Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Repurposing an Expandable Rack into a Shelf

 

Hello my friends!

I think just about everyone has come across these racks

while  thrift shopping-






They are great for hanging coffee mugs,

jewelry, scarves, belts, keys, light jackets-

Just about anything you like.


This project really doesn't need any

instructions.



First, I removed the hanging hardware.

Then reattached the direction I wanted the shelf to hang.





I used Black semi gloss spray paint my rack.






For the shelves, I used some wood scraps cut to 12'' long.



I love Briwax in Dark Brown!



The shelves were stained and sealed.


I attached the shelves with staple gun.

After the shelves are attached the rack will

no longer collapse.



Nice shelf for a  tiny wall space!







I left the hooks in the center.

You can remove those hooks if you prefer.




Thank you for letting me share this project with you!

xo Lisa S

44 comments:

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    1. Thanks Janet!
      What a sweet comment-
      I hope you visit again.
      xo Lisa S

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  2. Lisa,
    Thanks so much for visiting!! I love this idea and you know why???Because I have one of these expandable racks!! Now I have to find a places to hang it... Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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    1. I agree everyone has one of these racks! I found mine while thrifting...they are everywhere!
      Thank you my friend- Enjoyed having our visit!
      xo Lisa S

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  3. You see so many of these at the thrift stores and I always pass them up. The way you upcycled yours is very clever!

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    1. Thank you Marie!
      These racks are everywhere :)
      xo Lisa S

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  4. I love this! It is easy to make and everyone has one of those hook racks! Thanks for the inspiration!

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    1. You are welcome! Please visit again-
      Thanks for the nice comment my friend.
      xo Lisa S

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  5. This is brilliant. I wish I had kept the ones my MIL had!

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    1. You are sweet!
      I'm sure another one will cross your path!
      xo Lisa S

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  6. MICHELE :)
    Thank you SO much! I was thinking classic farmhouse
    with this one- So nice to have you stop by!!!
    xo Lisa S

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  7. Aren't you the smartest one! This is so cute! I would never have thought about doing this!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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    1. Thanks Shelia ! You made my day-
      It's so nice to meet you, please stop by again.
      Thanks for saying hello!
      xo Lisa S

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  8. Me encanta!!
    Una idea práctica y con buen resultado.

    BESOS Desde Sevilla

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  9. WOW - this is such a great idea! I love that you repurposed this shelf into something so beautiful for the home - thanks for sharing the inspiration!
    Jenna ♥
    Stay in touch? Life of an Earth Muffin

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    1. Thank you Jenna!
      It's always a pleasure to have you visit!
      Have a great week my friend,
      xo Lisa S

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  10. I love this! I am part of a monthly thrift store upcyle group, if that’s something you would be interested in joining let me know! You aren’t required to participate every month, only when you can :)

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    1. Angela, I appreciate the invitation. It sounds like a lot of fun.
      xo Lisa S

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  11. Also I chose this to be featured in our Funtastic Friday Link Party this week!

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    1. You are the best! I appreciate you so much.
      Thank you in advance :)
      see you at the next party my friend-
      xo Lisa S

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  12. What a great idea! I definitely don't have your vision. I am positive I took one from the basement to donate on my last trip to the thrift shop. I might just have to go buy it back now! Great tutorial and gorgeous end result. Thanks so much for the inspiration!

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    1. Denise,
      You are so funny. I do the same thing...something is gone and then I get an idea in my head. I have a pile right now and I told my husband " WAIT, I am still thinking "
      Thank you for your visit and your sweet comment!
      xo Lisa S

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  13. Your shelf is wonderful, Lisa. Love the combination of black with the stained wood. So pretty! Thanks for sharing, Suzanne

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    1. Thank you so much! It's so nice to have you visit!
      xo Lisa S

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  14. Hello, this is one of my personal favorites for last week’s Encouraging Hearts and Home. I hope you stop by and say hello, this post has also been pinned to the Encouraging Hearts and Home board! Thank you for being a part of Encouraging Hearts and Home, we appreciate all that you share. Have a great week ahead!

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    1. Melynda,
      You are so sweet! I appreciate you so much.
      Thank you for hosting each week. I enjoy your parties!
      xo Lisa S

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  15. This is such a creative idea. Pinned and Tweeted. Thanks for sharing at #omhgww. See you next week.

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    1. Clearissa,
      Thank you SO much! I appreciate the pin and tweet!
      xo Lisa S

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  16. I saw one of these just last week in a thrift store. I should have picked it up. This is a great idea. #HomeMattersParty

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    1. Thanks Donna,
      You will probably see them everywhere now :)
      I just haven't found much while thrifting lately, that's how I came up with this redo.
      Have a great week!
      xo Lisa S

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  17. I love this project. I have just the small wall that has needed something:) Now, I will be on the lookout for a rack!

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    1. Jennifer,
      I love to hear this! I know you will find a rack- probably lots of them :)
      Thank you for visiting and for the kind comment!
      xo Lisa S

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  18. Oh goodness... I love this, Lisa! The hooks turned shelves have such a modern farmhouse vibe!

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  19. This is SO cute! Thanks for sharing it with us on the Homestead Blog Hop!

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  20. What a brilliant transformation! Love it. Featuring when my link party opens up tonight!

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    1. Carol
      You are so wonderful!
      I appreciate you so much.
      Thank you for visiting and leaving a sweet comment.
      I am so thrilled for the feature!!!
      xo Lisa S

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  21. What a great idea!! Thanks for sharing at My Big Fat Menopausal Life's Share the Wealth Party! Hope to see you at the new one the end of this week.

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