Here’s a quick and easy repurposed drawer front project for you!
Do you remember that I got 2 antique drawer fronts over the summer for FREE from my neighbor? Yep, it was either me or the dumpster–so happy I won out.
I used the bottom repurposed drawer front to make a coat rack using vintage door knobs.
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I decided to use Minwax Golden Pecan on this one. If you look closely you can see that I filled the original knob holes on the drawer front with some wood filler.
I gathered 3 new silver coat hooks and did some spray painting on them. I used several different spray paints in addition to some turquoise rub-n-buff to give them an aged look. That’s one of the great things about having a huge stash of spray paint. To get this look, I did more of a “splatter” painting, not giving full coverage of any one color.
Because this drawer front has the trim all the way around, it’s a little beefier.
I ended up covering up the original holes on the left and right with the hooks, and adding a third one to the center.
This repurposed drawer front piece would be great in any room. It could be used for coats, hats, towels in the bathroom, or even for jewelry as it does have a little width at the top to hold other items on it’s little built in mini shelf.
It would be difficult for me to choose a favorite between the two coat racks. This one was definitely easier to do.
Do you have a favorite?
gail
CHris says
February 9, 2016 at 10:24 amGorgeous!
Holly says
November 19, 2014 at 1:43 pmLooks great Gail!
Terri says
November 17, 2014 at 7:17 amSo behind on my blog hopping…but I love this! Beautiful color!
Kate says
November 14, 2014 at 8:35 pmI like the second one – the warmth of the pecan stain and molding on all sides. Why do I never come across pretty drawer fronts? Hmph.
Laurel Stephens says
November 14, 2014 at 7:15 pmThose are beautiful! I’m loving that Golden Pecan stain. I’ve never tried it, but it’s on my wish list now. 🙂
Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel says
November 14, 2014 at 3:38 pmThis is such a great idea Gail. I think they turned out amazing! This is one I am definitely going to try. Thanks for the great inspiration.
Anne Elson says
November 14, 2014 at 10:53 amThese drawer front conversion to coat rack is VERY clever. I am going to be on the lookout for old drawer fronts. One Question> HOW DID YOU HANG THEM?
gail@myrepurposedlife.com says
November 14, 2014 at 11:04 amAnne,
I hang all my projects with “d” rings. You can see how I add them to chalkboards in this post: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2013/05/how-to-make-small-display-easels.html
Because they secure with screws, I find them to be the best overall option for my projects–very sturdy.
Catherine says
November 14, 2014 at 10:29 amSeeing the coat rack with the scarves on it made me think of using this idea to hand jewelry!
I’m still jealous of those drawer fronts—
Catherine
Korrie says
November 14, 2014 at 9:32 amThis was a great piece! Glad to see it get a new life.
Mel says
November 14, 2014 at 8:49 amThese are beautiful. I love them.
Angela says
November 14, 2014 at 8:46 amHow do you hang these? I wouldn’t think little saw-hook hangers would hold any weight of coats. Are they then bolted to the wall? Thanks!
Lisa Braziel says
November 14, 2014 at 8:04 amYou are such an inspiration! Thanks for posting all your inventions with old treasures!!
Susan says
November 14, 2014 at 6:25 amOh yes! Very nice Gail… great idea for those broken drawers… it looks awesome! <3