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DIY West Elm Modern Hanging Planter Knock-Off

Written by Elisha Albretsen

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How To Make Hanging West Elm Knock Off Planter

 

Not long ago I was scouring West Elm’s website looking for inspiration when I found their Jungalow Hanging planter. Although I fell for it’s exposed-ply, scandi fabulousness, there is no way I’d ever pay $75 for a planter. Luckily, I’m always building DIY furniture and have plenty of leftover plywood in my garage. 

I decided to build my own modern hanging planter using the exact measurements of the West Elm version, and for a fraction of the price. 

How to Build A Modern Hanging Planter 
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West Elm Hanging Planter Dimensions WM

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Start by cutting the outer frame from piece of plywood. This is a great project to utilize scrap, but if you don’t have any laying around, you can purchase a 2′ x 4′ project panel from the hardware store for around $9-$12. 

 

Plywood Hanging Planter Panel

 

The diamond shape is easy to draw with a pencil and a ruler. Draw a  22″ line straight down your plywood. Find the center, and draw a 15″ perpendicular line. Connect the ends of the lines and you have the outer dimensions of the frame. Measure 1″ inside the perimeter and draw another set of parallel lines. 

 

West Elm Hanging Planter Frame WM

 

You can use any type of saw you’d like to cut the outer dimensions of the frame (I used a circular saw), but you’ll need a jigsaw to cut out the middle section. To be able to insert the blade, use a 3/8″ drill bit to drill pilot holes in each corner of the inner diamond. 

 

Drilling Corners Jigsaw Knock Off Planter

 

Then, you can insert the jigsaw blade and cut out the center panel. Use the discarded piece for the next step. 

 

Jigsaw Diy Plywood Hanging Planter

 

Use a scrap piece of plywood to create the horizontal part or “flower plate”. Cut the scrap into a 7″ x 7″ square.

 

Miter Corners Diy Plywood Planter

 

 Next, you’ll need to make some sorta fancy cuts on the corners. They are really easy to make on a compound miter saw, but you can make them with a circular saw too. You basically want to knock off the points on two opposite corners so the plate will rest flush on the frame. Remember when working with smaller material to safely clamp the piece to your work surface and never let your fingers get close to the blade. 

 

West Elm Hanging Planter Plate WM

 

Set the miter (or fence) of the saw to 45 degrees and the bevel (or tilt) of the blade to 34.3 degrees. I know that’s a crazy number, but it’s the exact angle the plate will meet the frame. If it’s not perfect, it’s not the end of the world. As long as it’s close your planter will look just fine. 

 

Miter Saw Diy Plywood Planter

 

Use a ruler to find the center of the plate. Drill a 3-1/2″ hole using a hole saw.

 

Drilling Hole Cutter Plate Plywood Hanger

 

If you don’t have a hole saw, you can use a jig saw to cut out a round opening. 

 

West Elm Hanging Planter Hole WM

 

Place the flower plate horizontally inside the frame. It should rest in place against the sides. Use a 1/8″ drill bit and drill a pilot hole at an angle through the top of the plate and into the frame. 

 

Attaching Plate Diy Hanging Modern Planter

 

Countersink the pilot hole and drive a 1-1/4″ screw, securing the pieces together. Repeat on the other side. 

 

West Elm Hanging Planter Attach Plate WM

 

This would be a good point to sand the entire planter and apply your finish. If you use a water-based sealant like a PolyAcrylic, your plywood won’t have the tendency to yellow. 

 

Cup Hook Diy Plywood Hanging Planter

 

Once the finish is dry, screw a 7/8″ cup hook into the top point of the frame. 

 

West Elm Hanging Planter Hook WM

 

Now you can hang the planter from a length of chain or rope and drop in a potted plant. A 3-1/2″ hole will fit one of those little pots or fake plants from Ikea perfectly. 

 

West Elm Hanging Planter Plant WM

 

 

I totally want to make like 5 more as soon as I saw my new hanging planter in place. 

 

How To Build Plywood Hanging Planter

 

Even if you have to buy all your materials new, the DIY version of this bad boy is still WAY cheaper than buying the original. 

 

Diy Modern Hanging West Elm Planter

 

I didn’t realize till I hung the planter in my living room that I used the exact same leftover plywood to make my stacked plywood lamp you can see in the background, so they match perfectly. If anyone asks, I did that on purpose. 

 

Knock Off West Elm Hanging Planter

 

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West Elm Modern Hanging Planter Knockoff | DIY tutorial and building plan

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Published: October 24, 2017Filed Under: Build, Contributor, DIY, DIY Project Plans, How To Tagged: Knock Offs, planter, planters, plywood

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Comments

  1. Jamie says

    October 24, 2017 at 10:51 am

    OMG!! I love it. I haven’t seen the one at West Elm but yours is gorgeous.

    Reply
  2. DAn says

    October 25, 2017 at 10:39 am

    Just the thing I was looking for. I could not find a cool plant hanger in my local stores. I love, love, love yours! Guess what I will be doing this weekend ????

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