Key Shelf
find a beautiful board for the back
and mark where you want to cut
Cut a Slot
in the shelf on three sites
Cut the Edges
if you want (not necessary)
Connect
the two pieces with mortise and tenon
or with pocket holes
Add a Hanger
I glued a little piece of wood with a wire on the back
Finishing
with linseed oil or what you want
Watch the Video
for more details