How to Make an Easy Coat Rack for a Tiny Entryway
My LA apartment has a tiny entryway - it so small that there's barely enough room for the door to open all the way! Without a closet nearby, I had to get creative to find a way to hang coats and purses right by the front door but still leave room for the front door to open fully. Being a renter, I also wanted to find a way to do that without having to put any holes in the wall. My solution was to make a coat rack using 1"x3" pine boards that's sits flush to the wall and that rests on the floor!
The first thing I did was cut the boards - you can have them cut at the hardware store or use a miter box and saw like I did. This short video shows you how easy it is to use: http://www.engineeryourspace.com/how-to-use-a-miter-box-and-saw-to-cut-wood-diy-basics/
The first thing I did was cut the boards - you can have them cut at the hardware store or use a miter box and saw like I did.
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This short video shows you how easy it is to use a miter box and saw.
Then I sanded the boards and stained them using a semi-transparent stain from Behr in a color called Tugboat.
Next I drilled pilot holes and attached the horizontal boards to the long vertical boards with wood screws and then attached the hooks.
Because the coat rack has legs that rest on the floor, all I needed to do to attach the coat rack to the wall was use 3M velcro command strips (they won't leave any residue on the wall when you take them off). All the weight of what I hang on the coat rack rests on the legs and the velcro strips prevents it from falling over. This way, there's no need to put any holes in the wall for wall anchors.
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This video shows the whole entryway makeover, along with a few tricks on how to hang a mirror with keyholes.
This coat rack has been a wonderful addition to my tiny entryway that I couldn't live without!
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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This is the perfect resolution for me. I don't have a coat closet by the front door, but this would fit on the wall adjacent to the door without obstructing the door opening. Thanks!
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I’m inspired by your coatrack. Those round ones take up so much room! I also want to make a similar version for the bathrooms as towel racks.
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I'm STILL wanting that PURSE?????????