaw, and sander to finish this project. It’s totally doable without the large woodworking tools, but it does make the project go faster.

Watch the video above and follow the step-by-step instructions for building the shelves.

How to Cheaply and Quickly Make Open Shelves | I Like to Make Stuff (YouTube)

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