With more time spent at home, I’ve started doing a bit more gardening. I’m so glad I hacked this DIY potting table over a year ago. It turned out so useful and my back will be ever grateful.
Back story, I had an old HEJNE shelving unit which I was no longer using. (You’ll see a lot of more holes on mine as it was used for another hack.) It was just the right IKEA item to repurpose into a potting table, cheaply and easily.
Best thing, it helped me organize my frequently used gardening tools and store pots, soil and more.
Related: Potting bench, perfectly made with 2 ÄPPLARÖ benches
IKEA items used:
- HEJNE post x 3
- HEJNE shelf x 4 (30 3/8 x 18 1/2″)
- OBSERVATÖR cross brace
HEJNE shelving unit | IKEA.com
Other materials and tools:
- Stain (I used Ace Hardware Walnut. Similar on Amazon)
- Wood screws
- Jigsaw
- Cordless drill
- Sandpaper or sanding block
- Rags or brush for stain
Optional accessories
DIY potting table step by step
I made a video of the steps. Or head to JulesHome.Life for the complete DIY potting table instructions.
Jules Yap started IKEAHackers.net in 2006 as a personal blog to showcase the most impressive IKEA hacks from all over the world. Since then, she has learned a lot more about power tools and DIY. Her site has helped thousands modify IKEA furniture with step-by-step tutorials, craft projects and home styling.
Jules is the author of IKEAHackers.net: 25 Biggest and Best Projects".
Jules is the author of IKEAHackers.net: 25 Biggest and Best Projects".
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