When we talk about a classroom chalkboard, all wonderful childhood memories suddenly might pop-up in our minds. It also gives us simple happiness during our old school days. Sadly, it becomes a rare thing to see in this information age. But you can bring the nostalgia back with these epic DIY chalkboard ideas.

1. Unique Terracotta Herb Pots

Do you grow several herbs in your garden? If you plant the fast-growing ones, make sure you put them in terracotta pots to save some extra space. However, labeling the herbs is really important. It will avoid you from using the wrong ingredient in your recipe. So, here is our tutorial to make cute pots.

• Prepare frog tape, chalkboard paint, soil, terracotta pots, and herbs.
• Mask off the top area of pots.
• Spray chalkboard paint on the exterior of pots.
• Once they are completely dry, remove the frog tape.
• Plant the herbs and cover them with dirt.
• Label them using chalk or white chalkboard ink.

2. Decorative Mugs

Whether you love drinking coffee or tea, a mug is an inseparable part of your morning ritual. Moreover, attention-grabbing chalkboard mugs will turn your flat day into something incredible. They are also easy to chalk and erase. You can send the messages to your significant other as well. Let’s follow our chic mug tutorial!

• Purchase painter’s tape, chalkboard paint, soft paintbrush, a white chalk and porcelain mugs.
• Tape around the area which you won’t paint.
• Paint your mugs using a soft brush.
• Let the paint dry for 1 day.
• Bake the mugs at 300 degrees Fahrenheit in 35 minutes.
• Chalk them up.

3. Chalkboard Calendar

This stunning calendar certainly will catch the eyes of your guests due to its one-of-a-kind look. It performs as a handy reminder for you too. Furthermore, you could know what you should do in a month. So, you won’t be a forgetful person anymore once you have it. Does it interest you? Create it by yourself then.

• First, mask the perfect grid lines of white hardboard or large old mirror with tape.
• Second, color it with chalkboard paint. Do 2 coats and wait for the paint to dry in 24 hours.
• Third, use a semi-permanent chalk pen or colorful chalks to write up your monthly agenda.

4. Impressive Serving Tray

Are you organizing a party? We fully guarantee that your guests will be happier to know exactly what you serve to them. As long as everything is written on a stylish serving platter, there is no big problem for sure. You can label your cheeses, fruits, meats, cookies, and soups. Luckily, this project is not difficult at all.

• Buy the materials such as: a paintbrush, chalkboard paint, wooden tray, and chalk.
• Clean the surface of the tray and let it dry.
• Paint the tray and give it 2 coats.
• The paint settles for 18-24 hours.
• Write anything on chalkboard serving platter.

5. Magnetic Board

Who says learning to identify alphabets can’t be fun? Your kids surely will love studying letters while sticking them on a magnetic board. Instead of choosing store-bought one, you shall make it because it is seriously easy-peasy.

• Prepare a vintage full-width mirror, a chalk, magnetic spray paint, and chalkboard paint.
• Remove mirror from the frame.
• Spray magnetic paint on it with 3-4 coats.
• Once it is not wet, apply 2 coats of chalkboard paint and wait for it to dry in 1 day.

6. Chalkboard Glass Containers

Keep your kitchen neat and clutter-free by adopting this idea. You benefit from it because it is totally writable and erasable. Then, it is surely helpful when you want to fill your containers with new items. Are you excited to create this smart storage solution?

• You need a paintbrush, chalkboard paint, chalk, masking tape, jars, and printed templates.
• Place the images in the body of jars with masking tape.
• Trace them with the chalkboard paint.
• When they are dry, you can write anything on them.

7. Wrapping  Paper

Add a delightfully personal touch to your gift package with this cool chalkboard-inspired wrapping paper. Best of all, it is not only reusable but also makes the receiver feel special and marvelous. Let’s learn how to show off the chalkboard effect from us.

