Have you seen that Lenox released 12 new spice houses?! They’re calling them the “Regional spices” and there’s 4 new collections! Evidently they listened to their customers who were begging for an expanded selection. So I thought I’d build a diy Lenox spice rack shelf to hold them all. There’s 24 from the original set so this will hold all 36.

Regional spice village

I thought I’d go over the new spice houses that have been recently released.

First, we have the West Coast spices which include Salmon Spice, Sea Salt, and Lavender. Then we have the Santa Fe spice jar set which has Mexican Blend, Cumin, and Chili Powder. The French Quarter set has Cajun, Curry, and Creole Seasoning. Last, the Italian Market spices are Old Bay Seasoning, Italian Seasoning, and Everything Bagel.

They’re the same house styles as the original spice village, but have different colors and, of course, new labels. Each set is $36. I have heard people request these to be sold separately, but I’m excited to have all of them!

diy lenox spice rack shelf

Now that you know about the new regional spices, let’s build a rack to hold them plus the original 24!

If you’re collecting the Lenox Spice Village houses, this DIY spice rack shelf is the perfect way to display the entire 36-house collection.

SUPPLIES

Tools

figure out the layout

For this project, I wanted to put the spice rack where my old rack was. So I was working with a tall and skinny space. For me, I thought 6 spice houses on 6 shelves would work nicely. Each house needs 3-1/2″ height between houses. Also, each house needs 2-1/2″ wide to fit on a shelf. So a 13-1/2″ wide shelf works great for 6 houses. Another option we thought of was doing 9 houses across 4 shelves.

step 1- cut wood, build frame

To begin, cut the 1×3 Pine boards with a miter saw into the following pieces-

2 pieces 26 1/4″ long (side pieces)
7 pieces 13 1/2″ long (shelf pieces and the top and bottom)

Once the wood is cut, take 2 side pieces and 2 shelf pieces to build the frame. Use corner clamps to hold the pieces in place.

Next, drill a hole in the side with a counter sink drill bit. Then use screws to attach the sides to the top. We used 2 screws per corner. Repeat on all 4 corners.

step 2- cut bead board

Next, cut the bead board to 13-1/2″x24-3/4″ with the table saw.

The bead board should fit perfectly inside the frame for the DIY Lenox spice rack shelf.

Make all the shelf pieces skinnier by 3/32″ by running them through the table saw. The 3/32 is the width of bead board. This makes it so all shelves will be flush with the frame. If you don’t do this, the shelves will stick out and look bad. If you don’t want to do this, don’t add the bead board to the back.

step 3- attach the shelves

And now, cut 2 blocks out of the pine 1×3 boards that are 3-1/2″ long with the miter saw.

These will be spacers for installing the shelves.

Also use a corner clamp to hold the shelf in place. Next, drill a hole in the side with a counter sink drill bit. Then use screws to attach the shelves to the frame. Repeat for all 5 shelves.

On the back, screw the bead board into place. For that, we used one screw per shelf. My husband drew lines where the shelves are so he could screw through the center of the shelf.

step 4

I want the front of the DIY Lenox spice rack shelf to have a frame around it. For that, we’re using panel molding. Cut the trim on the miter saw with 45 degree angles.

Then nail it onto the spice rack. This step is so fun because this is when the whole thing is really coming together!

Next, use wood filler to fill all nail and screw holes. Do a thick coat, let it dry, and then do a second layer to fully fill in the deep holes.

Sand smooth once the wood filler has dried.

Prime the whole rack to prep it for paint.

Now it’s time to add color to the spice rack! For that I’m using the color Frosted Sage by Behr. Apply a few thin coats of paint. Be careful to not get any drips in the corners.

If needed, use caulk around the perimeter of the bead board to close any gaps.

Finally, attach two D Rings to the back with screws. Make sure to screw them on into the frame so it’ll be nice and strong. Hang onto the wall with screws. The rack plus the houses will be heavy so it’d be good to use anchors or screw into studs.

Finished Size

Width: 15″
Height: 26 1/4″
Depth: 3-3/4″”
Holds: 36 Lenox Spice Village houses
Configuration: 6 spice houses per shelf. 6 total shelves

after

Once the rack was painted Frosted Sage and hung on the wall, it instantly became one of my favorite displays in the kitchen.

The little houses look so charming all lined up together- it really does feel like a tiny spice village! We put them up in alphabetical order with the new houses mixed in with the old ones. Another fun option would be color coordinated.

I love how the new regional houses mix in with the original ones while still adding new colors and labels.

It’s simple, easy for a beginner to build! But the simplicity makes it so the spice houses stand out.

You can paint it whatever color you want. I thought mint would look best in this corner.

price breakdown

I thought I’d give a price breakdown on how much it cost to build the shelf.

1×3 Pine Board (1-6′ and 1-8′ board) $21
Screws (already had on hand)
Panel Molding (1-8′ piece) $7
D Ring Picture Hangers $4
Bead Board Panel (already had on hand)
Frosted Sage Paint (already had on hand)
Primer (already had on hand)

The spice rack cost $32 to build. Not too shabby!

I absolutely love how this DIY Lenox spice rack shelf turned out. It’s the perfect way to display the entire Spice Village collection while keeping the jars organized and easy to grab when cooking. If you’re collecting the new regional houses too, this rack is a great way to showcase the whole village together.