- One roll of bead board wall paper
- One 2×4 pre-cut birch wood (1/2 inch thick)–I had the nice guys at Lowes cut 7 inches off the length, so my final board size was 24×41.
- Two 1/2×2′ poplar boards-for inner frame with dowels (I bought pre-primed)
- Two 1/2×4′ poplar boards-for outer frame (I bought pre-primed)
- Two 2×2 birchwood boards (1/4 inch thick)
- Four 3/8″ dowel rods (48″ long)
- Narrow pin hinge (set of two)
- D-ring hangers for mounting on the wall
- Hinged bracket for the side
- Two Round Magnets
- Steel Wood Joiners
- Wood Glue
- Liquid Nails
- Spray Paint
Here you see the nail gun gone bad…
you know what I mean ladies, your lingerie.
The total cost for my drying rack was around $55.
And it took me a few afternoons to build.
Now, I just need to finish the rest of my laundry room,
then I can share pictures of the whole space! 🙂
Tori says
Thats awesome! Great job!
Kristy R says
Great idea~so crafty! I love the laundry letters!
Now following!
Gail Purath says
I really like these. They look like decor but are so practical.
Delightful Deets says
This turned out so great! Visiting from TT&J, have a great weekend! Thanks for the step by step instructions!
Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage says
I could really use one of these!
beberouge says
Wow it looks great and I love the added letters on top. xx
Debbie says
Without a doubt this is one of the best things I’ve seen in Blog Land, and I have seen a lot of great things. I really love this, especially for someone with a small space.
Linda says
Love this idea! thanks for sharing. came over from Met Monday.
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
This is such a great project! It turned out so well. I bet you will get a TON of use out of it too. Would you consider linking it up to my Pinworthy Projects Party? I’d love to have you join the party.
Shanee @ LivingLifeSouthernStyle says
I love it! I too had seen this and wanted one but didn’t love the price. Thanks so much for sharing, this is going into my projects to do file. Visiting from Between Naps on the Porch.
Michelle@Somedaycrafts says
Oh This is so awesome! I want it! I have a rope that hangs across my laundry room for drying delicate things!!!! I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com tomorrow.
Clem says
I am soooo doing this! I have a small bungalow and need to make good use of every space!
Shelby @ The Bean Sprout Notes says
This is a great tutorial. Thanks for sharing. I have a big laundry room, but would love to build something like this. So much more low profile than a cumbersome drying rack sitting in the middle of the floor. I love it!
I'm Rachel. says
Thanks for the tutorial! I’ve wanted to do this for a while!
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Anonymous says
Thank you so much! We have a metal fold one that totally gets in the way. So excited to start this project!
angela says
Thank you for the plans! I’ve been eyeing three one in the Ballard catalog for over a year, but couldn’t justify paying that much. Yours turned out great!
Twyla Gariepy says
awesome. DO you have a breakdown of costs?
Oddyssey says
OMG I love this! Thank you so much, I can’t wait to make this for my home!
Leah says
Wow this is great. I have thought of getting one myself, but the price is a bit steep for something I am not sure will be put to use. I may have to try my hand at this! Thanks for sharing.
Mike H. says
My wife and I were actually talking about this the other day, and I was thinking about building it for her instead of paying for the Ballard one. Your tutorial sealed the deal, thanks for taking the time to upload the pics and itemize the supply list.
Inspire Me Heather says
Your drying rack looks really good, love your inspiration too – sigh! I’ve got this linked to my drying racks post too today, nice job!
Anonymous says
Awesome! Thanks for the detailed plans 🙂 JUST what I needed
Millie from Finland says
Looks good – but oh so little 😀 I’d need a dozen of those racks 😉 I’m really hoping, anyhow, that my better, no, more clever half would make me one of these!!
Gingham Skies says
Brilliant!! A definite must do for my laundry room makeover when the day finally arrives.
Kate says
I love this!! It looks great and is practical too. I have a big fold out one, that is always in the way – this is the perfect replacement 🙂
tyler + nikki says
Hi! Awesome tutorial. My friend and I just went to Lowe’s this morning to buy everything, but we couldn’t find the hinged bracket for the side, and no one seemed to have any idea of what we were talking about. Can you tell me where you bought it? Do you remember what the name was on the package? Thanks in advance for your help! 🙂
Laura @ Inspiration for Moms says
Tyler = Niki, I purchased my hinged bracket at Lowes. I found it on the same isle as the cabinet hardware (knobs, handles, hooks). You may also suggest to the sales people that you need a chain with screw eyes. The hinged bracket may be right next to this item. Good luck with the project! 🙂
Stacia Liechty says
Oh how I wish I had space in my laundry room for this! I need one so badly. You did an awesome job, and with no instructions even, thats amazing!
I’m in the process of jazzing up my little laundry space too. I’d love if you came over and checked out the projects that I’ve done so far. Again, nice work, hope you have a great day!
