35 Creative Concrete DIY Projects, Ideas, and Designs

Home DIY projects add character to the house. It represents you and reflects your personality. They are also great creative outlets where you’re rewarded with amazing creations you can use or showcase in your home. Here are some nifty and creative concrete DIY projects, ideas, and designs to keep you busy and inspire your creativity.

1. Wood and Concrete Shelf

This wood and concrete shelf is sleek, modern, and easy to make. Using a cast, make the concrete hinge. Attach them to the wall and add the shelves! The handy and affordable DIY project will add a chic rustic vibe to your home.

2. Paper Towel Holders

No masonry or carpentry skills needed to create this ingenious and practical paper towel holders. Clean and sand sticks. In a shallow container, pour mixed concrete and stake the sticks while it is still soft. Finish with paint, varnish, or as is.

3. Eggshell Candle Holders

These stunning candle holders are deceptively easy to make. You will need several balloons, mixed cement, and a free afternoon. Blew the balloons and partially coat with cement. Wait until the cement is set, then pop and remove the balloons. These candle holders are painted gold inside and left untouched outside. Paint yours as preferred.

4. Modern Concrete Planters

Large, geometric, and chunky planters are stylish and complement the minimalist trend perfectly. With a customised cast, you can create your modern concrete planter in any shape and size you want. Finish off with paint or leave it with its natural concrete grey.

5. Concrete Pendant Light

Funky, edgy, and utterly striking, this DIY concrete pendant light will surely attract and impress! Incredibly creative, this is also easy to make. You can use tin cans, one slightly smaller, as cast. Place the smaller can inside the bigger one. Add a piece of wire screen in between the two cans, then fill with concrete. Remove the cans once the concrete is set. Crack the edges for a quirky touch.

6. Minimalist Side Table

Chic and modern, this DIY concrete side table is also easy to make. Its natural grey tone complements the neutral colours of a minimalist interior design. And its unpolished surface gives the room a powerful industrial feel. Add rebars for stronger build.

7. Fire Pit Bowl

Enjoy nippy nights outdoors with your own fire pit. This concrete fire bowl is safe, cheap, and looks fabulous! You will need 2 large bowls for casting and a bag or two of cement, depending on the size of the fire pit you intend to make.

8. Terraced Concrete Ashtray

Creative and fascinating, this unique ashtray is a great addition to your home. Even if you don’t smoke, you might a smoker guest once in a while, and this ashtray will certainly impress. You can buy the mould in craft store, or just create your special design.

9. Decorative Ring Planter

A stunning wall feature that doesn’t cost as much. This decorative ring planter will surely catch the eye and impress your guests. Perfect for small plants like succulents or moss. Its unique shape and your added creativity make this project extra special.

10. DIY Concrete Tray

Sturdy, elegant, and exceptional. This gorgeous concrete serving tray is also cheap and easy to make. You will need a mould for the tray, bag of cement, and a pair of cabinet door handles. This hexagonal grey and silver tray is stunning, but you can also get creative – use detailed handles, add patterns, or finish with paint!

11. Garden Benches

Garden benches have to be sturdy to withstand the natural elements outdoors and weather. A concrete bench will certainly last for over a lifetime. This rustic garden bench features a pair of concrete panels holding up a wooden plank seat. A simple, functional, and elegant design.

12. Concrete Jars

Something unique and classy for your kitchen. These concrete jars are perfect for the farmhouse kitchen aesthetics – elegant, charming, and rustic. The delicate finishes and accurate measurements of this project will need advanced skills.

13. Wine Coolers

Keep your wine chilled in these gorgeous concrete wine coolers. The natural grey tone of concrete aligns with the modern, slightly edgy, and sleek designs. Add personalised etchings or text for extra character. You can also finish with paint for a more colourful and fun vibe.

14. Leaf Steppingstone

Give your garden personality and style with leaf steppingstones. These are easy to make. Just line the mould with large leaves. Peel off when the concrete is set, and you have leaf pavers! You can also use sticks or pebbles to create your own unique design.

15. Geometric Mini Planters

Cute, modern, and very functional. These geometric mini planters will look great in the garden, in the living room, or on your office table. Its neutral colours and clean finishes are chic and modern. The perfect vessel to highlight colourful plants and flowers.

16. Concrete Candles

This unique design integrated the candle with the candle holder! Fused into one, the egg-shaped candle is clever and charming. A smart idea for candle makers and for those who just want candles that will not topple down. You can add paint or tint to the candles for a pop of colour.

17. Mandala on Concrete

A stunning table you can create by yourself! Use a flat and shallow cast for moulding. This mandala pattern is striking and beautiful, but you can create your own design. While the concrete is still wet, etch the design you want.

