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Handcrafted furniture adds a personal touch to your garden, patio or balcony. It’s also affordable and often much more sustainable than store-bought pieces. With some creative ideas and a bit of craftsmanship, it’s easy to make unique pieces of furniture. Pelargonium for Europe (PfE) shows you some handmade (small) furniture pieces, incorporating geranium plants – for a summery feel and a cheerful vibe that’s guaranteed to put you in a good mood.
A favourite floral spot: Mediterranean DIY bench
A homemade bench, lush plants and carefully selected accessories transform the sunny little city balcony on the left into a Mediterranean oasis of calm, creating a seamless transition between indoors and outdoors.
The handmade flowering seating area consists of a board with two cut-outs resting on two planted tubs. The holes are the same size as the planters, allowing the geraniums and olive trees to grow freely.
The perfect combination and a real space saver for a mini balcony!
Tip: Slots at the back of the board allow easy removal without damaging the olive trees.
Floating picnic table
A decorative highlight for a garden party: the floating picnic table on the right is sure to impress your guests.
To make it yourself, simply drill four holes in a rectangular plank of wood and attach it to a straight branch in a tree with ropes.
Hanging lanterns and vases filled with colourful cut geraniums create a lovely ambience around this unique garden table and are the perfect accompaniment to a summery buffet of fruit and cake.
Flower-filled coffee and garden tables
Flower pots filled with a variety of geraniums and set into the tabletop turn these coffee tables into decorative highlights. With enough light, water and nutrients, these vibrant plants will bloom from spring to autumn, becoming a permanent table decoration.
To make it, use a jigsaw to cut round holes in a table top. Make sure they are big enough to hang the pots at the desired height. Remove the pots for watering and allow them to drain well before replacing them.
The handmade garden table on the left has a large built-in planter with plenty of room for lush, colourful geraniums. These are planted in the container and add a touch of summer and fun. To recreate this summer project, simply saw a hole in the tabletop the size of the planter to be used. A rim on the planter ensures that it hangs securely.
Tip for floral tables: To protect the surface under the table from damage, make sure the planter doesn’t have holes. A drainage layer, careful watering and a sheltered.
Tip: Tables with integrated plant holders can also be bought ready-made, but making your own is more personal and usually cheaper. It also has the advantage of allowing you to customise the furniture to suit your needs.
Colourful upcycled display pieces with a twist
Unused furniture doesn’t have to be thrown away; upcycling can give it a second life. Smaller pieces of furniture, such as old chairs or side tables, can be transformed in a few simple steps into stylish display items that are both sustainable and useful.
Left: An easy project for the summer: a little blue paint can transform an old vintage table into a stylish feature for the patio. Pink geraniums look great on this table.
Right: Old wooden chairs can be transformed in no time into original display stands to show off your geraniums. Simply cut round holes in the seats with a jigsaw.
Adjust the size of the holes to allow your pots of geraniums to hang at the desired height. Use waterproof spray paint matching the geraniums to make your upcycled flower stands the ultimate statement pieces.
