12+ Creative Upcycled Garden Furniture Ideas

Hey there, fellow garden enthusiasts! If you’re like me, always on the hunt for unique and sustainable ways to spruce up your outdoor space, then you’re in for a treat with these upcycled garden furniture ideas.

Pallet Perfection

Upcycled pallet seating area in a garden.
Upcycled pallet seating area in a garden.

Pallets are a dream for creating garden furniture; they’re versatile, often free, and can be transformed into anything from sofas to coffee tables. In my backyard, I’ve turned them into a cozy seating area with just some paint and cushions.

Consider these options:

  • Outdoor Throw Pillows: Brighten your pallet sofa with colorful, weather-resistant pillows for a cozy, inviting space.
  • Waterproof Furniture Paint: Protect and style your pallet furniture with durable, waterproof paint available in vibrant colors.
  • Patio Cushion Sets: Add extra comfort to your seating area with thick, comfortable patio cushion sets.

Ladder Plant Stands

Ladder plant stand adorned with blooming plants.
Ladder plant stand adorned with blooming plants.

An old ladder can become a stunning tiered plant stand, perfect for displaying your favorite potted plants. I love how they add height and dimension to my garden, making even small spaces feel lush and full.

Explore these options:

  • Rustic Wooden Ladder: Transform your garden with this rustic wooden ladder, perfect for displaying vibrant potted plants.
  • Ceramic Plant Pots: Enhance your plant display with these charming ceramic pots, ideal for ladder plant stands.
  • Outdoor Wood Sealant: Protect your wooden ladder stand with durable sealant, ensuring longevity in any weather condition.

Wheelbarrow Planters

Wheelbarrow bursting with vibrant flowers.
Wheelbarrow bursting with vibrant flowers.

An old wheelbarrow makes an excellent mobile planter, perfect for creating a focal point in your garden. I’ve filled mine with seasonal blooms for an ever-changing display.

A few choices to try:

  • Moisture-Control Potting Mix: Enhance your wheelbarrow planter with this mix for thriving blooms throughout the seasons.
  • Gardening Gloves: Protect your hands while crafting beautiful wheelbarrow planters with durable gardening gloves.
  • Garden Shovel: Easily manage soil and plant placement in your wheelbarrow planter with this handy garden shovel.

Colander Hanging Baskets

Colander hanging baskets with trailing greenery.
Colander hanging baskets with trailing greenery.

Turn old colanders into charming hanging baskets. With a bit of twine, I’ve hung mine around the garden, providing the perfect home for trailing plants.

Some ideas to consider:

  • Metal Colanders: Transform old colanders into unique planters; perfect for adding charm to your garden decor.
  • Heavy-Duty Twine: Securely hang your colander baskets with durable twine; ideal for outdoor use and weather-resistant.
  • S-Hooks for Hanging: Effortlessly suspend your hanging baskets with versatile S-hooks; easy to install and adjust.

Tree Trunk Seating

Tree trunk slices as garden furniture.
Tree trunk slices as garden furniture.

Don’t let a fallen tree go to waste; slices of the trunk can become rustic seats or tables. They’re a hit in my garden, giving a natural, earthy vibe that guests love.

Check if these fit your needs:

  • Outdoor Wood Preservative: Protect your tree trunk furniture from weathering with a quality wood preservative, ensuring long-lasting durability.
  • Weatherproof Outdoor Cushions: Add comfort and style to your rustic seating with durable, weatherproof outdoor cushions.
  • Anti-Slip Furniture Pads: Ensure stability on different surfaces with anti-slip furniture pads for your tree trunk seats.

Bicycle Planters

Vintage bicycle turned into a garden planter.
Vintage bicycle turned into a garden planter.

Transform a vintage bicycle into a picturesque planter; it creates such a whimsical look in the garden. With baskets of flowers on the handlebars, it’s a sure conversation starter.

