DIY Coat Rack

Add a modern touch to your home with this charming, wooden DIY coat rack that is perfect for entryways and foyer areas. We’ll show you how to cut the lumber, assemble and paint or stain this DIY project so you’ll have a convenient place for all of your coats, hats and scarves.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Time: 3 hours

There are 5 steps to completing this project:

Step 1 : Create the Bottom of the Rack
Step 2: Insert the Supports
Step 3: Create the Bottom Shelf
Step 4 : Attach the Dowels
Step 5: Paint or Stain your Coat Rack

Two 7′ long pieces of 3 1/2′′ x 3/4′′ lumber

Two 2′ long pieces of 9′′ x 3/4′′ lumber

One 2′ long piece of 2′′ x 3’’ lumber

Step 1 Create the Bottom of the Rack
Using your mitre saw, cut one end of the two 7′ long pieces of pine on an angle of your choice making them the “bottom” such that when you lean the coat rack against the wall, the bottom of the pieces will sit flush on the floor.

Lay the two 7′ long pieces on their sides and parallel to each other approximately 2′ apart. On the other (“top”) end of the 7′ long pieces, place a 2′ long piece (9′′ x 3/4′′) flat in between them and drill/screw on the outside of the two 7′ long pieces to attach them all together.
Step 2 Insert the Supports
Turn the coat rack on it’s side and insert the 2′ long piece of 2′′ x 3′′ in-between the two 7′long pieces approximately 16′′ from the bottom to serve as support for Step 4. Drill/screw to secure.
Step 3 Create the Bottom Shelf
Place the second 2′ long (9′′ x 3/4′′) piece on top of the 2′′ x 3′′ support (from Step 3) and drill/screw to secure. This will serve as a bottom shelf and/or ledge.
Step 4 Attach the Dowels
Measure where along the top board you want to place the three 4′′ dowels. Use wood glue to attach them and provide additional support (optional) by drilling/screwing to secure in place.
Step 5 Paint or Stain your Coat Rack
Paint or use your favourite wood stain on the entire coat rack and you’re done!