Simple Coat Rack Shelf
My house doesn't have a coat closet. This unfortunate lack of space has caused coats to be left all around the house. As a way to remedy this, my wife commissioned me to build this inexpensive coat rack and shelf combination.
Tools and Materials
Tools:
- Drill
- Screw Driver
- Saw
Materials:
- Boards (I used a 1 x 6 pine board from my local home center)
- Wood Filler
- Spray Paint
- Coat Hooks
Cut Boards
Cut out two boards to make the back and top of the shelf (I used 1 x 6 pine boards). Cut the top to allow one inch of overhang on each side. Using a band saw, scroll saw, jig saw, or coping saw cut out the profile of your end supports. I drew a profile that I felt looked good and then cut out a duplicate.
Sand Boards
Using a sanding block or palm sander, sand all the boards smooth.
Rout Edges
Rout edges that don't touch other boards. On the top board, I routed the front and sides. I didn't rout any edges of the back board. On the supports, I routed the front of the outside profile and the inside profile until the profile reaches the back board.
Test Fit
Test fit the boards to be sure the edges were routed correctly.
Countersink and Clearance Hole
Countersink and drill clearance holes along the support pieces and across the top board.
Drill Pilot Holes
Insert screws in the clearance holes and tap the screws to mark the pilot hole locations. Drill pilot holes and test fit.
Glue and Assemble
Glue everything up and make sure that everything is square.
Wood Filler
Mix wood filler and cover screws.
Sand and Paint
Sand the wood filler and apply paint with light sanding between coats.
Layout and Attach Hooks
Layout the coat hooks evenly spaced along the back of the shelf. Attach them with the screws that come with the hooks.
Find Wall Studs
Using a stud finder, locate the wall studs and mark their location.
Drill Pilot Holes
Holding the shelf where you want it to be located, drill pilot holes through the shelf where your studs are.
Attach to Wall
Attach the shelf to the wall and make sure that it's level. I used black drywall screws so they would blend in with the paint.
Decorate
Once all the screws are in place, decorate and hang up all your coats.
If you make a shelf like this, be sure to share your pictures in the comments!