Genius Ways To Use Affordable IKEA Plant Pots Around Your Home

IKEA offers a variety of attractive and budget-friendly plant pots, to the point where several TikTok creators recommend IKEA as the hidden gem for planters. They come in a huge range of sizes and styles, all for a reasonable price. You can use them for much more than displaying plants too. Case in point, these creative ways to upcycle IKEA plant pots. 

We've rounded up some easy IKEA plant pot DIYs that take advantage of the brand's inexpensive but high-quality planters. Some of these projects upcycle plant pots to create affordable, eye-catching decor, while others completely transform them into useful pieces of stylish furniture. These projects use simple tools, are suitable for beginner crafters, and many are customizable too. See below how you can easily create something new out of a simple IKEA planter to add style or function to your space.

This DIY uses the IKEA FRIDFULL Plant Pot to create a relaxed raised centerpiece that's ideal for a casual dining table set-up. Paired with the SOARÉ Placemat, the mix of woven natural materials gives this project its boho aesthetic. You can buy the three-pack of IKEA Cylinder Vases for this project if you have other uses for the extras. But if you only need one, the CYS Excel Glass Cylinder Vase is a great deal. 

You'll also need to shop outside of IKEA for the wreath (they stock some, but not in a boho style). A neutral wreath that incorporates pampas grass will suit the look, such as the Pampas Grass Candle Ring Wreaths. Or a budget-friendly alternative is to make your own DIY boho-chic wreath using Dollar Tree items. Lastly, we highly recommend using a flameless candle for this DIY as it's much safer.

This project stacks IKEA plant pots base-to-base with a heavy-duty adhesive such as E6000 to create pretty raised planters. The creator mixes and matches the STILREN Vase with plant pots and vases from the GRADVIS Series. But ultimately, you can choose any planter pairing with a similar diameter. 

Decorative stacked planters can cost around $100, so you'll save some money making your own. Even better, this project is ideal if you have a certain color in mind since you can paint it the exact hue you're after. Or, to make a playful two-toned planter, consider painting each pot before gluing them together. 

Hoping to maintain a neater entryway? This creative IKEA plant pot hack gives you a spot to hide your wallet and keys when you enter your home. It looks nicer than a storage bin and also adds a little greenery (albeit imitation) to dress up your entryway table. You can even create different "lids" using flowers or festive plants and switch them up with the seasons. Choose a plant pot that's large enough to hold your wallet and a handful of other essentials. This GRADVIS Plant Pot is the vessel of choice in this video, but you can shop from IKEA's wide selection. Don't skip the imitation moss step at the end — it makes the finished project look a lot more convincing than just using artificial dirt. The Caiyjhao Dark Green Simulated Moss is a great choice.

This rotating side table is extra useful. It uses a SNUDDA Lazy Susan as a tabletop, so it can freely spin 360 degrees (while also looking nice). While this DIYer used the DRUVFLÄDER plant pot, it's no longer available, so you will need to use a similar plant basket. The VALLMOFRÖN Plant Pot and FRIDFULL Plant Pot are two alternatives that can work. The finished table can be practical beside your bed, in a reading nook, or for a conversation corner. The tabletop rotates easily so you can access everything on it, whether that's an alarm clock, water bottle, cup of tea, book, or snack plate.

Large, decorative tree planters aren't cheap and can easily come in at over $100. However, you can make your own version for less. This DIY uses the NYPON Plant Pot and wraps it with two RÖDEBY Armrest Trays to give it more height and a fluted wood look. Not only is the finished product more budget-friendly than many similar-sized planters, but it also has a distinctive aesthetic. The natural and warm-toned wood looks particularly nice in mid-century modern spaces. It's also lovely for anywhere that you're trying to create a zen, spa-like atmosphere. 

Modern table lamps with geometric ceramic bases can be pretty pricey. So, why not craft something similar for cheaper? This is a great lamp DIY if you like playful yet structured decor. While the IKEA vase from this video is no longer in stock, you can browse IKEA's other ceramic pots for an alternative. For example, the HASSELBUKETT Plant Pot has a similar modern-but-funky aesthetic that will suit contemporary decor. The finished project works great as a statement lamp in modern or eclectic rooms. To cut through ceramic, use a diamond drill bit like the Milwaukee Diamond Max Hole Saw (which comes in several diameters). Even with this specialty tool, you can save money compared to buying a new modern lamp — and you get the bragging rights from making it yourself too. 

This is a practical IKEA plant pot hack that doesn't require any tools: it actually combines two popular products from the retailer. The round, bamboo IKEA 365+ Lid can fit on top of some of the brand's plant pots. In this video, the user pairs it with the STILREN Plant Pot. With IKEA's stock rotation, this hack is best tried in-store, where you can ensure the lid fits in your chosen pot. Just keep in mind that the vessel isn't food-safe, so it's only suitable for storing non-food items.

A mid-century fluted end table can cost a pretty penny, for example the AllModern Iris End Table has a $239 price tag. If your tastes extend further than your decor budget, this DIY shows how to make a table that looks similar, but that costs significantly less. It uses a NYPON Plant Pot as the base, and two RÖDEBY Armrest Trays wrapped around the pot to provide the wood look and texture. A SNUDDA Lazy Susan (you can remove the rotating part, or keep it on if you want a turn-able table) creates the top and a medium wood stain helps tie the elements together. It also makes the finished project look less like an IKEA piece and more like a find from a higher-end retailer.

Making an IKEA GRADVIS tissue holder allows you to conceal this household essential in something that looks much nicer than a tissue box. All this project requires is an IKEA plant pot, paired with the round, bamboo IKEA 365+ Lid. Plus, the GRADVIS Plant Pot, which comes in a few different colors if you don't want to paint it. Cut a hole in the lid with a drill attachment like the TRIXIG 5-piece Hole Saw Set, which is very affordable (only $7.99). 

On the hunt for IKEA hacks to spruce up your outdoor space? This creative DIY uses the ÅKERBÄR Plant Pot as a table base to create a functional furniture piece. It's no longer available in yellow, but that doesn't matter much if you're going to paint it another color. The SNUDDA Lazy Susan fits over the top of this large planter. For a height-adjustable tabletop, you can source and use a telescoping pedestal leg. However, many of the options available are a bit large and heavy for the lightweight IKEA plant pot, and cost in excess of $100. If you want to skip this step, it's a much easier DIY, and you can still use the pot as a cooler. You'll just need to manually lift the tabletop off the pot to access its contents.

A boho pendant light can quickly make a seating area feel more relaxed and cozy. It's also an excellent choice to visually anchor a dining room table. Make your own with the STRÅLA Light and a FLODBJÖRK Plant Pot. You can also browse IKEA's other rattan plant pots if you don't love the look of this one. Or, for a sleeker, more modern look, use a powder-coated steel pot like the CITRONMELISS instead.

Large plant pots can cost a pretty penny, and when you look at plant pots with this similar hourglass shape, they can run well over $200. To achieve a similar look, this project uses two PERSILLADE Plant Pots (which cost $27.99 each), some glue, and a lick of paint in your chosen shade. Go with white for a clean modern look like this creator, or opt for a metallic hue to give your plant a glam home. While you're shopping at IKEA for these DIYs, here are some of the best IKEA hacks we've found on TikTok, in case you want to take on another project.