There's a little place tucked in many homes called "The Mud Room". Our house does not have a mud room. It's more of a muddy space. During the cold and mud months, one finds their way into our home by walking through a muddy garage, up muddy stairs into a messy muddy entry-way. If you're lucky enough to visit in the evening when chores are finished, you may step over, better yet, trip over muddy boots and wet coats. It's kind of embarrassing, at times. I've wanted a coat rack for so long, but could never figure exactly what I had in mind. Finally, I shut Pinterest off and looked around the property for inspiration. Ahhh, Hannah's old bedframe. Perfect!
I tore the hardware off and sent Noah to the saw with measurements marked. That evening the family took a trip to Hobby Lobby to find each our own special hook. Antlers, birds, moose, and fun designs were exactly what we wanted. We told the children to pick something they really liked, because some day, their own children may be hanging their coats from the hooks they pick. We had a good time choosing hooks, laughing about choices, and finally deciding which to get.
Besides the hooks, all the materials were found around the house.
So, in order to conceal the bright silver screws that we had on hand, Hannah and I colored them with brown and black Sharpies.
It's perfect for our family - rustic, messy, and already beat up. Because, in this house, full of children, mud, and excitement, things get beat up pretty quickly anyway.
I love this. A family project where everyone contributed. It's exactly what I wanted.....needed.
Now, to figure some way to keep shoes in order.
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