Easy (and renter-friendly) DIY hanging rail using $2 Kmart product: 'What a cute idea!'
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It takes a lot of imagination and creative thinking to turn some pieces of wood that look pretty ordinary into something that not only looks great but is practical as well.
But that's exactly what Queensland mum Tessara did when she saw the wooden door stops for sale at Kmart.
Posting on a popular Facebook page for Kmart lovers, Tessara shared that she was able to make a DIY hanging rail for her child's nursery room using only a few cheap items from the retail store.
And the best part? She didn't even have to do any 'construction' – it was extremely easy to do and didn't require any sawing or drilling. Plus, it doesn't damage her walls!
These are all the parts she needed:
The DIY hanging rail won't damage the walls. Credit: Facebook.
If you want to make this DIY hanging rail, all you have to do is attach a hanging strip below the two wooden door stops from Kmart. The doorstops come with a non-slip piece stuck to the bottom. Just take it off and put a mounting strip in its place.
Then, align the door stops on your wall (we recommend pencilling the location first to make sure they're aligned) and put them in place.
Since the door stops also have a little pull loop on them, simply insert the wooden dowel in between the two. Once secured, you can now use the whole thing as a hanging rail.
Yes, you read that right, members. It's as easy as that!
Although Tessara used hers as a hanging rail for her children's nursery room, we believe that it would also be an excellent choice as a place to hang accessories in your own bedroom.
It is entirely up to you to decide! However, be careful that it won't be too heavy, as that could cause the hanging strips to lose their grip.
'I'm constantly changing what's hanging up on my walls, so I avoid screws and nails where I can,' said Tessara in her Instagram post.
'And the feedback has been great. Mums are using this solution in their homes to hang caps by the buckle or hats with the addition of a hat hook, some are using it to store their scarves in the closet.'
'It's a renter-friendly way to add your own touch of style,' she went on to say.
There are over 18,000 people who follow Tessara on social media, and many of them have praised her for sharing this wonderful DIY project with the community.
'Freaking brilliant idea!' one person commented on the post, with a second one adding, 'This is such a clever and cheap little hack! I love it,' along with a clapping emoji.
Meanwhile, a third user wrote: 'Is there anything you can't do?! What a cute idea!'
On her social media page, Tessara also left a piece of advice for fellow homeowners who are looking to give their homes a makeover without breaking the bank.
'Styling doesn't have to be expensive. I use a lot of Kmart, Target, and Big W pieces throughout my home, from bigger furniture items through to smaller decor pieces,' the mum said.
'When there is something expensive I have my heart set on, I set an alert on Facebook Marketplace to find it second-hand.'
'Before styling a space, I decide on a colour scheme and stick to it. In my home, I've used light wood look furniture throughout and by avoiding any darker wood furniture the style stays consistent throughout and looks more cohesive.'
Watch the video below for more advice on how to improve your home without spending a fortune!
Credit: Ashlee White.
But that's exactly what Queensland mum Tessara did when she saw the wooden door stops for sale at Kmart.
Posting on a popular Facebook page for Kmart lovers, Tessara shared that she was able to make a DIY hanging rail for her child's nursery room using only a few cheap items from the retail store.
And the best part? She didn't even have to do any 'construction' – it was extremely easy to do and didn't require any sawing or drilling. Plus, it doesn't damage her walls!
These are all the parts she needed:
- 2 pcs wooden door stop from Kmart
- Command picture hanging strips
- Wooden dowel from Bunnings
The DIY hanging rail won't damage the walls. Credit: Facebook.
If you want to make this DIY hanging rail, all you have to do is attach a hanging strip below the two wooden door stops from Kmart. The doorstops come with a non-slip piece stuck to the bottom. Just take it off and put a mounting strip in its place.
Then, align the door stops on your wall (we recommend pencilling the location first to make sure they're aligned) and put them in place.
Since the door stops also have a little pull loop on them, simply insert the wooden dowel in between the two. Once secured, you can now use the whole thing as a hanging rail.
Yes, you read that right, members. It's as easy as that!
Although Tessara used hers as a hanging rail for her children's nursery room, we believe that it would also be an excellent choice as a place to hang accessories in your own bedroom.
It is entirely up to you to decide! However, be careful that it won't be too heavy, as that could cause the hanging strips to lose their grip.
'I'm constantly changing what's hanging up on my walls, so I avoid screws and nails where I can,' said Tessara in her Instagram post.
'And the feedback has been great. Mums are using this solution in their homes to hang caps by the buckle or hats with the addition of a hat hook, some are using it to store their scarves in the closet.'
'It's a renter-friendly way to add your own touch of style,' she went on to say.
There are over 18,000 people who follow Tessara on social media, and many of them have praised her for sharing this wonderful DIY project with the community.
'Freaking brilliant idea!' one person commented on the post, with a second one adding, 'This is such a clever and cheap little hack! I love it,' along with a clapping emoji.
Meanwhile, a third user wrote: 'Is there anything you can't do?! What a cute idea!'
On her social media page, Tessara also left a piece of advice for fellow homeowners who are looking to give their homes a makeover without breaking the bank.
'Styling doesn't have to be expensive. I use a lot of Kmart, Target, and Big W pieces throughout my home, from bigger furniture items through to smaller decor pieces,' the mum said.
'When there is something expensive I have my heart set on, I set an alert on Facebook Marketplace to find it second-hand.'
'Before styling a space, I decide on a colour scheme and stick to it. In my home, I've used light wood look furniture throughout and by avoiding any darker wood furniture the style stays consistent throughout and looks more cohesive.'
Watch the video below for more advice on how to improve your home without spending a fortune!
Credit: Ashlee White.
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