Homemade Towel Racks

Spice up your bathroom decor with do-it-yourself towel racks. Add interest and flair to your room with unusual forms and materials. Making your own towel racks is an easy way to give your bathroom a fresh look and show off your personal style. Keep an eye out for materials that can be re-purposed to add individuality in your space. Doing it yourself also gives you lots more options for size, shape and color. Don't forget, towel racks can also be used in the kitchen, utility/laundry room, garage or workshop.

Making Towel Racks

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  Measure twice, cut once is the craftsman's mantra. measuring tape image by Horticulture from Fotolia.com

  Measure the wall space for the towel rack, also called a towel bar. If the rack will be on a cupboard or door, consider the clearance needed to open and close the door. Locate it where it will be easily accessible, but not in the way.

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  Pick your material. Dowels and tree branches suggested here are just a couple of examples. You could also use PVC pipe, lengths of bamboo, or suitable other items.

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  Use a hand or electric saw. wood saw image by Horticulture from Fotolia.com

  Use a saw to cut the dowel or branch to the desired length minus the extra length that finials or end caps will take up once they are installed. Take both ends into account. Be sure to wear safety glasses.

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  Fasten with screws and anchors. screws image by Horticulture from Fotolia.com

  Mark the wall for the support location. Measure 2 or 3 inches in from where the ends of the bar will be on the wall. Drill pilot holes smaller than the diameter of the screws you will be using. Use screw anchors if necessary. Attach the supports to the wall with the screws. Refer to package directions.

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  Attach the finials to the bar with screws or glue or as shown on the package instructions. If you are using a branch, skip the finals for a natural rustic look. Place the dowel or branch on the supports and center it. Leave the bark on or strip it from tree branches for different looks.