Modern DIY Hanging Shelf

2 min read September 14, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Hey Boss Babe!  Channel your inner plant lady by adding a small potted plant onto this Modern DIY Hanging Shelf.  This shelf is the perfect size for a small succulent or air plant and makes a great accent in your home office.  Change the colors to match your décor! 

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Drill holes into each of the corners of a DIY Unfinished Wood Box Frame.   

Modern DIY Hanging Shelf step 1
Step
2

Using acrylic paint and a flat bristled paintbrush, paint the edges of the wood box frame. 

Modern DIY Hanging Shelf step 2
Step
3

Thread a length of Black Faux Leather Cording into one of the drilled holes and tie a knot.  Thread four Round Unfinished Wood Beads and a Round Beadable Keychain onto the cording.  Thread the end of the cording through the hole in the hole diagonal from the first hole and tie a knot.  Add a drop of hot glue to the knot to hold in place. 

Modern DIY Hanging Shelf step 3
Step
4

Repeat for the other holes in the wood box frame except this time, thread the cording through the existing beadable keychain instead of adding a second one.   

Modern DIY Hanging Shelf step 4
Step
5

All that’s left to so is to hang the shelf on your wall.  Make sure the shelf is level by adjusting the cording length on either side of the metal keychain.  Set a small potted plant onto the shelf to add a bit of zen to your work space. For other modern home office wall décor ideas, be sure to check out our post, 14 Ways to DIY A Boss Babe Office here

Modern DIY Hanging Shelf step 5

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