I’m enjoying seeing the additions to their decor that Gloria and Georges are making to their new home. This DIY Wall Mounted Fruit and Veggie Holder looks great and it’s a practical way to keep fruits and vegetables on hand.
While neither Gloria nor I can lay claim to being useful with power tools, that’s not the case for Georges. He’s got several DIY furniture builds in the works and this wall mounted basket holder was the first of lots of projects that we’ll be sharing as he completes them.
Supplies Used for DIY Wall Mounted Fruit and Veggie Holder
- Pallet Wood
- Cup Hooks and Square Bend Hooks
- Screws
- Metal Baskets
- Miter saw
Gloria and Georges recently went to a sale in their neighborhood for some neighbors that were having a moving sale. They were fortunate that the owners offered them some wood pallets for free-all they had to do was move them down the street a few houses to theirs. Using a miter saw, Georges disassembled the pallet.
After measuring the wall space, he cut pieces of the wood to size and placed them in a pattern that they liked. The wood pieces are screwed into cut pieces of 2x4s.
To mount the pieces of the 2x4s to the wall, large square bend hooks are screwed into the wall studs and the wood is nestled into them.
The metal baskets were purchased at a local liquidation store, but they can be found at most big box stores, too. They’re attached to the wood with cup hooks.
Using the three pieces cut from 2x4s as the wall mount worked well for this. They are heavy enough to hold the weight of the pallet wood. Leaving the wood natural adds to the farmhouse look of the piece.
I think it looks great in their kitchen and they keep it filled with colorful fruits and vegetables, giving a pop of color to the space.
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Please note: If the pallet wood is older than 2005, it could have been treated with methyl bromide and could have the marking MB on it. While some experts say that the danger dissipates in open air, others say it shouldn’t be used for projects like this or for a garden. MB hasn’t been used since 2005 in the US. It’s now heat treated and could have the marking HT on it and it should be safe to use. This is information I have gathered on line. Use caution if you work with pallet wood is my advice.
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Cindy says
This is such a cute project! It gives a great solution to a small kitchen without much counter space – the fruit or towels, or bread can go in the baskets :). Great post and thanks for sharing 🙂
Beverly says
Thank you, Cindy. It would work well in a small kitchen, plus it keeps things handy.
Clearissa Coward says
Very creative and you have something here that no one else will have. Thank you for sharing. #OMHgWW
Beverly says
Thanks, Clearissa! They are enjoying it and it is great that it’s a one of a kind piece for their kitchen.
Nana K says
This is such a great idea! Now I need to find a spot for it in my place! Saw this on the blogging grandmother link-up.
Beverly says
Thanks, Nana K! It’s a really functional piece for a kitchen.
Julie Briones says
Nice tutorial, Bev! Great inspiration for basket shelving, too! Thanks for sharing at Homestyle Gathering! Hope to see you back on Tuesday!
Beverly says
Thanks, Julie. They were happy with how it turned out. I think it looks great in their kitchen. Thanks for the party!
Sylvia says
Great tutorial! I love this idea and think i may have to make one for myself! Thanks for linking up with us at the #Blogginggrandmotherslinkpart 34
Beverly says
Thanks, Sylvia and thanks for the party, too.
Clearissa Coward says
Congratulations! You are my feature of the week. Come over and Check Oh My Heartsie Girls Wordless Wednesday, #OHGW, on Wednesday to see your shoutout. Again, Congratulations.
Beverly says
Thanks so much, Clearissa! I appreciate the feature!
Pamela says
Such a great idea!
Beverly says
Thank you, Pamela.
Amy says
Oh, I love this idea! I would totally make one for my own kitchen. If you had little ones running around (like I do), you could be sure to have one or two of the baskets within their reach. Then, they would have easy access to fresh fruit. 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Sweet Inspiration!
Beverly says
Thanks, Amy. It is a practical way to hold items and it looks great in their kitchen, too. Thanks for the party!
Roseann Hampton says
I need one of these – we eat a lot of fruits and veggies and they take up quite a bit of counter space right now! I’m going to use it as one of my features this Saturday.
Beverly says
They are handy. I’m wishing I had one, too. Thanks for including it in your features!
angie says
love this idea somewhere to keep it all together in one place
thanks for sharing
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Beverly says
Thanks, Angie. It’s an easy way to keep things close at hand.
Carol says
I like the rustic feel to this and it is so original looking. You could use it for a lot more than fruit – it would be a great organizer for lots of things!
Beverly says
I think they did a wonderful job with this. And yes, it could have lots of different uses.
Julie says
That looks great. And what a lovely encouragement to always have plenty of healthy fruit and veg around. You’ve got to keep those baskets full and looking good so it’s a win for the decor and a win for healthy eating too! Bonus!
Beverly says
Thanks! Yes, it is a great reminder to eat your fruits and veggies.