Storage is massively important in a nursery, so thinking outside the box (or basket) is always a good change up plan.
When I saw these hanging planters at IKEA I knew they would be perfect for…something. I had no idea what but there was no way I was going to continue to live my life without them.
Insert the boy wonder’s nursery. They are the perfect size for baby gear and so so cute.
The original idea was to hang them from the ceiling but it felt a little too swingy. So I grabbed some copper bits from my garage and whipped up the wall bracket.
To make this you’ll need:
(2) 12” pieces of 3/4” Copper pipe **You can buy this precut at Home Depot! If you have some laying around like I did you’ll need a pipe cutter to cut it!
(2) 3/4” Copper Caps
(1) 3/4” Copper Elbow
(2) 3/4” Copper Pipe Straps
Stud Finder
Screws
Start by cutting your pipe (if you didn’t buy the precut pieces)
Connect both pieces with the 90 degree elbow forming an L shape.
Attach the caps to the ends of the pipe
Use your stud finder to track down the stud in the wall that you need to attach it to. If it were me I would ONLY attach it to a stud, I wouldn’t use drywall anchors because the planters are a little bit heavy, and hello, there’s a baby.
Once every thing is mounted to the wall, fill your planters with the necessities and hang!
This is one of those killer projects that can be done in less than 10 minutes, so if you’ve got a need for a little more space put it at the top of your DIY list!
Check out the full nursery reveal here!
Hey, I’m loving your use of copper these days! These caddies are definitely going in my new house, but where? My kids art supplies need some taming… As does my makeup… thanks for the inspiration!
That’s one cute caddy you have! And the touch of copper makes it pop from the white wall. I gotta get my hands from this! I better go to IKEA today. Lol.
I am just about to start decorating my bumps room – due April 2016. I love this idea of a nappy hanger, its lovely. I also plan to up-cycle a book case I’ve got in the garage and use Ikea material storage boxes to pop clothes, cotton wool balls, etc in!
I have an old cot which I’m looking to do, but am stuck with ideas. Maybe you could take a look and let me know what you would do with it? https://www.homemadebyhail.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/nursery-furniture.html . Bare in mind I dont know sex of baby yet.
Any advice would be appreciated, thanks
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I like the idea of using a copper pipe. It adds a little accent to your white wall. I’m thinking of putting one in my kitchen and just hand my fruit basket. Thanks for such a brilliant idea!
Nice work,Thanks for such a brilliant idea!
Great idea! Lovin’ the copper pipes and the wall design. Thanks for sharing.
When I saw your nursery reveal I added a basket to my ikea shopping list for my own nursery! I grabbed one of those matching garden boxes too with the wood feet. I love your simple pipe idea and can’t wait to have it in the nursery! I’ll send you a pic of the finished piece room! You continue to inspire my design creativity and I love making your projects come to life in my home, so thanks! Here’s a version of your fabric sliding door I did in my last house and it was featured (with credit to you) in This Old House Magazine! as part of my office makeover! https://www.petitemodernlife.com/2015/05/06/one-room-challenge-office-reveal/# Blessings on your baby being born coming up. Enjoy all those cuddles and toes and cute little bums. I can’t wait for ours next month 🙂
Looks good in your nursery room! Excited too for your baby. 🙂