18. Rhombus Garden Pavers

Garden pavers mark pathways, make walking through the garden safer and easier, and define the landscaping of your garden. Make your own garden pavers with a simple mould. This three-rhombus cast is easy to use and will help you make elegant and uniform pavers.

19. Modern Minimalist Sink

This showstopper of a bathroom sink is pure concrete and creativity. The basin is etched on the solid concrete slab. Its irregular shape and varying depths are reminiscent of a natural lake or pond. Simply amazing!

20. DIY Desk Organiser

These desk organisers keep your desks clutter-free and neat. They also function as paper weight and looks good enough to be considered decorative pieces. Create desk organisers that you need. You can buy the cast at craft stores or just build your own.

21. Creative Coasters

Bring fun and creativity to your home bar and dining table with these easy DIY concrete coasters. Its hexagonal shape and accent colours are chic and trendy. Add your style and personality into your coaster creations with your choice of colours and shapes.

22. Concrete Boot Planters

Attention-grabbing and quirky, these boot planters will sure catch the eye and make an impression. Don’t throw away your old boots just yet. Use them as the cast to create these amazing planters. Fill an old boot with mixed cement, insert a pole or a can so that only the sides are filled with concrete. Remove or peel off the boot once the concrete is set.

23. Metallic Bowls

Stunning, colourful, and functional. These multi-purpose bowls can be used as a container for odd items on your desk, feeding bowls for your pets, or as candle holders. The metallic paint gives the DIY concrete bowls colour and luxurious look.

24. Kintsugi Coffee Table

Kintsugi is a Japanese art of fixing things and making it better. Traditionally used to mend broken pottery, the pieces are put together and the cracks are painted gold – to highlight the flaws and thus embracing it. The art and its beautiful philosophy are highlighted in this concrete and gold coffee table.

25. Spooky Lantern Holder

Get creative and have fun with this spooky lantern holder statue made of concrete. Using old towels draped strategically, you can create the correct figure. A quirky and fun addition to your garden during Halloween. Or just use it all-year-round as a spooky lantern holder to light up your yard.

26. Garden Bunnies

A touch whimsical, a lot of delight. These white concrete bunnies will serve a pleasant surprise to discover in your garden. Easy to make and affordable too! Customise your bunnies with colours, faces, and etchings. Or you can have them white and wonderful as these are.

27. Modern Console Table

Sleek and modern, this concrete console will complement your stylish and posh interiors. Its cool grey tone fits the minimalist aesthetics, and its ingenious construction is exceptionally creative. Start with the cast, then it will be a matter of pouring concrete and smoothing the edges.

28. Concrete Wood Stump Planter

This stunning work of art will stump you! A concrete planter that looks a lot like a tree stump. The key to creating the craggy bark is meticulous working with soft concrete. Add the bark in section, working your way with etching the crags and slopes. You can finish with deep brown paint for a more realistic look.

29. Coffee Table with Cooler Tub

The perfect coffee table beside your pool, patio, or anywhere in your backyard. This smooth and elegant coffee table is made of solid concrete, making it the ideal choice for outside use. Featuring a cooler tub, this is your best backyard party accessory. You can also turn the coffee table into a fire pit during cooler months.

30. Concrete and Glass Vase

Classy and elegant, these concrete and glass vases are also very affordable and easy to make. You just need a mould for the concrete base. A tin can will do. Fill with concrete then positing the glass tube on tub, slightly pushing down to meld the two. Add artificial blooms to complete the project. Skip the last step if you intend to use this for fresh flowers.

31. Concrete Pet Bowls

Concrete pet bowl stands are sturdy and practical! No more spilled food and mess. The stands will hold the aluminium bowls steady, which are also removable for easy cleaning. Personalise your pet bowl stands with colour, designs, or pet names.

32. Crumpled Concrete Vase

An easy and creative project that will add heaps of personality to your garden, front yard, living room, or verandah. Use crumpled tin cans for casting the vase or planter. Placing a slightly smaller can will help expedient the process and ensure even sides. Peel off the tin can mould and adorn as desired.

33. Outdoor Dining Set

A beautiful addition to your backyard. This quaint outdoor dining set is also sturdy and functional. The centre of the table features a hallowed insert perfect for small plants like succulents and herbs. The wood slab seats and metal frames complete the charming and idyllic look.

34. Concrete Lamps

These concrete lamps are best for outdoor use or anywhere you need a stable and sturdy lamp. The base is made of solid concrete with the socket and wires inserted through the back side. You can also add a shade for diffused lighting and personalised look.

35. Contemporary Bookshelves

These bookshelves are made to impress! More than just holding and organising books, these epic pieces can also serve as your display centre. No measurements and sharp corners to worry about, this is a no-rule and easy DIY project. Time to let out your creativity.

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