Reuse IKEA Hangers For A Rustic-Chic Hanging Plant Wall On A Budget

Is there anything your local IKEA can't help with? While versatile shelving and clever storage are what the store has become known for, this budget-friendly hack might have you taking a closer look at their accessory aisles for future inspiration. All you need to create a DIY plant wall are a few IKEA BUMERANG hangers and some potted plants that you can hang. By simply attaching your planter's edge to the pants clip, you've created a rustic foliage wall hanger that rivals an expensive, store-bought plant display.

Getting clever with these household staples is a popular trend. While hangers are great for upcycling into a trendy toilet paper holder, to caulk your house, or even to brighten up your front porch with flowers, using them to create a hanging planter might be the most clever idea around. When collecting your supplies, you'll want to have measurements or at least an idea of how much space you have since your plant pots might take up a lot of room on the rack you install. If you have a large, open wall, start by measuring out what size rack you'll need. Try to find one with at least three pegs so you can get two hangers side-by-side with your potted friends. This Amazon rack also comes with a shelf, so you can decorate the top with more plants and accents.

You will also want to purchase the vessels for your plant babies. While the word "pot" has been used, this needs to be something that's light enough so the BUMERANG hanger can hold it with just the clips. IKEA's blog about this project features metal buckets that you can fill with soil and your preferred plants. These are ideal because you can add a variety of species, and the lightweight corrugated metal won't break the hanger (unless the soil becomes too heavy). Herbs are a good choice for your actual fauna, since some, like rosemary, oregano, lavender, basil, and mint require less water. The less moisture you need to add to your buckets, the less likely to fall they are. Other plants like snake plants and pothos could also work, just keep note of when they grow too big, which could make them too heavy for their pot.

If you plant herbs, you could potentially use smaller vessels and add more. Play this by ear as you decide on your rack's length and choose your plants. Once you have all your supplies, hang your frame and fill your buckets with soil before placing your cuttings or herbs inside. You should be able to fit two buckets per hanger, with each clip holding the edge of the metal. Your plants should tilt outwards toward the room, so they are on full display and easy to access when it's time to water or trim them.

On the unused pegs, add seasonal ornaments and other items that can be hung to decorate for the holidays or just to change things up. You could also wrap the metal portion of the hanger with rope or string to create a more shabby chic aesthetic, or paint the entire thing matte black or another color that matches your home decor. If you opt to paint the hanger(s), make sure to avoid painting the clip so it doesn't become stuck or tricky to open.

Don't be afraid to vary the size of the buckets and switch up your plants inside. Different size or even material planters (as long as they remain light enough) can add depth and dimension, and also might allow you to add more planters between the smaller ones. Get creative with your buckets by painting them a matte white to build on the farmhouse effect or play around with other colors.