12 Unique Planters That Are So Pretty, They Double as Decor

Grecian bust pot next to mirror on shelf. — Photo: Anthropologie / Image Treatment: The Spruce

Your beloved plant babies deserve better than blah, boring planters—and so does your home decor. Fun planters are an easy way to inject serious personality into any space while still serving an important function for your houseplants.

Ready to jazz up your collection of planters? We’ve rounded up a dozen adorable designs that’ll add a pop of color and style to your home office, entryway, bathroom—anywhere in your home, really. Some are sleek and sophisticated, while others are cheeky and whimsical, acting as a reminder not to take your decor too seriously. All of them have one thing in common: they would provide a loving home for one of your plants.

Scroll on for 12 of our favorite fun, unique planters that double as decor.

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Amazon

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You can’t help but smile when you see this playful hanging planter. It puts a delightful spin on a boring hanging basket and can hold any kind of plant, upright or trailing.

Etsy / FunSucculents

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How quickly can you click “add to cart”? You’ll find out with this oh-so-adorable dachshund planter, which is made out of white ceramic. It would become a charming home to a series of succulents and could instantly brighten your desk, making every Zoom meeting and looming deadline a little more cheerful.

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It’ll always be party time in your home when you hang this mini disco ball planter. Not only will it serve as a fun home for one of your plants, but it’s bound to catch sunlight throughout the day, adding a glittery effect to any space. There’s no drainage hole in this planter, but you could drill one into it if needed.

Urban Outfitters

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Carb lovers everywhere, this loaf-shaped planter is for you. This Urban Outfitters exclusive measures a little over five inches long and high, perfect for a petite, slow-growing plant that won’t need to be routinely repotted. It’s also outfitted with a drainage hole at the base. That’s good news for your plants (goodbye root rot!) but you’ll want to add a tray underneath it or water your plant friend in the sink.

Anthropologie

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Equally elegant and eye-catching, this Grecian-inspired bust pot is ideal for both indoor and outdoor plants and spaces. Choose between the small (6.5 inches high and 5 inches in diameter) or large (10.75 inches high and 7 inches in diameter) version, or nab one of each for a set of lovely ladies.

H&M

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Bubble candles are a decor favorite, and so are bubble planters. This style from H&M is available in three sizes and several colors, so you can mix and match these glazed stoneware pots for a set unique to you.

The Sill

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The Venetians knew what they were doing when they invented the terrazzo style in the 16th century. The speckled look makes for a charming planter too, like this handmade style from The Sill. The base doubles as its water tray, so you can feel confident your plant will drain properly.

Anthropologie

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Butterflies and ladybugs and radishes, oh my! These garden-themed planters from Anthropologie, which are made from hand-decaled stoneware, couldn’t be cuter. Each of the three colorways—green, pink, and yellow—is available in a different size. Go ahead, add one of each to your cart. Your plant babies deserve a sweet new spot to grow.

West Elm

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For a truly one-of-a-kind planter, look no further. These hand-painted terracotta planters are an investment, but for good reason: each is hand-painted in cheerful colors and patterns in Los Angeles. They provide a colorful complement for your leafy pals and home decor in general.

LSA International

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If keeping to a regular watering schedule isn’t your strong suit (sorry plant babies), snag one of these self-watering planters from LSA International. Simply fill the lower compartment with water and the top with soil and a plant; the cord between the two layers will carry the water to the soil, keeping your plant happy and healthy. It’s a purchase you can feel good about too, since it’s made from recycled glass and sustainably-sourced cork.

Urban Outfitters

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This aww-worthy strawberry-shaped planter, which features petite daisies all over, would add a summery feel to any space no matter what the calendar says. This design comes in two sizes—a small and a large—either of which would add color and life to a desk, bedside table, or kitchen counter.

Anthropologie

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Here’s betting you never knew you needed a turtle planter—until now. This little cutie doubles as decor, providing a whimsical addition to a coffee table or fireplace mantel. There’s no drainage hole, so it's best to fill this planter with a succulent that needs little water.

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