Easy DIY Footrest using Scrap Wood

Hi, everyone! Anika back again from Anika’s DIY Life. In case you haven’t noticed, I love making easy and quick projects. It’s a bonus when the project helps me use up scrap wood from my ever multiplying pile. Recently, I built myself a new desk. The height of the desk and chair left my feet not quite reaching the floor. Previously, I was using a piece of scrap 2 x 2 to keep my foot on (notice the pattern with me and scrap wood)? It was high time I made an easy DIY footrest using scrap wood! Footrests are also great to relieve pressure from your legs.

The important thing about an ergonomic footrest is that it should be angled and the whole foot should rest on it. Footrests available in the market generally have a variable angle between 10° to 20°. Mine isn’t going to be variable so I settled on a 15° angle. If you are making this, I would urge you to think and try out what angle is best for you.

Materials:

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¾” plywood or 1″ x 12″ board – at least 12″ long
1″ x 3″ boards – Total 4 cut at 12″ long
Jig saw
Miter Saw
1¼” finish nails
Hammer or brad nailer
Wood Glue
Paint/stain of your choice

Instructions:

Measure and draw lines for the side supports per the picture below. (The tall side should be 6 inches and the short side will be 2 inches.)

Cut the side support shapes out with a jig saw.

Attach a 1″ x 3″ slat starting at the bottom of the side supports using wood glue and finish nails.

Attach remaining slats using a ¾” scrap piece for spacing.

The footrest is ready! Paint or stain in the color of your choice.

I decided to whitewash my footrest to coordinate with my DIY desk.

How simple was that Easy DIY Footrest using Scrap Wood?

Don’t you just love quick projects that are functional? Let’s not forget . . . it was free! If you are looking for more easy projects, you will love my collection of scrap wood projects.

Want another posture perfecting tutorial? Learn how to make your own back pillow!