Perfect for any home, this easy DIY Giant Pegboard is fully customizable for you to mix and match and make your own. Add shelves and decor or hang art and plants.
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This giant pegboard has been one of my favorite projects to ever do! I had been looking for decor ideas and inspiration on how to make my office really feel like a hub of creativity. Whether I’m researching ideas, planning projects, or just hanging out and reading books (and now, while working from home during a pandemic), I spend a lot of time in my office. I wanted something that felt creative, but that wouldn’t take over the space. What I got was an amazing feature to my office that I can style and restyle every season. I’ll show you what I did so you know exactly how to achieve this show-stopping look!
Tools & Materials:
- (1) – 4’x8’x1/2” sheet of Plywood
- (2) 1x3x8 Lumber
- (1) 1x6x8 Lumber
- 1” Wooden Dowels
- Stud Finder
- Power drill
- 1” Drill Bit
- 3 ½” Wood Screws
- Saw (Hand, Circular or Miter Saws would all work)
- Kreg Rip Cut
Get more info on my favorite beginner tools in my blog post, ‘5 Woodworking Tools You Need For Your Beginner Workshop’
Steps:
1. Cut GIANT Pegboards To Size
Rip your boards down to be 46″ tall and 24″ wide. If you go to Home Depot or Lowe’s, you can usually get a store associate to rip down the plywood to the right size. This will also make it easier to fit into your car.
If you don’t have the option of getting it cut down, you can measure and cut the plywood at home with a table or circular saw. With the circular saw, you can use a Kreg Rip Cut to make a straight cut. It’s the perfect tool for when you don’t have a table saw and need to ensure a straight rip.
2. Mark and Drill Holes
Using a ruler measure 2.5” from the top and 2” from the left to mark your first hole. Working both down and across your plywood, mark the holes to be 5” apart. After you mark and drill one board, you can use it as a template for the others.
Use your power drill and 1” drill bit to drill holes into your board. Make sure the board is completely horizontal so the pegs will be straight when they’re put in. I also suggest using some scrap wood to elevate your board from your work table to avoid drilling a hole into your table.
3. Cut Your Dowels and Shelves
Cut your 1” dowels to be 7” long. This will be long enough to hold the shelves. You can always cut them longer for other needs if you’d like. Cut your 1×6 boards to be 8” long for shelves that are 1 peg hole apart, 13” long for shelves that are 2 peg holes apart, and 18” long for shelves that are 3 peg holes apart.
4. Cut and Install Support
Cut your 1x3s to be 18” long. You’ll need 2 pieces per board, totaling 6 support pieces. Locate the studs in your wall with the stud finder and using wood screws, screw the supports into the studs horizontally. The support pieces are 18” long so you can put them into 2 studs, as most studs are 16” apart. This will give you space between the wall and the pegboard, so that the pegs have room to be put in.
5. Hang and Decorate your giant Pegboard
Use wood screws to attach your peg board to the support pieces. The support pieces don’t need to be centered behind the pegboard, but you’ll want to make sure the peg boards are evenly spaced on the wall. Once you’ve got all the boards up (I suggest having a friend help you hold the board and to make sure they’re level), you can arrange your pegs and shelves and start decorating!
I love how this giant pegboard came out! I included a couple of my favorite books, some art, some plants, and a few other trinkets that make my office feel more mine. You can paint or stain the wood, but I love the plain, natural wood tone. I feel like it makes the space feel more like a creative workshop and opens the possibilities.
So did this giant pegboard make sure a giant imprint on your upcoming project list? If you get this put up in your creative space, be sure to tag or DM me on Instagram or Pinterest @MelanatedMakerDIY
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