DIY Ironing Supplies Shelf

Hey all, it’s about that time for another $100 Room Challenge update! This week I’m sharing the quick and easy DIY I did for an ironing supplies shelf. I love hanging things up and out of the way, and this project is an easy way to do that with your iron, ironing board, and any other ironing do-dads you have.

See the previous $100 Room Challenge updates…

Update #1 // Before pics, patching, & painting

Update #2 // Cheap DIY open shelving using stair treads

Here’s what I used to make a DIY ironing supplies shelf:

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Piece of scrap wood for the shelf; I used the piece I cut off of the stair tread I used for shelving
Assorted sandpaper, Minwax wood stain in Natural, and Minwax polyurethane in semigloss
Small hook
Two L-brackets/braces
Black spray paint
Drill

And here’s how I did it.

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Step 1: Sand and finish your shelf piece. I used Minwax wood stain in Natural and Minwax polyurethane in semigloss.

Step 2: Paint the brackets and hook black. I wanted to do this so because they were originally oil-rubbed bronze and silver, and I wanted them to match the brackets I used for my open shelving.

Step 3: Flip the shelf piece over and use a drill to attach the hook and brackets. Make sure the hook is curving away from the wall.

Step 4: Mount to the wall. Make sure to mount in studs or use drywall anchors that are rated for the total weight you’ll be putting on your shelf.

Here’s the final shelf hung…and the only thing I had to buy was the brackets!

Thanks again to Erin at Lemons, Lavender, and Laundry for hosting this challenge and for opening it up to other bloggers to participate! Now let’s do a budget and progress pulse check…

~~Remove wire shelving and bring to ReStore~~ ($0)
~~Patch drywall~~ ($0)
~~Paint walls and ceiling~~ ($0)
~~DIY shelving—cut, stain, finish, and mount~~ (Actual cost: $26.69 for lumber, $27.56 for brackets)
~~DIY iron board/iron hanger~~ (Actual cost: $3.03)
DIY drying rack for sweaters/delicates ($30)
Misc room in the budget ($10)

Total money spent: $57.28

And make sure to check out the rest of the $100 Room Challenge participants’ progress!

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Comments

Jess says
March 15, 2017 at

Smart! Our laundry closet needs some love and this is so inspiring!
- Brittany Goldwyn says
  March 15, 2017 at
  
  Thanks girl! Ours needed some love too 🙂
Linda says
March 15, 2017 at

Brittany, this is such an awesome DIY, and for only $3.00! I think even I could do this one :). Pinned!
- Brittany Goldwyn says
  March 15, 2017 at
  
  So easy, just some spray paint and a few screws!
Sue Purdy says
March 15, 2017 at

What a sweet little shelf. I love it. The whole design is so light and airy. I can’t wait to see the final pics. Great job so far.
Tracy says
March 16, 2017 at

What a great idea!! Function and cute!
Morgan says
March 16, 2017 at

this looks so much nicer than the inexpensive plastic/wire alternatives. bravo!
Cindy says
March 16, 2017 at

I love functional diy projects like this! The shelves look great! I have a similar project coming up this week 🙂
Corinna - ADesignerAtHome says
March 19, 2017 at

You are so smart! I would’ve never thought of pieces those supplies together for something like this. Bonus: your ironing board is hella cute.
- Brittany Goldwyn says
  March 20, 2017 at
  
  I know, I love it! I just wish I used it more. I hate ironing. lol
Erin @ Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry says
March 19, 2017 at

I have one of these in my closet (not nearly as nice looking), but I love it! (Did not love when a hot iron fell from the shelf and put a lovely burn on my arm, but other than that, love). Yours looks awesome, and I’m tempted to make one and take down the plastic version in our closet.
Sarah says
March 20, 2017 at

It looks fab! I love the cover on your ironing board.
Kati says
March 22, 2017 at

I’m working on an iron/ironing board storage solution too (since I keep it in my craft room because I use it more when sewing than for actual clothes). Your laundry nook is looking beautiful!
Bennie says
March 29, 2017 at

Where did you get the ironing board? I’ve never seen one with that hanger. Does it lay flat on washer?
- Brittany Goldwyn says
  March 29, 2017 at
  
  It was either Target or Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft, but it is probably 4+ years old. It can lay flat or you can pop up little feet on the bottom to elevate it a few inches. Perfect solution for someone who doesn’t iron that often.
Sahana says
April 3, 2017 at

Looks Neat! Love the idea of open shelving! Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty .We would love to have you again next week.

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