Crafting Brilliance: 17 Plywood Projects to Elevate!

Plywood is a versatile material that can be used to create a wide variety of projects. From simple furniture to complex sculptures, plywood can be used to bring your imagination to life, and your home pops with stylish furniture and accents.

With its versatility and affordability, is a crafting powerhouse waiting to be unleashed. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or just starting, the possibilities with plywood are virtually endless.

In this blog, we’ll explore 17 brilliant plywood projects that can elevate your home decor, organization, and overall crafting game. Get ready to be inspired and embark on a journey of crafting brilliance with this humble yet transformative material.

Build a Mid-Century Modern Nightstand

An easy beginner build project, with a full tutorial, this mid-century modern nightstand looks great and functions so well!

Plywood hanging Plant Holder:

Not long ago I was scouring a design website looking for inspiration when I found their version of this planter. I fell for it’s exposed-ply, scandi fabulousness, there is no way I’d ever pay $75 for a planter. Luckily, I’m always building DIY furniture and have plenty of leftover plywood in my garage.  Build this modern hanging planter.

Pros and Cons of Plywood Flooring

 

Did you know you can use plywood as a flooring option? This idea could potentially save you some cash and provide stunning results. Read this post to get the pros, cons, tips and tricks to make your own plywood flooring.

Plywood Storage Chest with Geometric Inlay

 

Get a sheet of plywood and grab the plans to make this gorgeous storage solution. This will look great in any room of your house and can be used to store blankets, toys, or anything you like. Find out how to recreate this plywood storage box with a geometric  inlay here.

Plywood Monogrammed Sign

 

Add an easy, personalized touch to your home decor with this simple yet stunning plywood monogrammed art. Make a few with the initials of your family to display. Use your plywood scraps to make this affordable. Learn how to recreate a monogrammed letter sign here.

Plywood Wine Rack

Elevate your wine collection with a plywood wine rack, designed to showcase your bottles in a beautiful and organized manner. What makes it even more enticing is its modular structure, making it a breeze to expand as your collection grows. Cheers to a functional and stylish storage solution for wine enthusiasts!

Fretwork Table with Plywood Top

This fretwork table looks dramatic and definitely designer. No one will suspect you made this stunning table with plywood and saved a small fortune in the process. Get the instructions to make your own fretwork table with a plywood top here.

Shiplap Walls Using Plywood Planks

Get the gorgeous look of shiplap in your bathroom, using plywood. This budget friendly option looks great when installed and the method is easy enough you could add plywood shiplap to your walls this weekend. Find the instructions for plywood shiplap planks here.

Jumbo Plywood Pegboard

Get the look of a pegboard for your office or garage with this easy project. It takes one sheet of plywood and turns it into the ultimate place to decorate and store all of your things. Find out how to make a jumbo pegboard from plywood here.

Leaning Plywood Shelf

If you need a stylish storage option to display all of your decor, then consider making this leaning shelf from plywood. You are going to love the results and how affordable this project is to complete. Find the directions to make your own plywood leaning shelf.

Stacked Plywood Bench

 

This bench adds extra seating wherever you need it, looks great and best of all, is budget friendly! Make this bench with stacked plywood and give it a gorgeous coat of stain for the best seat in the house. Find out how to make a stacked plywood bench here.

Plywood Pennant Banner

 

Make this pennant banner with your leftover plywood scraps. You can leave it as is for a stunning yet simple effect, or paint it with your favorite color to add a cheerful accent to any room. Learn how to make a plywood pennant banner here.

Plywood Storage Box on Wheels

 

Make this storage box on wheels for an easy storage solution that you can roll where you need it. Hooray for saving your back and adding convenient storage to your space! Find the plans to make your own rolling plywood storage box here.

Plywood Terrarium Globe Bases

These globe bases might be made of plywood but they have a West Elm feel that you will find irresistible. Learn how to make these bases for your globe terrariums here.

Plywood Cut Out Christmas Tree

This plywood project is a must make for the holidays! It is nothing short of adorable and will be displayed and loved by your family for years. Read how to make this cut out plywood christmas tree here.

Waterfall Edge Console Table

 

This console table starts with plywood and ends up as a gorgeous option for your home. Be prepared to get a lot of compliments on this fairly easy DIY table. Get the plans to recreate the waterfall edge console table here.

Plywood Christmas Stars

Save your scraps of plywood to make this holiday season! These rustic wooden stars are adorable and easy! Learn how to make these rustic Christmas stars here.

Modern Console Table

Grab some plywood and stain and get ready to make a gorgeous console table. This looks like it came from Pottery Barn but it was homemade for a fraction of the cost. Get the plans to make your own console table here.

 

Crafty Creations: Build Your Own Hexagon Tray

Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or just dipping your toes into the world of crafting, this project is perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of handmade charm to their living space. Or make one as a gift — housewarming, wedding, thinking of you, just because!

Get Crafty: 21 DIY Building Projects to Try

These epic summer building projects are going to have the neighborhood buzzing. After they see you staining, constructing, and supercharging your yard, they’ll be all about your backyard glow-up. So, let’s get crafty and unleash creativity with these 21 DIY building projects! 

Zen Garden Path Ideas

Discover these Zen garden backyard ideas! These 10 unique and stunning garden designs can enhance the beauty and tranquility of your landscape. From intricate stepping stones to wood slice walkways, these ideas will inspire you to create your own peaceful oasis where relaxation and meditation can be the Zen you truly need.

How To Build a Window Box Planter in 5 Easy Steps

Build your own DIY window box planter to add curb appeal and make your home exterior look amazing! This tutorial breaks it down into 5 easy steps to build a custom window planter box for flowers.

25 Annuals for Shade That Bloom All Summer:

Here is a list of 25 Annuals for Shade that bloom all summer. What could be better than great flowers that last a long time and do well in shade?! Great for container gardening.

Home Trends Going Out of Style

Jump on board the time machine, and let’s check out some old home design trends that are so yesterday. We’re talking about things that used to be cool but now make us go, “Huh?” Here are 15 outdated home trends that need a major makeover!

What is a Terrible Home Design Trend?

Sometimes we dream of building a new home, and what great ideas we have for it.  But we don’t want to make big mistakes, what are the horrible new home trends that we want to avoid?