• Purchase a matte black paper, a pencil, dan white paint pen.
• Wrap the gift with black paper.
• Do a light handwriting onto wrapped package using a
• Trace over the outline with a white paint marker.

8. Kitchen Backsplash

Your tiny kitchen workspace shouldn’t stop you from upgrading it. And chalkboard backsplash will instantly change the way it looks. Plus, you might never get out of the kitchen too quickly. It appears so trendy. So, give this tutorial a try!

• You must prepare primer paint, chalkboard paint, a chalk, and huge foam rollers.
• Prime your backsplash first. It gets dry in 24 hours.
• Use foam rollers to stain the backsplash in chalkboard shade.
• Decorate your sophisticated backsplash.

9. Cutting Board

If you adore farmhouse decor, this chalkboard dipped cutting board suits your kitchen. It is gonna work as a gorgeous display. Luckily, you can use repurposed materials at a thrift store. Since it is a useful and crucial tool, why don’t you personalize it? Check out the steps below!

• Purchase a sponge roller applicator, painter’s tape, black chalkboard paint, and cutting board.
• Cover the part which you will not color.
• Paint your cutting board with an applicator. It is better to repeat the process twice.
• When the paint is evenly dry, take the tape off.

10. Chalkboard Notebook

Do you get ready for going back to school? Sometimes, you are unenthusiastic to write the class schedules and homework just because your netbook is too boring. Definitely, there is a way to every problem. And this enchanting customized composition book is worth trying. Here is our instruction!

• Prepare a cardboard, foam paintbrush, notebook, chalkboard paint, and white chalk.
• Place the heavy paper in between the first page of a book and front cover.
• Paint front cover with 2 coats. Once it settles, repeat the steps for the back cover.
• Embellish your netbook as you wish.

Brighten up your life with those captivating yet simple DIY chalkboard ideas. Since chalkboard is the stuff to crazy about, it would be nice to ooze its whimsical flair immediately.

If you are thinking on remodeling your bathroom vanity, perhaps you don’t want to miss this article. The following list is consists of some impressive rustic DIY sink vanity farmhouse style. These vanity ideas can cut your renovation budget. Even some of the ideas really needed no effort to be made. Okay, without further ado, let’s check it out!

1. Rough Wood Table

What else that can provide such a rustic look than a weathered wood? This is a good example on how an old and worn out wooden table can turn into a fabulous sink vanity. It is so simple yet it still looks charming.

If you don’t have an aged wooden table, it is okay. You can make it with these options:

• Using vinegar and steel wool. The stain for the wood will be made of a dissolved steel wool that has been soaked in the vinegar.
• Stain paint. This might be the fastest option for you. Stain paint can be found in home appliances store. The result is an aged wood look-a-like.

2. Simple Style Vanity

As you can see this idea only needs three boards of light barn wood. To get the light wood look, you can varnish the surface completely. Before deciding to use this idea, you might want to consider a few things below:

• The whole bathroom design. You must think about the conformity between this vanity sink with the whole bathroom design. Does it fit perfectly or not? As shown in the picture, the vanity suited the wooden wall next to the sink.
• The wood surface. A rough wood as shown in the picture could have some edge that can pierce your finger. Especially, if there are children that using the sink too. So, better make sure that the surface has well sanded.

3. Get Vintage with Sewing Machine

Ever consider on using a sewing machine as your new sink vanity? Well, guess what? It does look rustic and classy at the same time.

As shown above, the sewing machine needs no additional touch. In fact, the older it looks will make it more captivating. Moreover, your guests might even try to copy your idea. That how good it is.

The advantages of choosing this idea are:

• No need to put additional ornaments. Besides the sink and your toiletries, you don’t have to add anything.
• The vanity doesn’t need large space. On the contrary, you can put it on the corner of your bathroom.

4. Marble Top with a Weathered Wood

Rustic meets a glimpse of a modern touch. This is exactly what this vanity all about. Using a square bowl sink and a marble top both surprisingly fitted and blend well with the weathered wooden drawer.

