How to Make a Simple Wooden Box Centerpiece

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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