Hang ‘Em on a Headboard
If all things vintage make you swoon, take a look at this unusual upcycled headboard. Covered in striped fabric, screwed to the wall, and adorned with delightful old-fashioned knobs as hooks, this coat rack adds visual interest as well as functionality to a long, narrow front hall.
Hit the Slopes With Your Coats
Is it time to hang up your skis? Whether you’ve graduated to a new pair or retired from skiing altogether, old skis make a great rustic coat rack to grace the entrance of a cottage or ski chalet. They're a talking piece that is sure to become a family favorite.
Sharp Choice
Not into complicated decor? This bare-bones coat rack gives new meaning to the words “knife block.” Start with a long block of wood fixed to a cross-shaped base. Then slide knives into slots and use the protruding knife handles as pegs for coats.
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Branch Out
Fun, Fancy Faucets
What do you get when you add four mismatched water shutoff faucet handles to a block of wood? You guessed it—another easy-to-make coat rack that uses everyday items. Incorporate various sizes and colors to liven up a kids’ room, and remember to space the handles far enough apart so there is room for each coat.
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Spare the Rod
Reminiscent of a scented diffuser holding bamboo rods, this easy coat rack requires just a concrete cylinder and several wooden dowels. Simply arrange the rods like flowers in a vase, and voilà—a place to hang your jackets and coats.
Up the Creek Without a Paddle?
Old paddles may no longer get you upriver, but they can still be used to create unusual racks for jackets and coats. These would be particularly engaging in a cottage or country home. Simply sand and varnish the paddle or oar, add a few hooks, and attach it to your wall. Choose white, blue, or red stripes for a nautical theme.
Recycled Rebar Coat Tree
Guess what these unusual coat stands are made from? Yep, they’re upcycled cement rebar scraps. Bright paint in eye-catching shades and a solid metal base transform them into modern minimalist coat trees to add a spot of color to your front hall.
A Real Coat Tree
The next time you’re out for a hike, keep your eyes peeled for a suitable piece of salvaged wood that can be molded into a veritable coat tree. This one uses a central piece of wood supported by four smaller pieces for a base. Outfitted with several little branches to serve as coat hooks, this "tree" even has a spot for hats.
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