I have always found that home DIY projects are a great creative outlet, and I am particularly drawn to the industrial look of concrete.
There is something so rewarding about creating amazing pieces you can showcase in your home.
If you are thinking of starting a new project or looking for nifty concrete design ideas, you have come to the right place!
1. Concrete Boot Planters
Okay, how fun and quirky are these boot planters? They’re a total showstopper and are guaranteed to catch everyone’s eye.
I love finding unique ways to make a statement in the garden. Don’t even think about tossing those old boots! They’re about to become the star of your next project.
You just use them as the cast for these incredible planters. Fill up an old boot with your cement mix, stick a can or pole inside to leave room for dirt, and let it cure.
Once it’s all set, just peel away the boot material. It’s amazing!
2. Concrete Pendant Light
I’m obsessed with this concrete pendant light! It’s so funky, edgy, and absolutely striking. Talk about a piece that will get your guests talking!
And you know what? It’s surprisingly simple to pull off. You can use two tin cans, one a bit smaller than the other, as your cast.
Just nest the smaller can inside the bigger one, put a little wire screen between them, and pour in the concrete. Once it’s all set, you take the cans out.
For that extra quirky touch, you can even crack the edges a little. Love it!
3. Rhombus Garden Pavers
Garden pavers are such a game-changer for defining pathways and making your landscaping look polished. They make walking through the garden easier and safer, too.
You can totally make your own with a simple mold. This three-rhombus cast is so easy to work with and helps you create pavers that look elegant and perfectly uniform every time.
4. Concrete Pet Bowls
How practical are these concrete pet bowl stands? They are so sturdy! I think we can all agree, no more spilled food messes.
These stands hold the aluminum bowls perfectly steady, and the bowls themselves are removable, which makes for super easy cleanup.
You can even personalize them with your pet’s name, a fun design, or a pop of color!
5. Concrete Jars
Here’s something totally unique and classy for your kitchen. These concrete jars are just perfect for that farmhouse kitchen vibe.
They feel so elegant, charming, and rustic all at once. I will say, this project might require some more advanced skills because of the delicate finishing and precise measurements, but the result is so worth it.
6. Wood and Concrete Shelf
This wood and concrete shelf is just so sleek and modern, and I love how easy it is to put together. All you need is a cast to make the concrete hinges.
Once you attach those to the wall, you just add the shelves! It’s a really handy and affordable project that brings a chic, rustic vibe into your home.
7. Coffee Table with Cooler Tub
This is the perfect coffee table for your pool area, patio, or really anywhere in the backyard. It’s made from solid concrete, which is an ideal choice for outdoor furniture.
I love that it features a cooler tub, making it the best accessory for a backyard party. You can even switch it up and turn the table into a fire pit when the cooler months roll around.
8. Geometric Mini Planters
How cute and modern are these? And they’re so functional! These little geometric planters would look fantastic in the garden, in the living room, or even sitting on your office desk.
The neutral colors and clean finish give them a chic, modern feel. They’re the perfect little home to show off colorful plants and flowers.
9. Garden Bunnies
This is just a touch whimsical and a whole lot of delightful. Imagine finding these white concrete bunnies tucked into your garden. What a pleasant surprise!
They are super easy and affordable to make, too. You can totally customize your bunnies with some color, little faces, or etchings.
Or, you can just leave them white and wonderful like these.
10. DIY Concrete Tray
Talk about sturdy, elegant, and exceptional. This gorgeous concrete serving tray is another one that’s cheap and easy to make.
You just need a mold for the tray, a bag of cement, and a pair of cabinet door handles. I think this hexagonal grey and silver one is stunning, but you could get so creative here.
Think about using detailed handles, adding cool patterns, or finishing it with a pop of paint!
11. Concrete Lamps
These concrete lamps are the best for outdoor use, or anywhere you need a lamp that’s super stable and sturdy.
The base is just solid concrete with the socket and wires fed through the back. For a more personal look, you can add a shade to diffuse the light.
12. Paper Towel Holders
You don’t need any masonry or carpentry skills for this one! These paper towel holders are ingenious and so practical. Just clean and sand some sticks.
Then, pour your mixed concrete into a shallow container and stake the sticks inside while the mix is still soft. You can finish them with paint or a varnish, or just leave them as is for a natural look.
13. DIY Desk Organiser
These awesome desk organizers are perfect for keeping your desk neat and clutter-free. I love that they also work as a paperweight and are good-looking enough to just be decorative pieces.
You can create exactly the organizers you need. Molds are easy to find at craft stores, or you can even build your own.
14. Leaf Steppingstone
Give your garden so much personality and style with these leaf steppingstones. They are seriously easy to make. Just line your mold with some large leaves.
When the concrete is all set, you peel them off, and you’ve got leaf pavers! You could also get creative with sticks or pebbles to make a totally unique design.
15. Eggshell Candle Holders
These stunning candle holders look so impressive, but they are deceptively easy to make. You just need a few balloons, some mixed cement, and a free afternoon to get it done.
Blow up the balloons and partially coat them with the cement. Once the cement has set, you just pop the balloons and remove them.
These were painted gold on the inside and left natural on the outside. You can paint yours however you prefer!
16. Kintsugi Coffee Table
Kintsugi is a Japanese art form for fixing things and making them even better.
It’s traditionally used on broken pottery, where the pieces are put back together and the cracks are highlighted with gold paint. It’s all about embracing flaws.
