Beautiful Arch Basket Decor for a Summer-Ready She Shed

A Summer She Shed Makeover with a DIY Basket Arch

The sunshine is here to stay in Southern California, summer is in full swing, and it’s time to take a peek inside my She Shed!

For the season, I gave my She Shed a little refresh by creating this charming DIY basket arch over the front doors, layered in with some of my favorite vintage garden finds.

Unique Garden Decor: DIY Basket Arch Tutorial

If you want to recreate this charming shabby chic basket arch on your own shed, here is everything you’ll need.

Tools and Supplies Needed to Make a DIY Basket Arch

What Baskets Work Best for a Basket Arch?

Since I wanted to keep this project budget-friendly, I purchased most of my baskets from local thrift stores, although I found a few hidden gems at the Dollar Store too.

I found all sorts of baskets in different sizes and shapes – classic wicker ones, pretty wooden ones, and even a few woven with jute rope.

It took some time to collect them all, but the hunt was worth it.

To make your own basket arch, try mixing and matching different shapes, sizes, and weaves. Classic wicker, wooden, and jute-wrapped baskets all look beautiful together. Don’t worry about matching; the variety is what gives the arch its charm.

Step 1: Prep the Shed with Chicken Wire

To create my basket arch, I started by attaching 6″ wide chicken wire to the outside walls of the shed around the frame of our reclaimed vintage doors. I measured out the length of chicken wire I needed and then used small tacks to secure it to the walls.

I placed a large wooden laundry basket on the right side of the doors to create the foundation of the arch. Later, I will fill this bin with baskets and other garden decor items.

Step 2: Attach the Baskets to the Shed

After securing the chicken wire, I started at the bottom corner of the She Shed right above the wooden laundry baskets. I attached each basket one by one with plastic zip ties. You may need two zip ties for larger baskets.

You can see how I mixed different types and sizes of baskets to create a rustic look to complement the rest of my garden decor. I hung the baskets at different angles for interest and even hung a few upside down.

Step 3: Style the Baskets with Greenery and Flowers

Once I was done hanging the basket arch, I started to decorate the baskets by adding an assortment of faux greenery, rambling curly willow branches, and green Amaranthus.

In addition, I added some green moss and a few bird nests, and hung a few small, aged clay pots from some of the baskets.

Lastly, I filled the wooden laundry bin with a few baskets, fresh hydrangeas, a galvanized vase filled with fresh curly willow branches, and a few faux ferns in a small basket. A vintage garden tool and a few floral frogs were the perfect final touches for my basket arch.

I am in love with how my DIY basket wall looks…it turned out even better than I imagined!

It’s not too bad for a project on a very small budget.

DIY Basket Arch FAQs

Q: What is a basket arch?

A: A basket arch is a decorative arch made by attaching a collection of woven baskets around a doorway or entrance. In my case, that’s the vintage doors of my she shed. It’s a budget-friendly way to add cozy, vintage charm to a garden space, and you can fill the baskets with faux greenery and flowers for a finished look.

Q: How do you display baskets on a wall?

A: Baskets make beautiful wall decor arranged in an arch, a cluster, or a loose grid. Attach a strip of chicken wire to the wall, then secure each basket with zip ties, mixing shapes and sizes so the display feels collected over time. Fill a few with faux greenery or dried florals to add color and depth.

Q: How do you make a basket arch?

A: Attach a strip of chicken wire around your door frame, then secure thrifted baskets to it one by one with zip ties. Start at the bottom and work your way up and over the top, mixing basket sizes and angles as you go. Once they’re hung, tuck in faux greenery, moss, and small clay pots to decorate.

Q: How do you attach baskets to a shed?

A: Tack a strip of 6-inch chicken wire to the exterior wall around your door frame, then fasten each basket to the wire with plastic zip ties, using two for the larger ones. Hanging the baskets at different angles, and even a few upside down, keeps the arch looking full and natural.

More She Shed Decor & Summer Styling Ideas

Now that you have seen how I made the DIY basket arch above the doors, let’s step inside and see how I decorated my She Shed for summer.

With no electricity, summers in the She Shed can warm up. So, to let in the cool breeze, I like to keep the windows and doors open as much as possible.

Just inside the doors is a large work bench, where I do most of my crafting.

Directly above my work bench, is a large mirror. It not only looks like vintage windows (whichI love!), but it helps make the interior of the She Shed feel more bright and airy.

Look closer, and you might spot a few more baskets hanging around! They add a touch of summer charm, don’t they?

They also double as storage and the perfect place to dry cut flowers from my garden like hydrangeas.

Sweet Mollie is my constant companion and can often be found sleeping at my feet while I am working in the shed during the summer.

Next to the worktable I added a comfy vintage chair. This is the perfect place for me get a little bit of personal space, or sneak away to enjoy my morning cup of coffee and a good book.

Vintage Garden Touches: Summer Vignettes in My She Shed

In the summer, the She Shed doubles as a space to display my collection of vintage garden tools!

I hung a vintage scale on an old decorative hook and filled it with beautiful purple and white summer flowers.

Other rustic details include an antique pie safe sitting upon an old chicken cage with wire baskets that hold my vases. On the opposite side, I have a vintage shelf to store extra seasonal decor and my growing collection of aged terra cotta flower pots.

The shelves above my worktable are filled with old gardening tools, galvanized buckets, and birdhouses that my husband has made.

And thanks to an extension cord, a sweet vintage lamp helps give the She Shed some much needed light on cloudy or rainy days.

I always have a stack of gardening books and magazines in the She Shed for inspiration, and if you look closely, you might even spot the DIY garden marker name tags I made recently!

They were a hit at my summer garden party along with my DIY peat pot napkin rings.

The Summer She Shed by Twilight

There’s something so magical about the She Shed lit up at night! I couldn’t help but share a few evening views to wrap up my summer tour.

As the sun sets, hanging market lights add a bit of magical ambience to our garden.

Nestled beside the shed, you can also see one of my many unique rustic planters that are scattered throughout the garden. Near the front of the shed you’ll see some vintage garden tools I upcycled into planters a few years back.

And this lighted garden sphere is one of my favorite DIY projects. The twinkling lights create an extra warm and inviting atmosphere.