27 Beautiful IKEA Plant Stand Hacks
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As any plant lover knows, creating the right space for greenery in your home can often involve some creativity.
There are any number of expensive, purpose-made pieces designed to hold or display plants out there. But with a little bit of elbow grease, you can make your own from cheaper stock.
For this list, I’ll be reviewing twenty-seven beautiful IKEA plant stand hacks you can use to bring some creative greenery solutions into your life! Let’s dive in.
1. DIY Seagrass Hanging Planters
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If you’re anything like me, then you love hanging planters. They’re a wonderful way to bring some greenery into your space without sacrificing valuable floor space.
These seagrass hanging planters are easy to create with the help of some jute twine like this and an IKEA basket.
2. 30-Second IKEA Bowl Vase
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Who knew it was so easy to create a trendy vase? One of the easiest ways to make a one-of-a-kind vase is to take an IKEA basket set and glue the vases together.
This creates a beautiful modern shape that would look beautiful on a coffee table or a nightstand.
3. IVAR Hanging Plant Stand
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If you care for many plants, and some of those are hanging plants, then you need this hanging plant stand! This accommodates both potted and hanging plants with ease.
Start out with an IKEA IVAR shelf, then stretch a curtain rod like this one across the top to create a spot for your hanging buddies.
4. DIY Stool Planter Shelf
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That’s right, you can even turn a stool into a planter shelf! Using a classic IKEA FROSTA stool set, you can make a super practical planter shelf that looks and feels really modern.
Make sure you’re a little bit comfortable with power tools before getting into this one!
5. Potted Plant Stand
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Here’s a super simple IKEA plant stand that will let you display your greens all around your home with ease. The secret is to use a step stool, as this already comes with the levels you need!
Feel free to paint it to suit your home’s existing décor. You can also use an outdoor varnish like this to give it a spot outside.
6. Stainless Steel Bowl Hanger
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DIY-ing an IKEA bowl hanger is generally much more affordable than purchasing a plant hanger outright. For this hack, all you need are some small chains and an S-hook.
This is another hack that requires some tool use, so remember to wear eye and hand protection. After all, you’ll be working with metal!
7. Window Herb Garden
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It’s one of life’s greatest delights to use herbs that you’ve grown yourself in your cooking. It’s even better when those herbs are close by and easy to access!
That’s why I love this window herb garden. This is a renter-friendly hack that only requires a tension rod and some hanging buckets.
8. DIY Ombre Planter
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Always loved the look of those ombre planters in the store, but don’t want to shell out way too much money for them. With an IKEA basket and some careful painting, you can make them yourself.
The secret to this hack is to use a foam brush like this one. This is ideal for the straw medium, and allows you to get a good ombre effect with little effort.
9. DIY Tree or Fern Planter
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If you’re creating space for a larger plant, you might want something that suits the décor of your home while still keeping your plant health. That’s where this simple planter comes in!
Ideal for large ferns and growing trees, this is simply a woven IKEA hamper with a spray-painted line across the base.
10. Coat Stand Hanging Garden
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Take an EKRAR coat stand, a few glass vases, and your latest cuttings, and you’ve got a beautiful new plant display just waiting to be made.
This looks like something out of a fantasy home. The dangling vases catch the sunlight beautifully, and are also ideal for keeping delicate plants away from curious little hands.
11. Colorful Indoor Herb Garden
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Make some space for your favorite herbs on your countertop with this simple indoor herb garden. The biggest appeal of this hack is the splash of color it will add to your kitchen!
All you need are some good matte spray paints like these to create pots that suit your unique aesthetic.
12. Stool to Plant Stand
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Here’s a quick and easy plant stand you can whip up in an hour or less. All you need to get started is a simple IKEA metal stool and a pine wood slice.
Instead of installing the stool seat, simply screw the stool legs right into the pine slice for a Scandinavian-style plant stand that doubles as a side table.
13. Corner Plant Stand
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Save space and stack your houseplants with this IKEA corner unit! This IKEA plant hack would fit perfectly in your kitchen, bedroom or even a balcony!
This plant stand is made from the IKEA ASKHOLMEN but for smaller spaces you could also use the IKEA RAGRUND.
