24 DIY Plant Stands Anyone Can Make This Weekend for a Beautiful Display (2024)

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  Tree Stump Plant Stand

  

  A tree stump makes for a great indoor or outdoor plant stand. Its organic appearance feels like a seamless extension of potted plants and on a practical note, it's strong and sturdy enough to hold heavy pots.

  Use one tree stump to elevate a potted plant, or assemble three tree stumps with differing heights in a corner to create depth and dimension.

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  Plant Stand Wall

  

  Build a plant stand wall that holds multiple potted plants and serves as a great focal point for an outdoor patio. Here, wooden boards are painted white and hanging hooks hold paint cans with labeled plants.

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  Woven Ottoman

  

  Prop a tall potted plant such as a snake plant on a woven ottoman to give it some height and introduce a textural element into the space. If it could use a little extra height, use two ottomans, but make sure to consider the scale and weight of the plant and use one whose size is in proportion with the ottoman.

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  Cement Garden Column Plant Stand

  

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  Cement garden columns bring in a beautiful decorative accent and serve as a sturdy plant stand that won't easily tip over thanks to the cement's weight. The neutral gray color pairs well with any color scheme and other natural materials such as bamboo fencing.

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  Wire Tomato Cage Plant Stand

  

  Get creative and repurpose a wire tomato cage as a plant stand, or make your own out of wire. To make it a little more decorative, wrap rope around the tiered rings for a mixed material look.

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  Ladder Plant Stand

  

  For a rustic plant stand that can hold multiple potted plants, go with a wooden ladder. Lean it against a wall or stand it up and position it in a corner, then arrange an assortment of blooming plants on each step.

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  Rolling Plant Stand Shelves

  

  Turn tiered rolling shelves into a large plant stand. Adjust the height of the shelves to accommodate your plants and ensure they're not getting squashed, and roll the shelves from one spot to another if they require more or less direct sunlight.

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  Bar Cart Plant Stand

  

  Turn a bar cart into a chic plant stand in a dining room or sunroom. Practically speaking, the tiered design provides plenty of space for multiple potted plats and from an aesthetic point of view, gives a bar cart a completely different function. It will add character and a unique touch to a space.

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  Garden Stools

  

  Garden stools are a must-have when it comes to decorating a patio because they can be used in so many different ways. Use them as plant stands, and group them in the middle of a seating arrangement as an alternative to a coffee table, or use one by an outdoor chair or lounger as a small side table.

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  Repurposed Shoe Organizer

  

  Turn an over-the-door shoe organizer into a multi-tiered plant stand. This works well for smaller plants, air plants, or artificial plants and would be a fun addition to a sunroom, home office, or bathroom.

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  Matching Plant Stand and Walls

  

  Take inspiration from this beautiful home office and cover a simple plant stand with the same wallpaper that is used on the walls. It's a good way to use up leftover wallpaper and give a plain plant stand a fun, custom makeover.

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  Cake Stand Plant Display

  

  Use a cake stand to display potted herbs in the kitchen or to create a pretty dining room centerpiece. Display plants at different heights by elevating some with a stack of plates for a more interesting appearance.

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  Pallet Plant Stand

  

  Get crafty and recycle wooden pallets as a large outdoor plant stand that can accommodate a number of different plants. It's an excellent way to make use of extra pallets, the wood construction is sturdy enough to keep heavy plants safe, and the natural material brings in a rustic feel.

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  Colorful Tires as Plant Stands

  

  Take cues from this backyard and brighten your outdoor space with a colorful plant display. Turn old tires into plant stands by painting or spray painting them in vibrant colors, then stack them and fill them with colorful plants.

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  Pegboard Wall

  

  A pegboard wall isn't just for holding tools in a garage—it makes for a unique plant stand! Attach hanging hooks to hold planters to liven up a pegboard wall in a craft room, sunroom, or shed.

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  Wooden Crate Plant Stand

  

  Add rustic charm to your outdoor space and turn vintage wooden crates into plant stands. Drill holes in the bottom to allow for good drainage and prop them up on bricks to add height.

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  Wood Pedestals

  

  Assemble wood pedestals to create an indoor plant display on top of a console table. Use an assortment of planters to create contrast and different types of indoor plants to add visual interest.

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  Mid-Century Modern Style Plant Stand

  

  Take the DIY route and make your own mid-century modern style plant stand to hold a potted plant. There are lots of building plans available online that only require simple tools, wood, and either paint or wood stain.

  This type of plant stand is instantly recognizable and is a clever way to add height to a potted plant to fill an empty corner.

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  Woven Outdoor Chairs

  

  Rattan bistro chairs serve as plant stands on this charming balcony. If you're on the hunt for a plant stand, shop your own home first and see if you have any accent furniture, whether a chair or a side table, that would make for a unique plant stand.

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  Wooden Plant Stand Stool

  

  A wooden stool makes for a great plant stand. Its round design is perfectly suited for holding a potted plant and depending on the stool's height, it works well either next to a desk or dresser, or by itself in a room corner.

  You can use a low-sitting stool, step stool, or a counter or bar stool depending on the height you're looking for.

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  DIY Iron Plant Stand

  

  Purchase a basic iron plant stand and customize it by spray painting it a fun color and using a unique planter. Here, the black metal stand contrasts concrete planters with a painted rim that adds a pop of color.

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  Wooden Bench

  

  Turn an old bench or shoe stand into a beautiful plant display in any room in your home. Given that it sits flush against a wall and has a slim profile, it's an excellent way to fill an empty wall without taking up excessive space.

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  An Assortment of Different Plant Stands

  

  Create an eclectic plant display with an assortment of different plant stands. Take inspiration from this modern space and combine wire, rattan, and wood plant stands for a layered look and versatile display.

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  Acacia Wood Plant Stand

  

  Build your own plant stand out of acacia wood. Not only does this type of wood look beautiful, it's naturally water-resistant which makes it a durable material to hold potted plants, given that it may come into contact with water.

  The wood's tone will add warmth to any space and is a lovely way to incorporate a natural material into your space.