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13 DIY Ways to Use Wooden Dowel Rods

by on Sep 24, 2015

There have been quite a few cool DIY projects popping up lately with one material in common: dowel rods. They’re such a versatile item for craft projects, with DIYs ranging from expandable trivets and minimal coat racks to Eames-inspired mobiles and unique wall art. So, grab some dowel rods and let’s get to it. Here are 13 DIY ways to use dowel rods in your home.

A decorative item situated on a white wall.
Photo: Earnest Home

1. DIY Expandable Dowel Trivet

Hands surround an abstract grouping of wooden disks of varying sizes.
Photo: Designlovefest

2. DIY Dowel Rod Hook Shelving

Black wooden owl rods hanging on a white wall next to a small green and white chair.
Photo: Homey Oh My

3. DIY Modern Tassel Wall Hanging

Four wooden dowel rods stand against each other to hold personal items.
Photo: Emily Henderson

4. DIY Wooden Dowel Coatrack

A dark coat is hanging from a wooden coat rack.
Photo: Almost Makes Perfect

5. And a DIY Wood Wall Coat Rack

Pictures are sitting on a grey colored desk.
Photo: Paper & Stitch

6. DIY Blanket Ladder

A dog sitting underneath a potted plant.
Photo: Vitamini Handmade

7. DIY Eames-Inspired Mobile

A black and white painting hanging on a white wall with a lamp and vase near it.
Photo: Earnest Home

8. DIY Dowel Rod Wall Hanging

Scandi style mirror resting up against a wall in front of a small clothes hamper in a bedroom.
Photo: Tomfo

9. DIY Scandi Style Mirror

A black magazine holder.
Photo: Fall For DIY

10. DIY Copper and Dowel Rod Magazine Rack

A swing on the porch of a house with white paint and green trim.
Photo: The Merrythought

11. DIY Hanging Lounge Chair

 

A white table surrounded by four chairs in a room with colorful decorative items.
Photo: Land of Nod

12. DIY Dowel Rod Chandelier

Wooden dowel rods can hold rolls of washi tape.
Photo: The Crafted Life

13. DIY Dowel Rod Washi Tape Holder

 

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