14. Bamboo IKEA Planter
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Looking for a versatile planter you can use for a variety of different plants? This bamboo IKEA planter is just the ticket. This can even serve as a little herb garden in your kitchen.
This planter is made from a VARIERA box with a few dowels for the legs. If you want to help it feel extra cohesive, consider staining the entire thing the same color.
15. Makeover for Plant Stand
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IKEA does offer a plant stand as part of its range, but it can clash with different styles or even look a little bit boring for some. That’s why I love this makeover!
Using some chalk paint and a careful hand, you can makeover your basic plant stand to give it a vintage feel.
16. DIY Totem Planter
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Got twenty minutes and need a new vase for one of your plants? This DIY totem planter is an ideal choice for anyone who loves the look of ceramics!
You can customize the color of this planter by swapping out the acrylic paints used to create that glazed, ceramic effect. Quick, easy, and beautiful.
17. Hanging Basket Planter Set
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What’s better than one hanging planter? How about two of them?! This rustic yet contemporary piece uses more IKEA seagrass baskets, but this time we’re stacking them.
You can also use spray paint to add a modern touch of color, if that’s your style.
18. DIY IKEA Cutting Board Hanging Shelf
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Rather than a hanging planter, why not try out a hanging shelf? This cutting board hack is an affordable, simple way to create a new shelf in your space to display your flora.
The natural wood and rough edges on the FASCINERA cutting board are ideal for this hack.
19. Rolling Succulent Garden
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Let’s face it, it’s not always easy to find enough space in our homes for all the plants we want to keep. That’s especially true if you have a small space or limited spots for plants.
That’s why I love this rolling succulent garden. A simple IKEA rolling cart with some quick plant-friendly adjustments (such as succulent soil) and you’ll have a versatile space you can put anywhere.
20. Hanging Lantern Planter
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Here’s another version of a hanging planter, but this one is a bit more stylized. Rather than a simple basket, this is a modern hanging lantern ideal for vines or dangling plants.
This uses the IKEA TOPPIG lantern, but you can always try your hand with another one for a similar result!
21. Acacia Plant Stand Makeover
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The IKEA PS plant stand is already very nice on its own, but with a little bit of elbow grease, you can turn it into a plant stand to really be proud of.
Well, some elbow grease and a couple of acacia plates. This is a super quick and simple DIY that will gift you space for your three nicest potted plants!
22. Table Runner Baskets
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Most plants need to sit in their plastic containers to help drain water and keep moisture in, but they don’t always look the best. That’s why I love these table runner baskets.
You can whip up quite a few baskets with one IKEA table runner, or an Amazon table runner like this one would work just as well!
23. Succulent Planter Box
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It’s never been simpler to make a succulent planter than it is with this DRAGAN bamboo box. With some succulent soil, your favorite succulents, and a quick stain, you’ll have it in an hour flat.
This is a sub-$10 project you can whip up for your home or even as a gift!
24. Resin Plant Stand
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If you’re looking for your first resin-based project, this beautiful plant stand will do the trick. It all starts with an IKEA GLADOM table, which gets some loving treatment with gold spray paint.
The tray atop the table is the perfect spot to pour a layer of swirled resin. Start with a quick and easy epoxy resin kit like this one!
25. IKEA NYPON Flower Pot
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Create this unique flower pot, perfect for blending in with the Scandinavian or post-modern styles! This white chalk and wooden pot comes together in no time.
The base is an IKEA NYPON pot, but the rest is up to you. Dress the base in embroidery hoops and a paint color of your choice.
26. Mid-Century IKEA Plant Stand
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The mid-century style is known for being minimalistic and understated, but with a few interesting elements to draw out the shape of the design. That’s why this plant stand fits the style so perfectly.
The colorful legs are the perfect thing to give this plant stand a pop of color. Grab some vintage style furniture legs like these to nail that post-modern look.
27. Ultimate DIY Faux Marble Plant Stand
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It’s only right that we finish this list with one of the biggest DIYs on it, but also one of the coolest! This beautiful plant stand starts out as a basic IKEA clothing rack.
Some careful styling transforms it into a retro marble masterpiece! You’ll need plenty of resin and some gold spray paint to get this done (look for my favorite here).