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

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44 comments:

  1. Louca por porcelanaSeptember 7, 2021 at 6:18 PM

    Super creative!Love!

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  2. RebeccaSeptember 8, 2021 at 9:47 AM

    So cute and creative.

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  3. Janet ClarkSeptember 8, 2021 at 6:26 PM

    Such a creative repurpose.

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    1. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 12, 2021 at 4:55 PM

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

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  4. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasSeptember 8, 2021 at 6:34 PM

    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. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 12, 2021 at 4:58 PM

      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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  5. Marie-Interior FrugalistaSeptember 10, 2021 at 8:33 AM

    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. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 12, 2021 at 5:00 PM

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

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  6. HomeroadSeptember 11, 2021 at 3:58 AM

    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. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 12, 2021 at 5:02 PM

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

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  7. Birdz of a FeatherSeptember 11, 2021 at 4:26 AM

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

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    1. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 12, 2021 at 5:03 PM

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

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  8. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 12, 2021 at 5:10 PM

    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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  9. SheliaSeptember 12, 2021 at 5:26 PM

    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. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 12, 2021 at 8:50 PM

      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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  10. EL INVENTARIO DE MJSeptember 13, 2021 at 1:55 AM

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

    BESOS Desde Sevilla

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  11. Jenna H.September 13, 2021 at 3:51 AM

    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. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 15, 2021 at 9:30 AM

      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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  12. Angela at Simply Beautiful By AngelaSeptember 13, 2021 at 6:35 AM

    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. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 15, 2021 at 9:33 AM

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

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  13. Angela at Simply Beautiful By AngelaSeptember 13, 2021 at 6:36 AM

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

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    1. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 15, 2021 at 9:35 AM

      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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  14. Denise/My Home of All SeasonsSeptember 14, 2021 at 3:48 PM

    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. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 15, 2021 at 9:40 AM

      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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  15. Pieced PastimesSeptember 15, 2021 at 11:00 AM

    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. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 17, 2021 at 10:13 AM

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

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  16. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!September 15, 2021 at 11:37 AM

    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. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 17, 2021 at 10:16 AM

      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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  17. ClearissaSeptember 16, 2021 at 8:57 AM

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

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    1. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 17, 2021 at 10:17 AM

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

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  18. Donna @ Modern on MonticelloSeptember 16, 2021 at 10:54 AM

    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. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 17, 2021 at 10:20 AM

      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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  19. JenniferSeptember 17, 2021 at 6:24 AM

    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. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 17, 2021 at 10:23 AM

      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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  20. Funky Junk InteriorsSeptember 17, 2021 at 9:04 PM

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

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  21. Terri HughesSeptember 20, 2021 at 4:45 AM

    What a great idea,I love it!

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  22. Ann @ Live The Old WaySeptember 21, 2021 at 5:56 PM

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

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  23. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateSeptember 23, 2021 at 11:10 AM

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

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    1. freshvintagebylisasSeptember 24, 2021 at 8:44 AM

      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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  24. Gardening HelenSeptember 27, 2021 at 7:39 AM

    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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