The Easiest DIY To Make Mushroom Stools For Your Yard Space

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Got a few old pots and plant saucers lying around? Don't get rid of them. Instead, consider putting your creative skills to the test to transform them into whimsical mushroom stools to help maximize your outdoor living space. This DIY is so easy that you also might not mind going out and purchasing a few saucers and pots to use for this purpose if you don't already have some on hand. All you have to do is turn the plant pots upside down so that the backside is facing upward and glue the saucers onto the back of them facing down. Draw white circles on the saucers so that the finished stools resemble mushrooms.

You can use small pots and saucers to create stools that are the perfect size for kids. However, you can also use giant pots and saucers to build adult-sized mushroom stools if needed. Just keep in mind that purchasing bigger supplies would be a larger investment. The great thing about this creative way to reuse an old planter pot is that it's fully customizable. You can paint the pot and saucer any color you'd like to personalize it. For added comfort, you may also want to place round cushions on the top of the saucers.

To create this outdoor patio idea, start out by gathering your supplies. All you'll need is as many pots and plant saucers as required for the number of stools you want, spray paint, sealant, white acrylic paint, a paint brush, and a strong outdoor-friendly adhesive. Paint your pot and saucer first. Consider using spray paint for the base color to make the process easier. Don't forget to protect your yard or driveway by laying down a tarp or large piece of cardboard before applying the paint. Next, paint white circles onto the plant saucers using a brush and acrylic paint so that it resembles a mushroom.

If you plan to place cushions on your stools, you can leave the saucers as is and decorate the outdoor furniture cushions to resemble the top of a mushroom instead. To do this, you could simply purchase an item like the Idee-home Outdoor Bistro Chair Cushions in a color of your choice and use white acrylic paint and a brush to add white circles on top. After all of your materials have been painted and dried, apply a layer of sealant. This will help ensure the paint is protected while outside in the elements. This Rust-Oleum Painter's Cover Spray Paint is a good option for the pots and saucers. After that dries, glue your saucers to the top of the pots using an outdoor-friendly glue, such as the Liquid Nails Landscape Block Adhesive. You can then add your decorated cushion on top or leave the decorated saucer there instead.