Simple DIY Shoe Rack

Get the plans to build a DIY shoe rack that can be easily painted to look like a shoebox from your favorite brand!

collage of DIY shoe rack and schematic with text overlay

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One of the readers reached out and asked if I could help make plans for a shoe rack that looked like a shoebox. I loved the idea and put one together for him. I have the plans available for you as well!

You can download the printable plans at the bottom of the post.

Material Needed –

How to Build

Step 1 – Make the cuts

  • Make the cuts per the plans.
  • Make pocket holes as shown in the plans.

Step 2 – Attach the shelves  

Attach the shelves to one of the sides as shown using wood glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.  

schematic showing attaching shelves to the side

Step 3 – Attach other side 

Attach the other side using 1-1/4” pocket hole screws and wood glue. 

schematic showing attaching other side of the shoe rack

Step 4 –   Attach top 

 Attach the top plywood/mdf using 1-1/4” pocket hole screws through the pocket holes on the sides.  Use wood glue. 

attaching top of the shoe rack

Step 5 – Attach Front Trim

Attach the side and bottom 1×2 trim using wood glue and finish nails.  

schematic showing attaching trim to the front of the shoe rack

 Step 6 – Attach the top trim 

Attach the 1×4 trim for the top all around using wood glue and finish nails. 

schematic showing attaching trim to the top of the shoe rack

Step 7 –  Add back 

Attach the 1/4” back panel using wood glue and finish nails.

That is it! You can add store bought feet if you like or attach blocks of 2×2 or 4×4 to make feet. The Shoe rack works as is without the feet too.

Paint it in color of your choice and add your favorite brand stickers to make it your own!

DIY shoe rack with numbers painted on it

It’s a simple and easy! It makes a great beginner-friendly project.

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DIY Shoe Rack Printable Plans

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Get the plans to build a DIY shoe rack that can be easily painted to look like a shoebox from your favorite brand!

Simple DIY Shoe Rack

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Get the plans to build a DIY shoe rack that can be easily painted to look like a shoebox from your favorite brand!

Materials

Instructions

  1. Make the cuts and pocket holes per the plans
  2. Attach the shelves to one of the sides as shown using wood glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
  3. Attach the other side using 1-1/4” pocket hole screws and wood glue. 
  4. Attach the top plywood/mdf using 1-1/4” pocket hole screws through the pocket holes on the sides.  Use wood glue. 
  5. Attach the side and bottom 1x2 trim using wood glue and finish nails.  
  6. Attach the 1x4 trim for the top all around using wood glue and finish nails. 
  7. Attach the 1/4” back panel using wood glue and finish nails.
  8. Paint and add stickers in the brand of your choice!

Anika's goal is to inspire and empower beginners with woodworking, DIY, home improvement, and home decor ideas.
She wants everyone to unlock their creative potential and experience the feeling that comes with making something. Nothing feels better better than seeing something and saying "I can make that!"

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2 Comments

  1. Richard Broat says:

    plans for DIY Shoebox link not working

    1. Anika Gandhi says:

      Thanks for letting me know. It is fixed now.

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