6 Creative DIY Plant Stand Ideas

These easy-to-make plant stands can be put together in a weekend or less.

The easiest way to add character to any corner of your home, inside or out, is with plants. Add visual appeal to every room and elevate your houseplants with our collection of custom plant stands. While you could opt to buy a stand from the store, these personalized DIY plant stands let you get your hands dirty with a DIY project and utilize easy-to-find materials like dowels, paint, and repurposed wire tomato cages. Here are some of our favorite DIY plant stand ideas that will breathe new life into your home.

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Modern Outdoor Plant Stand

This easy-to-make geometric plant stand is a fun project you can complete in a day. To make it, cut plywood into 22x22-inch squares. Trace and cut a circle in the middle of one board to fit and hold a bucket. Once you've adhered the plywood pieces to form a square, simply prime and paint the plant stand in your favorite color.

Plant your favorite houseplants in the buckets and display them indoors, or seal the wood and put your plants outside to amp up the curb appeal of your porch. Either way, this modern DIY plant stand is a gorgeous way to flaunt your florals.

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Gabion Plant Stand

A gabion plant stand is a beautiful addition to any landscaping or garden. Most often used as retaining walls, traditional gabion takes a twist to form this DIY project. Minimal materials are required, and it only takes an hour!

Start by inverting and securing three tomato cages together. Be sure to snip all the spiked anchor legs evenly so your planter stays in place. Fill the cage with fieldstones and finish by placing a paver and planter atop the DIY plant stand.

Wooden Trellis

A trellis plant stand is the perfect addition to your deck or patio. The clean lines painted in black make for a modern twist on a traditional trellis. Add plants and containers with plenty of color to make your display pop. To form the plant stand, simply combine two store-bought trellises using square dowels and duct caps.

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Midcentury Plant Stand

Midcentury modern remains popular thanks to its clean lines and nods to nature. Complement your space with a wooden plant stand with a midcentury modern style.

To create the DIY plant stand, cut square dowels to be twice the height of the planter you plan to use. Measure the widest part of the planter to determine the width of the plant stand. Assemble the stand using dowel pins and wood glue. The best part? You can stain it to match any aesthetic.

Pretty in Pink

Add a delicate flair to your plant stand. A pink vase and pedestal tie together this beautiful bouquet of vibrant flowers. Drape the pedestal with a matching swath of fabric for a monochromatic look. Or go with whatever color scheme speaks to you. This bright display will be the talking point of any get-together.

Use Antique Treasures

Who said you have to get your hands messy to make your own custom plant stand? Instead, take advantage of a beautiful antique find. Use a stool, washtub, champagne stand, or pedestal to display your plants.

Do you have a piece of furniture in good shape but want to add a weathered look to it? The easiest way to achieve this distressed look is to sand off some paint. Start small, and if you like how it looks, keep going until you achieve your desired look. The weathered appearance of your DIY plant stand will add old-soul character to any corner of your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best material for plant stands?

Though it will obviously depend on your décor and aesthetic, each material has its own pros and cons—while iron is one of the most popular and holds plant weight better, rust and corrosion may appear over time. Wood is great for indoors, yet
when used outdoors it can lead to deterioration or, worst-case scenario, getting infested with termites or wood ants. There’s no right or wrong answer here, other than making sure you repair or replace your DIY plant when the time comes.

Can a build a plant stand in my bedroom?

Yes! In fact, you can even use “sleep-friendly” plants like peace
lily, areca plant, jasmine, or snake plant, among others, help to fight insomnia and improve sleep quality when placed in the bedroom.

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Dramatic Plants to Fill Your Plant Stand

Plant stands are a masterpiece of their own, especially if you choose designs that
complement your home décor. But, how about taking it to the next level with different kinds of plants? Tall, statuesque plants can make a statement and
truly become the focus of the room—for outdoor options, try colorful perennials
like cannas or canna lilies, coneflowers, delphiniums, or hardy hibiscus, which also help to attract pollinators, always keeping in mind most of these options can grow tall, up to 6 or 7 feet in some cases.

When it comes to indoor houseplants, tall branches and leaves give you the right
green approach—minimalist yet bold enough to create a showstopper. Make sure to have the proper room for it (height and length-wise) to house such beauties,
though, including providing plenty of window sunlight or airy spaces. Money trees,
bird of paradise, fiddle-leaf fig tree, and even croton, offer deep green foliage and a pop of color here and there with minimal maintenance.

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