The washed white paint on top of the drawer gives an extra touch of vintage. You can put a flower vase to adorn the whole style. What’s best from this DIY sink vanity farmhouse are:

• You can put your toiletries on top of the vanity, inside the drawer, on the rack below using a wooden basket or even hang a small towel alongside the vanity.
• Simple and small. You don’t need a large space for this vanity idea. In fact, it can be put even in a narrow space.

5. Worn Out Wood in Teal

A teal color can give an energetic vibe to the room. So, why don’t use a washed teal paint on your old cupboard to create a fresh yet vintage vanity style?

As seen in the picture, the idea involves vivid color which comes from:

• Red rose arrangements in a round vase next to the sink,
• a textured bowl sink,
• and the charming teal weathered wood.

6. Dark Raw Wood

While most of the ideas mentioned above were using a bowl sink, this one is slightly different. This idea merged the sink into the vanity, so it looks compact and goes well with bathroom surroundings that using natural wood style. The dark brown color dominates the whole vanity system. The great things about this DIY sink vanity farmhouse idea are:

• The vintage style on this idea will withstand time. You will see how it still looks good from time to time.
• Stain-free. Because using a dark raw wood will avoid any stain that usually occurs on the bathroom sink.

7. Grey Weathered Wood

You only got a tiny spot on the corner of your toilet? That is okay! Just give this DIY sink vanity farmhouse a try. Although it looks small actually it can store quite a lot of your toiletries. The single open shelf can be used to keep your sanity supplies, while the lower rack can be used to keep your towels inside the braided basket.

You can choose a simple vase and put some flower arrangement on top of the vanity system. Just like the earlier idea, the sink is also merged into the vanity.

8. Bowl Sink on a Drawer

Now, this is another simple yet stunning vanity system for your sweet home. Especially, when it can be done with no hassle at all! Using only the small distressed wooden table with a single drawer, you can get a touch of farmhouse style in your modern bathroom.

Before you decided to use this idea, you better:

• Make sure that you have other storages for your toiletries since this sink vanity is so petite.
• Put more attention on the electric installation. As you can see in the picture, the socket is being put way too close to the sink. It might get splashed with water and cause a short circuit.

9. Double Drawer

If you own a larger space for sink vanity, then this is the best idea you can get. This DIY sink vanity farmhouse used double vanity systems. Both are equipped with a rustic look sink and light wood drawers.

Of course, this vanity system will suit your needs of spacious storage room. As shown in the picture, it has a wide double drawer and cloth basket that can be used for keeping your towels organized.

10. Slide Barn-Like Door

Craving for something unique but still in the range of farmhouse style? Maybe you want to give this idea a try. Different from the other design, this vanity uses a metal framework. You can see it looks really durable and spacious. Moreover, the vanity system also has a signature looks from its sliding barn-like doors.

Before choosing one of these DIY sink vanity farmhouse ideas, you can re-measure space that available on your bathroom. The key point of this DIY is to re-use your worn out wooden cabinet or table in order to get the farmhouse style. Happy trying!

Displaying photos are one of the common things people do to recall good memories. Either alone or together with families, photos keep you remind those happy moments. Some people might satisfy with an ordinary photo frame from the market. But why don’t use some creativity and personalize your very own photo frame? Don’t worry! We’ll help you with these DIY photo frame ideas below.

How to Make a Photo Frame

The great thing about doing a DIY project is that you have a limitless feasibility on how you want to execute your project. Just like this DIY photo frame project. You can use any materials that crossed your mind. You might not need to buy things as a photo frame can be made by using simple materials that can be found in your house.

Before deciding with materials or the photo frame design, you better:

• Measure the photos that will be displayed.
• Make a group of photos with the same sizes to simplify your DIY project.
• You should also consider where you want o put the frame. Hanging on the wall or stand on the table. Both will need a different kind of treatment.

