Upcycling is the best for adding value to inexpensive items whether it’s in the hallway or on the roof terrace. For example, outdoor areas can look amazing all-year round when you transform your reliable plastic planters into something much more luxurious and eye-catching.

To update your planters in only a few minutes, use Rust-Oleum Natural Effects in Cast Iron, Cast Bronze, Terracotta or Limestone. In this video we’ve gone for Cast Iron and achieved a stunning result. The matt finish of the paint is also lightly textured and recreates the natural feel.

We know it’s easy to only focus on the indoors this time of year, but we say… be proactive with bespoke planters. You’ll have a chic winter garden to admire from the window and when summer does come around, they’re guaranteed to be a hit!

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