DIY Coat Rack Tutorial

This DIY Coat Rack is easy to make and will help declutter your entryway.

One thing I seem to notice about my home is that a cluttered entryway is hard to avoid. My little ones unload anything and everything the minute their feet step inside the house. To help keep my entryway clear I decided to construct a simple coat rack and hang it on the wall well within their reach. It creates the perfect go-to place for their belongings, thus keeping jackets and book bags off the floor.

DIY Coat Rack Tutorial

This rack is very easy to construct and customize with just a few inexpensive materials that can be found at any home improvement store.

Items Needed:

1 piece of whitewood lumber
1 foam paint brush
wood stain
Hooks
Spray paint
2 wood screws
2 wall anchors
measuring tape
level
pencil
hand drill
1/16 inch drill bit

*I purchased a .75 in x 5.5 in x 6 ft piece of lumber and had the store cut it down to my desired length, which was 31 inches long. I wanted a dark stain so I chose Rust-Oleum Ultimate Wood Stain in Kona. Robe hooks worked out well for this project because of their simple design and low cost. You can leave them as is or add a few coats of spray paint to give your coat rack a pop of color.

Instructions:

Make sure your whiteboard is free of dust and debris and lay it out on a clean surface. Apply a layer of stain by following the manufacturer's directions on the can. Be sure to move in the same direction as the grain on the wood. Apply one side at a time and allow to dry.

Prop your hooks upright and spray paint them one thin coat at a time. Paint the hook screws as well. I found it useful to puncture the screws into a piece of cardboard before painting to keep them from sticking to the painting surface. Allow all hardware to dry overnight.