The use of pallets in decoration is a trend that continues to grow season after season. The number of objects and furniture that can be made by recycling a pallet is practically infinite. For this reason, in this article you will find the best ideas to make your own furniture with pallets.
It seems unbelievable how pallets have gone from being an element of the construction or transport sector, to an object of desire. However, before putting a pallet in the house you must take into account the following:
Once you are clear about which pallets are the most suitable, do not miss these ideas with pallets to make furniture that will make you give them a practical and decorative use for your home.
Ideas with pallets for terrace or garden
The wooden pallets They are an ecological and economical option to decorate your terrace or garden. Their solid wooden structure allows them to be adapted for use as outdoor furniture.
chicken coop with pallets
Surely your chickens will be very happy if you build them a chicken coop. To make the one in the following image, 5 pallets were needed:
- One of them acts as a base or floor.
- One has been placed at the front and one at the rear, both in a vertical position.
- For the sides, two other pallets have been used in a horizontal position.
In this link you will find the step by step tutorial to make a chicken coop with pallets.
Garden bar counter
If you like outdoor parties, you will love this idea to make a bar counter with pallets. For this you will need several pallets:
- Use a pallet for the front or do it yourself if you need a larger area.
- Place a pallet on each side and screw it with brackets to the front.
- Decorate the front with paint and sisal rope.
- With wooden boards or with the slats of another pallet, create the upper bar.
You will find all the detailed step by step with images in this link.
terrace chair
With a chair made with pallets we can give a rustic and warm touch to our terrace or garden. If you also add sackcloth cushions with a vintage-style transfer or embroidery, success will be more than assured. You will find the step by step to make a chair like the one in the following image this link.
toy car for kids
In a similar way to the previous DIY, you can make a toy car for the little ones:
- Add some wheels to the front and back.
- A rear piece can be added to convert the car into a tow truck.
- Paint and decorate the armchair with a children’s theme. They sure love it!
pallet train
no doubt this pallet train It will cause a sensation in any garden and will be the favorite place for the little ones in the house. Although it requires a lot of work and a large number of pallets, it is less complicated than it seems at first glance. The key is to divide each part into small pieces (locomotive, wheels, wagons…), to put them all together.
Floor for the terrace or extractor hood
These two ideas have enchanted me for their originality. One of them consists of making a floor for the terrace with pallet slats. Another option is to use them to make an extractor hood that can be used both in the kitchen and for a built-in barbecue.
Chest or trunk
This chest can really be very useful both inside and outside your home. To assemble it you will need to join several pallet slats and place the corresponding hardware. You can find the step by step in this link.
Ideas with pallets for home
Pallets are so versatile that they are also an ideal solution for doing both indoor furnitureas decorative objects.
bed with pallets
If you need a bed but do not want to spend a lot of money, the ideal is to make it with pallets. In this link you can see all the step by step to make a unique bed like the one in the following image.
In the following video tutorial you can see the whole step by step:
headboard for bed
A simpler option than the previous one is to do only the bed headboard with pallets. In this case, the horizon or skyline of a city has been simulated. You can see all the step by step in this link.
High table for the kitchen
You will need several pallets to make one country style high table for the kitchen like the one in the following image. If you want to know how to give that original look to the upper part, you just have to follow this step by step.
Vegetable cart with pallet and slats
Another idea that will come in handy for the kitchen is this greengrocer cart made with pallet slats and slats. Specifically, the pallet slats have been used to make the drawers and the slats for the structure. If you want to make one just like it, you just have to follow this tutorial.
wine stand
With the slats of a pallet you can make a practical stand to store your wine bottles and glasses. You will find the step by step in this link.
shoe bench
The shoe rack in the following image has the advantage that you can store shoes and boots thanks to the fact that it has shelves at different heights. In addition, it has some practical drawers to leave the shoe cleaning accessories. In this link you will find the tutorial to know how to do it entirely with pallets.
Center table with pallets
This coffee table has been made with a pallet, tiles and hairpin legs. In this way, a modern and practical design is achieved, since magazines and accessories can be stored inside the pallet.
