The Simple Way To Turn A IKEA Find Into A Chic Indoor Planter

Finding the perfect planter for your interior design aesthetic is tricky, especially when you're on a budget, but there's an affordable way to get a gorgeous stone indoor planter without emptying your bank account. As demonstrated by TikTok user @makeitrustoleum, you can turn any basic IKEA vase into a stone planter with some glue and a specialty spray paint.

To execute this IKEA hack, you'll need one or two IKEA vases (preferably from the Gradvis series), a hot glue gun, and stone spray. Stone spray is a specialty spray paint product that mimics the texture and finish of stone. Rust-Oleum makes a popular stone spray that's available on Amazon in a wide range of colors, but the Krylon Stone Coarse Texture spray is a quality option, as well. For the vase, you can keep things simple and just use one IKEA vase, or get two: one that's wide and shallow,  and another that's tall and narrow. Turn the narrow vase upside down, place the shallow one on top, and you'll have a beautiful pedestal-style planter. As you are selecting your vase, be sure to pick one that will fit the plant you intend to put inside it, factoring in the conditions your plant needs to thrive and grow. Once your essential materials are gathered, you can begin giving your IKEA vase a makeover. 

If you're using two vases, your first step will be attaching them. Test out the structure before gluing anything, balancing the shallow vase atop the skinnier vase you're using as the base. Make sure that the base can adequately support the top vase and that there's enough surface area for it to balance without issues. Then, use hot glue to attach them. You may need to hold it for a few moments, applying gentle pressure while the glue cures. 

Next, prepare your workspace for the stone spray. It's best to use stone spray outside, but even then, you should take steps to protect your yard or patio from the paint since it's not easy to remove once applied. The easiest way to do this is to put the vase inside an old cardboard box, so that you're only using the spray in a small, enclosed area. Alternatively, you can simply cover a large surface area with newspapers. For this project's grand finale, coat your planter with stone spray paint. You may need to spray some sections multiple times to get full coverage. Wait for the paint to dry, and you'll have a faux stone planter that can decorate your home. Bonus tip: if you want to use this idea for an outdoor planter rather than an interior one, follow your stone spray with a Rust-Oleum top coat spray from Amazon to make your paint job last.