Are you looking to level up your home decor with just one project? Look no further! This DIY hanging plant shelf has been featured in magazines, books, and YouTube channels because of its unique ability to elevate any space.
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I am so excited to finally be sharing this DIY with you! My husband and I first thought this up back in 2017. We live in a small home and I needed more places to put my plants… “needed”, haha! Just like most projects around here, I had the vision, and he did the planning and designing.
hanging plant shelf
Here’s a look at the finished product! I love the way it turned out, It adds a WOW factor to this room that it desperately needed. Of course, it’s not the shelf itself but the plants that make the magic happen.
I share my favorite hanging plants in this blog post. I would definitely take a look at the list if you’re planning on making this DIY hanging plant shelf.
what you’ll need
The DIY hanging plant shelf is by far one of the most complicated projects I have on the blog. While I try to keep projects all levels (as much as possible), this one is harder, but just too good not to share. Luckily for you, I partnered up with the guys over at Parr Lumber to bring you a video! You can check it out below.
- A saw
- A cordless drill
- A drill bit for pilot holes (1/8″)
- A screw bit
- (3) 1×6 Cedar fence board (usually sold at 6′ long)
- (3) 2×2 Cedar pickets (usually sold at 4′ long)
- (3) 2×2 Cedar pickets (usually sold at 4′ long)
- 1″ wood screws
- (4) 1/4″ eye bolts
- (4) ceiling hooks for plants and lighting (these hold about 30 lbs each)
When you watch the video, we’ll give you some tips on cutting the wood and hanging options.
step by step diy hanging shelf
Don’t forget to watch the video below!
- Rip one of the fence boards (cut lengthwise), so you end up with (2) 1×3 boards. If you don’t have a table saw, you can simply buy 1×3 cedar.
- Cut the fence boards to the desired shelf length. In the video these are 4′ long.
- Cut one of the 2x2s into (3) 8″ lengths.
- Cut the remaining 2x2s to the same length as the desired shelf length. In the video these are 4′ long.
- Build the internal 2×2 frame by attaching the 4′ lengths to the 8″ lengths with 3″ screws – one on each end, and one in the middle. Pre-drill pilot holes to avoid splitting the boards. (1) screw per connection is okay.
- Attach the full length fence boards to one side of your frame (a small gap in the middle is okay). Attach with 1″ screws, so you don’t go too far through!
- Fasten the 1×3 boards to the sides of the frame with 1″ screws.
- Before cladding the ends of the shelf, measure what is needed. This should be close to 12″ long.
- Pre-drill and attach the eye bolts for hanging.
- Hang with chain and ceiling hooks. Total weight allowed is based on the hooks that you buy – please read the packaging carefully.
WATch the video
This project is my absolute favorite, I hope you love it as much as I do! Don’t forget to check out my favorite hanging plants, and if you love this project, you can find more inspo here!