26 DIY Concrete Projects
Jun 01, 2013
When we think of concrete, our first thoughts are sidewalks, cinder blocks, and Concrete Jungle by Bob Marley. We don’t often think of beautiful objects for the home, until we got our hands dirty just yesterday when creating our own DIY Lace Planters, votives, and bookends. Here are 26 more projects to inspire your own concrete hackery.
Concrete iPad Stand
Of course, we have to kick things off with a little tech action. (via Instructables)
Concrete Alphabet
Guess how these letters were created? Letter-shaped ice trays! (via Dot Coms for Moms)
Concrete Table
We love everything about this gorgeous interior, especially that lamp! (via Weekday Carnival)
Concrete + Cylinder Vase
Combine middle school chemistry with concrete? Genius. (via A Daily Something)
Concrete Desk Set
Not a DIY but we couldn’t resist including it. I mean, technically, you can DIY everything, right? (via Magnus Pettersen)
DIY Bedside Lamp
This beautiful piece is definitely on the more involved side, but well worth the effort. (via Nimi Design)
Ombre Tea Light Holders
Add a little darker concrete or powder pigment to create different shades of concrete. (via Naver)
Metallic Concrete Votives
We appreciate the ingenuity of using old bottles to create concrete objects, especially when combined with metallic spray paint. (via Monsters Circus)
Cinder Block Stacked Garden
So cool! Cinder blocks would also make awesome shelving. (via Apartment Therapy)
Geometric Lampshade
With a concrete base, this brass chandelier is definitely on the more work-of-art end of the spectrum. (via Weekday Carnival)
Concrete Coat Rack
A bucket filled with concrete, a few wooden dowels, and about an hour are all you need to recreate this cool coat rack. (via Decoist)
Cinder Block Furniture
In need of some outdoor furniture? Create a whole outdoor suite complete with a couch, coffee table, side tables, and bookshelf. (via B Organic)
Concrete Bath Set
Another one you can file under Not-A-DIY-But… we had to include this inventive bath set. (via Rough Fusion on Etsy)
Candle Holder
This would make a great centerpiece for a dining table, and could easily be created en masse for a wedding. (via Signe Pling)
Hanging Lamps
We still can’t get over how surprisingly simple it is to create these modern pendant lamps. (via Brit + Co.)
Concrete Letter Bookends
These were created using the same letters we used to make our vintage style marquee! (via Eilen Tein)
Faceted Paperweights
Love the combination of geometric geode-like forms with metallic hues. (via Monsters Circus)
Succulent Planters
And finally, for all your adorable succulents, equally adorable planters! (via Apartment Therapy)
