15 Free DIY Plant Stand Plans

Give your plants a stylish place to sit with these free plant stand plans. This is a beginner woodworking project that will take you just an hour or two to complete.

There are a lot of different styles of plant stands here, from modern to classic to farmhouse. They can go inside or out, but they'll add a sophisticated homemade touch to any room or area you put them in. You also may want to consider a DIY planter if you're looking for some outside additions.

All the free plant stand plans here include building directions, color photos, and finishing options. You'll just need to gather your materials and supplies and you'll be all ready to go.

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Modern Wood Plant Stands

A Beautiful Mess

Short plant stands have a lot of advantages over tall ones. These modern wood plant stands are an easy DIY project that would fit in any home. They're low plant stands so you're not limited to sitting them on the floor. You could place them on the counter, a bookcase, or even a nightstand. You'll need a few power tools to build these beauties but it's a straightforward project that will only take you a few hours to complete.

Modern Wood Plant Stands from A Beautiful Mess
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Floating Plant Shelf

Place of My Taste

Here's an easy DIY project that helps you build a floating shelf that can be used as a plant stand if placed in front of a sunny window. All you need is a wooden round and yarn or macrame. Place of My Taste shows you how to construct it and hang it from your ceiling.

Floating Plant Shelf from Place of My Taste
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West Elm Inspired Wooden Plant Stands

Hey There, Home

These plant stand plans were inspired by pricey ones at West Elm. They have a mid-century modern style to them and can be built in an hour or two. The plans are only for one size but you could easily alter the measurements to make them taller or shorter.

West Elm Inspired Wooden Plant Stands from Hey There, Home
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White Plant Stand

Jaime Costiglio

This plant stand has a nice clean shape but leans a little more contemporary than the others. Diagrams, color photos, and building instructions take you through each step. You can paint or stain it to your color preference.

White Plant Stand from Jaime Costiglio

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DIY Plant Stand

Shanty 2 Chic

A tall plant stand can really elevate your potted plant. Here's a free plant stand plan for a tall stand that would look great on a front porch or any corner of your home. Build one or a pair to add some much-needed style to your home. They are built out of beautiful cedar which looks great and stands up to the elements. You could also stain them or paint them and bring them into the house for a pop of color. The best part of this DIY project is that they cost less than $10 each to make.

DIY Plant Stand from Shanty 2 Chic
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Raw Edge Concrete Plant Stand

Lily Ardor

A raw edge concrete round sits on top of stained and painted dowels for this free plant stand plan. The plan takes you through each step, including making the concrete round for the top. If you like this look, check out these DIY concrete planters.

Raw Edge Concrete Plant Stand from Lily Ardor
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Mid-Century Modern Plant Stand

Designing Vibes

You can make this plant stand, based on ones seen in the pages of a designer catalog, for $10 or less. It has a nice large base so it will hold a big pot easily.

Mid-Century Modern Plant Stand from Designing Vibes
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Ladder Plant Stand

The Merry Thought

Here's a DIY project that will give you plenty of space for all your plants. This is a large project compared to the others but it's still a simple one, using just basic tools and a few pine boards.

Ladder Plant Stand from The Merry Thought

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Modern Marble Plant Stand

Lily Ardor

This is a simple DIY plant stand that really pops when it's painted black with a faux marble top. It's made with just wooden dowels and a wood square, making it an easy build that comes together in no time.

Modern Marble Plant Stand from Lily Ardor
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Plant Stand Thrones

The Lovely Drawer

Why give your plant a stand when you can give it a throne instead? Made from just balsa wood and twine, you can make these unique plant stands that are perfect for sitting on a coffee table or in an office.

Plant Stand Thrones from The Lovely Drawer
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DIY Wood Plant Stand

The Merrythought

This two-tiered DIY plant stand holds two small to medium potted plants. It's a simple design that looks modern and is a breeze to build. The best part is, that a video helps you along each step of the way to build it.

DIY Wood Plant Stand from The Merrythought
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Tiny Ladder Plant Stand

My Happy Simple Life

This free plant stand plan builds a small ladder that can be placed inside or outside. Reclaimed wood is used here, but you could also use new wood and add paint or stain to finish.

Tiny Ladder Plant Stand from My Happy Simple Life

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Wooden DIY Plant Stand

The Sorry Girls

This free plant stand plan uses pine to create a simple mid-century modern stand that would be the perfect addition to any room. Also included are directions on how to add drainage holes to your pots.

Wooden DIY Plant Stand from The Sorry Girls
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Copper Round Plant Stand

Darling Darleen

Copper piping is used instead of wood to create these DIY plant stands. This is a unique project that you can complete in just 30 minutes. They'd look great on their own or mixed with some other wooden stands.

Copper Round Plant Stand from Darling Darleen
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Wooden Mid-Century Plant Stand

A Beautiful Mess

If you have a square planter you want to elevate, you may have a tough time finding one. A solution can be to make your own and build it so the dimensions will fit your unique square planter. You'll need just a few power tools, some boards, and a few other supplies. You'll be finished with this plant stand that can be stained, painted, or even left natural. Here a touch of glam has been added with some gold spray paint. It's a great look that really gives off mid-century modern vibes. A lightweight planter works best for this project.

Wooden Mid-Century Plant Stand from A Beautiful Mess