So I’m redecorating my entry way and the first thing I made is this super rad (and inexpensive to make) DIY coat rack/picture ledge. The reason I made this DIY coat rack/photo ledge is because I couldn’t find anything that I liked online or in the store. As I started to decorate our small entryway I knew we needed to utilize every inch of space in this small area. For it to be be functional for our needs and lifestyle, I needed a place to hang up our purses and hang out jackets up, put our keys on, etc…

I also wanted a photo ledge that I could put photos on and easily change out the artwork and pictures without putting a bunch of holes in the wall. I came up with this design and idea for this DIY coat rack/photo ledge in order to make use of this small entryway. This was the perfect solution for our small entry because it’s functional and custom-made of this area.

I think it turned out even better than I thought it would. I love how it turned out. It looks like something I bought at the store (and I totally would have bought this if I saw it at the store) but I DIY’d this for less than $10. Can you believe it? I’m absolutely in love with these crystal knobs. I have joked and said if I ever get re-married, I want a ring like this! Is that really a joke, though…whole heartedly, no.

I’m obsessed with these knobs. They are so beautiful and I’ve used them in a lot of my other DIY’s. because I can’t get enough of them! It was really hard to get a good picture of this area and this DIY coat rack photo ledge because as I said earlier, this space is so small. I also made this DIY foam poster board with items from Dollar Tree. I told ya’ll I was redecorating this space on a small budget and I wasn’t kidding!

MATERIALS

1x8x6′ long
1x4x4′ long
1x2x4′ long
Rainbow Crystal Knobs
9/64 drill bit
Drill Gun
Titebond Wood Glue
1 1/2 in. screws
Drywall Anchors
T-square
Speed Square
Tape Measure
Screwdriver

DIRECTIONS

Cut all your wood the same length. I cut mine to 40″

Measure and mark where you want your shelf to go on the 1×8 using your T-square

Glue your 1×4 on the line where you marked it

Use your wood clamps to clamp it down into place

Wipe off excess glue

Make sure the shelf is straight using your level

While the glue is drying, measure and mark where you want your knobs

Using 9/64 drill bit, drill your pilot holes for where your knobs will go.

We glued the shelf into place, but we’re going to make sure it’s extra secure by screwing it into place (optional). So flip the board over, and drill your pilot holes into the back of your 1×8 into your ledge (1×4).