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Rustic Farmhouse Plate Rack

September 9, 2015

Earlier this summer I found an old wooden box at one of my favorite shops. I don’t know what its original purpose was, but it may have been some sort of sifter…? I can’t tell you exactly what drew me to it, but something did, and it ended up coming home with me. I have no idea how that keeps happening. 🙂

Anyway, I brought it home and left it on the back porch for about a month, after which it promptly relocated to the basement, a/k/a the place for things I bring home and have no idea what to do with. Ahem.

Happily, I figured out what I wanted to do with this one (because sometimes things live down there for years). I was going to turn it into a plate rack/basket thing-y. Ok, so Jordan was actually going to do the “turning it into” part, but I gave very specific instructions. Something along the lines of “I would like these baskets to hang inside this box so I can then hang the entire thing on the wall…and put plates and stuff in it…” 🙂

The baskets were also waiting for assignment in the basement, (I found them earlier this year at World Market), but I didn’t care for how dark they were originally, so Jordan lightened them up with a little gray spray paint

Basket

And then attached them with a heavy duty wire to the bottom of the box.

Wired Basket

The box itself is made of wood sides with a wire mesh bottom. I forgot to snap a picture before the baskets were attached, but here it is…

Old Box Turned Plate Rack

Kind of see where I was going with this one?

We hung it in the dining room, added a wicker charger and dinner plate to each basket,

Rustic Farmhouse Plate Baskets

and here it is on the wall…

Rustic Farmhouse Plate Rack for Dining Room

Farmhouse Plate Rack Antique Box

Farmhouse Plate Rack

Isn’t it pretty?? I love the little dose of farmhouse it brings to the room. I have been feeling a little blah about the dining room lately, and this has inspired me to make a few more changes. Stay tuned for that…

And I didn’t forget about fall decorating – that’s coming up on Friday. 🙂

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69 Comments Filed Under: Antiques, Decorating, DIY

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  1. Tori says

    June 20, 2017 at 6:23 pm

    Where did you purchase the curtain rods?

    Reply
    • Tonya says

      June 20, 2017 at 7:13 pm

      I found them at Lowe’s.

      Reply
  2. ammogden says

    January 4, 2017 at 10:07 pm

    How did you obtain the wainscoting look? is this original or did you do it yourself??

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    • ammogden says

      January 4, 2017 at 10:08 pm

      obviously I love it 🙂

      Reply
    • Tonya says

      January 4, 2017 at 10:12 pm

      It’s original to the house. 🙂

      Reply
  3. W. L. Brown says

    January 3, 2017 at 12:35 pm

    Could you share what stain you used for your floors and what level of gloss is on the finish? I’m remodeling and putting down red oak flooring in alternating 3″ and 5″ planks. I’m looking for a nice rich brown color for the floors to go with London Fog walls, but it’s hard to tell doing sample boards. Your stain and finish appear to be exactly what I have been looking for. Thanks.

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    • Tonya says

      January 3, 2017 at 12:56 pm

      Dark Walnut stain and semi-gloss finish (on oak) – both by Minwax. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Bonnie Blackmon says

    August 11, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    Hi Tonya!!! I am new to your blog, but i have quickly fallen in love with it!!!! I would love to try to replicate your plate box!! Will you give me the dimensions of your box?? Your home is incredible!!!! and you have the most awesome decorating ideas!!!! Thanks for sharing!!

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    • Tonya says

      August 11, 2016 at 10:32 pm

      Hi Bonnie, thank you so much for your sweet words! More than happy to share – the box is about 36 inches tall, 18 inches wide, and 4.5 inches deep – if you need anything else, just let me know! So glad you’re enjoying the blog – I’m happy to have you here! 😀

      Reply
  5. Audra says

    April 18, 2016 at 10:50 pm

    A little unrelated, but can you tell me about your crown molding? I can’t seem to find anything that looks right, but yours look great! Do you know the manufacturer or dimensions?

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    • Tonya says

      April 19, 2016 at 9:03 pm

      Hi Audra! The crown is original to the house, so I’m unsure of the manufacturer (our house was built in the 1930s), but I can tell you it’s about 2 1/2 inches tall. We’ve been very careful to preserve it for the few projects we’ve done that have affected it so that we were able to reuse it – I have yet to see any like it at the big box stores. Good luck on your search – I hope you find something you love! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Andrea says

    February 10, 2016 at 9:20 pm

    Beautiful! What paint color and brand did you use here for the wall color?

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    • Tonya says

      February 10, 2016 at 9:32 pm

      Thank you Andrea! The top portion of the wall is London Fog and the bottom is Simply White – both by Benjamin Moore. 🙂

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      • Andrea says

        February 12, 2016 at 11:46 pm

        Thank you!

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      • Ashley Yarbrough says

        April 5, 2016 at 11:08 pm

        Hey what brand did you get the London fog paint in?

