Easily DIY A Unique Corner Plant Shelf Using A Few Pieces Of Wood

It's amazing what you can accomplish with the most basic materials. We've seen how simple slats can transform a space, creating trendy TV walls or fashionable backings for DIY bookcases that add interest and character. And now, you can use these same easy-to-use decorations for an eye-catching DIY corner plant shelf! Create a flexible biophilic design by laying out horizontal slats in various patterns to suit your tastes and personal style. Using 1-by-6 or 1-by-8 shelves to match the slats, you have movable platforms for light-duty plant lifting. You can change where you place your cuttings, succulents, and other small plants to keep your arrangement attractive and practical, and your stain choice can create beautiful backdrops to enhance the greenery.

TikTok designer @cedar_hill_builder shows us this DIY's potential, using horizontal strips to hold small shelves. Search for straight 1-by-2 boards, and cut them to random lengths, or measure equal strips for more symmetrical designs. Do a dry run of your layout to ensure you like it. You can then sand the strips and apply wood stain. Use complementing colors to add subtle decoration against the wall or contrasting tones for a bright highlight. For a consistent tone and finish between your wood pieces, follow this designer's lead and use a gel stain. You can also start with a wood conditioner when using other stain varieties to achieve the same smooth appearance. Repeat this prep with the shelves, and you can begin installing your new slatted corner plant display.

Begin the installation by measuring and marking the height of the bottom slat. Use a stud finder to find the studs and mark those as well, as this is where you'll drill the slats into the wall for a sturdy hold. Hold the bottom slat in place, and mark the stud location on it. Pre-drill a hole in the slat for the screws that will go into the stud. Use a level to ensure the slat is perfectly horizontal on the wall, and screw it into the studs with wood screws (1 ½- or 2-inch #8 wood screws work well here). You can also use a brad nailer, which would make it easier to hide the holes if you want to add wood filler.

After setting the foundational slat, laying the rest is easy. Put a 1-by-2 strip (or one of your shelf pieces) over the first slat as a 1-inch spacer to position the next slat. Press down on the slat as you drill it in place to grip the spacer. A snug hold here will keep the shelves more secure. Continue adding slats, following your design. Once completed, cut your shelf boards to the desired length and fit them between the slats wherever you desire. The shelves will only hold a couple of pounds, but the lush greenery and natural appeal of the wood slats is the perfect way to upgrade a boring wall and revitalize lifeless corners around your home. Consider dressing it up with stylish vases or experimenting with different sized plants to create visual appeal.