With a few creative ideas and a bit of elbow grease, those ordinary wood pallets can become extraordinary decorations. Let’s explore what exactly wood pallets are and some unique DIY projects that you can do with your old wood pallets.
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What Are Wood Pallets?
Wood pallets are flat wooden structures used to stack, transport, and store products. They have a rectangular shape made up of several wooden planks held together with metal nails or wires. Wood pallets are usually made from sustainable softwoods like pine, spruce, and fir. They’re strong enough to support heavy loads, yet light enough for easy transportation.
Where I Can Get Wood Pallets For Free?
Wood pallets are everywhere, so you can usually find them for free. Try asking your local grocery stores, home improvement stores, liquidation stores, and hardware stores if they have any wood pallets to give away. You can also search online for “free wood pallets” or check out classifieds websites such Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist.
What Can I Make With Wood Pallets?
Wood pallets can be reused in a variety of creative ways. Here are just a few ideas.
DIY Pallet Coffee Table
We had a family friend make a coffee table for my daughter’s apartment, and here are his instructions on how he made this pallet coffee table.
To get started, find three pallets preferably the same size. I found mine at a local electronics store they were more than happy to give them away so they do not have to pay disposal. Align two of the pallets and screw or nail them together one on top of the other. After you have the two firmly attached, put them aside for now. With a hammer or pry bar remove all the top pieces of wood from the extra pallet. The pieces will be used to fill in the gaps on the table to make it a solid surface. Some pieces may have to be trimmed or moved to make it fit together. Once all of the pieces are removed from the extra pallet, you will have to bigger pieces left from the middle that work perfect for legs. Just cut them to the desired length and attach them to the bottom pallet. Paint or stain to your desired color, and you have a beautiful, inexpensive (and custom made) table.
Make a Headboard From Pallet Wood
Give your bedroom an upgrade by making a headboard out of pallet wood! This project requires just one pallet (or two if you have a king size bed) that will be used as the base for your headboard design.
Attach each piece together using screws or nails, then sand down any rough edges before staining or painting them in whatever color you desire. Finally, add decorative elements such as fabric upholstery or hanging lights on top for extra pizzazz!
Wood Pallet Outdoor Furniture
If you’re looking to spruce up your outdoor space, wood pallet furniture is the perfect way to do it. With a few boards from old shipping pallets, you can build yourself a sturdy outdoor bench or chair.
You can even add cushions and pillows to make it more comfortable! Plus, if you seal the wood with a protective finish (such as polyurethane or house paint), you won’t have to worry about it getting damaged in wet weather.
More Wood Pallet Project Ideas
How to Make and Install Pallet Bookshelves
Learn how to easily make and install pallet bookshelves that also have knobs on the front for even MORE storage!
Pallet Wood Side Table With Rustic Style
The pallet wood side table with rustic style is so easy to DIY! Learn how to make this DIY pallet furniture with this quick tutorial.
How to Make a Vertical Garden with a Pallet
Learn how to make a renter-friendly garden with this vertical pallet garden tutorial! This pallet garden is perfect for small outdoor spaces.
DIY Farmhouse Sign with Pallet Wood
Love farmhouse-style decor? Learn how to make this chic farmhouse sign! Use recycled pallet wood and lug wrench for an easy, rustic DIY sign.
How to Make a Pallet Barn for Your Livestock!
Learn how to make a pallet barn for your livestock using recycled wooden pallets!
Conclusion
Wooden pallets are often discarded after they’ve been used once—but there’s no reason why they should go in the trash! With just a little creativity and effort, these wooden crates can become beautiful decorations for your home or garden. From outdoor furniture sets to colorful wall art pieces, there are so many ways to repurpose wooden pallets into something special. So put on your DIY hat and get ready to craft something unique out of those old wooden crates!
