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Modern towel rack for rolled towels
This modern towel rack is a great solution for hanging rolled towels on the wall in the bathroom.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 2.5–4.5 hours
- Cost
- $$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Posts | 2 | 3/4" × 2" × 30" | — | ☐ |
| Back Posts | 2 | 3/4" × 2" × 30" | — | ☐ |
| Top/Bottom Spans | 4 | 3/4" × 2" × 7" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" x 3 1/2" x 8' boards | 2 board | ☐ |
| 3/8" Kreg dowels | 16 each | ☐ |
| Keyhole hangers | 4 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| Stain or oil | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools
- Drill / Driver
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
- Table Saw
Instructions
1. Drill 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.

2. Insert 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.

3. Attach 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.

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

5. Oil 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.

6. Hang
- 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.

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