Ladder, Side Table, Planter…Well that’s a mouthful! Three in one repurposed ladder!
How to make a
Ladder Side Table Planter
I’ve been on a mission to repurpose furniture from my stash. I only have three of these short ladders, only three 😉 I don’t remember what I was thinking when I bought them. Please tell me that I’m not alone, do you buy things on impulse?
I came up with a multi-use idea for it. Patio side table, with built in planters. I’m working to create an outdoor oasis on our patio. I give myself bonus points for using things that I already have.
I had a few things to paint so I grabbed my HomeRight Finish Max and my outdoor chalk paint. I actually set my timer to see how long it took to paint this…from start to finish 3 minutes.
Really!
While the paint was drying, I grabbed a couple metal containers that I found at HomeGoods.
The only thing I did to them was add drainage holes and pre-drill so I could attached them to the ladder.
I added soil and planted a few of my favorite plants in the pots.
I love the lime green color of the creeping jenny. I think they call them golden, but I call them chartreuse.
Do you see those aqua candle holders and that table, I used my Finish Max Pro to paint them! You can see all the details here: Aqua Goodwill Makeover.
The thing I like most about using the paint sprayer is that I can use any color paint that I have on hand.
Here’s my Amazon affiliate link, if you’d like to purchase the HomeRight Finish Max
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Erin @ the-organized-life says
June 2, 2015 at 11:04 amGreat idea! Love the ladder as a planter!
Celeste says
May 29, 2015 at 6:32 pmMiving into a new to us house in a couple weeks. This sprayer would come in super handy!!!
Angela Cash says
May 29, 2015 at 1:11 pmThe first thing I would paint is a set of wicker patio furniture that my grandmother gave me. I would love to update them from boring white to a bright tropical color.
Tina W says
May 29, 2015 at 12:05 pmI have some 80’s-fabulous bleached oak bookcases I would love to update.
StacyG says
May 29, 2015 at 11:42 amThe first thing I would paint is some outdoor chairs for my porch. Love how easy to use this product appears to be!
Margie says
May 29, 2015 at 10:32 amHi There,
Thanks so much for a great giveaway! I’m new to your blog but l am loving your style. I love your ladder/planter/table~
it’s adorable!
shaunie says
May 29, 2015 at 6:20 amWould love to use it to paint cabinet doors
Kathy DeLacy says
May 28, 2015 at 10:36 pmI have a garage full of projects waiting to be painting. I’d LOVE to win this!!
Kaye Newman says
May 28, 2015 at 6:36 pmI would first paint my son’s bed and dresser in his room.
David says
May 28, 2015 at 6:36 pmWe are converting a spare bedroom into a playroom, so this would be used for that.
Brandi Davis Bryant says
May 28, 2015 at 5:13 pmI would repaint my Grandpa’s dresser. Thanks
Kim says
May 28, 2015 at 12:32 pmA dining table that is in need of a good paint job!!
Lucy @ Patina Paradise says
May 27, 2015 at 5:32 amI would paint a vintage primitive style china cabinet that I have in the garage waiting to be painted.
Terri Baker says
May 26, 2015 at 8:32 pmId paint my little ladder I got at a rummage sale for a dollar about 5 yrs ago!!
Chris H says
May 26, 2015 at 7:09 pmI absolutely love your Aqua candlesticks and table. Great color choice!
gail says
May 26, 2015 at 5:51 pmDebbie,
I love your little ladder, those planters are perfectly perfect! Those paint projects are so easy with the Finish Max, right?
pinning!
gail
Robyn says
May 26, 2015 at 10:58 amDebbie, I have been on the hunt for a small ladder to sit on the porch of my potting shed. I have several things in the shed that need a fresh coat of paint and the HomeRight Sprayer would make it SOOOOO much easier!!!!
Robyn says
May 26, 2015 at 10:58 amDebbie, I have been on the hunt for a small ladder to sit on the porch of my potting shed. I have several things in the shed that need a fresh coat of paint and the HomeRight Sprayer would make it SOOOOO much easier!!!!
beverly e says
May 26, 2015 at 10:52 amI have some fence lattice that really needs painting. This would be a great help!
Nicole Dziedziv says
May 26, 2015 at 5:17 amWhat a beautiful outdoor setting! I would love to use this paint sprayer to paint some chairs for the front porch.
Brenda says
May 25, 2015 at 11:12 pmLove this idea! It turned out so nice. Have a great week 🙂
Shannon McCary says
May 24, 2015 at 7:35 pmI have an old USN 2- drawer card catalog that needs to be painted a nice jazzy color.
Emily @ Small Stuff Counts says
May 24, 2015 at 3:15 pmThis little ladder is adorable! We have a new house with a front patio area that I need to give some attention to. This would add some charm and character! I am building some furniture for our patio out of pallets, and could use this to speed up painting it. Visiting you from the Inspiration Monday link-up.
Dameon s says
May 24, 2015 at 9:39 amI really need to finish painting my front fence. I am not sure if this unit could handle the task but it beats using a roller.
Tenley Erickson says
May 24, 2015 at 2:00 amI would paint an old bookshelf I have for our little one’s books! I do love this ladder idea…beautiful! ♥
Allison lesley says
May 23, 2015 at 9:08 pmI would repaint my daughters dresser first and then her old antique headboard I bought at a yard sale. Thank you for the chance!
amy tolley says
May 23, 2015 at 6:35 pmamazing love the planter the idesa you can get off facebook amazing i have a dresser i want to refurbish into a bence ty for this chance this would make refurbishing this so much easier
Deb says
May 23, 2015 at 6:20 pmSuch a a great idea! First I would paint an antique ladder I have and then I have a bureau just begging for a facelift! Thanks so much for this opportunity!!
Aisha R says
May 23, 2015 at 1:40 pmFirst thing I’d paint is this tv cabinet I bought for my bedroom. I want it TARDIS blue and then I’m going to hand paint the details onto so it looks just like 10s. Yep, I’m a Whovian lol
Jill Howell says
May 23, 2015 at 10:44 amActually, I plan to start looking immediately for a short ladder to paint! This is so cute!
Debbie says
May 23, 2015 at 11:12 amThanks Jill, good luck finding your ladder!
Cindy says
May 23, 2015 at 10:28 amI LOVE your oasis and what an adorable ladder project. Have a super weekend
Cindy
Debbie says
May 23, 2015 at 11:14 amHope you have a wonderful weekend too, Thanks!!
Jackie S says
May 23, 2015 at 10:27 amGreat idea. Now to go find a step ladder
Debbie says
May 23, 2015 at 11:11 amThanks Jackie, I hope you find one!
debbiedoos says
May 23, 2015 at 9:18 amCoolest project ever Debbie!!
Debbie says
May 23, 2015 at 9:29 amThank you Debbie!! Have a great weekend!
Mary says
May 23, 2015 at 8:02 amLove your ideas! I would paint my antique bench from Europe…and then go on to paint so many other things 😉
Debbie says
May 23, 2015 at 11:13 amYes, you can paint so many things!!
Gina Kinard says
May 23, 2015 at 7:11 amI have a small step ladder found in my grandfather’s shed that I have used as a side table for years. It could use a new paint job. Your planter ladder is great.
Debbie says
May 23, 2015 at 11:12 amThanks Gina, best of luck to you!!