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6 Creative Ideas for Recycling Old Glass Demijohns: From Planters to Garden Tables
Glass demijohns — those large, rounded bottles once used for wine or fermentation — are too beautiful to toss away. With their vintage charm, thick glass, and sculptural shape, they’re perfect candidates for creative reuse.
If you have an old demijohn collecting dust in a garage or cellar, here are six clever ways to give it a second life — no winemaking required.
1. Turn Them into Statement Planters
Demijohns make striking planters for indoor or outdoor use. Their curved shape highlights trailing plants like pothos, ivy, or philodendron. For succulents or herbs, add a drainage layer of gravel at the bottom.
Pro tip: If the opening is narrow, use long-handled tools or create a terrarium-style display.
2. Create a Rustic Garden Table Base
One large demijohn can become the base for a small garden table. Simply place a round or square piece of tempered glass on top. The result is a sturdy, weather-resistant table with a unique vintage look.
This works especially well on patios, balconies, or greenhouse corners.
3. Use Them as Decorative Lanterns
Insert LED fairy lights or solar string lights into the bottle and place it along walkways, patios, or near steps. The thick glass diffuses the light beautifully, creating a soft, atmospheric glow at night.
Because demijohns are heavy, they’re less likely to tip over outdoors.
4. Make a Floor Vase for Dried Branches
Oversized demijohns work perfectly as floor vases. Fill them with dried pampas grass, eucalyptus, or decorative branches for an effortless statement piece.
This idea works especially well in entryways, sunrooms, or minimalist interiors.
5. Build a Mini Water Feature
With a small submersible pump, a demijohn can be transformed into a tabletop or garden water feature. Water gently bubbling from the opening creates a calming effect, while the glass adds elegance.
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