The Easy Way To DIY A Coffee Pod Holder Drawer Using Scrap Wood

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Coffee pods tend to make mixing up your favorite morning beverage a breeze. However, they can sometimes be a bit tricky to organize, especially if you tend to purchase multiple varieties or flavors at once. Many homeowners use coffee pod holders to solve this problem. Unfortunately, though, these fixtures often take up quite a bit of countertop space and might look cluttered. To keep your pod collection neat and out of sight, you might want to try transforming one of your kitchen's drawers so that it's specifically optimized for storing coffee pods. 

In order to do this, you can take a plank of plywood that matches the size of the drawer and cut a grid of holes into it for the pods. Then, you can attach two more wood pieces to the bottom of the initial piece to hold up the grid by a few inches. Slot this organizer into your drawer, and it will be easier than ever to peruse your collection of tasty brews or design an at-home coffee station that jumpstarts your productivity in the morning.

The secret to completing this DIY is to use a hole saw. It's a tool that you can slot onto the end of your electric drill. If you don't already have one, then you might want to get a KATA Hole Saw Kit, which has everything you need for completing this project. Your finished coffee pod drawer will look incredibly satisfying and might help you maximize your kitchen countertop space.

To get started, empty out the drawer that you're going to use for this project and measure it. Make sure to check how much clearance there is between the drawer bottom and cabinet frame. Then, cut a plank of plywood to match the dimensions of the drawer, and carefully measure your coffee pods to determine how big your organizer's holes should be. The pods should be able to slot into the holes with ease, but their top edges should catch on the organizer, so that they don't fall through. Next, draw where you want the holes on the plywood with a pencil. Make sure they're spaced out evenly for a nice, clean look. Leave at least a one-inch border on all sides of the plank, so that the support pieces you attach later have something to hold onto. Now clamp down the edges of the plywood, and use your hole saw to make the necessary cuts.

Next, cut two wood pieces that you can use on the left and right sides of the drawer for holding up your organizer. Make sure to consider the amount of clearance you have to work with when determining how tall they're going to be. Use wood glue and brad nails to attach them to the bottom of the organizer. Wait for them to dry before you slot everything into the drawer. You might also want to paint the finished product to match your kitchen. To further upgrade your morning coffee experience, try turning a cabinet into a stylish pull-out coffee bar.