That beautiful philosophy really shines in this concrete and gold coffee table.
17. Terraced Concrete Ashtray
This ashtray is so creative and fascinating! It’s such a unique addition to your home.
Even if you don’t smoke, you might have a guest who does every once in a while, and this piece will definitely be impressive.
You can find molds at craft stores or just come up with your own special design.
18. Crumpled Concrete Vase
What an easy and creative project! This will add heaps of personality to your garden, front yard, living room, or verandah.
The trick is to use crumpled tin cans for casting the vase or planter. If you place a slightly smaller can inside, it helps speed up the process and keeps the sides even.
After it’s set, just peel off the tin can mold and decorate it however you want.
19. Garden Benches
Garden benches really need to be sturdy to handle all the outdoor elements and weather. A concrete bench like this will absolutely last more than a lifetime.
This rustic one features a pair of concrete panels that hold up a wooden plank seat. Such a simple, functional, and elegant design.
20. Mandala on Concrete
This is such a stunning table you can create all by yourself! Just use a flat, shallow cast for the molding.
I think the mandala pattern is so striking and beautiful, but you can absolutely create your own design. While the concrete is still a little wet, you can etch in any pattern you want.
21. Modern Console Table
This concrete console is so sleek and modern; it’s sure to complement any stylish and posh interior.
Its cool grey tone is a perfect fit for minimalist aesthetics, and the clever construction is just so creative.
You just start with the cast, and then it’s all about pouring the concrete and smoothing out the edges.
22. Fire Pit Bowl
Who doesn’t love enjoying those nippy nights outdoors around your very own fire pit? This concrete fire bowl is safe, cheap, and looks absolutely fabulous!
All you need are two large bowls for the casting and a bag or two of cement, depending on how big you want your fire pit to be.
23. Creative Coasters
Bring some fun and creativity to your home bar and dining table with these easy DIY concrete coasters. Their hexagonal shape and little accent colors are so chic and trendy.
This is a great chance to add your own style and personality into the creations with your favorite colors and shapes.
24. Wine Coolers
Keep your wine perfectly chilled in these gorgeous concrete wine coolers. The natural grey tone of the concrete really goes with modern, slightly edgy, and sleek designs.
For some extra character, you could add personalized etchings or text. Or, you could finish them with paint for a more colorful and fun vibe.
25. Concrete and Glass Vase
I love how classy and elegant these concrete and glass vases are. And they’re also super affordable and easy to pull off.
You just need a mold for the concrete base, and a simple tin can will do the trick. Fill it with concrete and then position the glass tube on top, pushing down just a little to meld them together.
You can add some artificial blooms to finish the project. Of course, you can skip that last step if you plan on using these for fresh flowers.
26. Modern Concrete Planters
These large, geometric, and chunky planters are so stylish and they perfectly complement that minimalist trend.
With a customized cast, you can create your very own modern concrete planter in any shape and size you want.
You can finish it off with some paint or just leave it with its natural concrete grey color.
27. Spooky Lantern Holder
Time to get creative and have some fun with this spooky lantern holder statue! You can use old towels draped in just the right way to create the figure.
It’s such a quirky and fun addition to your garden for Halloween. Or you could just use it all year round as a spooky lantern holder to light up your yard.
28. Minimalist Side Table
So chic and modern! This DIY concrete side table is also really easy to make. Its natural grey tone is a great complement to the neutral colors of a minimalist interior design.
And I love how its unpolished surface gives the room a powerful industrial feel. You can add some rebars to make the build even stronger.
29. Outdoor Dining Set
This is such a beautiful addition to any backyard. This quaint outdoor dining set is also really sturdy and functional.
The center of the table even has a hollowed-out insert that’s perfect for small plants like succulents and herbs. The wood slab seats and metal frames really complete the charming, idyllic look.
30. Decorative Ring Planter
What a stunning wall feature that doesn’t cost a fortune. This decorative ring planter is sure to catch the eye and impress your guests.
It’s perfect for small plants like succulents or moss. The unique shape combined with your own creativity makes this project feel extra special.
31. Concrete Candles
This unique design is so clever because it integrates the candle right with the candle holder! They’re fused into one charming, egg-shaped candle.
It’s a smart idea for anyone who makes candles or just for those of us who want candles that will never topple over. You could even add paint or tint to the candles for a fun pop of color.
32. Metallic Bowls
Stunning, colorful, and so functional. These multi-purpose bowls can be used for so many things, like holding odd items on your desk, as feeding bowls for your pets, or even as candle holders.
The metallic paint gives these DIY concrete bowls a pop of color and a really luxurious look.
33. Modern Minimalist Sink
This bathroom sink is a total showstopper, made from pure concrete and a whole lot of creativity. The basin is etched right into a solid concrete slab.
I love how its irregular shape and different depths remind me of a natural lake or pond. It is simply amazing!
34. Concrete Wood Stump Planter
This stunning work of art will totally stump you! It’s a concrete planter that looks just like a real tree stump.
The secret to creating that craggy bark is working meticulously with the soft concrete. You add the bark in sections, etching the crags and slopes as you go.
For a more realistic look, you can even finish it with deep brown paint.
35. Contemporary Bookshelves
These bookshelves were made to impress! They do more than just hold and organize books; these epic pieces can also be your main display center.
You don’t have to worry about measurements or sharp corners with this one. It’s a no-rules, easy DIY project. It’s time to let your creativity shine.
