Modern outdoor patio with a wooden sofa featuring white cushions and patterned throw pillows. Large ferns in sleek black planters decorate the space. A black side table and lantern accent the stone-paved floor beside a gray rug, adding a stylish touch.
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Ikea Fniss Modern Planter Hack

ByLisa
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Happy Friday everyone! Today I want to talk about one of the easiest Ikea hacks I have done yet. If you have been following me for a while, you know I LOVE me some Ikea. I am frugal and creative so it is no surprise that Ikea hacks are right up my alley. And with a second Ikea coming to the Denver metro area in 2019, you can bet this will not be my last Ikea hack 🙂 I am pretty stoked! 

 

Graphic showing an IKEA FNISS trash can transformed into a modern planter. The top displays two FNISS cans, one inverted over the other. Below, an outdoor patio features a sleek black planter with a lush fern, surrounded by white seating.

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If you saw our Casual Modern Backyard Patio Reveal I did for the Spring One Room Challenge, you likely saw my super easy Ikea hack. For some time I have desperately wanted some taller, modern planters but holy cow they are expensive! Being the budget conscious person I am, I could not justify $100+ for a pot. So I got creative with the Ikea Fniss trash can. And the best part is it is only $0.99! Seriously, it doesn’t get much better than that!

IKEA Fniss Modern Planter Hack

A black, cylindrical plastic wastebasket with a slightly tapered shape and horizontal grooves embodies modern style. Reminiscent of the Ikea Fniss collection, its smooth matte interior and exterior stand out, empty against a plain white background.

If you haven’t gathered from the photos yet, I stacked two trash cans on top of each other, one with the open side down, and one with the open side up. Easy peasy!

I used these planters for my ferns, which are real by the way! A few people have asked, so I thought I should clear that up 🙂 I found them at our Kroger grocery store equivalent, of all places! And because ferns don’t love a ton of sun and we get a lot of high winds, I did not attach the two pots. I wanted the flexibility to remove the top pot from the bottom pot with ease and move my ferns into the shade or shelter them from the wind. However, they can easily be glued together from the bottom of each pot. I personally would use Gorilla glue because I have some left over from my Giant Word Game project, but you could use a construction adhesive as well.

Modern outdoor patio with a wooden sofa featuring white cushions and patterned throw pillows. Large ferns in sleek black planters decorate the space. A black side table and lantern accent the stone-paved floor beside a gray rug, adding a stylish touch.

For only $1.98 each, I now have two modern planters and I didn’t have to break the bank! And since they are plastic, they are easy to move around and weather resistant!

A lush green fern in an IKEA black planter adorns a small table outdoors. Nearby, a sleek black geometric candle holder and a black lantern with a white candle enhance the setting. Padded seating with a striped cushion is partially visible in the foreground, adding comfort to this serene corner.

A cozy outdoor patio setup featuring a modern wooden chair with white cushions and a black geometric-patterned pillow. An IKEA fniss adds storage next to lush green ferns and decorative lanterns, enhancing the tranquil garden ambiance. A small gray shed is visible in the background.

A cozy outdoor seating area featuring a modern IKEA sofa, geometric-patterned ottomans, a small side table with a candle holder, and a lush green fern. The space combines natural wood with black and white patterns against a grassy backdrop.

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Interested in more of my Ikea Hacks? Check out my Marius Stool Side Table Hack, my Sniglar Changing Table turned Bar Cart, and my Hidden Jewelry Storage Mirror Hack inside my Small Pax Walk In Closet!

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Outdoor patio featuring a large fern in a tall, modern black planter. White sofas with black and white pillows create a chic backdrop. A lantern sits nearby. Text at the bottom reads, "IKEA FNISS Modern Planter Hack.

 

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6 Comments

    1. You’re welcome! I’m so glad you like it! I believe your home can look like a million bucks without spending it 😉

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  2. I was planning to do something similar, but with some Rust-Oleum spray paint and a nickle finish. When I get it done, I’ll share some pic. If you have any hacks for a large slanted planter, let me know. The best I have seen are some large slanted salad bowls for about $7 on Amazon. Those will look great as a set on some steps!

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