A Fantastic Built In Drying Rack DIY

I absolutely love this DIY built in drying rack for the laundry room.  I’ve been pulling out the drying rack into the living room which is where I have the space.  This is so great because it folds up against the wall.  Thanks to Centsational Girl for the really clever space saving idea.

For a long time, I have really wanted one of those drying racks from Ballard Designs.   You’ve seen them.  They’re so perfect in the laundry room for drying your delicate clothing.

I really wanted to save the money and build one myself.  I knew I could do it with the right supplies.  I even drew my own diagram on a napkin.  And I added knobs to the bottom of my design.

This is the perfect solution for drying all of my delicates!  I am so happy with the way it turned out – it is both pretty and practical.

How to Build a Laundry Room Drying Rack + Supplies:

1. 2 x 2’ precut birch (1/2 inch thick)
2. Two 1/2 x 2” poplar boards
3. Two 3/8” dowel rods (48” long)
4. Sash lock
5. Narrow loose pin hinges (set of two)
6. D ring hangers for mounting on wall
7. Bracketed hinge for side (or chain with small screw eyes)
8. Three white porcelain knobs
9. Primer and paint of choice

Necessary tools:  Drill bit set, including 3/8 inch drill bit, screwdriver, framing nails, a hammer, and a saw.

 Step One:  Measure and cut your 1/2 inch x 2 boards to fit the 2 x 2 precut birch.  Cut your dowel rods to fit inside your drying rack frame.

Images from Centsational Girl.

For the full instructions visit Centsational Girl.