30 Awesome Things You Can Do with Cinder Blocks

Cinder blocks are large rectangular bricks commonly used in construction. But these inexpensive and sturdy building materials can also be utilized for many home and garden DIY projects.

Cinder blocks (that you can get at any building supply store) can be used to create a lot of interesting things such as benches, media units, planters and even beds. Here are 30 DIY cinder block ideas which will forever change the way you look at these concrete masonry units.



Glass and Concrete Coffee Table

Glass and Concrete Coffee Table

via Remodelista

Cinder Block Centerpieces

Just place a glass container or vase in the middle of the concrete block and arrange your flowers.

Cinder Block Centerpieces

via Inside Outside Design

Work Desk

This cinder block desk is very easy to make and only requires 4 blocks and a wooden board.

Work Desk

via The Merrythought

Cinder Block Planter Bar

cinder block planter bar

via Design Sponge



Outdoor Bench

For the outside enjoyment the cinder block benches are perfect for sitting purposes.

Garden Bench

via Lena Sekine

Outdoor seating

via Be Happy Be Me

Cinder Block Platform Bed

You can build a cool platform bed using cinder blocks as the base.

Bed Foundation With Storage

via Designtripper

Cinder Block Raised Garden Bed

A cinder block garden bed is an easy-to-make and long-lasting alternative to more traditional raised garden beds made of wood.

Cinder Block Raised Garden Bed

via Savvy Gardening

Cinder Block Fire Pit

Design and build your own custom-sized fire pit using cinder blocks.

Cinder Block Fire Pit

via Must Add Fabric Softener

outdoor fire pit

via Villa Pacis

Cinder Block Stairs

Cinder Block Stairs

via The Figure 5

Cinder Block Bookshelf

A bookshelf constructed of cinder blocks and boards provides practical and economical storage for your magazines, books, CDs and vinyl records.

Cinder Block Bookshelf

via New Zealand Design Blog

Bookshelf

via To Be Mindful of Beauty

Cinder Block Bedside Table

Cinder Block Bedside Table

via Dwell

Compost Bin

Compost Bin

via Cara Corey

Outdoor Kitchen

Outdoor Kitchen

via BHG

Entertainment Center

Entertainment Center

via Maiko Nagao

Cool Entertainment Center

via Parka Avenue

Small Cinder Block Grill

Ideal for the preparation of some quick food.

Small Cinder Block Grill

via Little Kitchen That Could

Garden Potting Bench

Garden Potting Bench

via Gardens and Goldfish

Firewood Rack From 2 Cinder Blocks and 4 2×4’s

Firewood Rack From 2 Cinder Blocks and 4 2×4’s

via Homedit

Cinder Block Plant Stand

Cinder Block Plant Stand

via Freunde Von Freunden

Cinder Block Room Divider

Cinder Block Room Divider

via Uol

Portable Outdoor Fireplace

Portable Outdoor Fireplace

via Mother Earth News

Cinder Block Garden

Cinder block garden

via Centerpointe Communicator

Big Shipping Pallet And Concrete Block Outdoor Table

Big Shipping Pallet And Concrete Block Outdoor Table

via Improvised Life

Cinder Block Furniture Set With Armchairs And A Couch

Cinder Block Furniture Set With Armchairs And A Couch

via Decasrealty

Cinder Block Fence

Cinder Block Fence

via Xcfc

If you feel that the cinder block fence is too drab for your taste, then you can add some color to the blocks.

Fencing

via SurvivalKit

Cinder Block Wine Rack

Cinder Block Wine Rack

via Kataydee

As you can see, the possibilities for using cinder blocks in your home & garden are virtually limitless…



30 Awesome Things You Can Do with Cinder Blocks

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