Plant Shelf Ideas that Really Amazing

Fill the Top of Your Shelf With Hanging Plants

If you’re looking to jazz up your plant shelf, finish it off with some oversized hanging plants at the top. They’ll add major drama to your display and will be able to keep growing. Soon, you’ll have a beautiful trellis trailing down.

Style a Hexagon Plant Shelf

Take one hexagon plant shelf—or a bunch, as seen here—and place a plant pot or some cute succulents inside for an eye-catching effect. You can keep building out a display like this one as much as you’d like.

Try a Tiered Plant Shelf

A tiered setup makes it easy to showcase plant pots of various sizes in an organized manner. This setup proves that there’s no such thing as too small of a nook for a plant display.

Make an L-Shape to Decorate a Corner

Transform an empty corner nook into a plant haven by installing a few rows of shelving in an L-shaped pattern to really maximize the space available. Incorporate various planters of different colors and shapes to create a whimsical ambiance.

Opt for a Hanging Plant Shelf or DIY Your Own

A hanging plant shelf is unexpected and full of charm. Whether you DIY your own or go the store-bought route, you can’t go wrong. This beaded beauty is excellent for those who love textures and neutral palettes.

Turn a Bookshelf Into a Plant Shelf

Not fully using your bookshelf? Make it a plant shelf instead. You can use coffee table books, picture frames, and other accent pieces to fill any leftover space. This will help bring in your home’s aesthetic throughout, so it creates a cohesive look,

Transform Your Windowsill Into a Plant Shelf

You may not even need to buy a shelf if your windowsill is spacious enough to accommodate an assortment of potted plants. Your green friends will appreciate having plenty of access to sunlight at all times, too.

Add a Shelf Behind the Sofa

Don’t let that area behind your sofa go to waste. Hang a plant shelf there and fill it up with all kinds of green friends to keep your collection going.

Repurpose an Everyday Object

Get crafty by repurposing an old guitar and turning it into a funky plant shelf; it’ll be an instant conversation starter and you’ll be giving an unused piece a new life.

Get Angular

There’s no reason you can’t experiment with an angular shelf like this one; its setup allows for potted plants as well as hanging planters to shine all at the same time.

Jazz Up Your Sink Area

Given how much time you spend in the kitchen, you may as well add a plant (or a couple dozen) to the space. Make use of empty wall space above the sink and fill it with plant pots galore. Watering has never been easier, either, given the nearby faucet.

Mount Your Shelf to the Wall

To save on floor space, mount your plant shelf to the wall. You can DIY a wooden shelf of your own and paint it a fun color for some added flair. Break out the stencils, leftover fabric, and wallpaper to dress yours up further.

Fill an Empty Corner in Any Room

Give a neglected corner an affordable transformation by filling it with plants. Green friends will add life and color to your space and will only grow more beautiful over time.

Decorate With a Theme

If you’re unsure where or how to start, try choosing a theme. Here, plants and face-themed pieces live in perfect harmony.

Keep the Plants Going on the Floor

Fill the floor area surrounding your plant shelves with larger pots to achieve an extra lush look. It’s hard to tell where this bookshelf ends and where the additional plants begin.

Credit: Thespruce