10 Fascinating DIY Ideas With Tree Trunks

Nature provides everything we need long before we have plastic and metal bending technologies. Tap into your inner creativity with these simple yet fantastic designs that you can make with tree trunks. It probably won't cost a lot and the end result is something one of a kind that you can be proud of.

1. Carved Chair

Having a lack of creativity won't stand in your way with this simple design. You just need to have an eye for the right trunk size to fit a person. Then, the rest is up to carving out a nice chair out of it.

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https://www.pinterest.com/pin/547046685969721093/

2. Coffee Table

Everybody needs a coffee table. And to make one out of a slice of tree trunk is just amazing. Be sure to put wheels at the foot area for easy portability. You can consider making it hollow at the bottom to reduce its weight. That should help you move it around with ease.

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http://icono-interiorismo.blogspot.my/2015/06/decoracion-ecologica-mesas-auxiliares.html

Alternate idea.
The larger a tree trunk is, the larger the table size you'll get. This design is actually much better because it gives leg room. In turn, it sacrifices its portability feature. It's good if you don't plan to relocate your table positions that often.

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http://philpotts.net/work/view/37/slide_counter:2

3. Console Table

A slice of trunk can be placed vertically to make a nature-shaped table. The naturally-hollowed trunk looks beautiful on its own without any additional design woodworking. You can place your photo frames and other small decors on top of it.

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http://canadianhometrends.com/organic-chic/nggallery/image/console-table/

4. Tree Trunk Shelf

The center of the trunk is hallowed to make a ring-shaped container. After that, it's all about adding a simple shelf to put your favorite display items in. In this fabulous design, the ring has LED lights embedded in them, making it look even more amazing.

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/258652988/tree-trunk-lamp-wood-lamp?ref=market

Alternate idea.
This tree trunk shelf not only takes little space, it gives the illusion as if the wall has a tree growing out of it as well.

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http://www.juventudrebelde.cu/cultura/2015-04-07/con-pequenos-trozos-de-madera/

5. Vase Holder

Tree trunk makes a super nice holder. It's natural shaped trunk design beautifies the overall display of the vase. Though, a careful measure of the vase is required as not all vase comes with a standard size.

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https://plus.google.com/communities/114318978484175033031/stream/66837885-b763-4f88-a7c1-28fcf985a0b1

6. Mirror Rim

The tree trunk makes the perfect shape as a frame for your mirror. Though it may be difficult to shape the mirror as to the shape of the trunk but the result is all worth it in the end. A cabin in the wood will flourish its internal design even more with a mirror like this.

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http://jimmy-wood.tumblr.com/?p=743910311018266

7. Simple Side Table

A nice warm cozy bedroom deserves a mini side table. This side table is small but sufficient enough to put your spectacles and a cup of tea as you enjoy your reads from the comfort of your bed. The mid section can be hollowed to form a shelf for you to put your books in.

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http://homedecored.com/interior-design/tree-stump-side-table-tree-stump-end-by-handcraftedarcadians

8. Planter

If you have an empty shelf by the balcony, this is something for you! The tree trunk itself already gives a beautiful planter design. So, it's time to get rid of the plain orange plastic planter look and opt for this easy idea.

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https://www.hetkanwel.net/2017/01/16/4-ideeen-om-de-natuur-in-huis-te-halen/

9. Wine Rack

Simply making holes in the tree trunk is all it takes to make this simple wine rack. You should probably put cushion foam in each of the holes to help grip the wine bottle better. It will be nice if there are some side branches and you can even wrap it around with fake green vines as decor.

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http://blog.grapedistrict.nl/briljante-wijnkelders/?utm_source=Grapedistrict+Nieuwsbrief&utm_campaign=6cf75fea81-5plus1&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_23b3d8aa58-6cf75fea81-31429661&goal=0_23b3d8aa58-6cf75fea81-31429661&mc_cid=6cf75fea81&mc_eid=179bb4c00d

10. Coat Rack

If you can bring a pine tree from outside for Christmas, you can bring a slim tree trunk for a coat rack. The racks are entirely part of the trunk. Considering that it maybe difficult to find a nice tree with branches that fit exactly where you want it to be, it maybe better to attach some branches for the racks instead.

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http://www.adesignerlife.net/awesome-diy-inspiration-branch-coat-rack/

There is plenty of ideas out there that can make use of the cost-free stuff from nature. We hope this list will motivate you to keep your eye out for any potential tree trunks. Maybe next time when you're going out for a camping trip, you'll bring back something more to contribute towards the loveliness of your home.