5 Creative Ways to Style Your Wooden Plant Stand from EWART WOODS

Don’t underestimate the humble wooden plant stand. Beyond its practical use, a well-crafted wooden plant stand can be a stylish, multifunctional piece in your home. Whether you’re embracing a minimalist aesthetic or looking for creative home hacks, here are 5 inspiring ways to style your wooden plant stand and make it a beautiful part of your decor.

1.  As a Bedside Table Alternative

Looking for a minimalist alternative to a bulky nightstand? Your wooden plant stand makes a perfect bedside table—just the right size to hold your nightly essentials. Use the top step for a lamp, book, and a small vase, and tuck away slippers or a basket underneath.

Pro Tip: Pair with light wood or white bedding to create a clean, Scandinavian-inspired look, it will look gorgeous but simple. 

2. Indoor Plant Stand

Bring life to any corner by turning your stool into a two-tiered plant stand. The varying heights add dimension and balance, ideal for showcasing potted greenery near windows, balconies, or entryways.

Style Idea: Use a trailing plant on the top and a small succulent on the bottom.

3. Bathroom Spa Shelf

Transform your bathroom into a spa sanctuary by styling your wooden step stool next to the tub. Roll a few towels, place a scented candle, and display your favorite bath salts or body brush.

Why it works: It’s compact, elegant, and functional—all while adding warmth to a sterile space.

🔗 Pair with our Wooden Toilet Paper Shelf for a complete natural bathroom look.

4. Reading Corner for Kids

In your child’s room, the stool becomes a cozy reading seat or bookshelf. It’s the perfect height for toddlers to access their favorite stories and toys, encouraging independence and organization.

Parent Tip: Rotate books weekly to keep your child’s interest fresh and growing. A great addition to this would be the wooden toy box on wheels. 

5.Kitchen Display or Coffee Station

In small kitchens, every bit of space counts. Use your stool under the counter as a mini coffee station or to hold a fruit bowl and herbs. It adds rustic charm and functionality in one beautiful piece.

Hack: Place a woven basket underneath for extra storage without clutter.

🔗 Complete the look with our Wooden Kitchen Utensil Holder.

🖼️ Bonus Tip: Make It Yours

Add a cushion, paint it a seasonal color, or personalize it with woodburning or decals. With a piece as versatile as this, the styling options are endless.

You can always vary with new ideas and styles. Check out how the plant stand can be used as a DVD player stand—just a few upgrades like cable clips or small wheels, and you’ve got a mobile DVD shelf perfect for tight spaces or minimalist setups.

*Some images in this post are visual representations created using AI to showcase styling ideas. While they reflect realistic use cases, actual settings and proportions may vary