36 DIY Planters That'll Beautify Your Houseplants

These DIY planters are going to keep your houseplants looking great. Some are made from new materials and others recycle containers that can be used as planters. The creations and transformations are impressive, these projects make some really beautiful planters. Some are simple, understated planters and others are large, colorful planters that can really create a splash in a room.

A few of these projects require some experience, but most are perfect for the beginner. Some are as easy as applying a coat of paint, while others use woodworking to make completely new planters. Don't be afraid to change up the colors and styles of the planters to make them your own.

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Faux Leather Rolling Planter

Ohoh Deco

An ordinary pot is transformed into this modern DIY planter. The pot is wrapped with faux leather fabric and wheels are added to make the whole thing mobile. This is a no-sew project but you'll need to get out the stapler gun. This planter would make quite a statement in your home.

Faux Leather Rolling Planter from Ohoh Deco
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Poured Paint Planter

Purely Katie

This DIY planter project uses a poured paint technique to create this stunning effect that looks like different colors of blue paint dripping down the planter. You could use any colors you want to get this same effect. This project is an excellent way to learn the basics of paint pouring.

Poured Paint Planter from Purely Katie
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Herb Planter Cutting Board

The Merrythought

Keep herbs closer than ever before with this DIY planter project. The project has you make a cutting board and drill the circles where the pots drop into. Here terra cotta pots have been painted white before being added to the planter. This would also make a wonderful housewarming gift.

Herb Planter Cutting Board from The Merrythought
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Concrete Planters

Home Made by Carmona

Working with concrete is pretty simple; even beginners usually have good luck working with it. Here planters have been made of concrete, with disposable gardening center pots being the mold. Paint is then added to the concrete planter for a special touch. Here gold paint has been added and it really makes these planters pop.

Concrete Planters from Home Made by Carmona

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Gradient Planters

A Beautiful Mess

These attention-grabbing planters can easily be replicated. Two sizes of pots are glued together to form a totally new shape. Then several different colors of spray paint are used to create a fun gradient pattern.

Gradient Planters from A Beautiful Mess
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Wood Dowel Planter

The Navage Patch

This DIY planter looks like one you bought at your local boutique. Square wood dowels are cut down and glued around the pot. They're even used to create some legs that the planter can stand on.

Wood Dowel Planter from The Navage Patch
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Marbled Planter

Oh Joy!

Painting with nail polish is a great way to get some unique designs in colors you may not be able to find in paint. Here planters are transformed with a marble design that would look great in any style of home.

Marbled Planter from Oh Joy!
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Modern Bowl Planter

Lovely Indeed

Give indoor plants a new type of home with this DIY planter project. Bowls and pizza risers are put together to make a show-stopping planter that would look great sitting on a counter or shelf.

Modern Bowl Planter from Lovely Indeed

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Recycled Plant Cozy

Delia Creates

Here's an earth-friendly DIY planter project. The planters are made from discarded toothpaste boxes that have been cut and folded into a shape that can hold a plant. Then yarn is wrapped around them to create a plant cozy.

Recycled Plant Cozy from Delia Creates
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Vertical Wall Planter

Home Made by Carmona

Basic woodworking skills are used to create a box that acts as a planter. It's hung on a wall to make a unique vertical wall planter. This can be used with fresh herbs in the kitchen, or anywhere else to show off your succulents or flowers.

Vertical Wall Planter from Home Made by Carmona
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Mini Cactus Planters

Homey Oh My

These mini cactus planters look gorgeous sitting on a desk in an office, and they'd also make great little gifts or favors. The planters are made out of used skincare containers and, with some paint and rope, they're transformed into something new.

Mini Cactus Planters from Homey Oh My
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Concrete Modular Wall Planter

A Piece of Rainbow

Here's another concrete planter, but this one hangs on the wall. The modular pieces can be moved around and used to create new designs. There's even a template available that can be printed and used to make the planters.

Concrete Modular Wall Planter from A Piece of Rainbow

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Protein Powder Tub Planter

My Poppet Makes

This tutorial takes protein powder tubs and recycles them into a colorful planter that's perfect for houseplants. There's some decoupage technique used here but nothing a beginner can't handle.

Protein Powder Tub Planter from My Poppet Makes
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Easy Fabric Planter

A Beautiful Mess

This project starts out with a few yards of fabric, which is turned into a twisted type of rope. It's then coiled around to form the planter shape. You can use all different colors and types of fabric for this project.

Easy Fabric Planter from A Beautiful Mess
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Tea Cup Succulent Planters

Buy This Cook That

Everyday objects can be used as planters, and these tea cup planters make excellent homes for succulents. Dirt and pebbles are used to keep the succulent happy.

Tea Cup Succulent Planters from Buy This Cook That
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Boho Modern Painted Terra Cotta Pots

Shrimp Salad Circus

A terra-cotta pot is given a makeover that creates these modern boho planters. A free printable helps you get the geometric lines just right. This is a great way to upcycle some pots you might already have.

Boho Modern Painted Terra Cotta Pots from Shrimp Salad Circus

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Polymer Clay Mini Planters

My Poppet Makes

These mini succulent planters are made out of polymer clay. Polymer clay can be shaped and then baked to set the design. Instructions include how to make the three-legged mini planter and the pinch pots.

Polymer Clay Mini Planters from My Poppet Makes
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Modern Planter Box

Dans le Lakehouse

This modern planter box is built from plywood and a few other materials. Basic woodworking knowledge is needed but the results are beautiful. This is meant to hold faux plants, but real ones can be added as long as there's a plastic barrier.

