Introduction
Create extra space for your clothing while keeping them looking nice and organized with this easy to build clothes rack on wheels.I am guilty of having way too many jackets, hats and shoes. When I went looking to purchase a ready-made clothing rack, my options were not very attractive and seemed flimsy. So I then turned down the road of wanting to build a clothing rack. Whenever I go about wanting to make anything, I consider both form and function. Basically, what is it going to look like and what is it going to do?
When designing my own ideal DIY clothing rack, I had important criteria when it comes to function. First, the rack had to be sturdy and strong, with a variety of options for clothes storage. Second, I would like to easily move it around when necessary. And third, I wanted it to look good. These three criteria narrowed down my materials to industrial pipe and wood with a few wheels or casters.
Now to put them all together.
I love the industrial look of plumbing pipe. Plus, not many other choices would make a stronger clothing rack. I started by drawing out what I wanted the rack to look like. That meant deciding exactly how many rods for hanging clothes and shelves for shoes I wanted. As I broke that decision down, it occurred to me: I could make my clothing rack two-sided. That way, when I didn’t want the clothes to show, I could flip it around and just have two shelves showing.
Here is the easy step-by-step process I ended up following. This is a beginner level woodworking project because the only cuts you will need to make are with the 1×2 trim- the plywood sheet you can purchase already cut. This is a perfect place to start for carpentry 101. This project is more about putting the pieces together than crafting intricate angles.
Cutting List
| KEY | QTY. | PART | DIMENSIONS |
| A | 1 | Support wall | 3/4″ x 48″ x 72″ |
| B | 1 | Base | 3/4″ x 48″ x 23-1/2″ |
| C | 2 | Side base trim | 3/4″ x 1-1/2″ x 23-1/2″ |
| D | 2 | Front and back base trim | 3/4″ x 1-1/2″ x 49-1/2″ |
| E | 2 | Side trim | 3/4″ x 1-1/2″ x 72-1/2″ |
| F | 1 | Top of wall trim | 3/4″ x 1-1/2″ x 49-1/2″ |
| G | 2 | Flange support rails | 3/4″ x 3-1/2″ x 70-1/2″ |
| H | 4 | Caster blocks | 3/4″ x 4″ x 4″ |
| J | 3 | Wood shelves | 1-1/2″ x 11-1/4″ x 4o” |
Author’s note: I have given an accurate count of the materials you will need for this specific configuration— if you want to change something, be sure to test it before hand.
