20 Gorgeous Cake Stands to Buy or DIY
You can have your platters and serving bowls and mini bowls for dips, but there’s one major piece of serve ware that’s essential for every kitchen and often overlooked: thecake stand. Not only will it serve to display your beautiful cakes for your fancy dinner parties andfriend’s baby showerand Mother’s Day, it can act as a cheese plate or even a lovely centerpiece. With all those options available, how can you not own one yourself? Check out these 20 beautiful cake stands that will let you buy or DIY your way to Instagram worthy cakes.
Buy These
Anthropologie’s lotus cake stand is everything that a simple elegant cake stand should be. The white curving design will only enhance your cake’s beauty, whether you’re a professional baker or not. (viaAnthropologie)
Remember those pink dishes that your grandma always had in herchina cabinet? This cake stand definitely belongs with those heirlooms until it becomes an heirloom for your own grandchildren. (viaTerrain)
If you’re looking for a cake stand that says modern and classy rather than vintage chic, you’ve just gotta check out this ghost cake stand. From across the room, it will look like your cake is light enough to actually float on air. (viaEsque Shop)
Think Fourth of July celebrations with these mini cake stands. Those blue painted stars will compliment any cupcake or tart or mini pie you place on top. (viaWest Elm)
What are serving pieces without a hit of natural fibers? A simple wooden cake stand like these will be just perfect for that backyard dinner party you’ve been planning. (viaAnthropologie)
It’s a fact that you can’t go wrong with pink. Choose your favorite pattern (if you can choose just one) and your table will be instantly ready for the springiest tea party you’ve ever laid eyes on. (viaBHLDN)
Now here’s a cake stand that will be like putting a mini table on your table. Plus, those low edges are perfect for serving pie as well as cake. (viaCrate and Barrel)
Isn’t it some kind of law that every party needs a touch of metallic? If you’re looking for that spring metallic pop for your event, this pink-tinged gold cake stand will do the trick. (viaEtsy)
Here’s a cake stand that just screams vintage. But you’ll find the bright colors are just what your summer dinner table needs. I’ll bet that all your desserts, from cakes to cookies, are displayed on these all summer long. (viaAnthropologie)
This jadeite cake stand is like a spring-y version of milk glass. Can I just eat that whole cake on top pretty please? (viaFood 52)
DIY These
DIY these simple glass cake stands and you’ll find that such a simple project can be used for cake as well as cheese, jewelry and even a terrarium. You’ll probably want to make yourself two. (viaA Beautiful Mess)
Who knew that wire could actually make a sweet modern cake stand? Apparently these people. (viaThe Merrythought)
It ispossible to DIYyour own wood cake stand for that即将到来的生日聚会. The major plus is you get to paint it whatever color suits you best. (viaIn This Wonderful Life)
Marble and wood make a winning combination every single time and this cake stand is no different. You can easily find the supplies and be eating those cookies by supper time. (viaThe Den)
Seriously, is there anything thatchalkboard paintcan’t improve? Obviously not. Painting a cake stand with chalkboard paint makes it customizable for birthdays and Christmas and Mondays. (viaThe Uniqueness of Being)
Do you have a summer wedding coming up? Consider making these super easy candlestick cake stands. And now that you’ve considered, head to the closest thrift store to buy them out of candlesticks. (viaBayside Bride)
Gear up for this DIY and your kids will love you for ever after. The best part is all the different ways you could customize this project! I’m thinking about an elephant cake stand myself. (viaA Beautiful Mess)
These cake stands are similar to the candlestick cake stands above, but they use those pretty colored glasses for their stands instead. It will make you want to start observing tea time. (viaCamille Styles)
You can either buy a cake stand or make your own from a cup, plate and bowl, but either way the sprinkles on this cake dome are to smile for. I hope the cake underneath is just as sprinkle-covered. (viaKipi)
When all else fails, cover it in glitter. That’s exactly what you do to any cake stand you’ve bought or made yourself. It promises to bring some serious glam to dinner. (viaThe Little Big Company)