Old Drawers Turned into Planter Boxes

by Lisa @ {createinspire}

Ever wished you had herbs all year round? Or, have a green thumb, but very little space? Here's a fun and practical way to use old drawers (these two happened to by from a dresser I had previously revamped) for a small, indoor/outdoor container garden! http://createinspireme.blogspot.com/2013/04/drawer-planter-boxes.html

old drawers turned into planter boxes, I had these old legs lying around at the shop but you can purchase similar legs at a home improvement store The square ends made it easier to attach to the drawer

I had these old legs lying around at the shop, but you can purchase similar legs at a home improvement store. The square ends made it easier to attach to the drawer.

old drawers turned into planter boxes, An old drawer I had left over from a dresser turned media cabinet I filled the holes so I could use different hardware

An old drawer I had left over from a dresser turned media cabinet. I filled the holes so I could use different hardware.

old drawers turned into planter boxes, I lined the drawer with a plastic tray and attached it to the bottom of the drawer to catch any run off from watering the plants I did have to cut it to make it fit but then just sealed it with a silicone bead so it wouldn t leak

I lined the drawer with a plastic tray and attached it to the bottom of the drawer to catch any run off from watering the plants. (I did have to cut it to make it fit, but then just sealed it with a silicone bead so it wouldn't leak.

I had some old plywood (anything would do though) and used a 4" hole saw to make the holes for the pots to sit in.

We assembled them and I painted, distressed, and added fun knobs!

old drawers turned into planter boxes, A great way to add a pop of color on a front porch in the kitchen on a deck or even in the garden seal with an outdoor poly for the summer

A great way to add a pop of color on a front porch, in the kitchen, on a deck, or even in the garden (seal with an outdoor poly!) for the summer.

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Gabriele on Mar 17, 2019

How did you fix the plywood to the drawer ?

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Sarah on Aug 20, 2019

I believe I can do this! We are going from a very bulky store bed to a more minimal bed. Perfect timing.

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Cassie on May 31, 2020

love this idea it's so cute 💞😊
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