Picket Fence Coat Rack
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I’m excited to share this easy picket fence coat rack with you! I love quick and easy projects; even beginners can do this.
Scrap Picket Fence Pieces
I had these pieces left over from cutting the shelf boards. I posted the picture on Facebook, and I got a lot of great comments with ideas on how to use them. If you have some pieces like this, you should read the ideas.
Several people mentioned a coat rack, and since I’m sort of in a coat rack stage…. that’s what I went with.
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Attach 2×4 to Short Picket Fence Pieces
I trimmed all boards to be the same size, cutting off the original holes. Another reclaimed 2×4 board was used for the bottom support. After spreading some Gorilla Wood Glue and placing the board, I drilled pilot holes and secured it with wood screws going from the back to the front so the screws wouldn’t be visible.
I used my adjustable combination square to get each board placed correctly.
For the top board, I spread some more Gorilla Wood Glue on each of the pickets . . .
Use Brad Nails For Temporary Hold
. . . then I carefully flipped the piece so that it was right-side-up on the top crossboard and popped a nail in each picket with my nail gun to hold it in place.
Then I turned it over and secured all of the pickets by drilling pilot holes and connecting them with screws.
I hung it on the fence to ensure it was progressing as planned. The white spots are where I forgot to wipe off the wood glue. 
Whitewash Coat Rack and Add Hooks
I had so much fun whitewashing and adding these hooks from D. Lawless Hardware that I forgot to take pictures. Would you believe I did plan something for a change? When figuring out how many pickets to use, I knew I wanted to use four hooks and every other board, so this layout was intentional. (a rare occasion for me)
Although I receive some items from the fine folks at D. Lawless, I purchased these hooks and others by the dozens. I seriously can’t stop making coat racks!
I love how this coat rack turned out. It was an excellent fill-in project while I waited for the paint and spackle to dry.
I still have a few pickets left, and there were some other great ideas on facebook—stay tuned for more easy reclaimed wood projects.
gail
Have you seen my reclaimed wood potting bench?
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Gail, you are a genius!!! Brilliant!
You’re too kind Susan! 🙂
thank you!
gail
Clever and cute.
Wow I really love this idea! I love coat racks and made one with a 2×4 and bronze enameled paint and hammered cabinet knobs. Love projects that take virtually no time and look very old and weathered! Thanks for you r time and talent and inginuity.
Julie,
thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment.
gail
What is the name/shade of blue paint on the wall? It’s just what I’ve been looking for. 🙂
Carrie,
The color on the wall is actually an “oops” gray I bought at a discount.
gail
Those pickets have a great shape and make a cute coat rack! And totally loving the potting bench!
This is just so cute! What a fun and easy project that is so useful, my favorite kind!!
this and the potting bench makes me want to go out at night find a picket fence and bring it home lol xx
Adorable 🙂
Love it…..I don’t think there is anything that you can’t make. You always have such great ideas!
GREAT! And don’t stop making coat racks. (Love the staging!)
ANOTHER ONE!!! YAY!!! (Those fence pickets are just sitting there, waiting for summer. Kinda like me.) Just one more week!!
that is a great idea!!! love ALL your coat racks! i also love that chair in your final picture 🙂
I love it….that is so cute.