GUIDE - Build your own hat rack!

GUIDE - Build your own hat rack

Build your own hat rack in turn-of-the-century style!

Building your own hat rack is both easy, fun, and practical because you can customize both the style and dimensions for the exact space where you want to mount it. Choose from our large assortment of brackets, shelves, hooks, and fittings to combine a hat rack exactly to your taste.

1. Placement

Consider door openings and the overall flow in the hallway when choosing where to place your hat rack. The hat rack will quickly become the main focus and take up more space than you might think, so it's good to choose a generously sized space.

2.Assemble your shelf

Once you have chosen brackets and suitable shelf boards, it's time to start assembling these. A rule of thumb is that you need two brackets per meter of shelf board. Measure where you want to place the brackets on the shelf board, we recommend placing them a few centimeters in on each side. Then measure and pre-drill the shelf board where you want to attach the brackets, this is done from above with two screws per bracket. After attaching the shelf board and brackets, fill over the screw heads with fine filler and let it dry.

3. Prep work and painting

Seal any knots with shellac and prime your hat rack. We recommend linseed oil paint, which is especially good and durable for furnishings used daily. After the primer has dried, choose a finish paint color and apply two coats. For a cohesive look, we recommend painting the shelf the same color as the room's woodwork.

4.Hooks and fittings

Choose between anchor hooks or a clothes rod in either brass, chrome, oak, or pine for practical hanging. These are mounted on the underside of the shelf board with slotted screws, if you choose anchor hooks we recommend sticking to an odd number and placing them staggered. For hat enthusiasts, we also suggest hat stands that are mounted on the top side of the shelf board!

5. Mount your hat rack on the wall

If the brackets you have chosen have a mounting mechanism on the back, measure the center-to-center (CC) distance between these holes, and then measure and mark these on the wall. If the brackets do not have a ready-made mounting, we recommend that you pre-drill holes right through the bracket, preferably in a slot at two points, and then measure the CC distance between these and mark the wall. You can also secure with extra angle irons between the wall and shelf. Use the correct drill, plug, and screw depending on the wall material. Fill over any screw heads and paint over them.

6. More accessories for the hallway

Now that your hat rack is mounted and ready! Perhaps you'd like to complement the hallway decor with some practical items? Why not a shoe horn in oak, a boot jack in cast iron, or a beautiful umbrella stand? Here you will find our large selection of hallway furnishings!