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DIY Hanging Bed Frame Faux Planter

by Lindsay Ballard on July 12, 2012 21 Comments

Before the kids and I left for our crazy road trip, I tackled a few projects around my house.  One project that I just can’t wait to share with y’all is how I decorated the weird ledge above my front door.

If you remember from the previous post, the space is about 5 feet wide x 5 feet deep x 7 j tall. I certainly could have put a large vase or fake tree up there, but you guys know that’s certainly not my style.  Besides, if I was going to put a tree somewhere, it would be a very large, very dead one.

I woke up in the middle of the night one night with a brilliant idea.  It would be using something that I already had and didn’t have a place to store.  And, it would leave a lasting impression on my visitors.

Any guesses as to what it is?

It’s the Ikea Lillesand headboard and footboard, that used to be in my guest room, hung on its side.  We screwed some hooks into the studs in the ceiling and simply hung the bed from black decorator chain that I picked up from Home Depot.  On the rails, I hung Ikea Asker containers with spray painted Bygel S-hooks and stuffed the containers with divided Fejka plants.  The hardest part was hauling the headboard and footboard up the ladder.

Here’s a closer shot of the installation taken from eye level.

I think this look is so fun!  While my walls aren’t slated to be painted non-beige until next year, I can at least have something funky hanging in that space until then.

About Lindsay Ballard

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.

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Comments

  1. Southern Gal says

    July 12, 2012 at 8:54 am

    Wow. What a statement! I would never think of something like that. Never. Yet, I love it.

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  2. Kristi says

    July 12, 2012 at 10:12 am

    LOVE it!!! I think this may be your best idea EVER – love love love it! I’m just giddy for you, and a little jealous that I didn’t think of that first! LOL

    Reply
  3. Michele says

    July 12, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    Wow, how incredibly imaginative is that! And no one visiting your house will ever be a stranger, because they’ll want to know what the story is on the bed decor and conversation will erupt spontaneously. How very cool.

    Reply
  4. cecilia says

    July 12, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    How are you going to get water in?

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    • Lindsay says

      July 12, 2012 at 2:24 pm

      The plants are artificial. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Robin says

    July 12, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    What a strange space! A what an awesome idea to make use of it. Two thumbs up!

    Reply
  6. Kathy C. says

    July 12, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    absolute genius!

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  7. Kathy @ Kathy's Chronicles says

    July 12, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    Very creative! And best of all, if you have an unwanted guest, you can generously offer them the guest suite above the entryway…

    Reply
  8. Jasanna says

    July 12, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    I absolutely love it! What a great idea!

    http://munchtalk.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  9. Cindy Behrens says

    July 12, 2012 at 9:53 pm

    This is brilliant Lindsay! I have a space exactly like that in my dining room and have been thinking about what to do with it. I, too, am not interested in throwing just a plant or pottery (or baskets) up there. Can I steal your idea? 🙂

    Reply
  10. John@RemodelingBIBLE says

    July 13, 2012 at 3:15 am

    Wow! This is really a funky post indeed. 🙂

    http://remodelingbible.com

    Reply
  11. Nif @ Call Me Nif says

    July 14, 2012 at 3:10 am

    What a cool idea! I don’t know if I’d ever have the nerve to do it, but I think it’s absolutely one of the coolest things I’ve seen! Your creativity just amazes me!!

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  12. Betsy says

    July 14, 2012 at 7:21 am

    Why isn’t this burning through the blogosphere?! You need to link this up to some parties. Refreshingly modern (though I could see this done with a rusted out bed and something else hanging there for a different look) and FAB-U-LOUS!

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    • Lindsay says

      July 20, 2012 at 10:11 pm

      Oh, thank you so much! I’ve been on a huge road trip so I haven’t linked it up at all…I will! Thanks for your support. 😀

      Reply
  13. liz says

    September 14, 2012 at 11:04 am

    I would totally get a ladder and use that space as a craft space. It’s up away from my toddler for my spinning wheel would be safe!

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    • Lindsay says

      September 15, 2012 at 8:55 am

      HA! That’s too funny. Great idea!

      Reply
  14. yogi bear says

    October 24, 2013 at 11:44 am

    I just aquired iron bunk bed side rail for the upper bunk and it was used as a plant shelf..I had the hardest time trying to making it a hanging shelf cause I wanted the lower part to get sun ligth for the plants. Thanks to your blog It was very helpful.

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  15. Mavis Jones says

    December 13, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    Wow, what a great idea. I would have never thought of this in a million years.

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  16. (The)REbelEclectic says

    March 24, 2014 at 5:04 am

    High five!
    Mega props to you for following your artistic instinct, and not worrying about showing it off. Many wouldnt do this or even contemplate such a thing, and that is exactly what I adore about it.

    I feel, truly original projects, from ones own imagination is what defines the creative soul. In this world of “pinning”, “knockoffs”, and everyone creating their own brand, its rare to find an original and unseen idea, especially one well executed.

    I prefer to stray away from projects that are/were trending, and/or come complete with a prominent mainstream following. Of course I can appreciate an excellent job well done, whether its a one of a kind or a recreation.. Don’t get me wrong. Yet, Besides learning about an individuals personal technique, process, and supplies they prefer, most ideas are immediately added to my “Overdone & Overrated” list.

    Your “Hanging Bed Frame and Faux Planter” will not be on that list. I can’t say this about many projects I see online. Maybe it has been done before, this same way…but I haven’t seen it till now, and for that I just wanted to thank you 🙂

    Please keep it up!
    MandaMEss

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    • Lindsay Ballard says

      March 31, 2014 at 10:38 am

      Thank you so much for such a sweet comment! I really appreciate it.

      Reply

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About Makely

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.


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