Make A Tall Table Riser Using Dollar Store Brackets

Learn how to make a tall table riser and plant stand using inexpensive hanging plant brackets for legs.

This is such a simple DIY that I hesitated to share it but I thought it might be helpful for anyone planning a wedding or just looking for ways to save space in the kitchen.

I’ve been looking for a tall table riser for entertaining. My kitchen is really small and I have very little counter space. I thought a riser (tall enough to put plates under and desserts or appetizers on top) would help maximize space.

I also love how risers add height to a buffet table. Risers come in all different sizes. Most of the ones I found were about 3-4 inches tall. After scouring the internet for taller ones, I found a few that would work but they were a bit pricey.

So, I decided to make my own and the first place I stopped for inspiration was Dollar Tree!

I found these brackets at Dollar Tree. They’re generally used to hang plants on but I thought they would be perfect to use as legs for my DIY riser.

Dollar Tree brackets are about 9-inches long and with my wood board in place, the overall height of my riser is about 10.5-inches tall.

You can find shorter plant hanging brackets and they come in a lot of different styles. Just check your local hardware store or on Amazon to find ones that work for you.

Below is a picture of the brackets I bought and the links are in the supply list if you’d like to check them out. I used the wrought iron ones as legs for a plant stand shown later in this post and I have plans for the scroll ones.

Supplies

• A wood plank
• A drill
• A screwdriver
• Stain or Paint – I used a dark gel stain in mahogany
• Brushes and a soft cloth
• 4 hanging plant brackets with hardware. From Dollar Tree or wrought iron ones and the scroll-looking ones.

How to Make a Tall Table Riser

To make a table riser, pick up four plant hanging brackets and a wood plank in whatever size you like.

Sand, then stain (or paint) your wood top. I had this thick pine board in my garage so I just added a coat of dark stain and attached the legs with the screws that came with the brackets.

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Drill to make a pilot hole and screw the brackets on.

Note: You may need shorter screws than the ones that come with your brackets. Measure the depth of the wood board you’ll be drilling into and buy smaller wood screws if needed.

Here’s a plant stand I made using an old crate and the wrought iron plant hooks for the legs.

And, you can make a plant stand from anything, old drawers, suitcases, wood trays, or even make a crate from an old wood pallet! For some crate inspiration, check out this link to see different crates available on Etsy!

If you love this DIY, Pin the images below to your Upcycle of DIY boards on Pinterest to come back to later!

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