DIY Concrete Planters

DIY concrete planters are an easy project that will let you express your creativity and style. They look great with a succulent or air plant tucked into them but they also make great vases or a catch-all for your keys and wallet.

Each of these projects starts with making concrete and pouring it into a mold to make the shape of the planter. The concrete is then released from the mold, forming the final planter. You can then decorate the planter with paint or leave it in its natural state. Working with concrete may sound intimidating, but it's actually a pretty easy medium to figure out—so much so that even kids can even get in on the action.

Below, see 17 planters that utilize concrete and amp your houseplants' style.

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Geometrical Planters

Look What I Made

These geometrical concrete planters would look great in your home. They're the perfect place to plant a small air plant or cactus. Instructions include free templates so you can easily make some planters just like these.

Geometrical Planters from Look What I Made
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Concrete Planters With Recycled Materials

Paper & Stitch

You can feel great about making these concrete planters because you're recycling at the same time. This tutorial shows you how to repurpose lotion bottles and use them as molds for the concrete. The lotion bottles really make a unique shape that makes these planters pop.

How to Make Concrete Planters with Recycled Materials from Paper & Stitch
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Modular Geometric Concrete Planters

A Piece of Rainbow

If you want something more elaborate, you'll want to check out this concrete planter. Each individual planter is in the shape of an equilateral triangle. This means that you can put them together to form an endless amount of designs. These are meant to be hung on the wall but you could easily sit them somewhere instead.

Modular Geometric Concrete Planters from A Piece of Rainbow
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Mini Concrete Planters With Faux Succulents

Love Create Celebrate

This project creates a small concrete planter which is then topped with a faux succulent made of felt but you could use a real plant if you like. You'll be using a square mold to make this DIY. It seems to be a quick and easy project that you'll have a lot of fun with.

Mini Concrete Planters with Faux Succulents from Love Create Celebrate

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DIY Gold and Concrete Succulent Planters

The Soccer Mom Blog

This tutorial takes you through each step of creating a concrete planter. You'll learn how to create a mold, work with the concrete, and then reveal your creation. As a finishing touch, gold paint is added in geometric designs.

DIY Gold and Concrete Succulent Planters from The Soccer Mom Blog
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Dripped Concrete Planter

A Beautiful Mess

This project is a little different from the others. It's a great option if you want a custom planter but you don't want to make one from scratch. You'll start with a porcelain planter and then use the concrete as an accent. It creates a very cool drip effect that really elevates the planter.

Dripped Concrete Planter from A Beautiful Mess
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Makers Mix Concrete Mini Planters

Hearth & Vine

Makers Mix is used to create these concrete planters. A simple bowl is used for the mold, proving that you can use just about anything to make a concrete planter. There are a lot of tips here on how to style your concrete planter with succulents and moss.

Makers Mix Concrete Mini Planters from Hearth & Vine
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DIY Cement Planter

Home Road

Making planters from cement can be a great family project. Here, you'll see just how easy it is to create concrete planters from molds that you have around the house. There are also some tips here on how to finish the planters with metallic paint.

DIY Cement Planter from Home Road

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Geometric Cement Planter

The Crafted Life

This planter goes the extra mile and adds some style as well as color. After the planter is dried and unmolded it's time to decorate. Small stamps are made from pencil erasers to add paint to the planter. It's an easy project and even the kids can get in on the fun.

Geometric Cement Planter from The Crafted Life
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Tall Concrete Planter

Remodelaholic

If you're looking to make a larger planter, this is the project for you. There are instructions on how to build the mold out of melamine and then dyed concrete is used to form the planter. The result is a large planter that would look great flanking your front door.

How to Make a Tall Concrete Planter from Remodelaholic
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Concrete Gem Mini Planters

Proper

These mini planters are adorable! They're made from a special mold that gives you these tiny gem shapes. After they've dried, they're the perfect home for a small air plant. These would make perfect gifts for friends and neighbors.

Concrete Gem Mini Planters from Proper
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Chrome and Concrete Planter

Fall for DIY

Dyed white concrete or Plaster of Paris is used to create the mold for this planter. Shallow indentations are formed so the actual planters can set on the concrete base. Chrome spray paint is used to give the planter some extra pizzaz.

Chrome and Concrete Planter from Fall for DIY

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Hanging Ombre Concrete Planter

Anika's DIY Life

When you make this concrete planter, you'll include holes so it can be strung up and hung from the ceiling. Spray paint is used after the planter is dried to create an ombre effect. You'll want to check out the video that goes along with the tutorial for more details on the project.

Hanging Ombre Concrete Planter from Anika's DIY Life
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DIY Concrete Planter

Cupcakes & Cutlery

This project would be great for the kids to help with. Recycled bottles are used as molds to form these unique-looking concrete planters. The result is a rustic yet modern-looking planter that fits with just about any decor. If you don't want to use them as planters, you can add a small glass to it and make it a vase.

DIY Concrete Planter from Cupcakes & Cutlery
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DIY Concrete Planters

Gray House Studio

Use the concrete planter template along with cardboard to create the molds for these geometric concrete planters. There are lots of tips here on how to work with the concrete and know when it's ready to use. You'll also get some tips on how to create different looks for the planters depending on how long they stay in the mold.

DIY Concrete Planters from Gray House Studio
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DIY Large Concrete Planter

Style Curator

This DIY concrete planter is quite the statement piece. Two molds are used to create a unique off-center planter. Paint is then used to create some geometrical lines, really making the planter pop. Add rocks and some succulents, and you're ready to place this planter on an outside table or anywhere else.

DIY Large Concrete Planter from Style Curator

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Cat Grass DIY Concrete Planter

DIY in PDX

This concrete planter has a modern look, with its sleek sides and rounded opening. It's made from a mold that you just might already have on hand. Cat grass is planted in this planter, giving you a different option on how to use your concrete planter.

Cat Grass DIY Concrete Planter from DIY in PDX
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Scandinavian-Inspired Planters

Homemade By Carmona

Make your own custom concrete planters with this tutorial. These are inspired by Scandinavian design, giving off a mellow and modern feel. Anything can be used as a mold for the concrete, and here a disposable pot from a garden center is used. There are lots of tips here on how thick the concrete should be and what you should do if you have some cracks. It's really a great beginner project that anyone can do. If you enjoy making this basic planter, there are plenty of suggestions on how to take the next step to creating some unique planters. These planters can also make some interesting candle holders!

Scandinavian-Inspired Planters from Homemade By Carmona

18 DIY Concrete Planters

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