Plant stands do more than displaying your favourite plants – they help organise your plant collection, maximise limited space and provide better airflow.
They're also a great way to spruce up your green corner, adding style and character.
Get inspired from these creative indoor and outdoor plant stands shared by our clever Bunnings Workshop community members and let us know if you need a hand to build your own.
A hit with the Bunnings Workshop community, these timber plant stands are a stylish addition to any space. Creative Workshop member Jo opted for premium Pine in this easy and budget-friendly project.
An innovative technique that led to a fine finish. Leanne used leftover Acacia offcuts to build a beautiful plant stand, sanding back the panels for a lighter finish.
Clever Workshop member nightjar repurposed timber from a disused bed to build this multi-tiered plant stand. A coat of paint elevated the look.
Inspired by Jo’s timber plant stands, resourceful Workshop member Joe built his own version using Tasmanian Oak.
Designed to house a large potted plant collection, this wooden three-tiered stand was built using two sleepers and 12 fence palings. A coat of varnish protected the timber.
Mitchell read instructions on How to make a decorative vintage ladder and adapted them to create this rustic ladder pot stand. He joined two ladders with hinges and used timber pieces on dowels to hold pots. Perfect for compact spaces.
This two-tiered plant stand elegantly maximises space, while providing ample room to display plants of varying heights. It was built using recycled pallet timber.
A Pine timber stand offering shelves at various heights to display plants and ornaments. Workshop member LePallet used 30mm x 30mm DAR Pine for the frame and standard DAR Pine boards for the shelves, creating a striking vertical display.
A simple Pine stool becomes an attractive indoor plant stand in this beginner-friendly project. Workshop member TheCouchman used a 1.2m dowel cut into three legs, rounded off the edges and finished the piece with linseed oil.
Combining side-table style with plant stand practicality, Anita crafted these elegant indoor stands using Tasmanian Oak. Clear satin varnish and wax oil showcase the timber.
For something different, creative Workshop member Carmel transformed PVC pipes into sculptural plant stands using plaster tape and multipurpose joint compound. The textured finish can be painted or sealed.
Ben turned leftover Tasmanian Oak and dowel into two compact plant pot stands inspired by Danish mid-century modern design. A clever use of offcuts, this quick project lifts pots off timber floors while adding a stylish finishing touch.
Perfect for apartment living, oheyitsbeano built a custom plant stand to sit beside an entertainment unit and help smaller plants access more light. Spotted Gum panels and integrated puck lights were utilised.
GreenShoots used recycled pallet timber and treated Pine sleepers to create a rustic tiered plant stand for a growing collection of small pots. A handy plant “skateboard” fitted with castors makes it easy to move plants for cleaning or protection from heavy rain.
How to build a plant stand
Bunnings Workshop member @JoeAzza has shared a full step-by-step guide How to build a planter stand including tools and materials required.
Resident Bunnings D.I.Y. expert Mitchas also shared How to build a tiered plant stand based on community member JI's three-tiered stand.
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