Shutter Plant Stand

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Host Renai Ellison uses ordinary window shutters to create a unique plant stand with stylish under-lighting. Here's how.
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Figure A
Materials:
four wooden shutters (figure A)
drill w/ countersink bit
wood screws
one-inch plywood
1/4 inch plywood
brown latex paint
paintbrushes
green spray paint
spray bottle of water

Steps:


  1. Remove the hinges from all shutters.

  2. Drill three holes in the right side of the shutters with a countersink bit.
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Figure B
  • Use wood screws to attach all four shutters to each other in the shape of a pillar (figure B).

  • Use wood putty to cover all of the holes, including those left by removing the hinges.

  • Measure the dimensions of the inside of the pillar you have created, and cut the piece of 1/4-inch plywood to that size.
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    Figure C
  • Cut the piece of one-inch plywood larger (about one-inch on all sides) than the pillar (figure C).
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    Figure D
  • Center the 1/4-inch plywood on the piece of one-inch plywood, and after drilling pilot holes, attach with wood screws (figure D). This becomes the top for your plant pillar.

  • Spray water onto your shutter surface.
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    Figure E
  • Spray lightly with the green spray paint. Be sure to work in a well-ventilated area. Dab off the excess of both with a cloth (figure E), and repeat the water and paint process until you have the desired look.

  • When the project is finished, add a light inside the pillar as an accent if desired.

    All materials available from local home stores.

    • Also in this Episode
    Our Place : Episode OPL-416
    •New Home Decor
    •Plantation Shutters
    •Shutter Plant Stand
    •Artful Bookshelves