Building a D.I.Y. plant stand can showcase your greenery in style around your home and also outdoors.
Bunnings Workshop community members have shared many creative plant stand projects you can use as inspiration for your own design. Here are 14 ways to create your own plant stand.
1. Craft a simple timber stand
A simple and stylish timber stand can make your plant the hero. Bunnings Workshop member @joineryjo used Pine for her very popular D.I.Y. timber plant stand project, employing cross-lap joints for stability. This project is beginner-friendly and requires minimal tools.
Experienced member @JoeAzza was so inspired by Jo’s creation that he created his own planter stands and outdoor planter stands, as well as sharing a step-by-step guide How to build a planter stand for the community.
2. Build a tiered stand
If you have a growing plant collection, a tiered stand can provide ample space. @JI constructed a three-tiered stand using sleepers and fence palings.
Resident Bunnings D.I.Y. expert @MitchellMc provided a step-by-step guide How to build a tiered plant stand.
3. Repurpose pallet timber
Recycling pallet timber can be good for the planet and your wallet. Community member @Imenz built a two-tiered plant stand from a discarded Pine pallet, providing plans for others to replicate the design.
Creative member @Jamespeter100 has also shared many pallet timber planter projects with the community, including a succulent stand.
4. Create a ladder-style display
A ladder-style plant stand offers plenty of vertical space for displaying plants. @MitchellM adapted instructions for a decorative vintage ladder to craft a rustic ladder pot stand that can showcase many plants in a small area.
5. Build a stand with multiple shelves
Another option for displaying your plant collection is a shelving unit. Experienced member @LePallet constructed a Pine timber stand with multiple shelves, suitable for showcasing a variety of plants and ornaments.
6. Use an animal design
Let your imagination run wild by using animal designs for planter boxes. It can be a fun project to get the kids involved, turning their drawings into planters. Get inspiration from the wonderful animal planters using recycled timber by @Jamespeter100, which include cows, turtles, elephants, and even everyone’s favourite dog Bluey.
7. Repurpose a stool
You can create or repurpose stools to use as plant stands – great for smaller rooms. @TheCouchman assembled a simple wooden plant stool using Pine and dowel, while @AnitaP used Tasmanian Oak.
8. Use PVC pipes
For something different, head to the plumbing aisle at Bunnings. Member @Carmel1955 created high textured plant stands by covering PVC pipes with plaster tape and joint compound.
9. Create or reuse a wheelbarrow
A disused wheelbarrow can serve as a rustic planter in your garden, or you can get creative and make your own from timber. See how @Jamespeter100 made wooden wheelbarrow planters, including simpler designs using pallet timber, half barrows and mini versions for succulents. Alternatives include horse and cart designs, wishing wells and milk cart planters.
10. Build nesting tables
If you have plants that come and go, a set of nesting tables make for flexible plant stands and look terrific. Experienced woodworker @JoeAzza built a nest of three tables for planter stands using off-cuts. Joe also made a set of three pot plant stands, again using Tasmanian Oak.
11. Utilise off-cuts
Make use of leftover materials by crafting a plant stand from offcuts from another project. @craftyhopper built a D.I.Y. plant stand, sanding back the Acacia panels for a lighter finish. @Benskimo also turned offcuts into Danish-inspired plant pot stands in just an hour.
12. Upcycle furniture
You can upcycled old furniture to use as a plant stand. For example, member @nightjar created a succulent stand using a disused bed frame, as did @pravinrajr with a stand over an air conditioner condenser.
13. Add integrated lighting
Enhance your plant display with some integrated lighting. @oheyitsbeano built a D.I.Y. stand using Spotted Gum panels and Jarrah, complete with lights to highlight the plants.
14. Incorporate castors
Adding castors to your plant stand allows for easy movement. @GreenShoots built a skateboard-style plant stand fitted with castors, making it simple to relocate for optimal sunlight, to protect from protracted rain, or for cleaning.
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