The basic things needed on executing a DIY photo frame are:

• Glue gun (you can also use wood glue or PVC glue. It all depends on which materials you use).
• It will handy to mark the measurement on the material.
• Measuring tape. You can also use an ordinary liner.

There are at least six materials from home appliances that can be used to create a picture frame easily. The following will show you some of the best DIY photo frame ideas along that are really easy to make. Each using six different materials that can easily spot at your house:

1. Photos on The Wooden Pallet

An unused wooden pallet can be found around the house. Even you can find some of it stacked in the dumpster. Perhaps at first, you won’t believe that a worn pallet wood can be transformed into a unique photo frame just like you see on the picture.

But then again, a creative idea really able to change almost anything into useful stuff, a photo frame. To create this idea you will need:

• Using a wooden pallet means that you must be cautious by wood flakes that might poke your finger. Therefore, sandpaper will come in handy. The sandpaper will helps to smooth the wood surface.
• Printed map. This printed map will be used to color the pallet wood.
• Mod Podge and a sponge. Both are used to transfer the map onto the pallet wood.
• Push pins and bulldog clips. These are used to attach your picture onto the colored wooden pallet.

There you go! The wooden pallet has become your new photo frame.

2. Popsicle Stick

Popsicle stick maybe has the most craft possibilities. It can be used as a house décor, a shelf, a tray, and also a photo frame. There at least five advantages of using ice cream stick as your DIY photo frame materials:

• It’s cheap and easy to find. You can buy it or simply collect it every single time you bought an ice cream.
• Popsicles are easy to modify. You can stack them, cut them into shapes you want, or paint them in many colors. Just play with your imagination.
• It’s light yet quite durable. Of course, you need to see the quality of popsicles you’ll use.
• Kids love them! You can make this DIY photo frame project with your little ones. I bet they’ll like it a lot.

3. Unused Paper

Rather than stacking all of your old magazines or newspaper around the corner, you might want to turn them into something useful, like a photo frame. Moreover, this idea is really easy to make. What you need are:

• Magazines paper. The best thing about magazine papers is it has gloss and smooth texture. So, it’s easy to be folded or scroll in any shape.
• Either using a glue gun or other glue is okay.
• Measuring tape. To make a precise frame size you will need a measuring tape. Then, you will able to make a clean and neat design as shown in the picture.

4. Cardboard

Making a photo frame using a cardboard will give you the freedom to create any shapes and design. Aside from its natural color, cardboard also can be found in your house easily. You can buy a new or use a remaining or waste cardboard.

As you can see in the picture, instead of an ordinary square shape, you can opt a circular form in several sizes. Not only the size that difference one to another but the insertion of the photo is also distinct. Some were inserted in the bottom, while the rest are placed on the top of the frame.

5. Just Put-On The Washi Tape

The washi tape is known for its cute and adorable pattern. In fact, you will not need other ornaments if you are using washi tapes for your DIY photo frame ideas. What you need are:

• Worn out frame or a cardboard that already formed.
• Washi tape. There are various patterns of washi tapes in the market. You can pick any that suited your preferences.
• You’ll need this tool to cut the washi tape.

When all of the tools were prepared, you need to line the washi tape all over the frame. Cover all over the frame completely. Do it carefully to get a neat result. One tip for you, don’t let the washi tape wrinkled. Make sure it fully attached on the frame’s surface.

6. A Mason Jar Photo Frame

Have an unused mason jar at home? You might want to give this idea a shot. Aside from its simplicity, you also find it a good decoration for your dresser or buffet. On this sample shown above, you only need a mason jar with seal. Put your photo inside the jar. As an ornament, you can tie a black ribbon on top of the jar, right on the sealing spot.

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Those DIY photo frame ideas might be the simplest you can do. But there is always a room to add some variations to it. Just give it a try and you will see how fun this DIY can be.

