IKEA Planter Hacks: Stylish, Affordable Garden Containers from Everyday Items

IKEA isn’t just for indoor furniture—their affordable, well-designed products are a goldmine for creative planters. With a little imagination (and sometimes a few extra supplies), you can turn storage bins, kitchen organizers, and even bath accessories into stunning garden containers. Note: IKEA rotates stock frequently; if a specific item is discontinued, a similar substitute usually works.

Featured Hacks

1. Designer Hanging Planter from ASKER Bin + Leather Belts (IKEA Hackers)

A sleek, modern hanging planter in minutes. The ASKER storage bin gets a high-end look with vintage leather straps.

2. TRÄDIG Wire Bowl as Cachepot (House Pet)

Drop a nursery pot into the industrial-chic wire bowl for an instant, expensive-looking planter.

3. Succulent Planter Box from DRAGON Bamboo Bath Tray (A Pumpkin and a Princess)

The natural bamboo tray becomes a rustic, drainage-friendly succulent garden with a simple liner.

4. GRUNDTAL Kitchen Rail as Hanging Herb Garden (Design Sponge)

Repurpose the stainless steel utensil rail with S-hooks and small pots for a space-saving kitchen herb garden.

5. Succulent Garden in a RÅSKOG Utility Cart (Succulents and Sunshine)

The iconic teal cart becomes a mobile succulent display. Great tutorial with assembly tips. (Site also has excellent succulent-growing advice.)

6. Mid-Century Modern Planter from KARDEMUMMA Pots (Brady Bunch Remodel)

Stack two identical pots, one inverted, to create a chic, elevated planter that mimics high-end designs.

7. Totem Planters from IKEA 365+ Bowls + Acrylic Paint (We Are Scout)

White cereal bowls transformed into ceramic-look totem planters with geometric paint. Detailed tutorial, stunning results.

8. Balcony Planter from ANTONIUS Shelving Baskets (The Geek Ticket)

The wire baskets (under $3 each!) clip onto the shelving frame for an instant vertical garden.

9. Floating Air Plant Shelf from RIBBA Picture Ledge (Hot for Houses)

Mount the narrow ledge on the wall, add tillandsias, and you have a minimalist “floating” display for a fraction of the cost.

Which hack will you try? Share your IKEA planter creations in the comments!