15 Beautiful DIY Plant Stand Ideas
If you know me, you’ll know I’m always looking for new ways to display plants. I have quite the collection and add to it on the regular. And, you know, as a plant collection grows you have to get a little creative with where to put them! As we head into the summer, I’ve been doing lots of browsing for DIY plant stand ideas. And, as usual, I love to share my research with you!
So, today, I’m rounding up 15 gorgeous DIY plant stand ideas to give you some inspiration for your own gardens. There’s everything from huge plant stands that can hold an entire collection to simple ones that can double as a small side table! There are indoor plant stands and plant stands for outdoor spaces – basically, everything you could possibly need to find the perfect plant stand!
Do you think it would be too much for me to just build all of them? My backyard could handle it, right?! Just kidding. Kind of.
(I’m not kidding.)
DIY Plant Stand Ideas
1. Outdoor Stand With Arbor (from The Handyman’s Daughter)
I’m obsessed with this DIY outdoor plant stand – it has room for so many plants! I love that is has room for hanging baskets, large pots, and small planters. Despite the size, it’s also a really simple build! You need a fair amount of space for a plant stand this large, but it makes such a statement!
2. Outdoor Plant Shelf (from Mama Needs a Project)
This little outdoor shelf looks is great for a front porch! It is a really simple build and I love that it has a hook at the top for a hanging plant. It also can fit a ton of plants but doesn’t take up nearly as much room, so it’s great for a smaller space!
3. Ladder Plant Stand (from Songbird Blog)
I adore this simple little ladder-style plant stand, made from an old wooden stepladder! How sweet does it look all loaded up with flowers?! This is an incredibly charming plant stand, and I think the kids would love something like this to hold their favorite plants.
4. Mid-Century Plant Stand (from Designing Vibes)
This mid-century modern plant stand looks just like one you can find at West Elm for a lot more money than it would cost to build this! The dipped look on the legs is really fun, and it could easily be built with scrap wood. It would be great on a patio or in your living room!
5. Ladder Style Plant Stand (from Hearth and Vine)
I love this ladder plant stand – you could even recreate it with an old pallet or two if you have any laying around. It reminds me of a project I did years ago with an actual wood ladder, but this doesn’t require you track one of those down.
6. Concrete Plant Stand (from Making Manzanita)
This concrete plant stand with hairpin legs is so cute and doubles as a side table on the patio! It’s a really simple DIY project, and you just need a 5-gallon bucket to make the mold for the concrete top. You can use dowels for the legs if you prefer, but I love the look of the hairpin legs.
7. Shelf Plant Stand (from Artsy Pretty Plants)
This plant stand with shelves is a really beautiful DIY tiered plant stand that can hold a lot. I love that it’s on wheels so you can roll it outside for the spring and summer months, then bring it in when it gets cold. The various sizes on the shelves allow you to put large plants on the bottom and the smaller ones up top, which means you can store a whole collection on this guy!
8. Nesting Plant Stands (from Houseful of Handmade)
I think these nesting plant stands are so cute, and such a smart idea! It’s a really easy DIY plant stand to build, but they’re so versatile. You can use them inside, as seen here, or put them out on the patio to act as a side table and plant stand. I always love when they can do double duty!
9. Small Modern Plant Stands (from A Beautiful Mess)
These are the cutest little plant stands for a tabletop or even in your kitchen! They’re great if you just want to add a little bit of height to a plant or protect a surface. They’re really easy to build and can be done with some scrap pine you might already have laying around!
10. Two-Tier Plant Stand (from The Merry Thought)
This tall and skinny plant stand has room for a couple of small plants, and it’s small enough it can fit almost anywhere! It looks so cute tucked into a corner, and would fit in with just about any home style. I can think of at least three places I could use one in my house.
11. DIY Copper Round Plant Stand (from Darling Darleen)
I love this simple copper plant stand. It’s really unique, and doesn’t require any power tools at all, which makes it super simple. They have a totally different look than a lot of the wooden plant stands, so they’re great if you have a more modern aesthetic.
12. Tiered Plant Stand (from Anika’s DIY Life)
This modern, angled plant stand is a great scrap wood project, and it’s super simple so it’ll only take a few minutes to put together! I love that it sits at an angle and how it really allows the plants to shine.
13. Hanging Plant Stand Sign (from Rachel Teodoro)
I love that this hanging plant stand can double as a house number sign or a welcome sign! How cute is this for a front entry?! It really showcases a hanging plant, and it’s a really simple build. This one uses chalkboard paint, so you can change up the message as often as you want!
14. A-Frame Plant Stand (from Handmade Haven)
I really adore this modern, two-toned A-frame plant stand. It can fit a ton of plants, and the tray style of the shelves is really beautiful. It looks great by the front entry, but it would also be beautiful on the deck or, honestly, even indoors.
15. X-Frame Plant Stand (from Tylynn M)
This is a really great take on a simple stand for one plant. I love the open frame and the X-shape on the sides. It would look great with plain cedar, but I also think it would look gorgeous painted black or a bold color.
And there you have it. Fifteen great DIY plant stand ideas to give you some inspiration for your own home. I’ve tried to cover a couple of basic FAQs below, so if you still feel intimidated just keep reading!
What Kind of Wood Should I Use?
Generally speaking, if you want to keep a plant stand outdoors, you’ll need to use cedar or pressure treated lumber. This will ensure it’ll last you as long as possible! If you’re going to be keeping it inside, pine or any other wood you have is fine! You can even build a plant stand out of plywood, wooden pallets, or just about anything else you have.
What Tools Do I Need to Build a Plant Stand?
This totally depends on what you’re going to be building, and I recommend checking the tutorial for the plant stand you’d like to try. However, here are a few basic tools and materials I’d recommend you have on hand (for most DIY projects, not just this one!):
- Drill
- Miter Saw
- Nail Gun
- Orbital Sander + Sandpaper
- Kreg Jig + Pocket Hole Screws
- Wood Screws
- Wood Glue
- Paint and/or stain (spray paint works, too!)
