Transform A Thrifted Bench Into The Sweetest Flower Planter With A Creative DIY

Wooden furniture and decor can be found aplenty at thrift stores, many with charming, retro design details that are hard to find today in retail outlets. Benches, chairs, accent tables, and stools are among them and are often offered at budget-friendly prices. They may just be worth picking up even if you don't need them for their original purpose. Many can be upcycled into adorable plant holders, including a TikTok DIY that shows off how to turn a small bench into a stylish and one-of-a-kind planter just by drilling circular holes in the seat and adding some cute pots. This DIY is a great idea if you're looking for a distinctive decor piece for your porch or any indoor space.

Even better, creating a stunning DIY planter from a thrifted wooden bench is easier than you think, involving only a hole saw or jigsaw to create an opening for the planters to rest. You can also customize the piece with paint and decorative details to fit your aesthetic perfectly. Just make sure to add a protective coat to the wood if you plan to use it outside. Much like the bench, stools and small tables are other common household items you can turn into beautiful planters for your porch, patio, or garden. Maybe even try this DIY project with an old wooden chair to create a smaller display.

Begin by marking off where you would like your plant pots to rest on the wooden bench. A hole saw can usually drill holes anywhere from 1 to 6 inches, though you can also try a handy trick to make holes larger easily using scrap wood. Determine the number and size of your holes and mark each in the center. Then, drill through using the center point as your guide. For a jigsaw, trace a circle on the wood and use the saw to cut it along the edge. Don't forget to sand off any rough edges.

You will need plant pots that are slightly larger than the diameter of the hole at the top, so they will sit securely in the opening and be able to drain off at the bottom when watered. For a longer bench, you can add multiple pots, or for a smaller piece like a stool or chair, just add one. To add the planters, rest them inside the openings. Planters with a wider edge at the top work best, allowing the rim of the top of the planter to hold them snugly in the hole. Fill them with soil and tuck in your plants.