Headboard To Coat Rack
Why is it that I am so drawn to headboards and cabinet doors?
Maybe it is just that I love re-purposing things-
There is something so rewarding about utilizing something that
may otherwise be thrown out – I love the attitude of making do rather than buying new.
Lest you misunderstand – I am not saying I don’t also love buying new things!
I bought this headboard for $5 at the Habitat for Humanity Restore a month or so ago.
I wasn’t sure what I wanted to use it for, but I knew
it would be fun to figure something out – I love me a challenge!
I have been wanting a coat rack for my entryway for a long time.
I don’t have a lot of room so I wanted something that was wall
mounted and had enough hooks for several coats.
I decided this headboard would be just the thing!
So I started out by spray painting it with some Krylon white paint.
For some reason I didn’t like the look with just the spray paint, so I ended
up doing a final coat with some white latex and a brush. I tend to be a very
impatient spray painter which usually leads to drips and runs!
I took a piece of the leftover wainscoting from our hallway project
and painted it with some black chalkboard paint, then had my husband attach it to
the back of the headboard. Then I purchased some black hooks at
Home Depot and my husband put them on for me.
I still haven’t worked up enough courage to use power tools!!
I thought it would be fun with the chalkboard to put the names of my
grandchildren above their hooks when they come over – one for G-Ma too:)
We put 4 large hooks across the bottom
and then 2 smaller hooks on each side. We should be able to put coats,
scarves, purses, umbrellas, etc. on it. Even the dog’s leash!
I am quite happy with it!
And now my entryway is sporting two re-purposed headboards!
This was my first headboard project – I made it into a console.
You can go here if you want to see how I did it.
I should add that I had my husband cut the legs off of this headboard, and
I added a small wooden embellishment to the top of it.
And there you have it! I love the way it fits into my black and white entryway.
And I know I will appreciate the way it holds our coats come fall and winter.
Now I need to figure out something to put underneath it to hold the shoes and boots!
Guess I will be making another trip to the Habitat Restore!
Melissa Kaiserman
657 days ago
Cayute! I love the beadboard behind it.
I think my repurposed headboard was the very first “I saw this cool concept online and tried it at home” project that I posted on my blog, back when I was first discovering the home decor sites that have overtaken my Google Reader.
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Beverly
657 days ago
What a great idea! I love the headboard project. Looks like something from PB
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Sharyl@Thelittlebrownhouse
657 days ago
Yours was always my favorite one!!!!
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Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
657 days ago
That’s a great use for a headboard, Sharyl! I sometimes see some really nice twin size headboards, but I can’t use a twin bed. This would be a nice way to use something that I really like but can’t use for it’s intended purpose. I’ll have to remember that for the next time I spy one!
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Angela Smith
657 days ago
I love this! And I love how it doesn’t say “she took an old headboard and put it over some beadboard”. It just looks like that is how it always has been. And I love the black ( I wouldn’t have thought about doing a contrasting color like that).
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gina
657 days ago
Totally going to copy this. Just need to find the perfect headboard! Love it!
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Marilyn
657 days ago
Great project and so creative.
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Susan
657 days ago
Hi I’m Susan from Homeroad.net… I’m your newest follower. I like your style. Your blog is beautiful and I love the coat rack you made from the headboard. I love to re-purpose too!
Have a good evening!
Susan
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Kim
657 days ago
Such a great idea. I love it!
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Charo
657 days ago
Gorgeous, gorgeous!!! So creative!
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Brittany
656 days ago
Love it! You could also use the chalkboard surface for notes to self. Like if you had to return an item to the store or mail something, you could throw it in a bag on a hook and then write a giant note saying “TAKE ME!!!!!!!!!” Haha
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Sharyl@Thelittlebrownhouse Reply:
August 1st, 2011 at 10:13 am
That is a brilliant idea!!! I love it!
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April @ Chronicles of a Compulsive Decorator
656 days ago
You are so stinkin’ creative! I just love this! The black and white combo. The chalkboard function. Great job!
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Cindy
656 days ago
You always have such creative ideas and the best part is you Act on Them!! That’s my problem … I might have a good idea but I never seem to find the time to do the project … I will need to negotiate with myself better in that area:)
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the cape on the corner
656 days ago
wow-that is a really neat piece. love the black and white color combo!
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Maureen
656 days ago
I LOVE THIS IDEA! So simple, yet absolutely GENIUS! I want to try this now!
Found you on Tutes and Tips!
http://www.releasemecreate.blogspot.com
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Marie
656 days ago
Love how it turned out! I’ve been looking for an entry table and love what you’ve done with the headboards. Thanks for the inspiration! I’m your newest follower! Come follow me to! mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com
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Ginger
655 days ago
So pretty. Love that you put the chalkboard paint on it. Such a great idea. Would love to have you link this up to my {wow me} wednesday link party going on right now over on my blog.. if you haven‘t already. Hope to see you there.
Ginger
gingersnapcrafts.blogspot.com
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marie
655 days ago
what a great idea and SO CUTE!!
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Rose Christopher
654 days ago
What a great “repurpose” post. I love the way it came out – great job!
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Vivienne @ The V Spot
653 days ago
Super cute! Love it!
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susan
642 days ago
I think this looks great. i am trying to learn the best way to hang a super heavy object on a wall (drywall). This has to been hung very well, especially to support the extra weight of coats and other items that will hang on the hooks. could you share with me exactly how this was attached to your wall? THANK YOU!!
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Mikki
641 days ago
I LOVE this. I just made my own.. TOTALLY inspired by yours!!
Thanks for the great idea!
http://www.thenotsoperfecthousewife.com/2011/08/headboard-hooks-all-by-myself.html
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Sandy Manning
627 days ago
You are completely brilliant! Wow. Both projects are fantastic. I love to decorate and do a pretty good job but I’m not good at looking at things outside the box like that and then repurposing something. Kudos to you!
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Bekah
616 days ago
Wow, that is very neat. I love the finished product, it looks like something you might find in a store. This definitely inspires me to do more DIY projects around the house. Thank you for posting this.
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wooden coat hangers
414 days ago
Great project and so creative.
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