Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Next on the list...tackle the towel rack.

These little metal towel racks just don't work for my family.  After 5 bathing kids, that bathroom is a total disaster.  


To solve the problem I used a cabinet door from an old entertainment center.  I used its buddy  for THIS.


I was so happy to be reunited with our drill press after all this time in storage! I stuck a 1/2'' bit on the end and went to town making holes in this sucker.  I put a little bit of wood glue on the end of the pegs and hammered them into place! 


I decided to paint the pegboard white, so the wall color needed to change. Since that bathroom is almost always open, I used the same color as I used for my kitchen bar. It's called Spanish Olive by Glidden. I used a Satin finish. I know for bathrooms it's better to use a Semi-gloss, but I didn't want to....so there.  


Here it is all finished and ready to hold 5 towels!  





Cha-Check that one off the to-do list!!

XOXO,
Posted by Andy Porter at 12:00 AM

31 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 30, 2010 at 1:41 AM

    i love that wall color! So pretty. The cabinet door looks great!! congrats!

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  2. Katie OlthoffMarch 30, 2010 at 4:24 AM

    That looks great! I love the wall color.

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  3. SuzanneMarch 30, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    Beautiful AND so much more practical! Love the color on your wall. I also loved what you did with his buddy!

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  4. MistyMarch 30, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    Awesome, Andy as always!

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  5. KarenMarch 30, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    wow, that's gorgeous!

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  6. Craft Tea LadyMarch 30, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    I do believe I am in love w/ both projects. :)

    Saving this one back in my bloglines for future inspiration!

    CraftTeaLady
    www.crafttealady.xanga.com

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  7. gail@My Repurposed LifeMarch 30, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    I love the color of the wall, and the new towel rack looks great hanging there! You did a fabulous job! very creative!
    gail

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  8. jenMarch 30, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    That color is gorgeous! We have a metal towel holder too that I hate. I'm gonna have to copy it!

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  9. Molly AnneMarch 30, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    Not only is that about 28723546687213444 times more functional than that metal towel bar it's AT LEAST that many times cuter!

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  10. Sew Can DoMarch 30, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    Clever & cute. Makes me think about where else this could work well too.

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  11. Morgan//Nuts and BowsMarch 30, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    Holy Cow! This turned out amazing, you are so stinking creative!!

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  12. MelissaMarch 30, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    It looks great - and much more decorative than the old bar...

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  13. WendyMarch 30, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    Looks great :)

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  14. Cassie BustamanteMarch 30, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    love it! what a great way to save space and express your creativity. going to have to make one for my bathroom as i have the same dilemma and one of those stupid towel bars as well! thanks for the idea!

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  15. JamieMarch 31, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    I love it Andy!!! Looks great, I am sure you are enjoying being able to decorate now!

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  16. Sarah @ Sugar BananasMarch 31, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    Such a beautiful olive color on the walls. The 5 hooks seems much more effective - I'm still stuck on the idea of bathing 5 kids. Just bathing 2 wears me out!

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  17. kimmykatsMarch 31, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    VERY NICE!!! I love your color on the wall too. You did good!!!

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  18. JamieApril 1, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    Are you kidding? You can stop by anytime I love it!! Thanks!

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  19. sharaApril 1, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    LOVE IT! enough said!!!!

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  20. Coretta from ConfettiApril 1, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    I wonder if kids had to pay for their baths if most of them ever would get one... My Zuich might. He jumps in the bath every chance he gets.

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  21. Coretta from ConfettiApril 1, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    oh I spelled my own kid's name wrong. Zurich. Silly me.

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  22. Danielle StrongApril 1, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    love it, soo cute!

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  23. michelle@somedaycraftsApril 2, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    Totally loving this idea! so cute!!!!!! You are just to creative ANdy!

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  24. KimApril 2, 2010 at 5:29 AM

    Great Idea!!

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  25. DesireeApril 2, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    What a brilliant idea! I never use towel racks either. Hooks are much easier for the kiddos. Thanks for sharing...

    -Desiree

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  26. Kristi FlanaganApril 3, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Soooooo loving this! Thanks for planting your creative seed at Plant a Punkin Seed Party! You rock girl!

    Kristi
    Punkin Seed Productions

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  27. Kristi FlanaganApril 8, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    By the way - You've been featured!!! Come grab your button and wear it with pride!!!

    Kristi
    Punkin Seed Productions

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  28. AmandaApril 9, 2010 at 6:37 AM

    THAT is totally and completely awesome!! I love it!

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  29. Salty GalApril 13, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    I LOVE it

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  30. Cherie NelsonApril 18, 2010 at 11:50 PM

    I've been searching for a towel rack idea for the kids bathroom and this is definitely the winner! Thanks for sharing!

    I linked you up! http://pinklittlenotebook.blogspot.com/2010/04/thursday-thirteen-inspiration-few-days.html

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  31. pitch08December 26, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    I love this idea! Very cute. What about the storage box above the toilet..? Is it a basket? I love it!

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~Andy

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