Trim them into 9-inch by 6-inch sections similar to the cutting boards, gussy them up with a bit of sanding and staining, and your zig zag shelf project will have an even smaller price tag.

IKEA has several fabulous and affordable wall shelving options. For gorgeous, high-end wood shelves, consider the Emmerson Reclaimed Wood Floating Wall Shelves from West Elm.

The compressed wood boards once reserved for corralling screwdrivers and gardening shears have been popping up in other parts of the home.