Adding A Second Closet Rod

We spotted this simple clever solution for beefing up your hanging storage space on the instructables blog.

Adding a second closet rod.

Double hanging is accomplished with a second rod below the existing rod to hang another level of clothing. The marks you make denote where your closet poles will hang. Many small space dwellers are short on closet space. From the floor there s enough space to add a second rod below it and still hang shirts and slacks.

You ll find an alternate method for thicker closet rods after the jump in the first photo the chain is attached to an s hook which is then. Attach the chain to screw eyes directly or use s hooks or carabiners. Adding a closet rod shelf to a wardrobe or closet is not difficult and can benefit homeowners who wish to keep their clothes off of the floor. Measure up from the floor at that location and use your pencil to mark both walls at about 42 inches and 84 inches high.

It s a variation on another chain and hanger system we ve blogged about before. Carabiners make adjusting the height of the extra rod a snap. If your existing closet rod is at least 66 in. Hang a second clothes rod from the upper rod with lightweight chain.

To install a closet rod shelf you will need a sturdy wooden rod suitable rod supports a screwdriver a saw and a power drill. From the floor which allowed just enough room to hang two levels of pants. You can never have enough closet space but adding more storage space to your home may not be an option. If your closet walls aren t thick enough to support your rod you ll need to screw pieces of wood along the wall then attach the rod sockets to the wood.

Locate studs on the back wall of the closet with a stud finder. We placed the top of the rod 35 in. Once you ve cut your rod to the right length all you need to do is drill the holes in the closet walls screw your sockets into place then insert the rod. Installing a closet rod shelf.

The second rod can be installed into the wall with regular hardware or it can be free hanging attached to the primary rod. Here s an easy way to add space for hanging clothes or at least clothes that don t require a tall space.