Ideas for Cinder Block

[H.C. Heartland]

I found a few cool photos of Cinder Block planters, fire pits, and outdoor furniture I thought I would post here. If anyone has any they could add to the list it would be appreciated:

 

[Pat]

I just saw the top picture used on tv earlier this week. I like the benches, I would want that in my yard. I am hunting for some pictures to add to the galary.

 

[claudine]

Here are cinder blocks painted in black, in my opinion they look really nice:

They can also be used as indoor planters:

 

[Trellum]

I actually liked the second one, it didn't look like such a bad idea and isn't so permanent. So why not to try? Specially if you need some quick places to sit. It's a great idea

 

[peachdejour]

I will have to take some pictures in my yard. The old owners have made paths and a patio using cinderblock. It's really neat. I'll take pictures when I get home if it's not raining.

 

[H.C. Heartland]

Here are cinder blocks painted in black, in my opinion they look really nice:

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They can also be used as indoor planters:

Okay its only letting me reply with the photos attached so I won't reply to everyones, just this one but I love whats been posted! Its a really cool idea to paint them too. I wonder how it will hold up in the rain? I saw another site that used stencils to paint on the cinder blocks so you had a design too. I think the white rocks set against the black make it look like a Japanese garden. Very cool! I can't wait to see more.

 

[DeborahJane]

Great images of the cinder box possibilities. Thanks HC. And the black look really dramatic Claudine. After seeing the other post the other day of them being used to outline a veggie patch plus utilizing those edges for herbs I'm really sold on the idea. Thinking now where would be suitable in my garden. Thanks all.

 

[claudine]

Are you talking about something like this?:

To be honest, I'm not sure if I like it. Those raised beds look like graves to me It's a little creepy.

 

[Pat]

This is a nice spot to take a load of and enjoy the garden.

 

[claudine]

I love it, Pat! It's such a nice place. Sitting there, near those pretty plants, must be very relaxing.
It's amazing what can be done with cinder blocks.