Stacia
http://feathersandsunshine.blogspot.com/2012/08/another-laundry-room-project.html
Angie Nelson says
I absolutely love this! It’s gorgeous and practical.
Sheila Skillingstead says
I like the look of both the white and pink. The black was a nice contrast. If I do this, I will keep the white look. Your directions are easy to understand. Thanks. Enjoy your SITS Day.
misssrobin says
Beautiful. What a great addition. Well done.
Organized Island says
I love that you made that yourself and for so much less! Houses should have come with drying racks like this….Happy SITS Day!
The Sweet Spot Blog says
What a great project! Visiting from SITS.
Kat Biggie says
I absolutely love this! I have never built anything like this before – I am just wondering how much practice/experience you had building things? I am sure I could get my husband to help with the sawing/drilling, but I wouldn’t mind trying to do something like this on my own!
Thanks for the step by step instructions!
2busy says
I really like this! Will it hold a sweater?
Laura Tusken says
Thanks 2busy! To answer your question, yes it will hold a sweater and even jeans! 🙂
Monicas Mom Musings says
One day when I own my own home and have a laundry room that I don’t have to share with other people I am going to have the best laundry room ever thanks to people like you, lol. I’m actually thinking where could I put something like this now though. I don’t think I could put it on the cement walls in the basement where my laundry is and I have enough trouble with my neighbors not able to keep their hands off my stuff down there. I have my wooden drying rack in my room, but it’s always in the way. Maybe on the back of my door it would work. Hmmmm. Happy SITS day ;).
Melissa@TheHappierHomemaker says
I love this, I remember seeing it a while back but am so glad you linked it on SITS so I could refresh my memory, pinning it for my to-do list!! Love your blog design too!
The Liebers says
Now I just need a laundry room instead of my gross basement!! Great tutorial!!
Tanya @ Mom's Small Victories says
Wow, that is beautiful and practical. Love it. Glad to have found you, visiting from SITS!
Carlo says
You love Ballard Designs too? What a great knock-off you’ve made. Bravo! And the money you’ve saved… oh, and while I’m at it — let me also say, BRAVO! again for being “featured” on SITS!
Happy holidays!
Jean says
Functional AND gorgeous! Happy SITS day (late)!
Raquel Molczan says
wow! you’re a serious DIY-er! i wish i had the time. i love admiring these kinds of wonderful projects.
Laurie! says
Could you just make this for me? lol I love it!
Anonymous says
Thank you for the instructions. I am in the process of trying to build this myself. When you mention 1/2 x 2 and 1/2 x 4 poplar, do you mean 1/2 x 2″ x 4′ and 1/2 x 4″ x 4′. Thanks
Laura Tusken says
Happy to hear you are building yourself a drying rack! Yes, your measurements are correct. 🙂
Good luck and happy building!
Anonymous says
I was wondering how your total cost was 55.00. I just came from my local lowes and got all the items to build this and my total cost came out to 80.00.
Laura Tusken says
Prices may very a little and I already owned the beadboard wallpaper and spray paint from previous projects. Still…$80 is a lot cheaper than buying retail. 🙂 Good luck on building your drying rack.
Kristina says
Do you know the color of your laundry room?
Laura Tusken says
Kristina, the color is called Simply Aqua. 🙂
Anonymous says
this was a great project I made one for my daughter for christmas she loved it. easy instructions not hard to do at all. thank you soo
much
Anonymous says
I have been looking all over for a tutorial of this… thank you sooooo much!!!!
devydo says
I am about to pull my hair out! My drying rack looks fabulous but I am stuck on putting on the bottom hinges. ANy advice?? PLEAAAAAASE help me!
Laura Tusken says
So sorry you are frustrated. 🙁 The hinges can be a little tricky as I remember. I placed my hinges inside the drying rack and screwed them in first(securing them) then I attached the other side of the hinge to the moveable rack. I remember having to move mine because I originally placed them too high.
Hope this helps you. If not, leave me another comment or you can email me at inspirationformoms@gmail.com. 🙂
devydo says
I made some minor adjustments and made it work!I am curious however of how much of a gap you left on the bottom ( where the inner frame with dowels sits in the larger outer frame).
Thought I’d share what saved me some money (of course the hardware store didn’t have the wood joiners) so i ended up buying single metal washers (x2) and used those instead (32 cents!).
OF all the drying racks I have seen, this is by FAR the absolute best! THANK YOU for giving us a tutorial!! kiss kiss kiss!
Laura Tusken says
Ya!!! So happy you made it work. 🙂 I just went and measured mine and I have about a 3/4″ gap.
Metal washers is a genius idea! Thanks for sharing and congrats on a job well done! Enjoy your new laundry rack lady! Hugs!!
Katie says
Thank you for this! I, too, have been eying up the beadboard drying rack from Ballard designs, and am turned off by the price. I will have to try this out!
John says
I’m puzzled by the inner frame dimensions. The plywood base is 24″ X 41″ but you say the inner frame is 24 3/4″ X 37″. This would make it 3/4″ too wide and 4″ short. That sounds wrong to me. Can you explain?
