These DIY IKEA houseplant hacks will make your houseplants happier in no time!
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Let’s dive in to the best IKEA plant stand hacks:
Bamboo IKEA Box Planter Hack
The IKEA Variera box can be hacked into a simple and stylish plant box or herb garden! All you need is some wood glue, stain and wooden dowels.
You’ll need:
- IKEA Variera box
- Wood glue
- Wood stain
- Dowels
- Drill
This would look so cute in the kitchen with some fresh herbs
IKEA Cutting Board into a Beautiful Hanging Planter
The Fascinera cutting board makes a great base for a hanging planter.
You’ll need:
With a few drilled holes and an easy macrame knot, you can have an expensive looking hanging planter for cheap
DIY Midcentury IKEA Planter
Aren’t these cute? They take a few more supplies but hey, the results speak for themselves.
You’ll need:
- 3.5-inch & 8-inch tapered legs
- 3 angle plates per stand
- Painter’s tape
- IKEA planters
- 6″ wooden plaque per stand
- Wood stain in American Walnut finish
- Foam brush
- Gold spray paint for the feet
- Drill & drill bit
- Spray paint (optional for the planter color)
- Wood glue or large screw (optional only if you want to adhere the planters to the stand)
- Optional: white sand
DIY Totem Planter IKEA Hack
These look insanely good and no one will believe you made them yourself! Release some creativity and get to work on these Totem planters.
You’ll need:
- 2 x 365+ bowls 9cm diameter, $2.99 for 2 from IKEA
- 2 x 365+ bowls 16cm diameter, $2.99 each from IKEA
- Acrylic craft paint in red, yellow, dusty pink, white and black
- Flat paint brush(es)
- Porcelain glue
- Waterproof sealant, for example waterproof Mod Podge or a matte spray varnish
- Plastic paint palette, a plastic lid or a plate
IKEA Frosta Stool into Plant Shelves
Though this does require some sawing, it’s worth it! This is such a clever way to repurpose a 14$ stool into something amazing!
You’ll need:
- IKEA Frosta stool
- Drill and hole saw kit
- liquid nail glue
- Jigsaw or circular saw
- furniture self-adhesive covers
Hanging Planters with IKEA Plants
You’ll need:
- Asker containers (they two sizes, choose the one you like, although the bigger size fits larger plants)
- Any plant that fits into a small pot
- Thrift store leather belts in varying colors
IKEA Window Herb Garden
Have you ever dreamed of having a window herb garden? Well, now you can! IKEA to the rescue again.
You’ll need:
- Ore shower curtain rod
- Fintorp cutlery caddy
- Bygel S hook
- Small herb plants
- Spray paint
DIY Lanter Terrarium
You can make this DIY terrarium in such a short amount of time. Most of these materials could be at the dollar store (other than the lantern.)
You’ll need:
- IKEA BORBY lantern
- Adhesive sealant (waterproof)
- Fern and/or other small shade-dwelling plants
- Live moss
- Potting soil
- 8 inch square of screen
- Pea gravel
- Spray bottle or mister
- Charcoal for decoration (optional)
IKEA Lantern to Hanging Planter
Turn a Toppig IKEA lantern into a really cute hanging planter.
You’ll need:
- TOPPIG lantern
- Spray paint
- Copper wire
- Fine grit sanding block
- Painters tape
- Flat head screwdriver
DIY Hanging Basket Planters
Hanging these basket planters in any room adds so much natural beauty- soft wood color from the baskets and vibrant nature from the greenery.
You’ll need:
DIY IKEA Ombre Planter
This is truly an easy DIY. Using black paint, foam brushes and some paper towel, you can recreate this ombre planter in no time.
You’ll need:nging Planter Basket Set Hack
The bright colors of the plants and cord mixed with the neutral basket are a really nice mix. You can make this trio of hanging basket planters too.
You’ll need:
- IKEA Fryken basket set
- Acrylic craft paint
- Foam paint brush
- 10′ of parachute cord
- Scissors
- Embroidery needle
- 4″ piece of thin wire
