Before & After: DIY Color-Block Planters

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Julia Brenner
Julia Brenner
Julia is a writer and editor living in Chicago. She's also a big fan of old construction, new design, and people who can pull off a wink. She is not one of those people.
published May 6, 2013
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Pretty garden pots make any outdoor space that much more lovely, but those little pots can be mighty pricey. That’s why I love this type of DIY project; it takes standard (and very affordable) plastic planters and turns them into something wonderful.    

(Image credit: East Coast Creative)

With a little time and a little spray paint, Monica and Jess from East Coast Creative have created modern color-block planters that add elegance and visual interest for a fraction of the cost of decorative planters. The possibilities for color combinations are endless, too! 

(Image credit: Apartment Therapy)

Head on over to East Coast Creative for the full tutorial and more pictures of the final products.