Sources:

• https://www.pillarboxblue.com/
• https://www.listinspired.com/

A coffee table is an important element on a space where gathering happens frequently. It is where you put some treats to entertain your guests. In some case, it is also where people’s attention diverted. Thus, having a unique coffee table is pretty much a must rather than the usual one. So, we provide you list of DIY unique coffee tables along with the tutorial steps.

1. Outdoor Coffee Table with X Base

To be honest, an outdoor living space is more appealing than the indoor one. But not any furniture is meant to be outside. To have a weatherproof coffee table like this one, you’re going to need square stone piece to be the tabletop, lumber to be the base, corner posts, boards, pocket screws, wood glue, sandpaper, and stain.

The following is the making steps.

• Cut the wood and drill pocket holes on the boards.
• Attach the boards so that it makes the X shapes using wood glue and pocket screws.
• Fill any holes with wood filler. Sand the entire surface.
• Stain the table and let it dry.
• Put the top over the base.

2. Modern Farmhouse Herringbone Coffee Table

If the previous one applies X-shaped base, this coffee table implements herringbone shape. You could see it becomes the design of the tabletop and the base as well. Now, if you want to make one, you’re going to collect boards, thick plywood, screws, gauge, sandpaper, wood stain, wood filler, and wood glue.

The building steps are:

• Build side frames.
• Build tabletop.
• Attach side frames to tabletop.
• To the sides, attach base width frame.
• Place wood inlay pieces on top.
• Fill any holes and cracks, and let it dry. Sand the whole surface.
• Lastly, stain the top.

3. Pallet Table

Using brand new materials for DIY projects is natural, while using some recycled ones is creative. The latter happens with this glass top coffee table. The designer says it is super easy. But first, you’ll need pallets, wheels, screws and screwdrivers, white paint, brush, sandpaper, and the absolute glass plate.

And then do the ‘super easy’ job. Sanding, painting, attaching the wheels, and putting the glass plate will be the only works needed. After that, you’re done!

4. Wooden Coffee Table

A group of boards, apparently, could benefit you in giving fresh and unique appearance, if you know what to do with them. The easy example is turning them into a small coffee table. Besides the boards, the other materials you’ll need are hairpin legs, wood screws, sandpaper, and polycyclic finish.

Firstly, cut the boards and set them to form the final look you desire. Mark the spots where the legs will be. Secondly, lay out the middle and top layers above. Thirdly, screw all the boards intact. You should do it per layer. Next, attach the legs. Sanding everything will be your final step and then you get your own board coffee table.

5. Marble Coffee Table

Congratulations! You could own a marble coffee table now with a cheaper price. Well, it’s not the real marble though, but that’s enough to get everyone fooled. By only pasting a faux marble contact paper over your plain table, you’ll have a satisfying result effortlessly.

6. Industrial Farmhouse Coffee Table

For a beginner woodworker you probably are, this coffee table would be perfect to start with as it doesn’t need hard labor. Prepare the supplies first before executing this DIY project. The supplies are lumbers, wood glue, sander, white wax, wood tint in grey and walnut and home décor chalk in black.

The making steps are as follows:

• Build the sides of the base by assembling two squares.
• Connect both sides by attaching four side rails.
• Attach also the center support.
• Build the tabletop by gluing six lumbers side by side, and then attach it to the base.
• Sand every surface before finishing.

7. West Elm Inspired Coffee Table

Do you know how much you’ll save by doing this coffee table yourself? It’s $954, ladies and gentlemen! The store has this product available for purchase with $999 price tag, while the budget you should allocate to build a coffee table with similar shape and design is only $45! Wow!

Prepare old pallets, pine plywood, wood screws, corner braces, various clamps, pencil, tape measure, wood glue, wood stain, cloth, and goggles for your safety. You’re going to work using these supplies with drill, nail gun, planer, miter saw, and table saw.

