I'm running out of space and my necklaces are getting buried, which sort of defeats the purpose of the thing. The good news is it's really, really easy to make one of these hangers and only takes a few minutes, so I can turn a second one of these out in 20 minutes or so.
My inspiration came from this photo below I saw on a cool site that just shares images of closets belonging to really stylish women. I can't remember the name of the site though - do you know it?
The teeth hangers sort of make the strip tilt out a bit, but I kind of like the angle? Or at least it doesn't bother me enough to figure out another way to hang the strip!
In this woman's closet, she use a strip of wood and a series of nails tapped right in. This hanger would be like a five minute project!
I wanted my necklace strip to be painted the same color as my wardrobe units (which is Benjamin Moore's Knoxville Gray), and I wanted tiny brass hooks.
I had a scrap piece of wood laying around that was just the right size. I don't have a photo of this, but I bought some of those picture hangers that you just tap right into wood or a frame. They sort of look like jagged teeth? They're great and so easy to use. After installing those on the back, I painted a first coat on, then I marked out where the hooks would be on the front, spacing them about an inch apart and staggering the rows.
Then I drilled teeny tiny pilots holes with the smallest bit I have. This made screwing in the small hooks by hand about a million times easier!
I touched up the paint with a small brush and then hung the strip of hooks up on the wardrobe wall using the jagged teeth hangers.
Then I drilled teeny tiny pilots holes with the smallest bit I have. This made screwing in the small hooks by hand about a million times easier!
I touched up the paint with a small brush and then hung the strip of hooks up on the wardrobe wall using the jagged teeth hangers.
The teeth hangers sort of make the strip tilt out a bit, but I kind of like the angle? Or at least it doesn't bother me enough to figure out another way to hang the strip!
What plans do you guys have for the weekend? Any big projects? Here's a sneak peek of what I've got going on... :)
My bathroom just had a face lift and I have been looking at adding in a place to hang jewelry. Thanks for the great inspiration!!! On the agenda this weekend is hopefully priming my kitchen so that I can paint it. Right now it is sunshine yellow and it has been bugging me since the day we moved in. I used to have a sunshine yellow bedroom and now I am not a fan of yellow on the walls...or at least not in a kitchen! So so excited to paint!
ReplyDeleteOh the things a girl can do with a drill, some hardware and a little know-how! You inspire me :)
ReplyDelete...As for weekend projects, I'm hoping to finish painting my kitchen cabinets, I'm 3+ weeks in and can't WAIT to wrap it up!
Looks fabulous! as pretty as ART! I can see another rom above that one soon! Have a great weekend. xo Nancy
ReplyDeleteThat's gorgeous, but I'm confused - where is the second one hung? It looks like there's one there, not two?
ReplyDeleteI really didn't expect to see another post today. What a gift! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute and lovely and works beautifully in the space. I actually made one quite similar for my necklaces and wanted to share a tip for any non-drill owners out there. Those little cup hooks also screw in quite easily if you nail a little guide hole with a small nail (and then pull it back out). Good luck crafters.
ReplyDeleteI really like the way it hangs forward. It seem like it would keep them from tangling. I actually have a few that are similar, but are just vintage tie/belt racks, the kind that have a double row that can swivel and fold flat. they're really cute and a great repurpose.
ReplyDeleteMy guess for the website you mention is closetvisit.com.
ReplyDeleteThis is a neat idea. I am going to do it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I bet you got that image from Closet Visit! Love that site.
ReplyDeletewoman, you have too many necklaces!! ;) maybe send a few my way....?
ReplyDeleteI like you project, looks great.
I'm wondering if you're thinking of The Coveteur? It's not all closets, but I definitely remember seeing bloggers post closet inspiration from this source!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.thecoveteur.com/closet/
I use a similar set-up for my necklaces. I bought 2 tie/belt holders at Menards and had my husband attach them to the wall in the closet. They are out of the way and so accessible!
ReplyDeleteI found the vintage photo on a blog titled Hello Lovely Studio....http://www.hellolovelystudio.com/2012/05/wearing-vintage-bling-5-fabulous.html
Great idea! It's nice to be able to have a visible inventory of your necklaces vs. having them in a jewelry box.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, although I don't have anywhere near the quantity of necklaces you have. I would probably use Command strips on each end, makes it flat against the wall, plus I try to avoid holes in the wall (of my rental).
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration!
Hi, I really appreciate your projects, you are a real artist. So I have a question about jewels storage: I have a lot of earrings and I am searching a way to hang them so that I can have a global view of them, because if they stay in the boxes or in the bags I don't remember them. I was thinking about something like a wooden tree to hang on the wall, but I am not good in artistic things. Do you have an idea?
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I just found your blog (from the A Beautiful Mess concrete countertops post) and am already smitten with it! I've actually been looking for a creative way to hang necklaces for a while. Thanks for the inspiration--I will be back.
ReplyDeleteI love this.
ReplyDeleteI'm gonna try it.
Thank you!
Love this. And I think the website you're thinking of is closetvisit.com. One of my favorites.
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This is a great project! I think your necklaces hang prettier because it is not flush against the wall.
ReplyDeleteAnything strung on silk or cord (like pearls) , should be stored flat. Or they stretch. This looks great for the grab & go...
ReplyDeleteThis is a much needed project for my accessories! Thanks for sharing~
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! So simple but the gold and grey make it pop. I'm running out of room myself and this will be perfect. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThis is totally awesome, Ashley! Pinning!
ReplyDelete- Tasha @ Designer Trapped in a Lawyer's Body {www.designertrapped.com}
its from Deborah Kaplan's closet on the closet visit :)
ReplyDeleteSo super easy yet so super chic! Great color in your closet.
ReplyDeleteI have very many such attachments and I would love to find a Hanger manufacturers think of all kinds of small items for hanging.
ReplyDeleteScotch velcro strips! That's what I used on mine!
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