Build a clothes rail from a branch

Build Your Own Clothes Rail – Bring a Piece of the Forest Into Your Home

With just a single branch, two ropes and two hooks, you can create an original clothes rail for your bedroom or a practical wardrobe solution for your hallway in no time. Since no branch is ever the same, your clothes rail becomes a true one-of-a-kind piece – natural, stylish and completely individual. The ceiling height doesn’t matter either, as the ropes can be adjusted flexibly to make the clothes rail fit perfectly in any room.

The best part: you bring a piece of nature into your home and create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. This DIY clothes rail is sustainable, affordable and a great project for beginners.

It’s that simple:

1. Find the perfect branch
   Look for a suitable fallen branch in the forest, park or garden. It should be as straight as possible and ideally no thicker than 4 cm. Make sure the wood is dry to avoid cracks or resin leakage.
2. Download the instructions
   With our step-by-step guide, you can assemble the clothes rail yourself in just about 20 minutes. Difficulty level: Easy.

Download instructions

1. Get your materials and start building
   All you need are two sturdy ceiling hooks, two ropes, one branch – and a little motivation. Then you can start right away and build your new clothes rail.

Walden DIY Clothes Rail Set by ekomia

You don’t feel like gathering all the materials yourself? Then get our DIY set – including matching ropes, hooks, dowels and the instruction guide. You’ll find the set further down on this page.

Bonus: Pendant Light Bars & Plant Holders Made From a Branch

The hanging branch construction isn’t just perfect as a clothes rail. You can also use it for many other DIY ideas. For example, build a natural pendant light bar using textile cable pendants that you wrap loosely around the branch. This creates warm, atmospheric lighting and a cozy, nature-inspired look.

Or turn the branch into a hanging plant holder: perfect for climbing plants, herb pots or decorative hanging planters. With little effort, you create a real eye-catcher that brings a touch of forest into your home.

Your turn

What creative DIY ideas do you have? How would you further use or repurpose the Walden ceiling mount? Share your ideas in the comments – we’re excited to see your inspiration!