8. Crate Coffee Table

Don’t underestimate the use of wooden crates if you see ones because you could build a classic looking coffee table with them. Materials you must prepare are wood screws, wooden crates, and wood stain. Or, if you couldn’t find any crates, just build them using a board and plywood.

• Step one: attach two crates together in a way that the open side facing towards you using wood screw. Repeat this step until you get four crates attached to each other.
• Step two: sand the entire surface and stain it. Step three: fill in the square in the middle with some accessories.

9. Factory Cart Coffee Table

Upgrade you soft toned living room with a coffee table that has a strong vibe, like this factory styled one. To have this kind of table, you’re going to need pine boards, wood screws, finish nails, wood glue, wood filler, stain or paint, brush or rags, spray can, sandpaper, measuring tape, drill, carpenter’s square, hammer, and saw.

10. Speedy and Stylish DIY Coffee Table

Speedy and stylish are the best words to describe this last DIY project. It’s fast since you only have to spend 30 minutes in building this coffee table. It’s also fashionable because of the tabletop material: slate tile. The other supplies and tools you have to prepare are balusters to be the legs, screws, chop saw, drill, glue gun, and sander.

Here are the steps:

• Cut the balusters.
• Arrange the wood pieces and connect them using screw to build the base
• Use a glue gun to attach the top to the base. And you’re set.

Cheap, easy, and adjustable are the reasons why we encourage you to do the DIY unique coffee tables projects. However, remember to use safety gear every time you do the job, because you should enjoy your creation in a complete health.

Sources:

• https://www.remodelaholic.com/
• https://www.buildsomething.com/
• http://www.poppytalk.com/
• https://www.remodelaholic.com/
• https://www.instructables.com/
• https://www.hgtv.com/
• https://www.homedit.com/

Old times always have TVs to stand on something, no other choice whatsoever. Meanwhile, the modern era offers two choices of displaying TV, stand or mount. However, some people still attached to how TV looked like on a stand. And it leads to how TV stands are still on high demand even in this age. Because of that, today’s article will present 10 DIY TV stand ideas.

Take a look at the list below.

1. Rustic Wood Pallet TV Stand

Count on a wood pallet if you want to have a rustic TV stand. It gives an optimum result with an adjustable design. The picture sets a standard example for you. The requirements you have to prepare are some quality wood pallets, a saw to cut the woods, paints in rustic color selection, nails, screw, and other assembling equipment.

2. Pipeline and Wood TV Stand

When pipelines are involved, then industrial style it is. Combine the metal pipelines with wooden pallet boards to get a sturdy TV stand. The boards function as shelves and let you arrange the other supporting electronics, such as the DVD player and game console. At the topmost of the shelves, a pair of joint pipes is nailed to the wall to secure the TV stand.

3. Pottery Barn Inspired Media Console

It seems like a lot of effort is needed to build this one TV stand. Well, actually it’s on the contrary. As long as you have an old and unused buffet, the rest will be a piece of cake. What you need other than an old buffet is a lot of shoe boxes to be the storages, thin sturdy metal to be the legs, paints, and assembling tools.

The building steps are as follows:

• After getting rid of any doors the old buffet possibly has, paint the shoe boxes and the buffet in similar color.
• Fit in the shoe boxes into the buffet. Give them a holder each.
• Shape the thin metal to the length you desire. Make sure it’s proper enough to be a TV stand leg. Repeat the steps until you get four legs.
• Connect the legs under the TV stand, each leg at each corner.

4. Apothecary Console

The supplies and tools you’ll need are the wood stain, wood shield satin varnish, lumbers, right angle clamps, orbital sander, circular saw, brad nailer, pocket hole system, and pine wood to be the console top and MDF for the base. To build the console, here are the steps:

• Cut down the lumbers into pieces using circular saw.
• Create holes by drilling the boards with pocket holes system.
• Assemble the console one by one using clamps.
• With wood filler, fill in all the pocket holes before sanding the whole surface.
• Before attaching the top and base together, stain the top and white paint the base first.
• Seal the entire console using wood shield satin varnish.

