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Geometric Inlays for Custom Box Planters

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So, you may recall last week we laid down a step-by-step tutorial for building custom box planers (that tutorial is here), and promised we’d be back to share how we added the geometric trim work!

DIY Planter boxes with Geometric trimwork! Click through for the full tutorial! {Sawdust and Embryos}

It looks tricky, but it really isn’t… especially with the right tools!

When we ripped down our 1×4’s (because we needed 1×3’s) to build the planters, we saved the 1×1 strips of wood to you as decorative trim! You could also use trim found at any home improvement store.

Adding decorative trim to planter boxes {Sawdust and Embryos}

For the two narrow sides of the planter box, you’ll need your trim cut to the following sizes: 2” (x6) and 15” (x2)

Then you’ll glue and nail (with a brad nailer) the pieces together to create ‘T’ shapes as follows:

Add decorative geometric trim to just about anything! {Sawdust and Embryos}

Add decorative trim to your planter boxes! {Sawdust and Embryos}

And then glue/nail your ‘T’s together to form this shape!

Make your own decorative geometric trim for your planter boxes! {Sawdust and Embryos}

For the two wider sides of your planter box, you’ll need the following dimensions: 2” (x4), 3.5” (x2) and 15” (x2)

Then you’ll just repeat the same steps as above!

Once we finished building our shapes, we laid them all out and primed/painted with RustOleum Painters Touch Glossy White.

Build decorative trim pieces for the sides of your DIY planter boxes! {Sawdust and Embryos}

Then glue and nail your decorative trim pieces directly to your planter! It should fit perfectly!

Adding decorative trim to your DIY Planter Boxes! {Sawdust and Embryos}

There will be some minor paint touch-ups where you nailed in the trim, but nothing too serious. It’s amazing how such a simple thing can make such a dramatic ‘custom’ impact! It definitely CLASSES THEM UP!

DIY Planter Boxes with Custom Geometric Trim! {Sawdust and Embryos}

DIY Custom Planter Boxes with Geometric Inlays {Sawdust and Embryos}

We love that our porchy area is slowing becoming more welcoming and cheerful! We’ve been loving this weather lately, and soaking up the sunshine every chance we get… BRING ON SUMMER!

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