PLATE RACK DIY

Happy new year to you all! I’ve taken some time off for the holidays and I’m back today with the first post of 2021, and it is about the last DIY project we did in 2020!

I had a lot of interest in this DIY Plate Rack when I posted it on instagram, you can find me @paisleypearhome, so I promised I would write a blog about it this week with all the juicy details!

She really is a beaut, Clark! And an easy project at that. With my handy dandy guide, you can build this baby in no time, because I already made all the trips to Lowes to figure out what size of pieces are needed.

We used a simple 2″ brad nail to stick this old girl up. That doesn’t seem like a lot, but honestly, it’s not holding that much weight, and there are about 100 of them in there (can we all LOL). If you want extra reinforcement, just put a couple screws through the bottom of the trim piece that your dish will sit on, then fill the holes and paint. That should do it for you! So without further ado, lets get into it, shall we!

What you will need for a 4×4 plate rack (I’m going to link all pieces so you can look and see what I’m talking about):

3 – 1×2 pine boards @10′

3 – 1″ screen trim @10′

1 – Beadboard Wainscot 8’x4′ (have it cut in half so you’ll have 2-4×4 boards)

2 – 1 1/2″ trim @10′

2 – 1 1/8″ corner trim @10′ (bigger if you can find it)

1 1/2″ brad nails and nail gun

Decide on the placement of the plate rack and nail the beadboard to the wall. Cut your pine boards and paint. When dry, place them around the beadboard (on the side, pushed up against) attaching to the wall through the SIDE. you want the board to have the thin side to the wall and the thick side jetting out. This is a little tricky, but can be done.

Next, cut your 1 1/8 inch corner trim to fit end to end inside the dish rack. Paint and when dry, nail in place. You want this to go in with the back against the beadboard and the other part of the L forming the shelf for your dish to sit on. There is no formula for the placement, you just need to evenly space them within the chosen dimensions of your dish rack.

Next, cut your 1 1/2 inch trim to size, this will be the full width of the bead board and the frame boards. Paint and allow to dry then place on the front of the previous trim board going up and forming a full lip to prevent the plate resting on the ledge from falling off and nail in place.

Lastly, cut your 1″ screen trim to the same width as the previous piece, paint and allow to dry. Place two of them, equal distance apart above the lip formed by the previous trim piece. This will prevent your dish from falling forward.

It really does create a beautiful look. Once all pieces are in place, you use white caulk to fill all the cracks and crevices as well as any nail or screw holes. Then paint. My dish rack still needs another coat of paint, but I just haven’t had time since the holidays to put that final coat on. She still looks beautiful to me! I will get you girl, don’t worry!

That’s it friends! You now have a beautiful, custom dish rack. Built by you to fit your particular space! I just love this timeless look!

Please let me know in the comments or on IG if you build your own dish rack, I would love to see it! You can find me and tag me @paisleypearhome

I hope you are all finding time for peace and inner healing. I am working on a fun program all about turning your home into a refuge! It will include meal plans & planners, Bible study, Christ reflective home decor, guarding our tongues, communication & conflict resolution in the home, home cleaning (with schedules & calendars), hospitality and so, so much more! I can’t wait to get it finished and share it with all of you! Let’s work together to make 2021 a safe and happy place for all!

xoxo