5. Floating TV Stand

This kind of TV stand formation is called G-shaped TV stand since the layout resembles the alphabet G. As it could double to be storage for blanket and bed sheet, it looks the best to support your TV in the bedroom. The building process will take a lot of effort but the outcome will be worth the hardship. The whole steps are listed as follows:

• Prepare the essentials which consist of pine boards, square tubes, corner pieces, metal spray paint, stain, drill gun, saw, and other assembling tools.
• Set the design.
• Build the backbone with square tubes.
• Cut the wood and build the shelving.
• Stain the wood parts and let them dry. This drying process will take one night to finish.
• Put the backbone and the shelving together using assembling tools.

6. Farmhouse Media Cabinet

We must admit that a farmhouse style has its charm in adding elegance to its surrounding. The same charm applies to this specific TV stand. You could build one yourself. The idea is to have a design with two cabinets where each unit has double-door opening. Inside each cabinet, two-tier shelf is built.

The cabinet doors are made using wooden frames and glass windows. The cabinets could be used to store the supporting TV system or other things as seen in the picture. Wood stain does great in finishing the doors as well as white paint does to the other part.

7. Clean Minimalist TV Stand

To have a TV stand as clean as shown in the picture, you’re going to buy some Ikea products and hack them in a way that aren’t suggested by the store. Generally, you will need shelf from Ikea Lack, legs from Ikea Capita, MDF, staples, Acoustic Speaker Cloth, and cabinet magnets. The look it offers at the end is modern, clean, and minimalist.

8. Retro Revamp

An old dresser could come in handy for you, moreover to present you the look of retro. Because this project involves repurposing an old object, it won’t be a hard labor. You only need to get the sandpaper done and paint it in the different color from the original one. The drawers could be the place where you store remote control, DVD player, or others.

9. Industrial Style TV Stand

We told you previously that if pipelines are involved, then industrial style it is, right? However, between this and that TV stand, there’s one difference. The first one is a mix of industrial and other style because of the finish used for the wood material. Meanwhile this one is pure industrial because of the raw look offered by the wood parts.

If we look closer, this TV stand only uses a pair of legs, which means the back part of the TV stand must be secure to the wall. Without any finishing, you have to be extra thorough in sanding the wood board.

10. Concrete Chic

It looks like there will be no other job done but stacking the materials in this TV stand DIY. Cinder blocks and plywood are the only requirements you need. What’s next? Arrange them according to your liking and then you’re done. The standard example is seen in the picture. How easy!

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You could have a nice TV stand and made one by yourself. That is what this DIY TV stand ideas tries to imply. However, each idea has its pros and cons. Consider them carefully and you will be very pleased with the outcome.

Sources:

• https://www.instructables.com/
• https://www.ikeahackers.net/
• https://www.bobvila.com/

Plants give so many benefits to their environment. That makes them to be the absolute items to have for every household. Nonetheless, without good stands and nice arrangement, plants couldn’t beautify your house no matter where you place them. A list of DIY plant stand ideas is presented as today’s article’s topic to help you decorate the house.

As decorations, the plant stand ideas will be divided into two groups of outdoor and indoor. Each group will consist of five samples. Now, let’s go straight to group one, please.

DIY Plant Stand Ideas for Outdoor Decoration

1. Wooden Planter Stand

Some plant stands are purposely made with simple design to support the already beautiful plants. These wooden planter stands visually explain what it means to you. To make a planter, you will need:

• A cedar plank to be the legs and the x-shaped base,
• Wood stain, the outdoor type is preferable,
• A sander,
• A saw, and
• Wood glue.

The building process is pretty easy as cutting, rounding, sanding, gluing, and staining are the things you need to do. Staining the stand is the last step after the legs and base are glued together securely. Be sure to measure the width and length so that the stand you build fit the pots.

