Lately, I’ve become really intrigued with industrial style and design.  As a Realtor, I’ve gone into some modern high rises and I’m seeing a lot of furniture and shelving made utilizing these fabulous metal pipes!  It gives the interiors an urban look, which has become really popular everywhere.  People love it because you can mix it with modern styles, giving it a rustic flavor that adds a lot of character to your rooms, always making for an interesting conversation piece.  Pipe is an inexpensive DIY material to use when creating any style with an industrial flair. In fact, you can make all kinds of interesting home decor with just pipes and wood!  I think my next project is to make a coffee table using these pipes and fittings.  I can’t wait to see the end result!  My place is a mix of eclectic, modern, with a touch of bohemian.  Art is my big love and this style goes so well with the art I’ve collected.  There are all kinds of possibilities now that I’ve discovered pipes and fittings!

For this specific project you’ll need (4)  1/2″ floor flanges, (2) 1/2″ tee fittings, (2) 1/2″ 90 deg elbow fittings, (2) 1/2″ 2-1/2 connectors, (4) 1/2″ close connectors, (1) 1/2″ 24″ pipe, 1/8″ drill bit, (8) 10 x 3/4″ stainless screws.

A huge number of end fittings exist, allowing you to create any size or shape project you desire. It easy for a beginner to use, your biggest challenge will be cutting it.  Don’t worry, though…the tutorial covers this!

In this cool Youtube tutorial video, you will learn how to create a fabulous DIY industrial pipe shelf, easily. Your shelf can make a towel bar OR clothing rack, you can use it to hang a quilt on…just use your imagination!  Are you ready to get started watching how to build your very own shelf and towel rack?  Here are your step by step instructions!

DIY Industrial Pipe Shelf