Rustic Wood Coat Racks – 17 DIY Stylish Ideas

by Paul Ciocoiu · November 6, 2015

If you are tired of slinging your coat all over the furniture, then organize yourselves right from the very entry by means of some DIY wood coat racks. The satisfaction will be even greater then when, besides their practical role at home, guests will take a long curios look at these original accessories which will be the first to meet them. We will also cast a glance at some images below for a constructive inspiration which will surely bear fruit.

Start with simple designs, but equally interesting. Several reclaimed wood boards put together in different manners can make a fine and authentic rustic coat rack without taking too much space in the entry hall.

Easy options, but equally interesting

But if you want something more sophisticated, then add storage spaces on top of it to become more convincing about your skills. Any reclaimed old door can serve as an original looking décor element, combines with other pieces made from the same old pallet. Here are some suggestions in the pictures below.

Reclaimed old doors

An old window can also be converted into a rack, with mirrors instead of glass for a sensation of a wider and brighter space.

Bring some light into the entry hall

For those who really care about their image, a little effort and imagination invested into a rustic coat rack is a choice which will surely pay off. Some slices of wood logs bring a strong accent right as you go in and make a fine visiting card for the host.

Rustic wood coat racks – slices of logs

Don’t be shy to experiment with designs, picking only simple patterns. Below is a reclaimed wood coat rack with a bird house design, an inspired choice which brings the interior closer to the nature outside.

Rustic wood coat racks – charming ideas

What about a tree branch coat rack, just as found in Mother Nature, in their gross forms, but full of energy and unspoiled beauty. This is a project full of character and easy to carry out.