How to Design a Wooden Shoe Rack

For those with many shoes but minimum space, a shoe rack is a great way to clear up space and organize your shoes. You can purchase a shoe rack, but if you have some do-it-yourself knowledge and can use a few simple tools, then you can make your own wooden shoe rack for much less money.

1. Gather your supplies. You will need two four foot long boards, preferably 1x4 inches. You will also need a circular saw, wood screws, an eight-foot plank, finishing nails and a hammer.


2. Cut the boards into four 40-inch long pieces and two 30-inch long pieces. If you do not have a circular saw, you can try askingthe lumber yard or building supply store you purchased your wood at if they can  cut it for you.


3. Use wood screws to attach one board of each sizeso that form an L-shape, with the 30-inch long piece on the bottom. Attach a second 40-inch board on the other end of the bottom board, parallel to the  first 40-inch board. The two boards should be about 24 inches apart, leaving alittle lip on one side.


4. Repeat the steps to make a mirror image of the assembly. These will be the outsides of the shoe rack.


5. Cut three 1x12 planks that are 30 inches long. These are going to be the shelves.


6. Use finishing nails to nail the shelves in place. Create a shelf every 18 inches. Make the rear of the shelf two inches higher than the front so that the boards are at a diagonal. Each board will extend a little further past the vertical stabilizing boards, and should line up with your bottom board.


7. Add a trim to each of the shelves. Use a thin piece of wood, such as a quarter round trim, to the front ledge of each shelf. This will ensure that your shoes will stay on the shelf. Secure the trim with finishing nails.