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        • Tonya says

          April 7, 2016 at 12:31 pm

          Benjamin Moore 🙂

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  7. Kate says

    January 26, 2016 at 11:53 am

    Where is your rug from?

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    • Tonya says

      January 26, 2016 at 8:20 pm

      Hi Kate! The rug is from Pottery Barn. I found it at the outlet, but they still carry it in the catalog if you don’t have an outlet nearby. Here is the link http://www.potterybarn.com/products/round-jute-rug/?pkey=cnatural-fiber-rugs&&cnatural-fiber-rugs. I have the 8 foot rug. Hope that helps!

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      • Kate says

        January 27, 2016 at 8:13 am

        Thanks!

        Reply
  8. Summer says

    December 6, 2015 at 10:25 am

    Where did you find your curtains? My wall cor is very similar and I’m having such a hard time finding pinch pleat curtains in the right shade of white!

    Reply
    • Tonya says

      December 6, 2015 at 10:52 am

      I found them online at JC Penny about ten years ago. They were on clearance and I wish I had bought about 20 more panels at that time because I love them and have never been able to find anything similar at a price point I can stomach! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos says

    October 22, 2015 at 11:03 pm

    Love this idea. Its so simple yet so pretty at the same time.

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    • Tonya says

      October 23, 2015 at 4:28 pm

      Thank you, Jennifer! I’m glad you like it. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Emily Wicker House says

    October 18, 2015 at 11:26 am

    It’s like they were meant to go together, so pretty! Thank you so much for linking up to the Create-Share-Inspire link party. We hope to see more from you
    ~Emily

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    • Tonya says

      October 18, 2015 at 8:08 pm

      Thanks, Emily! I was out of town all weekend, but I’m looking forward to seeing what everyone has linked up – I’m sure it’s going to be a great party! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Carol Lander says

    October 17, 2015 at 5:47 pm

    What a clever idea. Looks great.

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    • Tonya says

      October 18, 2015 at 8:07 pm

      Thank you Carol! 🙂

      Reply
  12. potentiallychic says

    October 16, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    Absolutely love this! What a great project. We’d love for you to come over and link this up to Your Inspired Design, a cooperative link party with 6 bloggers!

    http://www.potentiallychic.com/potentiallychicblog/

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    • Tonya says

      October 18, 2015 at 7:59 pm

      Thank you, I will check that out! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Shelley says

    September 26, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    I really like your dining room. Fresh and nice to look at. Calming

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    • Tonya says

      September 27, 2015 at 8:02 am

      Thank you so much Shelley! 🙂

      Reply
  14. sgarrison05 says

    September 22, 2015 at 4:40 pm

    LOVE this! I have been looking for a metal basket just like that one for a few weeks now and I’m running to World Market tonight to see if they still have these! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Dream. Create. Inspire. last week; you were our most popular link! I’m pinning this to my personal kitchen decor board so I can make it next month and I would love to have you join us again tonight! http://tastefullyfrugal.org/2015/09/dream-create-inspire-link-16.html

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    • Tonya says

      September 22, 2015 at 7:16 pm

      Thank you so much!! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Tone says

    September 22, 2015 at 1:29 am

    Oh I love, love, LOVE this idea! Its very lightly that I`ll steel it! I have a corner in my diningroom just like that, and I have no idea what to do with the empty spot on the wall. Wich makes ME crazy, and my husband even crazier, because I could hang something on every blank spot if I was allowed to (wich I am not…..).
    It really gives that perfect subtle farmhouse look! Did I mention that I love it? Hahaha…

    And the bench! Did you make it yourself? If so, I would love to know how 🙂

    Tone

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    • Tonya says

      September 22, 2015 at 7:11 pm

      Thank you, Tone – I’m so glad you like our little plate rack! My husband built the bench and to be honest, other than show him a picture of what I had in mind, I didn’t have too much involvement with it, so I don’t know how good my “bench building” tutorial would be. Maybe I can get him to do one for us sometime so I can share it here! 🙂

      Reply
  16. chippingwithcharm says

    September 21, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    I love it so much!!

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    • Tonya says

      September 21, 2015 at 9:27 pm

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Cheryl says

    September 21, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    Hi Tonya,
    I just love your rustic plate rack. Now I’ll be looking for the perfect wooden box so that I can make one! This is my first visit to your blog, from Coastal Charm, and I’ll definitely follow you now. Thanks for sharing this idea…
    Cheryl

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    • Tonya says

      September 21, 2015 at 9:27 pm

      Thank you so much, Cheryl! I’m so glad you enjoyed your visit. 🙂

      Reply
  18. irisnacoleatwh says

    September 21, 2015 at 10:00 am

    This is such a beautiful idea! I bet a ton of people will love it! Pinning it now!

