Make A Nail Polish Organizer

I love collecting nail polish in gorgeous colours and metallic sheens and, although I hardly ever wear nail polish unless it’s a special occasion, the colours attract my girly nature. If you have a collection of nail polishes, keeping them organized is easy if you make this nail polish organizer from a few scraps of PAR pine.

• 8 of 20 x 44mm PAR pine cut to 400mm length – top/bottom and shelves
• 2 of 20 x 44mm PAR pine cut to 560mm length – sides
• 1 of 3mm white masonite backing board cut to 400 x 600mm
• 3 x 30mm wood screws
• Wood glue
• Wood filler
• 240-grit sandpaper
• Panels pins or staples
• Tape measure and pencil
• Carpenter’s square
• Drill/Driver and assorted bits
• Countersink bit
• Hammer or staple gun

This is a basic design that uses 20 x 44mm PAR pine cut to sections for the frame and shelves. The width is more than enough for nail polish bottles, but you can use a wider PAR pine if you wish. It’s easier to sand and paint all the sections before assembly. You can fill holes with wood filler and touch up once finished.

To make the nail polish organizer, arrange the top, bottom and shelf sections so that they are equally spaced. You can use the backing board as a guide for placement. Drill 2mm pilot holes through the top and bottom and into the sides and screw together to create the frame. Insert the shelves and attach as shown left.

Use a hammer and panel pins to attach the backing board – or a staple gun and staples. The backing board also helps to stabilize the frame. Mount two steel angle brackets on top of the cabinet for hanging onto the wall.