15 DIY Pegboard Ideas for Garages, Kitchens, Bedrooms and More

DIY Pegboard Project

desk with white pegboard on wall with shelves — Edmund Barr

You can easily create a pegboard panel by drilling a grid pattern of holes into a plywood board. Then use wood dowels to hold hangable items, support shelves, and mount hanging rods. The pretty, minimalistic design makes this pegboard storage system a stylish and functional addition to a home office or crafting area.

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Savvy Craft Storage

Wall with crafting supplies — Greg Scheidemann

Use pegboard panels to organize craft supplies like ribbons, thread, scissors, and other tools. Mount the panels inside a cabinet or closet to keep this organizing system out of the way yet still easy to access. Position furring strips ($2, Home Depot) around the pegboard's back perimeter to provide enough clearance to hang hooks and containers.

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Custom Entry Idea

Pegboard holding items at front door — Adam Albright

Pegboard is perfect for the entryway because you can rearrange the moveable pegs as your organization needs change (from season to season, for example). Make a DIY pegboard to fit your entry by drilling holes into a sheet of maple plywood. Then add wood dowels for hanging items and shelf support. Hang the pegboard panel above a storage bench near the door. Frame the peg panel using maple trim boards for a more finished look.

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Pegboards in Garages

Pegboard behind tool chest — Cameron Sadeghpour

Pegboard in garages can store more than hammers and screwdrivers. Outfitted with a combination of hooks and baskets, it can handle all your outdoor entertaining essentials. Any wire, open weave, or handled basket works with pegboard, as long as you can hang it on a hook. Store a rolling cart underneath the panel that can be rolled out to the patio when it's party time.

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Door Do-Over

Items organize on closet door — Jay Wilde/The Wilde Project

Pegboard is flat and versatile, so it can fit almost any area. Mount it on the back of a closet door in your entry or office to make frequently used items easier to grab. Combine pegboard panels with buckets, file sorters, and other organizational tools to build various storage options.

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Pegboard Bedside Storage

Pegboard in bedroom holding items — Jay Wilde

Good use of vertical space is essential in small bedrooms. Swap a bulky bookshelf for a pegboard panel, which can offer additional storage behind a nightstand without taking up more floor space. Use standard hardware hooks to create a photo collage, hang favorite accessories, or plan your day's outfit.

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Smart Labels

Pegboard with shelves and rubber mallet — Jay Wilde

As you organize your pegboard in a garage or other spot, sort items by type or function so everything has its designated place. Attach labels to your board to avoid losing or misplacing things. This is especially helpful for storage areas that multiple people will use.

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Pegboard Headboard

This pegboard idea reimagines the storage panel as a one-of-a-kind headboard. First, paint the pegboard to match the room or a contrasting color. Then weave yarn or ribbon in various colors through the holes to form a pretty design.

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Kitchen Collection

Shelf with pegboard holding kitchen items above — Jay Wilde

Limited cabinet or drawer space? Install a pegboard panel on the kitchen wall to keep pots, pans, and utensils within arm's reach. Add shelves and baskets to store extra linens and dishware for even more versatility.

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Outdoor Order

Orange pegboard holding tools — Adam Albright

Put tools on display on a pegboard in a garage or utility room to keep them easily reachable when needed. A steel board with peg slots and holes provides sturdy storage that you can customize to fit your needs. Accessorize with a multiple-tool holder, shelves, and hooks to hold your workshop essentials.

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Streamlined Drawer Space

Pegs in drawer holding plates — Andreas Trauttmansdorff

Eliminate the heavy lifting that comes with storing items in an upper cabinet. Instead, use an in-drawer pegboard organizer to store dishes inside deep kitchen drawers safely. The moveable pegs can rearrange to fit different sizes of dishware while keeping the breakables safe and chip-free.

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Baby on Board

Pegboard above changing table holding items — Greg Scheidemann

A pegboard organizing system is ideal for kids' rooms because you can simply rearrange and customize it to suit their needs. With removable hooks and clips, the board can change as quickly as your child grows. Hang cubbies to keep items close at hand, and personalize the space with mementos, photos, or favorite pieces of artwork.

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Function-Filled Tiles

Organized desk with items on wall — Adam Albright

Double your desk area's duty with a message center made of cork, chalkboard, and pegboard squares. Mount the panels above the desk surface and use a variety of organizers to sort supplies and post messages. For storage wall baskets that don't include pegs, stick a screw into the wall through a peg hole and hang the basket's handle from the makeshift peg.

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Standard Pieces Updated

Pegboard with tools and bag — Adam Albright

Refresh standard white pegboard with a colorful coat of paint. Add wood trim around the perimeter to create a frame and give the pegboard a more polished look. Shop around a home improvement store for hardware and S hooks to use for hanging craft or office supplies.

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DIY Pegboard Island

Pegboard panels can provide convenient kitchen storage for utensils, small pots, and other cooking essentials. Learn how to upgrade a basic kitchen island with this DIY pegboard idea. Watch the video to see how we did it.

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