Useful items to consider:

  • Vintage Bicycle Basket: Add charm to your garden with a rustic bicycle basket. Perfect for displaying blooming flowers.
  • Colorful Flower Seed Mix: Brighten up your bicycle planter with a diverse mix of vibrant flower seeds.
  • Rustic Planter Liners: Protect your bike planter and maintain soil health with eco-friendly liner options.

Tire Planters

Colorful tire planters adding vibrancy to the garden.
Colorful tire planters adding vibrancy to the garden.

Old tires can find new life as colorful planters. Painted and stacked, they bring a pop of color and a playful touch to any garden corner.

Check these products out:

  • Outdoor Acrylic Paint Set: Brighten your garden with these vibrant paints designed for durability and weather resistance.
  • Heavy-Duty Tire Planter Liner: Keep soil contained and your plants thriving with these durable liners for your tire planters.
  • Gardening Soil Mix: Boost plant growth with nutrient-rich soil, perfect for vibrant and healthy tire planter displays.

Crate Shelving

Crates turned into practical garden shelves.
Crates turned into practical garden shelves.

Wooden crates can be stacked and secured to create functional garden shelving. I use mine to display potted herbs and garden tools for easy access.

A few things you might like:

  • Stackable Wooden Crates: Organize your garden effortlessly with durable stackable wooden crates. Perfect for displaying herbs.
  • Garden Plant Pots Set: Enhance your garden with a stylish set of plant pots, ideal for herbs and flowers.
  • Outdoor Garden Tool Set: Keep essential garden tools handy and organized with a convenient outdoor tool set.

Chandelier Planters

Chandelier transformed into a stunning planter.
Chandelier transformed into a stunning planter.

An old chandelier can become an eye-catching hanging planter. Remove the wiring, add small pots, and you’ve got a breathtaking fixture.

Give these a look:

  • Assorted Small Flower Pots: Enhance your chandelier planter with these stylish pots perfect for adding small plants.
  • Strong Hanging Chains: Securely hang your chandelier planter with these durable and adjustable chains.
  • Indoor Plant Soil Mix: Provide a healthy environment for your plants using this nutrient-rich soil mix.

Wine Crate Tables

Wine crates repurposed into garden side tables.
Wine crates repurposed into garden side tables.

Wine crates make perfect side tables or plant stands. I’ve stacked a few in my garden, offering a rustic yet chic vibe that’s both practical and stylish.

Maybe worth checking out:

  • Set of Wooden Wine Crates: Transform your garden with versatile wooden wine crates perfect for rustic tables. Shop now!
  • Clear Varnish for Wood: Preserve your wine crate tables with durable, clear varnish for a lasting finish. Order today!
  • Outdoor Plant Stand Accessories: Elevate your garden decor with stylish accessories for your wine crate plant stands! Buy now!

Spoon Wind Chimes

Spoon wind chimes adding melody to the garden.
Spoon wind chimes adding melody to the garden.

Create musical magic with spoon wind chimes. Hang them on a tree branch to add a delightful soundscape to your garden.

You might like:

  • Metal Spoons for Crafting: Create soothing melodies with these durable metal spoons. Perfect for personalized wind chime projects.
  • Wind Chime Hooks: Securely hang your spoon wind chimes with these durable hooks. Easy to install and weather-resistant.
  • Decorative Chains: Enhance your wind chimes with these stylish chains. Designed for durability in outdoor conditions.

Jar Lanterns

Jar lanterns casting a warm glow in the garden.
Jar lanterns casting a warm glow in the garden.

Old jars can be transformed into enchanting lanterns with just a bit of wire and tealights. They’re a staple in my garden for cozy, ambient lighting.

Some handy options:

  • Set of Tealight Candles: Illuminate your garden with these long-lasting tealight candles for a magical evening ambiance.
  • Decorative Wire for Crafts: Easily hang your jar lanterns with this versatile and durable decorative wire.
  • Glass Mason Jars: Use these sturdy glass jars to craft enchanting lanterns for your garden decor.
Text: Joyce Peterson