Keep your schedule organized with this rotating 2 calendar wall system. This easy build dry erase calendar holder is a must build for busy families! We love that it adds a wood and decor element for your organizing solutions. The vertical format takes up minimal space. Key hooks keep your keys within easy reach. Add an organizing basket to the bottom to keep mail where you need it!
Free step by step plans with detailed diagram, shopping and cut list, all 1x boards, just cut a nail together, this is a great beginner project! Fits standard sized 14" x 14" dry erase calendars.
Why I Built this Project
CALENDAR VISIBLE TO ALL FAMILY MEMBERS - With 3 kids in sports and other extracurricular activities, I needed a place where we could all be on the same page. I use my phone calendar, but this is a great way for other family members to add their schedule so everybody can see it while planning out the month ahead. It's always visible to everyone in the home, so we are literally on the same page!
CHANGING MONTHS - When months change, it's easy to just rotate the calendars upward, and set up the next month's calendar, since it's a dry erase board.
KEY ORGANIZATION -The added hooks are perfect for hanging keys for the multiple drivers in our household, all in one place.
MAIL ORGANIZATION - We always have mail laying on the counter, so this sorter has cleaned up the cluttered counter too!
Why We Love this Rotating Calendar Wall Organizer
- EASY BUILD - Built using common boards
- Custom finish to match style and decor - I painted mine white, but this project can be stained easily
- SPACE SAVING - Vertical format that takes up very little space
- Easy organization, so everyone uses the system
- Makes scheduling a breeze
- Dry erase boards make it easy to update between months
- Perpetual calendar, so no buying and throwing away calendars
- Visual reminder of upcoming events
- Inexpensive project
Free Plans to Build Your Own Rotating Calendar Wall Organizer
Ready to build this yourself? Here's the free plans, enjoy!
Preparation
- 2 - 14" x 14" dry erase calendars (these are the ones I used)
- 1 - mail basket organizer (here is what I used)
- 12 board feet of 1x6 (can be three 4' long boards or an 8' and a 4')
- 1 - 1x2 @ 8 feet long
- 1-1/4" brad nails
- wood glue
- Cup Hooks
- Heavy Duty Picture Hanger
- Paint or Stain
- 120 grit sandpaper
- 3 - 1x6 @48"
- 5 - 1x2 @ 15.5"
Instructions
Step 1
Attach 1x2s together to make ledge shelves, build two.
Step 2
Layout the 1x6 boards. Place the 1x2 shelves and the key hook base on the 1x6s
Attach with 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue.
Step 3
Add the organizing basket and attach the heavy duty hanging kit.
Hang to a stud in the wall or with a 30 pound hanger.
