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    Home » DIY Projects

    How to Make a Simple Wooden Box Centerpiece

    June 27, 2018 by Patti Estep 5 Comments

    Learn how to make a simple wooden box centerpiece that you can use to adorn your table for all your special events.

    Wooden box centerpiece with flowers

    I've seen long gray wooden boxes on Pinterest many times. They have a cool Farmhouse style, which I really like, but my home is more of an eclectic mix of casual country and traditional feel.

    Flower centerpiece in Hawaii

    However, when I saw this beauty on vacation I thought it may work well in my home so when we got home I put together this square box for use as a table centerpiece container.

    Wooden box centerpiece pine pieces.

    I already had a long piece of pine from another project. It was 12 inches by about 3 feet, and 3/4 inches thick. 

    So my husband helped me cut one piece about 11 inches square for the base.

    Then he cut 2 - 6 x 12.5 inch pieces and 2 - 6 by 11 inch pieces.

    Constructed pine box for centerpiece

    How to Make a Wooden Box Centerpiece

    I'm not much of a carpenter but if I can do this, then you can too. Here's how I constructed the box. 

    • Started with one of the two short pieces. Hold it up flush to the base and drill a pilot in the middle, that matched the size (length) of the finishing nails I was going to use. (make sure the nails are long enough to penetrate through the board, and the base) Hammer the nail into place.
    • Next drill a nail the other short side in the middle on the bottom.
    • Then hold one of the longer pieces up to the sides. Drill and nail the bottom corners first to help secure the box.
    • Follow up with the middle of the long base, and add two more nails on the sides. One in the middle and one at the top corner.
    • Repeat with the other long side.

    Stained wooden box with plastic tub and chicken wire.

    I stained the box with a walnut stain. This is purely for aesthetics. You can leave it bare, or stain or paint it a different color. 

    Then I found a large plastic bowl to hold the water for the flowers, and placed a piece of chicken wire on top, to give the flowers some support.

    Hydrangea flowers in wooden box centerpiece

    To create your arrangement, start with the largest flowers first. I have some pretty hydrangeas that are just coming into bloom. I love the bright great color they start out, and then turn into a pretty white.

    Floral centerpiece in wooden box.

    Next I added some Lady's Mantle sprigs for filler. Another lovely bright green, and a couple of blue hosta leaves tucked in the sides. The final touch was adding a little extra color with beebalm, lace blue hydrangea, and betony.

    Lace hydrangea close up in wooden box centerpiece.

    I plan on using this wooden box centerpiece over and over.

    It's the perfect size for my dining table, and I think it would look good any time of year.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Julie Briones

      June 28, 2018 at 5:01 pm

      This is great! So simple and so versatile. Love that you used chicken wire for a 'frog'...geniuuuus! 😉 And your own flowers... they are SO beautiful!

      Reply
    2. lauren

      June 27, 2018 at 9:22 pm

      A few years ago, I bought centerpieces from Costco that came in gray wood boxes. I use them constantly! I would love to make a white one.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        June 28, 2018 at 8:07 am

        Thanks Lauren. I have no idea why I waited so long to try this easy project. I did have my husband cut the wood for me but I think the guys at the hardware store would doing if for your too. White would be beautiful for any table.

        Reply
    3. Carole West

      June 27, 2018 at 7:57 am

      You did it - you know once you can build a box you can make anything with wood! This looks awesome and I love the color combination; can hardly wait to see how you use it over the holidays.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        June 27, 2018 at 8:21 am

        Thanks Carole. I do believe watching all your wonderful wood creations gave me the confidence to make this one. I wasn't that bad, and I'm definitely going to use it for the holidays. In fact, I might even make another to match.

        Reply

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