Modern Planter Box from Dans le Lakehouse
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"Hey" Planters

The Merrythought

This incredibly simple DIY planter tutorial shows you how to create these planters that when sitting together, spell out "hey." There's even a video available if you need any extra help.

"Hey" Planters from The Merrythought
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Wood Crate Planter

Design Improvised

A wood crate gets a makeover before becoming a planter. Paint, gold leaf, and leather cording are all used to turn this crate into something special. The colors and style can be changed to match any decor.

Wood Crate Planter from Design Improvised

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Fabric Planters

Centsational Style

Dress up those houseplants with these planters made from cotton fabric. The best part is, there's no sewing required. Seasonal fabric can be used to create a whole new look for each season or holiday.

Fabric Planters from Centsational Style
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Small Accomplishment Trophy Planters

Aww Sam

Small accomplishments are celebrated with these colorful trophy planters. Paint is used to make these trophy planters pop. These messages could be used or the trophies could be customized.

Small Accomplishment Trophy Planters from Aww Sam
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Painted Cinder Block Planter

Design Improvised

These cinder block planters can be put inside or out to shelter all of your plants. It's a simple vessel that's then dressed up with a geometric design. It's an easy DIY, the design is put on with a stencil.

Painted Cinder Block Planter from Design Improvised
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Painted Succulent Planter Box

Lovely Indeed

A color block paint effect is added to a regular box, changing it from just a box into a colorful planter. The colors can easily be changed to match a mood or a room. Succulents are added one by one to create a custom centerpiece that can be placed anywhere.

Painted Succulent Planter Box from Lovely Indeed

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Faux Concrete Planter

Printable Crush

This is an easy DIY planter that has the look of concrete, but it's really a paint-like product that's added onto a wooden container. It makes it easy to get the look of concrete without all the work. Neon colors in geometric shapes are added, drawing attention to the unique shape of the vessel.

Faux Concrete Planter from Printable Crush
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Modern Geometric Planters

At Home With Ashely

These planters look so much fun to put together! There are directions for creating all three of the planters here, each one easier than the next. You can make one as a statement piece or make multiple to form a group of planters. Some interesting hardware store supplies are used to create these one-of-a-kind pots.

Modern Geometric Planters from At Home With Ashely
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LEGO Planter

The Paper Mama

These LEGO planters are adorable! While they would naturally look great in a kid's room or playroom, they could add a nice bit of whimsy to any room. Baby food jars are used for the plants which are then surrounded by colorful LEGO structures. Kids can make this planter but adults would have fun with it too.

LEGO Planter from The Paper Mama
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Grid Planter

Homey Oh My

Simple but extremely chic, this DIY planter adds a modern, geometric look wherever it's placed. All this planter requires is some straight lines made with thin black tape. There are a lot of great tips here on how to get straight lines.

Grid Planter from Homey Oh My

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Rustic Wood Planter Box

Make Life Lovely

Vintage wood is used to construct this rustic wood planter box. The metal bracket and distressed wood combo is a very popular look. Make one for your dining table or bookshelf. It would look great in a kitchen but could be placed anywhere.

Rustic Wood Planter Box from Make Life Lovely
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Mid-Century Stand Planters

Sugar & Cloth

These mid-century stand planters start with inexpensive pots. A stylish wooden plant stand is made to hold the simple pots, adding a pop of style. The legs create the mid-century look, making these some very cool DIY planters.

Mid-Century Stand Planters from Sugar & Cloth
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Gold Ring Hanging Planter

Dream a Little Bigger

In just 20 minutes or less, you can create this gold ring hanging planter. Various sizes of gold hoops are added to create the planter. Then add a houseplant that likes hanging baskets and watch it thrive. It's a quick and easy way to update a plain pot into something special.

Gold Ring Hanging Planter from Dream a Little Bigger
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Recycled Self Watering Planter

Tried & True Creative

Self-watering planters give plants the opportunity to drink the water at their own pace. A glass bottle is cut and turned on its head to create the planter. Vinyl or stickers can then be used to decorate the glass, making it a unique planter you won't find anywhere else.

Recycled Self Watering Planter from Tried & True Creative

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Gilded Succulent Planters

Delia Creates

Give your plants a touch of glam with these gilded planters. The pots are just large enough to hold a succulent or small plant. It's an incredibly easy project that even a beginner crafter can handle.

Gilded Succulent Planters from Delia Creates
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$10 Wood Planter Boxes

A Piece of Rainbow

Keep these wood planter boxes inside or out, because they'll look great no matter where they're placed. Some unique design elements help keep these planters light and portable, so you can move them around anytime and anywhere you want. They're pretty large and surprisingly only cost around $10 to build.

$10 Wood Planter Boxes from A Piece of Rainbow
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Mid-Century Modern Planter

Sugar & Cloth

Here's an easy DIY planter idea that takes two objects and puts them together to form a new planter. It's simple and modern, and would brighten up any room. This beginner-level project is perfect for someone looking for a quick project to improve the look of their house plants.

Mid-Century Modern Planter from Sugar & Cloth
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House Number Patio Planters

Sustain My Craft Habit

House plants can be brought out in the warmer months and these flowers are enjoying the sunlight. The planters are simple pots that have been painted with the words "welcome" and the house number. It's a very cute way to display an address.

House Number Patio Planters from Sustain My Craft Habit

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