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Matt & Lauren Design

We are a husband and wife team specializing in custom home decor items. Check out our photos for ideas, but all items can be customized to your specific taste.

06/11/2026

This order of six custom 5-foot planter boxes marks a pretty cool milestone for us.
Not only is it the largest planter order we’ve completed so far, but while building these we realized we’ve now used over a mile of cedar since starting Matt & Lauren Design.
A mile.
It’s kind of wild to think that all those boards have become planters, flower boxes, signs, gifts, and custom projects that now live in homes across the country.
We’re grateful for every order that has helped us reach this point, and we’re excited to see where the next mile takes us.
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06/01/2026

We had a customer who wanted the look of traditional flower boxes on her brand-new home, but without drilling into the exterior and potentially affecting her warranty.
So instead of mounting them to the house, we designed a freestanding version with legs that gives her the same beautiful look while keeping the home untouched.
Custom projects like this are some of our favorites because every challenge is an opportunity to create something unique.
What do you think of the finished result?

05/13/2026

Something about mixing planter heights just works 👌🌿
We wrapped up this custom set recently, and the different sizes paired together give it such a clean layered look. Whether they’re on a porch, by an entryway, or out on the patio, it’s a simple way to add a little more character to a space without overdoing it.
Safe to say we’re a little obsessed with how these turned out 😍

05/11/2026

Just out here proving these planters are built different. 💪
If it can hold Matt, it can definitely handle your tomatoes. 🍅😂
These cedar planters are sturdy, durable, and ready for your garden this season! Send us a message if you’d like to order one for your yard or patio.

05/06/2026

There’s just something about simple, handmade pieces that make a house feel a little more like home.
These cedar mason jar vase holders have been a fun one to make lately—each one has its own look, whether it’s the distressed white, the soft blue, or that warm brown with a hint of gray. They’re the kind of piece you can drop on a shelf, add a few flowers, and instantly change the feel of a space.
With Mother’s Day coming up, they also make a really thoughtful gift that feels a bit more personal than the usual store-bought stuff.
$20 each, and they come with the mason jar included. We’ve got a limited batch ready to go, so just shoot us a message if you want to grab one.

04/24/2026

We might be known for filling yards with cedar planters… but that’s not all we’ve been up to lately 😏
These custom key holders were made as closing gifts for a local Realtor’s clients—one in rich cherry, the other in bold mahogany, both laser engraved and personalized to mark the moment they get the keys to their new home. (Don’t worry… the good stuff is under those “REDACTED” bars 👀)
It’s one of those gifts that actually sticks around—hung up by the door, used every single day—instead of disappearing like another gift card a few months down the road.
If you’re a Realtor looking for a closing gift that feels a little more personal and a lot more memorable, we’ve got you covered.

04/22/2026

Shop’s looking a little full right now… and we’re not mad about it 😅
Got a fresh batch of cedar planters wrapping up, while the next round of boards hangs out and gets comfortable in the shop before we start building again.
It’s one of those small steps most people rarely see, but it helps us keep everything looking clean, solid, and built to last 🌿
We’ve been booked solid since the beginning of March, so if you’ve been thinking about adding a planter to your space, now’s the time to reach out. Build times are currently around 3–4 weeks—but they’re worth the wait.

04/18/2026

Back for part two 👀
Now that the cedar is prepped, it’s time to start bringing things together. In this step, I’m assembling the legs—but doing it in a way that keeps all the fasteners hidden. No exposed nails, no shortcuts… just a clean look from every angle.
It takes a little more time on the front end, but it makes a big difference in how the finished planter looks.
More to come as we keep building this one out.
If you’ve got a spot in mind for a planter like this, send me a message or drop a comment and we’ll make it happen.

04/10/2026

We get asked a lot what goes into building our cedar planters, so we figured… why not show you?
This is the first video in a little behind-the-scenes series where I walk through how we build each one from start to finish. Today’s step is all about prepping the cedar. Instead of leaving it rough like a lot of builders do, we take the extra time to plane everything down smooth. It not only looks better, but it also gives the planter a cleaner, more finished feel right from the start.
If you’ve ever been curious how these come together, stick around—there’s more coming.
And if you’re already thinking about adding one to your space, shoot us a message or drop a comment and we’ll get you set up.

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Surfside Beach, SC
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http://www.mattandlaurendesign.com/

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