Turn Two $15 Hanging Planters Into One Beautiful Modern Pot

By  Carrie Waller
Turn two hanging planters into one cool retro-inspired pot. Carrie Waller

It's easy to get the look of a retro Palm Springs gardening pot by combining two $15 hanging planters into one cool silhouette. We'll show you how in this totally doable DIY. And, do you wanna know the most exciting part? We found the best looking faux plant that you can buy online, so this one's perfect for those of you who fall into the brown thumb family. (Or, try one of these houseplants that are basically unkillable.)

This midcentury-inspired pot is made from two hanging planters!Carrie Waller

Things Needed

Here's what you'll need to make your DIY Midcentury Mod Planter Pot.Carrie Waller

Step 1

Add clear epoxy adhesive to the underside of one hanging planter pot according to the epoxy package instructions. Spread the epoxy out in an even layer with a Q-tip or scrap cardboard stick.

Add a layer of clear epoxy adhesive to the underside of one hanging planter.Carrie Waller

Step 2

Gently place the second hanging planter pot on top of the first one, this time right side up. Make sure its placed evenly on top of the lower pot so that the edges line up for a clean hourglass-type silhouette. Press in place and then allow it to cure overnight for 24 hours before handling.

Gently place the second hanging planter pot on top of the first one right side up.Carrie Waller

Step 3

Place the faux double yucca tree in the center of the planter, and fill around it with scrap paper or packing peanuts. If you use a live plant instead of a faux one, there's no need to use the filler paper or peanuts.

Place a faux potted plant in the center of the planter and fill around it with scrap paper or packing peanuts.Carrie Waller

Step 4

Cover the base of the plant and filler paper or peanuts so that you can't see them anymore with a layer of potting mix. This will help hide the fact that you're using a faux plant!

Cover the base of the plant and filler paper or peanuts with a layer of potting mix.Carrie Waller

Step 1

Style the finished midcentury-inspired planter wherever you'd like! This type of curvy pot looks right at home beside a retro buffet and colorful art.

Style the finished midcentury-inspired planter wherever you'd like!Carrie Waller
This type of curvy pot looks right at home beside a retro buffet and colorful art.Carrie Waller

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