A Simple Pipe Is The Easiest Way To Add Storage To A Bedroom Without A Closet

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If you've recently converted an extra room into a bedroom, or if your home is simply lacking when it comes to closet space, scrounging up the right jacket or pair of pants when you need it might feel like a nightmare. Maybe you've resorted to plastic storage bins, or even doubled up on dressers. But when extra furniture items start to feel bulky, there are plenty of other truly affordable alternatives for homes lacking in closets. Attaching a simple pipe to your wall, for instance, will give you a sleek, industrial clothes rack on which to hang some of your go-to items. So no more digging through piles to find the right fit.

For this easy closet alternative, all you'll need to do is assemble a pipe of your desired length with the help of several attachment pieces including two elbows, two pipe nipples, and two floor mounts that will later screw into the wall. You can order these parts separately online, find them at your local hardware store, or even invest in a complete set on Amazon. Best of all, this project doesn't take up any floor space like other, similar clothing racks meaning you can always store items underneath, too. This concept is known as vertical storage, a great way to free up space that you didn't even know you had. 

If you choose to order something like the Jeasor Store Industrial Pipe Clothes Hanging Bar on Amazon, all the individual parts — pipe, elbows, pipe nipple, and flanges (wall mounts) — will arrive in the same box. To assemble, all you need to do is mark the space on your wall you'd like to screw in the flanges. To make sure everything is even, you can always try this genius painter's tape hack; although it's primarily used for hanging picture frames, you can also apply the same clever techniques to your pipe.

Finally, screw the pipe into the wall through the holes in your flanges. For this step, it might be helpful to have an extra set of hands to hold up the opposite side. If you're renting, or would prefer to avoid attaching the pipe to your wall with screws, you can always try heavy-duty Velcro mounting tape from the VELCRO Brand Store on Amazon. Once the pipe is attached firmly to the wall, it's time to start hanging up your clothes.

When you screw your pipe into the wall, try to prioritize mounting it to the joists or studs, which make up the frame of the house. In the simplest terms, joists are the support structures behind the dry wall. You can use an electronic stud finder to locate the joists. If you follow this step, your garment rack will be far sturdier, and it shouldn't rip out of the wall if someone accidently pulls it.

If you're building your own industrial pipe rack, you'll have the freedom to add some personal touches to the design. For a more elevated look, try screwing your pipe into a wooden wall mount. Stain the wooden board for a darker finish or paint it the same color as your wall for a structural, monochromatic look. Finally, make sure your screws are long enough to penetrate the wooden mount and attach to the wall behind it. For this step, it'll also be helpful to have a drill.

You can also give the rack an upgraded finish with a little bit of spray paint. Before attaching it to the wall, lay the pipe down on a tarp or flattened cardboard box to make sure the pigment doesn't transfer to the ground. Try out TikTok's time-saving tips to make this spray painting project a breeze, then let the pipe dry for approximately half an hour. Attach it to your desired place on the bedroom wall. If you like your new pipe rack but still need more closet space, add a few more to your room, trying out different levels and lengths for aesthetic variation. Finally, follow the ultimate guide to industrial decor to create a uniform aesthetic in your bedroom.