DIY organizers don’t get any easier than this one. And it looks so cool too (imo).
Organize hangable items in minutes with this hanging DIY wall organizer that looks cool and only takes a few minutes to put together.
This project is so easy (and useful) that I made not one but two! One for the bedroom and one for the bathroom.
Click through for the details!
Jeff and I have been using this DIY hanging wall organizer for hats and bags in the bedroom.
And then in the bathroom, we use it for towel storage and other bathroom items that get used a lot…my dry brush, the hair dryer (which is in that polka dot bag), etc.
Here’s what you’ll need to make your own…
Materials Needed
- 36 inch long dowel rod (can be any dimension you’d like)
- 1 inch wide leather straps (I used this leather from Amazon)
- S hooks
- scissors
- leather hole punch (optional)
- 2 nails and a hammer
How to Make a DIY Hanging Wall Organizer
If needed, cut your dowel rod down to the size you need, with a saw. I just used the length as is without cutting for mine though.
1. Cut leather straps.
If using a decorative knot like mine, cut the leather straps into two pieces that are each 8-10 inches in length.
OR for a cleaner look, cut the leather straps into two pieces that are each 4-5 inches in length and fold over around the dowel as a simpler option.
2. Wrap the leather around the dowel.
If you’re knotting the leather, wrap both pieces of leather around the dowel rod and knot tightly.
Leaving a generous amount of leather at the top for nailing into the wall.
If you’re doing a simple flap for the leather, skip this step.
3. Punch holes into the leather.
Next, you can opt to punch a hole in each piece of leather where your nail will go.
OR skip this step and hammer straight through the leather into the wall.
4. Attach leather to wall.
Hammer the leather into the wall, while the leather straps are attached to the dowel rod. Add S hooks and it’s ready to use.
You can also add gold hoops (mine are from Amazon) and corded loops to the finished piece if you run out of S hooks.
Or even just if you want a little more variety in the lengths of where things hang, etc.
What else can I make with wooden dowels like these?
- I used a very similar method to this one for creating DIY wood curtain rods. I love how they turned out and they’re very budget-friendly.
- This DIY wall pegs project is super useful for tiny entryways.
- My DIY blanket ladder is another good one for using dowel rods.
- And lastly, I use them all the time for hanging DIY artwork and other wall hangings.
Hanging DIY Wall Organizer (10 Minute DIY to Try)
Equipment
- 36 inch long dowel rod (can be any dimension you'd like)
- 1 inch wide leather straps (I used leather from Amazon - linked in blog post)
- S hooks
- Scissors
- leather hole punch (optional)
- 2 nails and a hammer
Instructions
- If needed, cut your dowel rod down to the size you need, with a saw. I just used the length as is without cutting for mine though.
Cut leather straps.
- If using a decorative knot like mine, cut the leather straps into two pieces that are each 8-10 inches in length.
- OR for a cleaner look, cut the leather straps into two pieces that are each 4-5 inches in length and fold over around the dowel as a simpler option.
Wrap the leather around the dowel.
- If you're knotting the leather, wrap both pieces of leather around the dowel rod and knot tightly.
- Leaving a generous amount of leather at the top for nailing into the wall.
- If you're doing a simple flap for the leather, skip this step.
Punch holes into the leather.
- Next, you can opt to punch a hole in each piece of leather where your nail will go.
- OR skip this step and hammer straight through the leather into the wall.
Attach leather to wall.
- Hammer the leather into the wall, while the leather straps are attached to the dowel rod. Add S hooks and it's ready to use.
- You can also add gold hoops (mine are from Amazon) and corded loops to the finished piece if you run out of S hooks.
- Or even just if you want a little more variety in the lengths of where things hang, etc.
What other ways could you use this DIY wall organizer? Any more ideas for ways to use it?
13 comments | Click here to reply
Where are those s hooks from? I’d I’d you bend them at all? I can’t find ones that are bigger on one side for the dowel and smaller on the hook side.
JenI think I’ll make this out of big bamboo for my friends beach house.
TKquick and easy 🙂 thanks for the great creation!
Entryways in homes are the first impression people get of your home so making them cool, presentable, but also creating enough storage space requires some interesting, witty projects such as this one. I love the look of this one and the fact that you can totally DIY it.
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AlyssaI love this! This would be good for keys(depending no the hook size) and scarves too!
AriThanks Rami! Appreciate that. 🙂
BrittniLove the DIY and the design is awesome.
RamiThanks Page! Yes, you should absolutely give this one a try! It’s been such a handy organizational tool for us and so fast to out together. Which is why we’ve already made two. 🙂
BrittniThis looks so cute! I totally need to try making one!
Paige
Paige Cassandra Flammhttp://thehappyflammily.com
Thanks Michelle. The leather and wood combo is definitely one of my faves right now. 🙂
BrittniIt looks both stylish and is super practical, I love the idea and the combination of leather and wood!
Michellehttps://www.makeandmess.com/