DIY Mid-Century Modern Plant Stand

Updated on 05/19/20

Project Overview

Working Time: 1 hr, 3 mins
Total Time: 1 hr, 3 mins
Yield: 1 modern planter

Skill Level: Intermediate
Estimated Cost: $20

What if we told you that instead of spending big bucks on the perfect mid-century modern plant stand, that you could quickly and easily make your own? This project is seriously simple if you're comfortable using some light power tools. Think of this like the perfect DIY for a Saturday afternoon. With a little effort you can get the store bought look without the price tag. Here's how to make your own!

mid-century modern plant stand without plant — Caylin Harris

Equipment / Tools

Jigsaw
Screw
Tape measure
Pencil
Screw gun

Materials

1 beautiful piece of wood
Screws (two-inch)
Potted plant

Measure Your Wood Pieces

Using your tape measure and a pencil to measure out a square, the one we cut here was six inches by six inches. Then you'll want to measure the legs of the plant stand. Measure out four legs, the length we used here was 11.5" x 1" x 1". A little note about the type of wood you use. If you use a pretty piece of wood that's naturally a beautiful color, you don't need to stain or paint the wood. If you don't like the color of the wood, then you can paint or stain it! Just go with your instincts.

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Cut Your Square

For all of the cuts on this piece of wood, you're going to use a jigsaw. There are a few benefits to using a jigsaw but the biggest one here is that it's the easiest saw for a beginner to learn how to cut wood. That being said please take all safety precautions and pay close attention to what you're doing while you operate the saw. Another advantage of the jigsaw is that it can cut intricate shapes, which makes it ideal for this project too. All you're going to need to do is cut on your pre-measured line! Cut out your square and then set it aside.

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Cut the Legs

You've got them pre-measured so now all you have to do is cut out your outline for the legs of your plant stand. Working slowly and carefully, you're going to use your jigsaw to cut the legs out. Cutting all of this wood is the most time consuming part of this project! But never rush when you're using power tools.

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Screw on the Legs

Pay attention to where you're placing the wood square, you want there to be enough leg below and above the square to get this look. Take your screws, and starting from the outside of the leg, screw through until the screw is planted firmly through the leg and through the square. If you're feeling weird about having the screws show, you can opt for a prettier version that has a warm metallic finish. Repeat until all of the legs are secured.

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Finish and Style

You're almost done! Then place your plant inside in its pot. This design has a few advantages, and one of them is that you can switch the pot in and out for a new design. We love this simple white glass planter; it goes really well with the clean lines of the plant stand, but do what works for you!