DIY Coat Rack
This easy to make Farmhouse DIY Coat Rack uses old barn wood and curtain tie backs to create a one of a kind coat rack. We used wood we had on hand and added the hooks, all for under $25.
Our front foyer is part of our home that I want looking extra special. Not only is it the first spot that guests see, but we go in and out the front door a lot of times during the day. We recently gave the foyer a little update and Doug made a new coat rack to add to the other small foyer decorations.
Sometimes just having a place to hold things is half the battle. I know for us, the house stays a lot neater if we have a spot to put everything.
You may remember WAY back when Doug built a desk for me out of the barn wood we were given. Well we still had some pieces left, so he used some of it to build the coat rack. If you don’t have scrap lumber, you can buy a piece of wood and paint it white. I like the chipped paint look, if you are painted a new piece of wood, you can get that look by using sandpaper on it.
Let’s get started building the coat rack…
DIY Coat Rack Supplies
- Barn Wood – or other wood you like
- Wood – 1 x 2 firing strips
- Curtain Tie Backs – they typically come 2 in a package, we bought 3 packages but decided to only use 5
- Screws – 1 1/4 inch all purpose wood screws
Step 1:
Cut barn wood to fit your space. Doug cut 12 x 30 inch.
Step 2:
Attach the firing strips on the back of the wood. One piece was attached at the position that the hooks are going to be mounted.
Step 3:
All of the pieces are attached to the back of the barn wood.
Step 4:
Using a piece Frog Tape Painters Tape to mark where the hooks will be positioned. The square is used to make sure the hooks are attached straight.
Step 5:
All of the hooks are attached with the screws that came with the drapery hooks.
See the rest of the Small Foyer Decorating Ideas…
I love this idea. The coat is so cute. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Me Monday….I wanted to let you know that I am featuring you this week. Come on by and check it out. http://www.farmhouse40.com Mondays at 9 a.m. EST. Hope to see you there.
LOVE this coat rack! Nice work! I featured this post on my blog today: http://engineermommy.com/2016/9-gorgeous-home-updates/
This is so cool! I am in the process of making something similar myself.
What a great coat rack idea! It turned out so well. I’ve been looking at various coat rack DIY’s and this one is by far the most approachable! Thanks for the inspiration!
1. I’m in love with that wallpaper!
2. The coat rack is awesome.
3. Thank you so much for sharing at Thoughts of Home on Thursday. Pinned.
Beautiful idea, love the look. Loving that wallpaper as well! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!
love the look pinning for later need something like this badly have a great week
I really love your coat rack. I’ve wanted to do something similar in our bathrooms. Thanks for sharing!
I have old barn wood and have been shopping for a good coat/hat rack. My husband wears western hats so I need space between hooks to allow the brims to lay.
Thanks for sharing the idea which prompted me to love the curtain tie back options. GREAT GREAT GREAT.
Oh, and I followed Savvy Southern Style to your blog –
The entry is so welcoming. The coat rack to terrific. I love the idea of using the curtain tie backs.
This is lovely and I enjoyed visiting your lovely blog. I love your post and I would love for you to share at a link party I am hosting. Hope to see you there. Have a great week. http://diy180site.blogspot.com/2016/07/dishing-it-digging-it-link-party-106.html
What a creative idea… I would have never thought of curtain tie backs, but I love the look! You have some awesome projects here I’m sure my readers would love! Would you consider sharing at our weekly link party, Dishing It & Digging It? We’d love to have you! It’s live Sundays @4pm.
http://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2016/07/dishing-it-digging-it-link-party.html
Thanks Lori- I will check it out!
I love this! I am an organizer and am always looking for unique hooks and wall systems, great job! Thanks for sharing!