Though cinder blocks may seem unsightly, there are actually lots of useful ways you can repurpose them to bring beauty and function to your home. If you have some hanging around your basement or shed, you’re in luck.
Here are 15 of our favorite DIY cinder block ideas.
Outdoor Staircase
Stack and scale cinder blocks to create a beautiful outdoor staircase.
Entertainment Center
How cool is this!?! You can create the ultimate entertainment center with a bunch of cinder blocks.
Outdoor Bench
Some cinder blocks, pieces of wood, and some pillow can come together to make an adorable patio bench.
Garden Planters
Create a fantasy garden in your very own home with cinder blocks.
Bedside Table
Have you been looking for a bedside table? Grab three cinder blocks and you’re done!
Bed Foundation With Storage
Cinder blocks create a sturdy foundation for your bed while offering under the bed storage.
Fire Pit
Grab your friends and some marshmallows and build yourself a cozy fire in this cinder block fire pit.
Colorful Backyard Furniture
You can even paint your cinder blocks to add a pop of color to your backyard with some fancy furniture.
Futon with Cubbie Space
All you need is a cozy cushion and some cinder blocks to create this super cute piece in your home.
Bookshelf
Make any awesome book shelf with some plywood and two cinder blocks.
Outdoor Wall
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.
Planter Table
You can even use the same method to create a table with planters.
Pyramid Garden
You can arrange cinder blocks in a way that creates a pyramid shaped garden.
Outdoor Buffet
Make your backyard party central with this outdoor buffet that couldn’t be simpler to make.
Outdoor Seating
You always have enough seating for your family and friends with these cinder block benches.