11.11.2010

DIY: Jewelry Rack

Level: Beginner

Ok, so I have a wonderful jewelry box, but it's overflowing with necklaces and often ended up like this:


I got really frustrated of constantly untangling them or wearing the same necklace over & over due to my impatience. I finally decided to make a jewelry rack for my longer necklaces and those that tangle easily. The rest of the necklaces will remain the jewelry box. 

Requirements: cheap and using as many of the items I already have. I decided I wanted the rack on the back of my bathroom closet door, so the look of it didn't really matter since only I will see it. If the jewelry rack would be visible, I would've made it more aesthetically-pleasing. I also didn't want any nails or screws to come through to the other side of the door.


I liked how the drawer pulls on my cabinets/drawers (from Ikea) looked and wanted to use some as a jewelry rack but I knew the screws would show through the other side. What to do?


I got out a level, the handles, a hammer, and I had some mug hooks. These are tiny enough that they don't show through to the other side. I nailed (yes nailed, not screwed) in the hooks. I hung the handles on the hooks. I then hung S-hooks from Ikea on the handles. My jewelry hung from the purple S-hooks. Problem solved! Yes, the hooks are purple and don't match anything, but since I already had the hooks, and I'm the only one opening the door, it doesn't bother me.



I'm pleased with the way it turned out, and I like having it hidden, as opposed to hanging on the wall. My necklaces are gifts from loved ones, treasures of my travels, and memories from family. And that's the way I like it!

How do you hang your necklaces? Are they on display? Or hidden? What piece means the most to you?

PS--I just wanted to thank those who have served in the military. It's Veterans Day in America.

11 comments:

  1. This is something I've been trying to figure out for quite some time. Right now, I have all my jewelry in a jewelry box, but it's hard for me to find stuff... AND my necklaces always end up getting tangled, no matter how carefully I put them in!

    This looks like a great idea! You can actually see what you have!

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  2. This is a great idea! I even like the purple hooks and how they make the whole thing brighter!
    I did something similar a few months ago, except I bought a large cork board that I covered with some fabric, and I hung my necklaces on some clear pushpins.

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  3. I have my necklaces in hooks, but not as neatly organized as yours, that's for sure!

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  4. What a great idea. I have all of my necklaces hanging from tacks in the bathroom wall. I think I need to do this project.

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  5. I have a little box I got ages ago from my mom:) I really love your idea:)...Kisses

    Ps: Hope you had a chance to enter my Giveaway!

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  6. That turned out great! I keep my longer necklaces on a belt/tie holder (not sure what it is) so they don't tangle. Works out great!

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  7. I'm on the look out to organize my mess of necklaces. I'm a little jealous of your incredible collection. So. Many. Great. Pieces. :)

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  8. That is too brilliant! Can you make me one? HA!

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  9. great idea! there are so many creative ways to hang jewelry!

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  10. That is such a great idea and a brilliant way to maximise space.

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