I remember doing an exhaustive search for just the right coat hooks for my entryway. And even though they are covered by coats 70% of the time (this is San Francisco...coat season is year round), I still dislike them. They are all about utility and not about form. This hanging coat rack combines both form and function in a beautifully earthy way.
Using a fallen branch and some chain, this DIY is relatively simple and requires no fancy tools. While this branch is painted white and would look great against a contrasting wall, white walls would benefit from a contrasting branch in black or bold colors like fuchsia or yellow. A topcoat of varnish would also help to keep the hangers from damaging the paint job.
This lovely coat rack manages to do what most other coat racks can't: remain visible while being used. Also, when not in use, it's far from being an eye sore.
For full instructions, visit Canadian House & Home: DIY Hanging Coat Rack.
Image credit: John Cullen / Canadian House & Home; found via sincerely, cecelia
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I love this! Now I have to find a branch.
"Also, when not in use, it's far from being an eye sore."
I beg to differ on that point. Also, I hate hangers, would much prefer hooks. Different strokes for different folks though.
No More Wire Hangers!!
I think this is very cool, especially in a restaurant or in a tiny bedroom or something where someone needs a small extra wardrobe. I just worry that it would get overweighted and pull out of the ceiling! proper installation would be a must here. super cute in a kids room where the hangers and clothes would be tiny and darling.
I like the dresser. Any idea where it's from?
i am pretty positive that dresser is from the Hemnes series at IKEA?
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60156121
The "dresser" is IKEA and the Hemnes series, but it's actually a shoe cabinet: http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/60156121
Like the commenter above, I require hooks.
It is pretty, tho.
I actually use hangers on hooks. Hee hee. Kinder to my clothes in the only space I have, a stairway.
But I am inspired to use this idea on a temporary basis for parties!! I can leave up the hooks and hang the rest as needed. It would block the basement stairs for the evening but give me a huge amount more hanging space.
Where can I find a reasonably sized branch in Brooklyn? Is it considered theft of government property if I break one off a tree in Prospect Park?
@ posted by chartreuse soooo funny!!! Yes Mommy Dearest!!
This is brilliant, simple, delicious.. off to gather fallen branches !
We used the top half of a Christmas tree, screwed in simple hooks, and screwed it to the wall to make a coat rack in our daughter's room.
Brilliant!!!
I love this, so cool!