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    • Tonya says

      September 21, 2015 at 9:27 pm

      Thank you! I was not expecting the response I have received for this – but I guess sometimes the simplest ideas are the ones that connect the most. 🙂

      Reply
      • irisnacoleatwh says

        September 21, 2015 at 9:28 pm

        It’s true! I’m glad your are getting the attention you deserve!!

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  19. Suzan says

    September 21, 2015 at 9:56 am

    That is simply gorgeous – what a fabulous idea – I’m pinning now – thanks so much for sharing !

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    • Tonya says

      September 21, 2015 at 9:25 pm

      Thank you so much, Suzan! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Jenny says

    September 20, 2015 at 9:18 am

    This is such a great idea! I just stood in front of one of those screen things at a flea market for a good couple of minutes, and ended up not getting in. I’m kicking myself for not snagging it up. Your plate rack is absolutely adorable!!

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    • Tonya says

      September 20, 2015 at 2:09 pm

      Thank you, Jenny! Trust me, I know all too well about passing something up and then regretting it later. You’d think I would learn by now! 🙂

      Reply
  21. Sue @ Serendipity says

    September 17, 2015 at 10:42 am

    In Oregon those boxes are drying trays for filberts (hazelnuts) and we love them too. Your idea to use them with baskets for plate racks is fabulous and I will be on the lookout for baskets!

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    • Tonya says

      September 17, 2015 at 9:57 pm

      Thank you for sharing, Sue! Maybe my box was used for something similar – I learned something new today. 🙂

      Reply
  22. Sara says

    September 16, 2015 at 11:13 am

    love this plate rack! Your style is beautiful!

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    • Tonya says

      September 16, 2015 at 4:09 pm

      Thank you so much, Sara! 🙂

      Reply
  23. Natalie says

    September 14, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    Love the idea! I also love that if you get sick of the white plates, you can always switch them out for colored ones depending on the season.

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    • Tonya says

      September 14, 2015 at 9:51 pm

      Absolutely! That is a great idea. 🙂

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  24. Mom says

    September 12, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    What a great idea!! I love it! And yes you both make a great team!!

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    • Tonya says

      September 13, 2015 at 9:47 am

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  25. alaynascreations says

    September 10, 2015 at 11:05 am

    How great is that?! I don’t think I would have ever thought to combine the wooden box with the basket in that way. It turned out nicely and looks fantastic in that spot.

    I am co-hosting the #HomeMattersParty link party this month and would love to have you stop by for a visit. The door opens for the next party tonight at midnight! http://www.alaynascreations.co

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    • Tonya says

      September 10, 2015 at 7:54 pm

      Thank you Alayna! I will be stopping by. 🙂

      Reply
  26. Jamie | anderson + grant says

    September 10, 2015 at 10:07 am

    Genius! This is the perfect mix of some unrelated objects. I love how you chose to put the plate in front of the charger. The plate would have looked boring on it’s own, but the charger gives it that decorator’s touch!

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    • Tonya says

      September 10, 2015 at 7:52 pm

      Thanks, Jamie! Those wicker chargers are my go to for setting a table, so I figured they should work good on the wall too, right? 🙂

      Reply
  27. Terry says

    September 10, 2015 at 9:41 am

    I love this idea! The entire space is just soothing and lovely! Well done! Love your work! I’d love for you to pop by my blog and share your works at my Making Broken Beautiful Party beginning this evening 6:00pm (MST)! http://thecuratorscollection.wordpress.com

    Hope you have a great day!
    Smiles!
    Terry

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    • Tonya says

      September 10, 2015 at 7:50 pm

      Thank you so much, Terry! I will be sure to check that out. 🙂

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      • Terry says

        September 11, 2015 at 7:15 am

        Enjoy your weekend!
        Smiles!
        Terry

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  28. Nancy says

    September 9, 2015 at 11:39 am

    Smart design! I love it Tonya! Your creativity and Jordan’s ability to interpret your instructions is a winning combination! 🙂

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    • Tonya says

      September 9, 2015 at 7:29 pm

      Thanks Nancy! We do seem to make a good team. 🙂

      Reply
  29. JoAnne says

    September 9, 2015 at 10:15 am

    I really love this – such a great idea!

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    • Tonya says

      September 9, 2015 at 7:28 pm

      Thank you so much, JoAnne! 🙂

      Reply
  30. marilyn Hendeson says

    September 9, 2015 at 9:25 am

    I love your dining room but I think your soon going to need a bigger house, love you and you are so lucky to have a man like Jordan that goes along with your ideas

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    • Tonya says

      September 9, 2015 at 7:28 pm

      We have lots of room left here! 🙂

      Reply
  31. angela says

    September 9, 2015 at 7:25 am

    so cute and I love the bench.

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    • Tonya says

      September 9, 2015 at 7:28 pm

      Thank you Angela! The bench is another one of Jordan’s creations. 🙂

      Reply

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