Looking for some do-able DIY plant stands? You will love this list of tutorials on how to make plant stands!
Plants are totally on trend right now. That sounds silly to say, since plants are always alive all around us. But, all it takes is one scroll through instagram to see that plants are 100% having a moment.
I love plants and have been known to go crazy in the Lowe's discount plant aisle, or propagating my own plants over and over again.
Plants help improve the air quality in your home, are beautiful, textural, and interesting.
There are so many varieties of houseplants that the possibilities really are endless for using them to decorate your space.
However, displaying plants can be a bit tricky. They all need pots, and they usually need a window.
But a bunch of pots under a window can look sloppy and boring.
Enter the plant stand. A simple way to add height, interest, and style to your plant collection.
A plant stand can be used to display indoor plants or as an accent piece in an outdoor space.
They can blend with their surroundings or stand out as a unique piece of furniture themselves.
There are tons of DIY plant stand ideas - metal, wood, concrete, or any material can be used to make them.
Just be sure that the material is weatherproof if you plan to keep it outdoors.
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What is the difference between a plant stand and a planter?
Plant stands usually display potted plants. Planters are usually filled with dirt and plants are planted directly in that dirt.
Benefits of using a plant stand
There are a few benefits to using a plant stand.
- You can fit more plants into one space by taking advantage of vertical space
- Plant stands can serve as a piece of decor for a room
- They raise plants in height, which can help them fill a space better
- You can also save money on plants - raised plant stands mean you can buy a shorter plant and make it look taller!
- Plant stands can be a great way to add an interesting material or shape to your home's decor
- Raised plant stands can get plants up off the floor and away from small children and pets, if you are worried about that
- Lots of pots sitting on the floor can quickly look junky. A plant stand can help you achieve a look of cohesiveness
- Houseplants may have better access to sunlight at a greater height
- If you have back problems, having plants up higher will mean less bending over or squatting down
How to make a plant stand
You have two options for making a plant stand:
- Use an everyday household item, re-purposed
- Build a plant stand from scratch
There are so many regular household items that you can use as a unique plant stand!
If you want to update them, you can always use spray paint to give something a totally new look before topping it with a plant or two.
What can I use as a plant stand?
Think outside the box - anything can be a plant stand.
Even a store bought side table can be a perfect way to show off a beautiful plant.
Ideas for things that can be used to make plant stands:
- Wooden plant stand
- Pallet wood
- Side tables
- Piano stool
- Copper piping
- Pots
- Concrete pavers
- Metal tomato stakes (upside down)
Tiered plant stands are another easy DIY. They are popular because they give you the opportunity to display several plants at once.
They might look intimidating but are often an easy DIY project.
Be sure to measure your space fully before building anything large.
Also, keep in mind that plants on lower shelves might not get as much access to sunlight and plan the plants that you will put on that shelf accordingly.
Or, place a tiered plant stand in front of a window so all of the plants have great access to light!
We have DIYed quite a few plant stands, so I was really excited to round them up for you today along with plant stands from some of my favorite bloggers.
There are so many inspirational ideas here!
These ideas can work as indoor or outdoor plants stands, so there are so many possibilities!
Whether you are looking for a rustic planter or a modern plant stand, I hope that this list of step by step tutorials will inspire you with some great ideas!
DIY Plant Stands
Plants are totally having a design moment, but just lining up a bunch of pots under your window sill is a big no-no. Here are my favorite DIY Plant Stands!
I love that this plant stand is big and wide. We designed it to fit perfectly in a window and you could really cram it full with a lot of plants.
I also love the look of the contrasting colors in the slats and the base!
You will love how easy and inexpensive it was to make this slatted plant stand!
Build this ladder style tiered plant stand with 3 shelves and a rod on top for hanging plants!
This is a super simple hanging wooden plant holder!
Getting in the holiday spirit? Build this wooden Christmas tree shaped plant stand with 3 tiers for plants!
Display small pots in a unique way with this tabletop modern angled plant stand idea.
This DIY plant stand looks like a miniature Adirondack chair and has a cut out to hold a potted plant!
This plant stand is perfect for one medium sized pot. It is shaped like ahouse and gives me total Joanna Gaines vibes. Plus, it's easy to assemble with the help of a Kreg jig!
This plant stand was made from upcycled thrift store finds - can you guess what they were?
This 3 tiered plant stand is on wheels, perfect for moving in and out of the sun!
Tall plants can be expensive. It's easy to make a plant look a lot taller than it really is with the help of this elevated plant stand!
This is perfect for a grouping of plants where you want to add some height. And it was SUPER easy to build from really inexpensive materials.
This plant stand is a show stopper - I can't tell you how many people have asked us where they could buy one! It is a corner plant stand that lives on our front porch and can hold six pretty good sized pots. It is so welcoming and was made entirely from 2x4s!
This rolling plant stand has rooms for tons of potted plants and is made from cedar plants, which naturally repel insects.
If you are interested in propagating plants, Definitely check out this super simple propagating plant stand! It holds 3 tiered mason jars, where I like to start my cuttings!
This plant stand was re-purposed from an old stool. It's a great reminder to look past the original purpose when looking for things to hold your plants. We added a really simple wooden herringbone pattern top just using wood glue and a couple of screws!
This rolling plant stand is a simple build and is perfect for a back patio!
I love the tiered layers that this plant stand has. So beautiful for really showcasing plants!
This tall and skinny plant stand is the perfect thing to fill an awkward corner inside your home.
Want to hang a few pots without putting holes in the wall? This vertical planter is the perfect solution.
Make a statement with this DIY modern planter. Just pop your plant inside for an instant upgrade.
Can you believe that this plant stand was upcycled from a fire pit? Amazing!
This plant stand is really a beautiful piece of furniture but it was designed to go outside on a deck or patio.
It doesn't get much simpler than this modern plant stand, but the hairpin legs and straight lines give it a perfect modern look.
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This plant stand looks more complicated than it is - use pre-made lattice for this gorgeous woven effect!
You can display a ton of plants on this tiered planter - it's perfect for your front porch.
This raised planter box is perfect for filling with potted plants or styling like a giant window box!
If you love a good upcycle, check out this tutorial for creating metal plant stands using thrifted lamp shades!
This plant stand is made from old tiles! You can frequently find tiles like this on the hardware store sale rack or at places like Habitat ReStore! Super cool upcycle idea!
Get the look of a tiered planter with a bit more flexibility by building these nesting wooden plant stands!
This DIY plant stand is perfect for fitting a lot of small potted plants into a narrow space because it is built tall and narrow!
This is a great idea for how to use an old basket to create a raised plant stand! So fun to customize to your look and style.
This tutorial uses wooden crates to give potted plants tiered height!
What's your favorite kind of plant stand? Let me know what you are thinking of building in the comments below.
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