How to Make a Simple Bathroom Shelf with Hooks

In every bathroom, it is essential to have a spot to hang towels and a place to hold toiletries. Combine these two things with a DIY shelf featuring hooks under the shelf ledge. This simple project is perfect for both large and small bathrooms as it provides style and storage. Follow along with our steps below, and you'll soon see how easy it can be.

Easy DIY Bathroom Projects

• One 2-foot length of 1/2-inch-thick pine board
• One 2-foot length of 3/4-inch-thick pine board
• Sanding block
• Clean cloth
• Drill with drill bits
• Wood glue
• Nails
• Wood putty
• Putty knife
• Primer and paint
• Paintbrush
• (3) Hooks 

Prep your wood boards by sanding the entire surface. Be sure to pay attention to corners and edges that may be rough from making cuts. When done, surface should be smooth and even. 

Wipe boards with a clean cloth. 

Run a bead of wood glue along one long edge of the thicker board. Hold and press the surface of the thinner board to the wood glue, making a 90-degree angle to form the shelf. Let dry according to manufacturer's instructions. 

Stand the shelf up on its edge and measure three evenly-spaced pilot holes. Be sure to drill straight down through the first board and slightly into the next. 

Editor's Tip: Place a scrap piece of wood underneath the wood you're drilling through. Then, if you drill a bit too far, you don't risk ruining a finished surface.

Attach the boards by drilling three nails into the pilot holes. Be sure to have a firm grip on the board while you drill so the shelf doesn't slip. 

Fill nail indents using wood putty and a putty knife. You should use a generous amount of putty while you work. Let dry according to manufacturer's instructions. 

Sand away excess putty until board has a smooth, even surface. 

Use a paintbrush to prime and paint the boards. Using a high-quality paint will allow paint to self-level as it dries. Apply second coat as needed. Let dry. 

Lay out evenly spaced hooks on the board. Use your drill to attach hooks with screws, or according to directions.