Laura says
John, the plywood base is 41 x 24 but once you add on the outer frame the dimensions will be 43 x 26 (step 2). So then you will have plenty of room for the inner frame at 37 x 24 3/4. Hope that helps! 🙂
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Bonnie Scarborough says
So happy that I have my supplies and ready to go!
I am a little puzzled like John above. I did read your response and review Step 2, but still confused.
The inner board does not grow as birch wood strips are placed across top and bottom (hiding the nail gun that went wrong). The outside frame (1/2″ ) is placed on “pegboard” which in turn creates a smaller “inside”.
We will out, just thought maybe I was missing something! We are excited and will work thru! Thank you for posting it! It looks fabulous!!!
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Laura says
Bonnie, I think once you start building you’ll see how it all comes together. Good luck and please let me know how it goes! 🙂
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Bonnie Scarborough says
Thanks – I will.
I found the clarification/corrections in the comment section for the poplar boards.
I bought the two – 1/2″ x 2″ x 4′ for dowel frame, but cannot figure out for the life of me how to squeeze 37″,37″, 24 3/4″ and 24 3/4″ lengths totaling 123″ on two 4′ boards that total 96″. Perhaps qty should of reflected 3?
Laura says
I’m sorry Bonnie, I don’t understand your question. Which step is causing you problems?
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Bonnie Scarborough says
Referencing the outer frame first, the ones that you drilled the dowels in.
I understand the lengths of 37″, 37″ 24 3/4″ and 24 3/4″. This frame overall will be 41″ x 24 2/4″.
The above measurements equal 123 1/2 linear (in length) inches.
The supply list calls for two – 1/2″ x 4′ long – that is a total of 96″ linear inches.
Bonnie Scarborough says
Correction – Referencing the INNER frame first, the ones that you drilled the dowels in.
I understand the lengths of 37″, 37″, 24 3/4″ and 24 3/4″. This frame overall will be 41″ x 24 2/4″.
The above measurements equal 123 1/2 linear (in length) inches.
The supply list calls for two – 1/2″ x 2x 4′ long – that is a total of 96″ linear inches.
– See more at: http://inspirationformoms.com/2012/05/i-finished-it-friday-ballard-designs-inspired-beadboard-drying-rack-tutorial.html#comment-221441
Cheryl @ Sew Can Do says
This is a great idea and a great space saver. My old stand up rack bit the dust so this is a good inspiration to replace it with a better version. Would love to feature this if you could add the party to your links section. Thanks for linking this to the Craftastic Monday party at Sew Can Do!
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This has been featured this week as a Craftastic Pick at Sew Can Do:)
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Katie Goldsworthy says
Awesome job! That is fantastic! Sharing on Twitter. Thanks for linking it up to Monday Funday!
Virginia says
I want one of those things so much, now I am going to have one. Thanks for the tutorial.
Heidi says
I love this! Definitely pinning it for future reference!
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Alyssa @ Piece of Home says
Wow! You are so talented! Great job! I love this tutorial, I would love to have something like it some day! Thanks for linking up at OMHG WW this week!
Diane | An Extraordinary Day says
Thanks for joining us at Project Inspire{d}!
I’m excited to be featuring your Great Idea this week at our weekend wrap up. Please be sure to grab a button or link back!
I can’t wait to see what you bring to next week’s party! 🙂
DrJulieAnn - The Modern Retro Woman says
What a GREAT idea!! Our fold out drying stands didn’t survive our move two years ago and I just can’t bring myself to spend the money on new ones because they seem to be so poorly made. I *really* like this idea and am going to show it to The Mister.
Thanks for the tutorial!
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Kristina and Millie says
wow this is totally awesome! love the tute, step by step so I can follow along. I have needed a rack forever so now no excuses!! Thanks for sharing with us!
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Heidy@The McCallumsShamrockPatch says
I am in love with you simple to follow tutorial! Thank you for sharing it; I hope to see you this week on Thursday the 22nd at 8 pm est time- Monday 9 am est. I can’t wait to see what you bring this week!! Remember you can add up to 3 links “Anything” goes on #PureBlogLove recipes, crafts, diy projects, or informative tips and tricks you name it!!!
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Theresa @DearCreatives says
I can’t wait to make one of these for our laundry room! Thanks for sharing at the party @DearCreatives Hope to see you again soon!! Shared…
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Janise says
While I love the design of this and with a first read of the instructions, it seemed very detailed. I do have to say when purchasing supplies, I found the measurements of product to buy difficult to understand as others stated above. I also found I had to improvise where the instructions lacked detail. Overall great project and mine is now hanging in my laundry room. Thank you.
Laura says
Hi Janise! Thank you so much for your feed back. I would love to know where you ran into problems? It may allow me to clear up any misunderstandings in the directions and help others. Thanks!
Jessica Maguire says
I love this! I was wondering where the magnets go? And where did you place the wood joiners?
Thanks!