I found this wood/galvanized crate at Goodwill that I thought would be perfect for a rustic farmhouse style utensil holder. I had thought at first about repainting the galvanized side panels that are red back to looking like galvanized metal with my galvanized metal technique. But the hubby liked the red, which leaving it makes a really easy makeover.
How to Make a Rustic Farmhouse Style Utensil Holder
To start I washed it all down with hot soapy water. After all my cooking utensils will be stored in the rustic wood crate.
Next, I removed the red metal tag that says Apple Farm. Then I dry brushed the wood frame with white chalk paint.
While that was drying I painted the metal tag with white chalk paint as well. Giving it two coats, letting each coat dry thoroughly.
Wanting to stencil the word Farm, but not finding the font I wanted among my single letter fonts. I decided to use a quote stencil from another farmhouse project makeover.
The word farm from the stencil fit perfectly. Using Rust Red, I stenciled Farm on the metal tag. Then I used an old toothbrush to add some rust red splattering to the tag, which matches the red panels of the crate.
Now out to the garage to distress the tag with sandpaper. Once I got the desired look I was seeking. I then wired the tag back onto the rustic crate using my round nose pliers to twist the wire up into a little knot to hold the metal tag in place.
That was it for this rustic farmhouse style utensil holder. Easy Makeover!!!
It was the perfect sized to add my stainless utensil holder and a large glass jar inside of the crate side by side. That way I have all my utensils handy there next to the stove.
Loving how it turned out!
How do you like my rustic farmhouse style utensil holder? Should I add some rust to the sides like I did in this post using cinnamon?
Tweet This***This post contains affiliate links, if you click on an affiliate link & buy something I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. The affiliate money I earn helps pay the expenses to keep this site running. Please read my full advertising disclosure for more info. Thanks so much for your support!***
Supply List for Rustic Farmhouse Utensil Holder
Small wood crate
White chalk paint
Stencil
Paint brush
Stencil brush
Sandpaper
Round nose pliers
More Farmhouse Style Box Makeovers You May Enjoy!
How to update a hanging box in 4 easy steps
How to give a wooden box a farmhouse style look
Farmhouse sign and thrift store makeovers
Pam Jackson says
March 23, 2018 at 8:19 pmOh how cute. That is awesome and looks made for the purpose! Great job.
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
March 26, 2018 at 9:51 amThank you Pam! At first I thought it may be too large for a utensil holder, but it worked out great! Thanks for stopping by!
Debbie says
March 25, 2018 at 8:35 amLove it!! That Waverly is awesome, I love that it’s easy to find and don’t have to order!
Debbie
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
March 26, 2018 at 10:04 amThank you Debbie! Yes I love the Waverly brand too. It does go on smooth and goes a long ways. Covers really well.
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
March 26, 2018 at 10:04 amThank you Debbie! Yes I love the Waverly brand too. It does go on smooth and goes a long ways. Covers really well.
Mary says
March 25, 2018 at 9:32 amLinda this is perfect for your kitchen counter. I’m one o f those people that has way too many utensils and needs a big container to keep them in. This in stylish and big!
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
April 2, 2018 at 8:07 amThanks Mary! At first I thought that it would be to big, but not at all. It worked out great!
Katrin says
March 25, 2018 at 2:35 pmOh gosh how I miss Goodwill! This is a treasure that would’ve landed in my cart as well and it turned out super pretty Linda. Great idea to use it in the kitchen for all of your utensils!
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
April 2, 2018 at 8:11 amWhat no Goodwill! That’s awful! But you are very creative with what you have. You come up with lots of simple and beautiful thing!
FLORENCE says
March 26, 2018 at 5:00 pmLinda, that is soo adorable! I love it as the perfect farmhouse addition to your kitchen. I love it as a utensil holder, and I wish I had one! You really transformed it and made a cute box even cuter.
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
March 29, 2018 at 5:21 amThank you Florence! It was a easy makeover that I wish I had thought of earlier instead of letting it sit in one of my many piles of things to makeover. LOL
Michelle Leslie says
March 27, 2018 at 9:13 amStunning Linda. I love the way you reused the sign too and made it fit with the new look. I have got to look for something similar, out utensils just don’t fit into the little utensil holder we have.
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
March 29, 2018 at 5:25 amThank you Michelle! I was afraid that it would be to big as a utensil holder, but it worked out great. It holds all the utensils that I use regularly. I bet you will come up with something perfect for a utensil holder.
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
March 29, 2018 at 5:25 amThank you Michelle! I was afraid that it would be to big as a utensil holder, but it worked out great. It holds all the utensils that I use regularly. I bet you will come up with something perfect for a utensil holder.
Susan Homeroad Stevenson says
March 31, 2019 at 8:16 amSuch a great little makeover Linda. It looks beautiful in your kitchen.
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
April 4, 2019 at 4:30 pmThank you Susan! I am very happy with how it turned out!
KIm says
April 2, 2019 at 3:17 pmBeautiful, Linda. I love that you did with it. Looks great!
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
April 4, 2019 at 4:30 pmThank you Kim! I was a really easy makeover!