We might think of cinder blocks are construction materials, but actually, these things are far more useful than we might expect. From being turned into beautiful flower boxes to transforming into stairs and TV stands, these hollowed blocks are quite versatile and perfect for your next DIY project!
Check out these incredible uses for cinder blocks and try them with your family and friends!
Can’t find an entertainment center that’s quite right for your space? Make a customized one with cinder blocks. You’d spend hundreds paying for a customized one from a store.
Some cinder blocks, a few pieces of wood, and some pillows can come together to make an adorable, easy-to-make patio bench.
Create a fantasy garden in your very own home with cinder blocks.
Have you been looking for a bedside table? Grab three cinder blocks and you’re done!
Stack and scale cinder blocks to create a beautiful outdoor staircase.
6) Bed Foundation With Storage
Need a sturdy and firm bed frame? It doesn’t get firmer than using cinder blocks. Just lay them down and pop your mattress on top. Use glue rubber or felt to the bottom so it doesn’t scratch the floor, and paint them to match your decor.
Grab your friends and some marshmallows, and build yourself a cozy fire in this cinder block fire pit.
8) Colorful Backyard Furniture
You can even paint your cinder blocks to add a pop of color to your backyard with some fancy furniture.
9) Futon with Cubbie Space
All you need is a cozy cushion and some cinder blocks to create this super cute piece in your home.
If you’re looking for a little bit more privacy, you can build a wall with cinder blocks. You can even lay some horizontally to add a planter.
You can even use the same method for building an outdoor wall to create a table with planters.
Make any awesome book shelf with some plywood and two cinder blocks.
You can arrange cinder blocks in a way that creates a pyramid-shaped garden.
Make your backyard party central with this outdoor buffet that couldn’t be simpler to make.
You always have enough seating for your family and friends with these cinder block benches.
Building a desk couldn’t be easier with cinder blocks. Just lay something underneath it so it doesn’t scratch your floor. You can even paint your blocks a funky color.
Make a functional outdoor dining table using cinder blocks and a large piece of thick wood, such as plywood.
Building a fence can be extremely hard work. But not if you use cinder blocks. Just stack place 4x4s in the blocks’ holes.
Have you always wanted an outdoor bar? Well, you can stop dreaming and start doing. All it takes is stacking a few cinder blocks and cutting a piece of wood or use pallets for the bar top. Get the details
here.
Beautiful outdoor furniture is just a few cinder blocks away. All you need to do is stack them. You can even add an outdoor cushion for comfort.
There are so many different designs for turning cinder blocks into a garden wall. Just stack them in different ways. Then fill their holes with soil or gravel and plants.
Use cinder blocks to create an inexpensive centerpiece or vase. Just fill the holes with flowers. They offer a really cool industrial look.
Stack some cinder blocks and place wooden 4x4s through the top hole of the blocks. This will serve the bench top. You can add a cushion for comfort if you’d like.
24) Outdoor Lighting Display
Help keep the bugs away and give your backyard a little light. Just lay and stack your cinder blocks in the design of your choice. Place citronella candles inside the holes.
25) Cinder Block Birdhouse
Tired of your bird feeder getting knocked over by squirrels or the wind? Make one out of cinder blocks. Get the instructions
here.
26) Cinder Block BBQ Grill
You don’t have to buy an expensive grill to be able to barbecue. Use cinder blocks to create this awesome grill. Learn how to build one
here.
27) Plant Potting Station
Build a potting station for you to pot and work on your plants. All you need are some cinder blocks and some wide boards.
28) Cinder Block Storage Shelf
Great for storing your plants or other items, a storage shelf requires just a few cinder blocks and shelving material sturdy enough to support the weight of what you want to store.
29) Succulent Plant Containers
Create an easily accessible area for your succulents, including cactuses and other dry climate plants. Simply turn the cinder blocks on their side and plant your succulents in dirt placed within.
Build an eye-catching kitchen in your backyard using cinder blocks. Not only do cinder blocks make a durable building material, they have some heat resistance as well.
Save money by building your own DIY swimming pool using cinder blocks and other materials. Check out the video to find out how to accomplish this amazing project.
Build bigger projects, such as an outdoor fireplace. Find out how to do this amazing outdoor project using cinder blocks
here.
Raise the level of your garden by using cinder blocks as an outside border to hold in dirt. You can even put dirt within the hollow blocks to add even more areas for your plants to grow.
Make an easy DIY compost bin by stacking cinder blocks to create an accessible area to keep your compost. Use chicken wire to keep any unwanted critters out.
35) Outdoor Patio Furniture
Cinder blocks can also make solid patio furniture. Just make sure to add cushions to protect your backside from the hard surface.
Use cinder blocks as an impromptu firewood storage solution. Simply place some long two by fours on either side of two cinder block placed side-by-side, and stack your firewood in between them.
Create a smaller grill using a single cinder block. Simply light some charcoal in the openings and lay some kabobs across the top for grilled meat and veggies.
38) Cinder Block Centerpiece
Place a cinder clock on an outdoor table, add some plants, and you have a ready-made centerpiece.
The reception area to your shop can be made with cinder blocks and still look fabulous! The key is stacking them in an aesthetic way and making sure you add accents like plants and vases.
To make a beautiful decorative tower for around your home, simply stack some cider blocks and add painted designs.
A rocket stove allows you to cook more efficiently. Easy to make, just stack up four cinder blocks as shown in the following video.
You don’t have to spend a lot to make a nice store or cafe design. Cinder blocks can be used for this purpose, too!
Need a place to hold your dried leaves and other yard debris for compost making? This DIY debris holder made with cinder blocks and chicken wire is what you need.
Cinderblocks are not great as flower vases. Even vegetables can be planted in these incredible blocks.
By this slide, you probably are sure now that cinder blocks are definitely useful when grilling. Here’s another idea you can use for when you decide to make use of cinder blocks for grilling your food.
In need of a coffee table but short on the budget? This cinder block coffee table is what you can try to create for your living room.
47) Decoration for your fountain
You can have your own fountain at home and make it look awesome usng only cinder blocks and plants. This is simple, but certainly nice-looking!
Who knew cinder blocks can look good even in a wedding reception? That cake stand is definitely cute!
Aaw, what pretty flowers! They look amazing! I’d say using cinder blocks for this project really did the trick.
Here’s another fun way to spend the weekend with your family. Try making cinder block mosaic art works and create colorful designs with your friends and loved ones!
Cinder blocks are far more useful and beautiful than we think. Try these DIY cinder block projects with your family and friends!
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We might think of cinder blocks are construction materials, but actually, these things are far more useful than we might expect. From being turned into beautiful flower boxes to transforming into stairs and TV stands, these hollowed blocks are quite versatile and perfect for your next DIY project!
Check out these incredible uses for cinder blocks and try them with your family and friends!
