Window box planters add charm and character to your home. I have been dreaming about how to decorate my window planters for each holiday and season. However, before I get ahead of myself I would like to share how to build window boxes the easy way.
I have joined some amazing DIY bloggers to take another DIY challenge as a participant in the At Home DIY. The challenge this month is built it cheaper than buying it. Please check out all the projects at the end of this post.
I knew I wanted to make my little studio so charming I would want to spend all my time out there. It had woodpiles, bags of Quickrete, empty flower pots, and tools on the porch and stacked up along the outside walls. It was an eyesore.
At Home DIY
DIY Window Box and shutters add charm to our workshop windows.
How to Build a Window Box
Mr. Kippi built me an Adirondak chair and an obelisk for my little secret garden next to my studio. I stood back and looked at the prototype obelisk and chair with the window and old rain gutters. At that moment I knew the window needed some finishing touches to add beauty. I wanted everything to coordinate with other outdoor home improvement projects I have done so the white window got natural wood shutters and a window box to add to the home’s curb appeal.
My inspiration for the window box was the chair and obelisk
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The first thing after saying YES to the challenge I searched for inserts for the window boxes. Those inserts would determine the size the window boxes could be. I choose this window box insert since they had a drip tray. I found this cute window box made by my friend, Rachel that I adore so I wanted one too.
Supplies and Tools
- 1 x 6 x 8 pressure-treated lumber
- 5/4 deck board pressure-treated
- Nails 1.5″ galvanized (box assembly)
- Nails 3/4″ galvanized (trim installation)
- Glue Titebond
- Window box insert with a water reservoir
- Wood sealer
- Paintbrush
- Sandpaper (100)
- Screws 2.5″ cabinet screws with washers
- Chop saw
- Table saw
- Drill (3/8″ bit for drain holes and 1/8″ bit for pilot holes)
- Clamps
- Nail gun
- Watering can
- Solar light
The first thing you will need to do is to measure your insert and write down the height, width, and length. Note: take the measurements just under the upper lip of the insert if yours has one. Cut your (1 x 6 x8) lumber to accommodate those measurements.
Cut lumbar and the flower box insert
Box lumber cuts
Glue the end pieces
Glue on ends
Nail ends in place
Glue the front panel
Nail front panel
Measuring to be sure the box is square
Adding the first piece to the bottom
Adding the second piece to form the bottom
Installing Trim
Taking measurements for trim
Use a chop saw to cut trim pieces
Glue on trim
Nail trim pieces in place
Finished DIY flower box with insert
Checking the insert before water sealing and filling
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- Water Seal, paintbrush and Handy Cup
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- Apply Water Seal
Drill drain holes in the bottom of the box
Three drain holes
Installing Window Flower Boxes
Pre Drill 3/4 by 1-inch spacer board for hanging
Install spacer
Holding the flower planter box to be sure on the placement
Marked and pre-drilled holes for mounting screws
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- Install hanging window planter with screws
Inserting the Flower Box Liner
Adding the insert with flowers
Watering the planter after I filled it with flowers and plants
In the photo below you can see the area behind the obelisk it needs a trellis with a garden planter and lanterns. You can see how we built those gorgeous trellises HERE. Please join our newsletter so you don’t miss a thing. I will be sharing how to make shutters, Adoranik chairs, and the obelisk with solar lights.
The new custom rain gutter looks so much better. I did not notice them until the window box and shutters were installed. I called and ordered the rain gutter and downspout over the phone and had them delivered. It was a good decision to replace them.
Studio garden area
This window box adds beauty both indoor and outdoor since I can see the flowers from inside too.
My custom made chair with a fresh mojito
My DIY side table was crafted from a fallen tree. We also made some super groovy live edge hairpin leg tables you are going to love. You can see them in this post. The vintage style pot with the transfers you can see how to make one too in this earlier post.
Side table made from a fallen tree
DIY Adirondack chair
DIY Chair, table, window box, and obelisk
If you love flower boxes and window box planters you will enjoy building some and installing them on your home too.
You might also enjoy these other outdoor projects:
DIY Garden Trellis for your garden.
Lantern and Garden Screen Trellis
How to Build Lanterns with Solar Lights.
Handmade solar lanterns at night
DIY Floating Deck and watering station.
Wood garden floating deck
Finished deck and garden hose hook post
Crafting outdoor projects with Quickrete.
Boho chic hanging planter
Step by Step hanging planters.
Hanging Basket Step by Step Guide
Thank you so much for our visit today. Please visit the other inspiring blog posts in this challenge too.
See you soon,
Kippi
What an upgrade! It’s such a clever way to hide a plastic window box.
Thank you so much for stopping by. I am so happy with how it turned out.
Hugs,
Kippi
Wow that made a huge difference! And I love the draping plants!
I’m really loving the window box!!! It really compliments the window shutters! Thanks for sharing!! I want to make some now!!
These are simply gorgeous! I need to do something similar for my windows also. I have the shutters already in place. Just need window boxes full of gorgeous flowers. Thank you so much for the inspiration.
So many gorgeous projects and simple to follow instructions. Pinned
I’m loving this Kippi! I actually have a couple of window boxes on back order and am becoming impatient. I might have to try this instead! Love all the other projects too!
Thank you so much for stopping by today. You are so talented I know yours will be lovely.
Happy decorating,
Kippi
You said ‘workshop’ and bingo you gave me the idea that I can do this to the windows outside my husband’s workshop. Pinned. Thanks for the inspiration!
These are just gorgeous and much easier on the eye than plastic containers! I think this project looks easy enough for me to try too!
Thank you so much for your visit and kind comments. I hope you enjoy making some flower planter boxes too.
Have a beautiful day,
Kippi
First, I’m so jealous of your sweet studio space, Kippi. The wooden shutters and planter box is awesome and really dresses up the window. Love the seating area you created below it too. What a wonderful spot to work and create in.
Thank you so much for your kind comments. Have a beautiful day,
Kippi
I’m so excited you’ve been PINKED! Thank you for sharing on the Classy Flamingos. http://blog.poinsettiadr.com/2020/05/classy-flamingos-blog-party-104.html
These flower boxes are totally fabulous, Kippi! I love how you can take the flower tray in and out. That is genius and so convenient too! Everything about your studio space is so inviting. I just love it! Hope you’re having a great week, hugs, CoCo