A wood riser works like a tray - to group items and make small items appear larger, and a group of small items to not feel cluttered. Risers also make cleaning easier, just remove the riser and wipe clean underneath!

We especially love risers on kitchen islands, window sills, coffee bars, or anywhere you want to make an item look larger, a group of items to appear as one (instead of clutter), or where you need that tray like organization.
This is a free tutorial showing how to make your own vintage style wood riser using a 1x board and jigsaw. This tutorial includes photos of the steps, a video tutorial and lots of tips and tricks to help you make a beautiful farmhouse riser.