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August 1, 2021 · 12 Comments

IKEA Cabinet Door DIY Serving Tray

Decor and Decorating

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Do you want an easy diy serving tray? I found some cabinet doors on clearance at IKEA and turned them into a serving tray for my home.

Do you want an easy DIY serving tray? I found some cabinet doors on clearance at IKEA and turned them into a serving tray for my home.

Here’s the cabinet door I got from the clearance section at IKEA for just $2!

Here's the cabinet door I got from the clearance section at IKEA for just $2!

What materials are needed for a DIY Serving tray?

  • cabinet door or wood
  • drill
  • handles
  • ruler
  • pencil

DIY Serving Tray Video

We started by measuring and marking where we would want to place the handles on either side.

Here are the instructions for the diy serving tray

We started by measuring and marking where we would want to place the handles on either side.

Next, we drilled the holes where the marks on the cabinet doors were.

Next, we drilled the holes where the marks on the cabinet doors were.

On the bottom, we used a wider bit and drilled in so that the screws would sit into the wood and not on top so it wouldn't scratch surfaces.

On the bottom, we used a wider bit and drilled in so that the screws would sit into the wood and not on top so it wouldn’t scratch surfaces.

We screwed the handles into place.

We screwed the handles into place.

Now I could have stopped and left the serving tray as is, but instead, I decided to apply a decal from Dollar Tree.  These stickers are removable, so I can take them off with ease, and replace them for different occasions.

Now I could have stopped and left the serving tray as is, but instead, I decided to apply a decal from Dollar Tree. These stickers are removable, so I can take them off with ease, and replace them for different occasions.

I'm so excited about how this serving tray turned out!  It will be put to great use in our home.  Wouldn't this make a great gift idea too?

I’m so excited about how this serving tray turned out! It will be put to great use in our home. Wouldn’t this make a great gift idea too?

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How do you make a homemade serving tray?

You can build one from scratch, but you can make a serving tray easily out of cabinet doors, picture frames, or upcycle an old existing tray you find at a thrift store.

How do you make a simple tray?

I have created a few out of cabinet doors. Simply add some handles and optional paint.

How do you make a 3 tier serving tray?

You can find my full tutorial here – Create A 3 Tiered Stand For Your Home

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IKEA Cabinet Door DIY Serving Tray

Do you want an easy DIY serving tray? I found some cabinet doors on clearance at IKEA and turned them into a serving tray for my home.
Prep Time5 mins
Active Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Decor and Decorating
Yield: 1
Author: Chas
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Drill

Materials

  • cabinet door or wood
  • handles
  • ruler
  • pencil

Instructions

  • We started by measuring and marking where we would want to place the handles on either side.
  • Next, we drilled the holes where the marks on the cabinet doors were.
  • On the bottom, we used a wider bit and drilled in so that the screws would sit into the wood and not on top so it wouldn’t scratch surfaces.
  • We screwed the handles into place.
  • Now I could have stopped and left the serving tray as is, but instead, I decided to apply a decal from Dollar Tree. These stickers are removable, so I can take them off with ease, and replace them for different occasions.
  • I’m so excited about how this serving tray turned out! It will be put to great use in our home. Wouldn’t this make a great gift idea too?
Do you want an easy diy serving tray? I found some cabinet doors on clearance at IKEA and turned them into a serving tray for my home.

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  1. Lynne says

    August 1, 2021 at 6:39 am

    What a great idea for a super tray. love the addition of the decal. Can’t wait to give this a try.
    Lynne, Thrifting Wonderland

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    • Chas says

      August 2, 2021 at 12:23 pm

      Thank you so much Lynne

      Reply
  2. Andrea says

    August 1, 2021 at 12:53 pm

    What a great idea to use a cabinet door. There are so many possibilities with different handles. Great for teens as a lap desk for a computer. Thanks for this great suggestion! What to stencil? Do they make a “you’re so annoying” stencil? That’s my son’s favorite quote right now. ?

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    • Chas says

      August 2, 2021 at 12:24 pm

      Thanks, Andrea, and I’m not sure if they do, but that’s so funny! Love serving trays, they’re so useful.

      Reply
  3. Amy says

    August 1, 2021 at 7:37 pm

    How cute and creative is this? Not sure I would have ever had the idea to turn a random cabinet door into a tray, but it’s fantastic! So many different ways you could use it. And I love the decal. Perfect!

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    • Chas says

      August 2, 2021 at 12:25 pm

      Thanks Amy, and aren’t serving trays the best? So very useful.

      Reply
  4. Grandma's House DIY says

    August 2, 2021 at 8:30 am

    What an awesome upcycle of cabinet doors – that turned out really pretty! Its great hopping with you every month – happy summer!

    Reply
    • Chas says

      August 2, 2021 at 12:26 pm

      Thank you so much friend and happy summer to you too

      Reply
  5. Niky says

    August 2, 2021 at 12:18 pm

    Super cute and doable for most of us! Love the Bridges of Madison County book, too! I love super close to all of the bridges. 🙂
    Pinned!
    Niky @ The House on Silverado

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    • Chas says

      August 2, 2021 at 12:26 pm

      Thanks Niky, and oh my gosh that’s awesome. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
  6. Allison says

    August 7, 2021 at 4:28 am

    Such a great idea for a tray! I love a simple diy and a good bargain and it’s even better when they come together like this! It looks so stylish with the decal too, what a great touch ?

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    • Chas says

      August 13, 2021 at 7:31 am

      Thank you so much Allison

      Reply

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