My motto is “don’t complicate things.” Simple, and easy make me happy. I know that’s why you like me. I don’t have complicated ideas that require advanced skills. I like things that are easy to understand, and simple to complete. I never liked making airplane models like my brother did. There were too many parts and it seemed like a waste of time to me. And that is why I love this project.
Step 1. Buy a antique finial. You should be able to find one at an antique store, junk shop, or even on eBay. (You can find anything on eBay.)
Step 2. Drill a small hole in the bottom of the finial. I didn’t take a photo, but it’s pretty simple. This one already had a hole, but it was too small.
Step 3. Screw in a two-sided screw. I don’t know what the heck these things are called, but they have threads on both ends. I had to use pliers to do this.
Step 4. After the screw is attached to the finial, attach the finial to the wall. Either screw into a stud, or use a wall anchor.
Step 5. Hang towel.
Step 6. Pat yourself on the back. Now you have a genuine antique towel holder, and you are probably the only one on your block that has one.
Cautions: Just use common sense here. Make sure it is secured properly to the wall, that it is sturdy enough for your towel, and that you don’t install it in a hazardous place. I’m not sure what a hazardous place would be, I just said that since I can’t anticipate every way someone will install one of these. I am not sure how well the finial would hold up with small kids, so be careful there too. I also wouldn’t hang anything too heavy on these finials. Mine looks great and is holding well under gentle use.
I love this idea! If it could be secured into a wall stud, I think it could hold something a little heavier like a jacket in a mud room, where I could see a series of finials being used. Very clever idea for a farm house look! Happy Friday to all!
Great look. Lol, I can give you an example of a hazardous place. I once tried drilling a hole at the top of my stairway landing to hang a print, couldn’t figure out why the electric drill wouldn’t push through. Lo and behold, there was the electrical box on the other side of the wall, leading up the attic stairs! THAT, my friend, was hazardous.
It looks great! I love small details like this and I am a big fan of one of a kinds!
I love this idea, Anita.
I love this idea, Anita! Your towel holder is a perfect touch to this room.
I love this idea!
Right over a radiator might not be a good place, either. I loved your comment about being the only one the block with such a towel holder!
Gotta love it! Simple and good looking.
What an incredibly simple idea but so wonderful, love things like that, obvious but not apparent.
Happy days
Simply Beautiful!
You are such a clever girl! Keep these great ideas coming please.
Awesome idea Anita!!
Blessings,
Linda
Great idea…and love the look! I’ll be on the look out for one to put in my side laundry room entry. I have just the spot for it. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Love the idea….gotta give it a try…..thanks
That is a cute Idea. I imagine if you didn’t have an antique one you could use a finial sold at places like Bed Bath and Beyond. They usually sell them separately from the rods. I hate those rings they sell to put hand towels on, they make a racket every time you pull the towels off.
Me encanta el paso 6 🙂
Tres elegant. A beautiful solution that adds incredible taste to this room.
Merci! Another clever idea to use from you. I just bought a big, crystal antique doorknob for $ 2.OO, and
it will be used in my son’s bath.