Simple Coat Rack Shelf


My house doesn't have a coat closet. This unfortunate lack of space has caused coats to be left all around the house. As a way to remedy this, my wife commissioned me to build this inexpensive coat rack and shelf combination.
Tools and Materials



Tools:
- Drill
- Screw Driver
- Saw
Materials:
- Boards (I used a 1 x 6 pine board from my local home center)
- Wood Filler
- Spray Paint
- Coat Hooks
Cut Boards



Cut out two boards to make the back and top of the shelf (I used 1 x 6 pine boards). Cut the top to allow one inch of overhang on each side. Using a band saw, scroll saw, jig saw, or coping saw cut out the profile of your end supports. I drew a profile that I felt looked good and then cut out a duplicate.
Sand Boards

Using a sanding block or palm sander, sand all the boards smooth.
Rout Edges



Rout edges that don't touch other boards. On the top board, I routed the front and sides. I didn't rout any edges of the back board. On the supports, I routed the front of the outside profile and the inside profile until the profile reaches the back board.
Test Fit

Test fit the boards to be sure the edges were routed correctly.
Countersink and Clearance Hole




Countersink and drill clearance holes along the support pieces and across the top board.
Drill Pilot Holes





Insert screws in the clearance holes and tap the screws to mark the pilot hole locations. Drill pilot holes and test fit.
Glue and Assemble



Glue everything up and make sure that everything is square.
Wood Filler


Mix wood filler and cover screws.
Sand and Paint

Sand the wood filler and apply paint with light sanding between coats.
Layout and Attach Hooks


Layout the coat hooks evenly spaced along the back of the shelf. Attach them with the screws that come with the hooks.
Find Wall Studs

Using a stud finder, locate the wall studs and mark their location.
Drill Pilot Holes

Holding the shelf where you want it to be located, drill pilot holes through the shelf where your studs are.
Attach to Wall

Attach the shelf to the wall and make sure that it's level. I used black drywall screws so they would blend in with the paint.
Decorate

Once all the screws are in place, decorate and hang up all your coats.
If you make a shelf like this, be sure to share your pictures in the comments!