Vintage Chicken Crate: Outdoor Wall Decor

This vintage chicken crate turned outdoor wall decor was the perfect way to add unique style and interest to my side porch.

One of my favorite spring activities is shopping for and planting flowers. I might have gotten a little carried away this year, but I just couldn’t stop myself. Not only did a get my usual haul of annual plants and hanging baskets, but I also picked up shrubs, perennials, and a couple of trees. I promise to show you what I found and where I planted everything.

Vintage Chicken Crate: Outdoor Wall Decor

To kick things off, I wanted to share my new outdoor wall decor! For the past year or so, I’ve been searching for a way to dress up the big blank wall on my side porch. Last week when I was antiquing I stumbled upon this vintage wood chicken crate. It was in excellent condition, and I knew immediately it would be perfect!

Once I got the chicken crate to my house, my challenge was figuring out how to hang it. It wasn’t especially heavy on its own, but I wanted to fill it with planted terra cotta pots. Because of that, I had to create something that would support the coop and the plants.

How to Hang Outdoor Wall Decor:

I ended up using a cleat hanger. This made the coop easier to hang, and it provides the support that is needed.

I used regular screws to attach one section of the cleat to the back of the crate. To attach the other part of the cleat to the brick wall, I purchased masonry screws and a masonry drill bit. This made for a secure hold.

Once the crate was up on the wall, it was time for planting!

I got my terra cotta pots and filled them with a few shade-loving plants and plants that would trail and spill out of the coop.

I went with creeping jenny (green vine), angel vine (tiny leafed vine), potato vine (maroon vine), streptocarpella (purple flower), euphorbia (white flower), and fiber optic grass.

I don’t always use saucers with my plants, but in this case, I placed matching terra cotta saucers in the crate before adding the potted plants. This way, any excess water or soil won’t get on my porch furniture.

And with that, my chicken crate turned outdoor wall decor was complete!

Vintage Chicken Crate: Outdoor Wall Planter

I think it’s the perfect addition to this space. Once all the trailing plants take hold, things will fill out beautifully with all sorts of cascading color and texture.

Pretty cute, right?

If you’re curious about my outdoor furniture, you can find it here. I purchased it last year and it’s held up beautifully!

I’ll be sharing more of my side porch on the blog next week, but I couldn’t resist giving you a sneak pick of my latest antique find. (If you also like antiquing, be sure to check out this post here. – In it I talk about my tips and tricks for successful and smart hunting.)

Want more unique Outdoor Wall Decor and Planter Ideas? Try these:

• Vertical Herb Garden
• Succulent Planter
• Mounted Staghorn Fern

As always, thank you for visiting IBC! Have fun looking for your own creative outdoor wall decor. All it takes is an open mind, a hanger, and a couple of tools.