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    Home » Repurposed Furniture » Coat Hook Repurposed Drawer Front

    Coat Hook Repurposed Drawer Front

    Modified: Nov 19, 2023 by Gail Wilson
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    Free drawer fronts get repurposed into hook racks perfect for hats, scarves, jewelry and more. Tips on making new coat hooks look vintage to add to the appeal of the vintage drawer front. Optional--use vintage doorknobs instead of coat hooks. #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #furniture #coatrack #hatrack #organization via @repurposedlifeFree drawer fronts get repurposed into hook racks perfect for hats, scarves, jewelry and more. Tips on making new coat hooks look vintage to add to the appeal of the vintage drawer front. Optional--use vintage doorknobs instead of coat hooks. #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #furniture #coatrack #hatrack #organization via @repurposedlife

    Here's a quick and easy repurposed drawer front project for you!


    Free Antique Drawer Fronts

    I got two antique drawer fronts for FREE from my neighbor. Yep, it was either me or the dumpster--so happy I won out.

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    Use Vintage Knobs on Drawer Front

    First, I used the bottom repurposed drawer front to make a coat rack using vintage door knobs. Isn't it so pretty?

    Easy Stain Makeover

    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.

    Make New Hooks Look Old For Repurposed Drawer Front

    Because I wanted my hooks to look old, like the drawer front, I gathered three 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. Do you know what piece of furniture this may have come from?

    Coat Hook Repurposed Drawer Front

    I covered up the original holes on the left and right with the hooks and added a third one to the center.

    Drawer Front Coat Rack for Scarves

    This repurposed drawer front piece would be great in any room. It could be used for coats, hats, and towels in the bathroom. In addition, it could be used for jewelry as it does have a little width at the top to hold other items on its 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?

    I'd love for you to save & share this project on Pinterest.

    gail

    see more coat rack ideas here

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    Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
    Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.

    About Gail Wilson

    Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
    Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.

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    1. CHris

      February 09, 2016 at 10:24 am

      Gorgeous!

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    2. Holly

      November 19, 2014 at 1:43 pm

      Looks great Gail!

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    3. Terri

      November 17, 2014 at 7:17 am

      So behind on my blog hopping...but I love this! Beautiful color!

      Reply
    4. Kate

      November 14, 2014 at 8:35 pm

      I 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.

      Reply
    5. Laurel Stephens

      November 14, 2014 at 7:15 pm

      Those are beautiful! I'm loving that Golden Pecan stain. I've never tried it, but it's on my wish list now. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel

      November 14, 2014 at 3:38 pm

      This 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.

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    7. Anne Elson

      November 14, 2014 at 10:53 am

      These 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?

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        November 14, 2014 at 11:04 am

        Anne,

        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.

    8. Catherine

      November 14, 2014 at 10:29 am

      Seeing 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

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    9. Korrie

      November 14, 2014 at 9:32 am

      This was a great piece! Glad to see it get a new life.

      Reply
    10. Mel

      November 14, 2014 at 8:49 am

      These are beautiful. I love them.

      Reply
    11. Angela

      November 14, 2014 at 8:46 am

      How 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!

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    12. Lisa Braziel

      November 14, 2014 at 8:04 am

      You are such an inspiration! Thanks for posting all your inventions with old treasures!!

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    13. Susan

      November 14, 2014 at 6:25 am

      Oh yes! Very nice Gail... great idea for those broken drawers... it looks awesome! <3

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