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Modern towel rack for rolled towels

Step-by-step build — 7 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Drill dowel holes

    - Start by lining up your Spans and Posts in a rectangle pattern with the Spans between the Posts. - Using a Kreg Dowel Jig, drill two 3/8" dowel holes in both ends of the Spans and corresponding edges of the Posts.

    Modern towel rack for rolled towels — step photo 6
  2. 2Insert top and bottom

    - Using wood glue, insert dowels into one end of two Spans. - Insert wood glue into two holes on one Post. - Use a mallet to tap the Span into the holes. - Repeat for another Span on the other end of the Post.

    Modern towel rack for rolled towels — step photo 7
  3. 3Attach Front

    - Insert wood glue and dowels into the other ends of the two Spans. - Insert wood glue into the holes on the remaining Post. - Using a mallet, tap the Post into the Spans. - Ensure everything is square using a speed square.

    Modern towel rack for rolled towels — step photo 8
  4. 4Repeat

    - Repeat Steps Two and Three to make a second towel rack. - Let the glue dry for 24 hours.

    Modern towel rack for rolled towels — step photo 9
  5. 5Oil or Stain

    - Apply a generous coating of oil or stain onto your racks to give it the color you want. - Once dry, add polyurethane if desired to protect the wood in the bathroom.

    Modern towel rack for rolled towels — step photo 5
  6. 6Hang

    - Attach two keyhole hangers to the back of each rack 4" from the top and bottom. - Measure and attach anchors and screws to the wall to correspond with the hangers, spacing out the two racks by 10". - Hang the racks on the wall and push down to lock into place. - Add towels to hang on the racks and stack upwards.

    Modern towel rack for rolled towels — step photo 10
  7. 7Enjoy

    Enjoy your handiwork and tag @CharlestonCraftedBuilds on Instagram with a picture!

    Modern towel rack for rolled towels — step photo 11