15 Wooden DIY Plant Stands That Look Expensive but Cost Almost Nothing to Make

Looking for a stylish way to show off your plants without spending a fortune? These wooden DIY plant stands look like they came from a high-end store, but most of them were made from scrap wood, leftover bits from other projects, or materials people already had at home. Tons of clever ideas and creativity! I love turning old junk into gorgeous repurposed home items.

I’ve rounded up 15 of the best homemade plant stands that keep your plants off the floor and give your space a bit of a lift (literally). Whether you’re after something clean and modern, a little rustic, or just practical and pretty, there’s something here you can make this weekend!

1. Stylish DIY Plant Stand

This is a gorgeous, super-simple plant stand you can easily make yourself. You can watch MCPMade’s full tutorial, or play around with upcycling pieces of wood you have lying around the place. Paint it any color you like and it’ll look amazing in your entryway, living room, or anywhere you need a greenin’ up! Isn’t this just the most beautiful rubber plant? See the full tutorial!

2. Gorgeously Simple Wooden Slab Planter Stands by Lily Ardor

I adore this idea! You might not even have to buy the wood slices if you chop firewood regularly. We often have chunky wood pieces hanging around and this is just the greatest idea for what to do with them. I love that they’re not colored and it has that natural wood-look. It lets your plants shine! This Philodendron and snake plant look so happy sitting there – why not make 5 at different heights!

Check out this gorgeous tutorial over at LilyArdor!

3. DIY Modern Wood Plant Stands by A Beautiful Mess

This nifty little DIY plant stand by Mandi from A Beautiful Mess is modern, customizable, and easy to make yourself. They’d turn even your dullest pots into a stylish decor addition! Check out the full tutorial here.

4. Repurposed Wooden Step

Repurpose an old step stool in shabby-chic style with peeling paint to create this gorgeous plant stand. Fill the steps with vintage-looking pots and beautiful house plants. This beauty would go well in any room! You may even be lucky enough to find a step stool that’s just perfect at your local thrift shop for next to nothing. Or, if you’re like me, you’ve got one hanging around somewhere!

5. Simple Wooden Plant Stand by Hey There Home

These simple wooden plant stands are made from basic pine or hardwood and come together with wood glue, dowels, and pocket screws. The whole thing costs less than $10 a stand if you’ve got a few supplies already. The tutorial walks you through each step with diagrams and clever shortcuts! See it at Hey There Home.

6. Stacked Vintage Wooden Crates

DIY this indoor plant stand with stacked vintage wooden crates! Fill it with leafy potted plants, maybe even some books or other decor items, and create your very own indoor jungle! The perfect addition to your living room, or a dedicated plant room!

7. The Sleek Hexagon Plant Stand

This wooden plant stand looks like something you’d find in a boutique homewares store, but it’s made from scrap 2×2s and basic plywood. The hexagon base gives it that clean, modern edge, and the carved detail adds a bit of texture without being fussy. If you’ve got a jigsaw and some leftover timber, you’re already halfway there.

8. DIY Wood Plant Stand

Such a gorgeous collection of house plants over at The Merry Thought! Check out the tutorial on how to make this tall plant stand yourself and get your living room looking lush, just like this.

9. Modern A-Frame Plant Stand by Handmade Haven

This post was missing an A-frame style plant stand! I love how Ashley from Handmade Haven kept such a gorgeous, clean design with the white shelves. This would be incredibly multi-functional as well and fit just about any room in your house. Pop it in the bathroom with some plants and towels, or anywhere you see fit! Full tutorial over at Handmade Haven.

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