2. Metal Lantern Plant Stand

Lucky us, we come to a versatile sample. This type of planter fits to be placed both indoor and outdoor. It depends on what kind of plants you want to display.

Since cactus used in the picture is an outdoor plant, so let’s just conclude this plant stand as an outdoor type. According to its name, it is initially a metal lantern that modified into a planter by sawing some parts of it. Placing a bowl on top of it will be the last step. This DIY planter will cost you only a tenth from the price of the store bought one.

3. File Cabinet Planter

Who would have guessed that an old file cabinet could be transformed into a planter? To stand your balcony plants, on top of that! Wow. This is another level of repurposing. The making process is also easy. Remove all of the cabinet until you left with only the frame. Lay it down, coat the outer sides with outdoor paint, and you’re set.

4. Multi-Level Plant Stands

We tell you ahead of time: this kind of outdoor planter is really great. It gives you not only multi-levels, but also multi-benefits. Some of the advantages are:

• You could display various kinds of plants altogether and make the space seems more vibrant.
• In times you want to have the plants to be somewhere else, you’re able to move them all at once.
• It eases your job of watering the plant.

5. Tomato Cage Plant Stands

This last idea of plant stand would probably be the cutest and easiest DIY project. It takes more or less than 15 minutes to make one and costs you only a little. The requirements you need are tomato cages, bolt cutters, spray paints, and metal file. You could get the tomato cages from the hardware store.

DIY Plant Stand Ideas for Indoor Decoration

1. Copper Pipe + Wood Slice Side Table

Apparently, there are times when contemporary and rustic looking good to be a paired. And this side table that double as a plant stand proves it to you. It gets the contemporary touch from the copper pipe while the rustic look is derived from the wood slice. The latter element gives out the vibe of smooth and humble.

From its original purpose as a side table, we get that it fits to be your bedroom decoration. And the mini plant above it would be your best sleeping accompany.

2. Mini Mid-Century Modern Plant Stand

The second indoor plant stand idea you have here has the style of mid-century contemporary. What give such style away are the tapered legs. The characteristic of some sort indicates some modernity from mid century era. You could choose to either have this with its original look or finish it with a bright paint color.

Don’t worry; either way won’t lead you to lose the initial style. So, feel free to pick whichever you desire.

3. Candle Holder Plant Stand

The plants that work best to stand on this planter are succulents. You see why. They ease your job of planting them in and removing them out with their small size. And succulents couldn’t grow any bigger so they fit there for as long as you want them to be. You should plant a different type for each holder to get the best appearance.

4. Colorful Wooden Planter Stand

These wooden planters are pretty much similar to the previous one. Why, because the former is indeed inspired by the latter. Though so, this and that project has at least three differences: the materials used, variety of heights, and colorful paints involved. You could also tell the two projects apart from the plants container.

The first project combines the wooden planter with ceramic pot plants. Meanwhile, this planter project calls for some glass jars as the plants displayed also varied in size. The supplies you need besides wood and paint are a rubber cutting mat, a utility knife, sandpaper, small nails, wood glue, a ruler, and a pen.

5. Walnut + White Metal Plant Stand

This indoor planter uses a shelf to hold some orchid plants. The shelf originally has a tabletop that protrudes in all sides. In order to fit the given small spot at the corner of the room, the tabletop then was removed and replaced with walnut-veneered plywood which cut perfectly to the size of the shelf.

Now the shelf doesn’t have the sharp edged tabletop anymore. And with the help of those orchitop carousel pots in pearl finishes, the whole plant stand appearance is more than just amazing.

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Eventually, what differentiate between outdoor and indoor planter as a decoration relies on what kind of finishing you will use, besides the type of plant that you choose. Please, look through these DIY plant stand ideas once more if you get confused. Have a nice day!

Sources:

• https://www.homedit.com/
• http://adorablest.com/
• https://www.brit.co/
• https://www.decoist.com/