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Key Points to Remember
- To make a key holder, first choose a base material like wood or metal and shape it to your preferred design.
- Add hooks or pegs to the base for holding keys securely, and consider personalizing it with decorative touches such as paint, stains, or embellishments.
- Once complete, mount the key holder on a wall near the door for easy key storage and quick access.
Misplaced keys are a common problem when there’s no designated spot to keep them. A wall-mounted key holder provides the perfect solution. Here are two creative ways to make one.
Idea One for a Key Holder
- Start with a wooden piece, around 5 by 7 inches. Prime all sides and let it dry.
- Choose a paint color for the wood and apply it. Allow it to dry completely.
- Once the paint is dry, spray the wood with a coat of polyurethane to seal and protect the paint.
- Mark the spots for the finger hooks. Position the first and last hook about ½ inch (1.3 cm) from the edges. Ensure the hooks are spaced evenly across the wood.
- Drill small holes in the top two corners of the wood. Install hooks and stretch a piece of wire between them to create a way to hang the key holder on the wall.
- Drill small holes where the finger hooks will go. Then, screw in the hooks to secure them in place.
Your key holder is complete.[source: Lifestyle]
Idea for Key Holder Two
This project transforms an old, small picture frame into a functional key holder.
- Choose a color for the old picture frame and paint it. Paint the backboard in a contrasting color and let it dry.
- Screw hooks into the backboard. If using multiple rows, position the top row just beneath the frame's top edge. Be sure there's enough space in the bottom row to hang keys freely.
Your key holder is now ready for use.[source: Home Life]
