Tiered Basket Stand Upcycle

Learn how to repurpose a hanging basket into a tiered basket stand with only a few simple hardware pieces.

I want to share with you how I repurposed a hanging fruit basket into a much-needed basket stand organizer for my office. The process is really easy, and you'll end up with a pretty basket stand to display food, supplies, or crafts.

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How to Make a Tiered Basket Stand

Here's what the purchased hanging basket originally looked like. You may be able to find similar wire baskets at Dollar Tree or thrift stores. You won't be using the chains, but it would be nice to choose baskets in different sizes.

We have a great Ace Hardware store nearby. This local store has a little bit of everything. Items are easy to find, and the customer service is great. So one evening my husband and I went on a hunt to find items to create a basket stand.

We found a threaded rod that would fit through the holes at the bottom of each basket. Then we looked for nuts and washers to hold them in place on the rod.

Then we had to find a base to give it structure and balance. This took a while. I was pretty picky about what I thought would work well and look good. Finally, my husband found this great looking gasket. I really like the shape and color of it. Then we just had to find the right fittings to put it all together.

I primed the rod and baskets first, but not the gasket because I liked the industrial look it already had.

Then I put it all together with a washer on either side of the basket, and a nut after the washer, to hold each basket in place.

On top, we added an acorn nut to finish the look.

After I had it assembled, I noticed that the rod was too tall, so we cut it down a bit with a miter saw. You can buy these at different lengths, so planning ahead is a good idea. You can also sometimes ask someone at the hardware store to cut the rod for you.

Then I tightened up the nuts, covered the base with masking tape, and I had fun with a few different cans of spray paint. I used aqua, green, and grey.

I love the way it turned out. ♥

It's perfect for storing all of my twine and tape, which I normally have all over the house.

This would be great for all kinds of storage, like craft paint, and even the original fruit and veggie use the basket was designed for, but more on display in this pretty basket stand.

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3 Tiered Basket Stand Made from a Hanging Basket

Learn how to repurpose a hanging fruit basket to use as extra storage in an office, craft room, kitchen, or anywhere you need a little extra organization.

Prep Time30 minutes mins

Active Time30 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr

Course: DIY Projects

Yield: 1 Basket Stand

Cost: $10-$15

Equipment

• Miter Saw

Materials

• Hanging Basket
• Rod to fit through hole
• Acorn Cap
• Nuts and Washers
• Gasket for the stand
• Primer
• Spray Paint

Instructions

• Prime the rod and baskets.
• Put all the pieces together with a washer on either side of the basket, and a nut after the washer to hold each basket in place.
• Cut the rod down with a miter saw if it is too tall.
• Attach the acorn cap to the top of the rod.
• Tighten up the nuts.
• Cover the base with masking tape.
• Spray paint the entire piece with the color of your choice.
• Remove the masking tape and enjoy!

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