#DIY How to Make a Plant Shelf

Plant lovers, here's a chic way to display your most enchanting greenery. Or anything else you'd like to show off! This minimalist wooden shelf is both simple and refined, seamlessly fitting into a diverse array of indoor and outdoor settings. Budget-friendly and easy to make with the type of lumber that suits your preferences.

Additionally, this plant stand offers durability and is designed to hold substantial pots and large plants. The 1x2 lumber pieces make it easy to move around. The win here is that you'll feel accomplished with your new DIY skills plus show off your gardening skills.

Perfect for: gardening, planting, ornamental display, decor, patios, and more. 

Ready to start? Let’s do this! 

Follow our DIY build guide and diagrams below to get started.

• 1 1'' x 2'' Lumber - 25" Length Wood - Lumber
• 11 1'' x 2'' Lumber - 23" Length Wood - Lumber
• 1 1'' x 2'' Lumber - 26.5" Length Wood - Lumber
• 2 1'' x 2'' Lumber - 30" Length Wood - Lumber
• 1 1'' x 2'' Lumber - 17.25" Length Wood - Lumber
• 4 1'' x 2'' Lumber - 52.5" Length Wood - Lumber
• 2 1'' x 2'' Lumber - 42.5" Length Wood - Lumber
• 8 1'' x 2'' Lumber - 12.75" Length Wood - Lumber
• 13 1'' x 2'' Lumber - 11.5" Length Wood - Lumber
• 7 1'' x 2'' Lumber - 11.75" Length Wood - Lumber

All heavy plant shelves need firm bases. So let’s start there. 

Check the above graphic to see the materials you’ll be needing for this step. 

After you have collected your materials, arrange them on a flat floor or workspace, following the example shown previously.

You have eleven boards aligned in a row, with the two end pieces framing them. It’s advisable to create a measurement and marking plan to guarantee consistent gaps between the center boards before securing them.

Finish your base by connecting all of these pieces in a method of your choice.

Now let’s work on the vertical posts. 

For this step, attach all your vertical lumber pieces to the base. 

To achieve this, consider turning the base sideways, securing it with clamps, and attaching the vertical posts using this approach.

NOTE: It's important to utilize the horizontal lumber supports from Step 3 as a reference for precise spacing and measurement prior to fixing the vertical supports.

Now, install your lateral support. 

Now, take vertical measurements to ensure the accurate placement of your supports. Each horizontal crosspiece should align at the same height as its counterpart across from it. This approach guarantees stability and evens the plant shelf.

Once all eight horizontal support pieces are in place, you should have a structure that looks similar to the diagram in Step 4 (below).

You’re almost there! The final step, install your top bases now. 

Here you’ll need twenty pieces of 11.75” (1x2) lumber. Each shelf-top base consists of five of these pieces.

Attach all five of these per plant stand, making sure to place them evenly spaced. (It could be beneficial to measure precise distances for these components before attaching them.)

And there you have it! Your own Plant Shelf!

Your plants now have a fashionable and trendy spot to thrive.

We hope they enjoy it as much as we did!

If you want to make any adjustments to this 3D model, remember you can always visit our free maker app and create your own design for Wood, PVC, Aluminum, or T-Slot Aluminum.

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