How to Decorate a Coatrack Shelf
Coatrack shelves may or may not be hiding in your closet. Chances are, if yours is not in a closet or your garage, it might be in plain sight in your house, causing an eyesore on your walls. There are ways to decorate your coatrack shelf to make it aesthetically pleasing and complement your home. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Wall-mounted coatrack
- Mirror
- Picture
- Picture-hanging kit
- Hammer
- Hanging decorations
- Vintage clothing
Instructions
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Decorating a coatrack shelf
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Hang a framed mirror above the coatrack. You can find a framed mirror at any home decor store. Use a picture-hanging kit to anchor it to the wall. This will help reflect light, making the area feel bigger. If the coat rack is too high, consider two smaller mirrors on either side of the coatrack shelf. This will create the same space effect, and allow for appearance touch-ups before someone leaves the house or when they come back. You can even find mirrors with pattern etched into them to create an artsy look.
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Hang decorations on the hooks. If you do not use your coatrack shelf as a coatrack, then use it to display hanging decorations. Around the holidays you could hang ornaments. You could also hang all-season decorations that match your home decor. You could also pair this look with the mirrors described in Step 1.
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Hang vintage clothing from the coatrack. This creates a unique look that you can give your coat rack if you are not using it for its intended purpose. Displaying your vintage clothing is sure to make the coatrack shelf a conversation piece.
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Hang decorations with names on the hooks. If you are using your coatrack for its intended purpose and you want to add another dimension to it, you can hang decorations personalized by your family member's names. This method can label each hook with a different person's name. It creates a welcoming feel to your coatrack shelf.
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Tips & Warnings
If you want to accent your coatrack shelf or spruce it up, give it a new coat of paint.
