Building your own DIY solutions for small space living has never been easier. Create a simple, yet practical coat hanging and mail center for your home in just a few easy steps. Download the free PDF plans for the full list of materials and tools needed to create your very own welcome center!
Cut your 1x10 board into a 24" long backer piece for your coat rack.
Cut your 1x2 board into a 21" long support board.
Cut your 1x5 board into a 21" long front panel.
Use your 1x2 support board to mark the location of your shelf. This piece will be added 6" from the top of the board.
Pre-drill pilot holes into your back board. This will help with attaching the support beam without splitting the wood.
Optional: Sand & stain all of your pieces prior to attaching them together. You can also do this step last.
Attach your support beam to the coat rack backer board by screwing 1 1/4" wood screws into the back of the piece. Add wood glue to the front for a stronger bond.
Nail & glue the front panel to your support board.
Add coat hooks to the empty space below the mail shelf.
Attach hooks to the back of the coat rack for hanging.
Hang your coat rack on the wall!
Building your own DIY solutions for small space living has never been easier. Create a simple, yet practical coat hanging and mail center for your home in just a few easy steps. Download the free PDF plans for the full list of materials and tools needed to create your very own welcome center!
Cut your 1x10 board into a 24" long backer piece for your coat rack.
Cut your 1x2 board into a 21" long support board.
Cut your 1x5 board into a 21" long front panel.
Use your 1x2 support board to mark the location of your shelf. This piece will be added 6" from the top of the board.
Pre-drill pilot holes into your back board. This will help with attaching the support beam without splitting the wood.
Optional: Sand & stain all of your pieces prior to attaching them together. You can also do this step last.
Attach your support beam to the coat rack backer board by screwing 1 1/4" wood screws into the back of the piece. Add wood glue to the front for a stronger bond.
Nail & glue the front panel to your support board.
Add coat hooks to the empty space below the mail shelf.
Attach hooks to the back of the coat rack for hanging.
Hang your coat rack on the wall!