The following video tutorial will show you how to make a center table with pallets Step by Step:
sofa with pallets
If you are looking for a cheap and practical sofayou just need a couple of pallets and a soft cushion.
To do it yourself, you just have to follow the following video tutorial in which the whole step by step is shown:
TV cabinet with pallets
Who would say that this TV cabinet has been made with pallets? If you don’t believe it, you can see the step by step at this link. You will see that with a couple of pallets and paint it is possible to make contemporary style furniture.
Coat rack with boards from a pallet
The main advantage of this coat rack is that it has a multitude of hangers. Each of the boards that make it up can be slid down to hang what you need at any time. To know how to do it yourself, you just have to watch this tutorial.
Bath tray with pallet boards
Who does not like to enjoy a relaxing bath? With this bathtub tray made with pallet boards you can also drink your favorite drink while reading or watching a series on your tablet. You will find the step by step in this link.
Coffee table or pouf with pallets
The ottoman is a very resistant fabric that is especially suitable for upholstery. With a pallet and ottoman fabric you can make a beautiful coffee table for your living room, for this you will need:
- a pallet
- Four wooden slats
- electric screwdriver
- Screws or lag bolts
- Stapler
- burlap fabric and ottoman fabric
- foam board
- Wadding
- Buttons or thumbtacks
- Four legs or wheels
The steps you have to follow are the following:
- Reinforce the lower part of the pallet with the wooden strips that you will fix with screws or lag screws.
- Line the entire pallet with burlap fabric. To do this, use the stapler.
- With spray adhesive or glue, cover the surface of the pallet with a sheet of foam about 5 cm thick.
- Cover everything with everything with wadding to give it a fluffy appearance and line with the ottoman fabric.
- Fix the fabric to the pallet with staples, keeping in mind that the edges of the corners must be folded inwards. It is important that the fabric is very well stretched to obtain a professional result.
- Finally, place some thumbtacks to finish off the corners, as well as legs or wheels at the bottom of the pallet.
After seeing the result, who would say that this coffee table or pouf has been made with a pallet?
Frames for composition of paintings or photos with pallets
One of the main advantages of pallets is that we can take advantage of them even if they are very damaged or even broken. In this case, loose slats have been used to make some simple but attractive frames for a composition of pictures or photos. The materials that we will need are:
- A pallet or remnants of pallet slats
- keyhole saw
- electric screwdriver
- Screws
- Flat metal squares
- hangers
- Scotch tape
The steps that we are going to follow to make these frames are the following:
- The slats are measured to cut them to the desired size.
- The corners are cut at a 45º angle. You can help yourself with a miter saw.
- The first board we cut will serve as a guide for the rest.
- The four parts of the frame are joined with the brackets.
- Attach a hanger to the back.
- Secure the photo or sheet with tape.
The final result is very decorative due to the different shades of the aged wood of the pallet.
Waste separator with pallets
To do this practical waste separator with pallets you just need to disassemble several pallets:
- Join the slats to assemble the exterior structure.
- Make the top holes in the top cover and attach some hinges.
- Enter the different buckets to separate the waste.
Wardrobe made with pallets
Organize your clothes, shoes and accessories with a closet made with pallets. In fact, with the slats of several pallets you can even make the doors of a built-in wardrobe.
Recommendations when decorating with pallets
- Learn to distinguish toxic pallets and avoid them. To do this, check that they do not contain the MB stamp. In that case, it means that it has been fumigated with methyl bromide, a very toxic component whose use has been prohibited since 2010. You will find more information at this link.
- Sand and remove nails that could be dangerous. In this way, you will avoid snagging or putting your health at risk by sticking a splinter or rusty nail.
- A wooden pallet is candy for wood parasites. For this reason, you should apply a treatment to eliminate them and prevent them in the future. Otherwise, you will expose the rest of your furniture to insect pests. In this link you will find how to do it.
- Protect your furniture made with pallets from sun, rain or wear and tear from everyday use. To do this, treat the wood allowing it to breathe. In this link you will find how to do it, as well as the most suitable products to protect wood.
- Complement your furniture made with pallets with wheels, legs for the base, glass or ceramic for the top and cushions for the seats. In this way, you will be able to personalize them.
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