The sky's the limit when it comes to pallet furniture ideas for the home. With the right tools and instructions, you can kit your house and garden out with some seriously stylish one-of-a-kind pieces!
Wooden pallets are so easy to get hold of – many heavy items such as tiles often come on pallets that you also get to keep. Or you can look for them at reclamation yards and at online marketplaces such as eBay.
Once you've got your stash of pallets, it's time to make something fabulous with them! Read on for inspo...
Easy pallet furniture ideas to try at home
Love a boho, relaxed vibe in your home? There are so many ways to incorporate pallet furniture in every room, and we're here to show you how! The natural wood creates a warm and relaxed feel – perfect for fans of a more laidback, imperfect look.
1. Kitchen pantry unit
Need a bit of extra storage in your kitchen? We could all do with another cupboard really couldn't we? Well how about this ingenious make, which is halfway to a pantry cupboard!
Perfect for storing your tins of coffee, spices, sauces and other condiments, you'll wish you'd come across this life-enhancer sooner. Head on over to My Thrifty Life by Cassie Fairy for the tutorial. The cute little cupboard doors really make this simple shelving unit into something really special. And the blackboard and pinboard are a handy little extra touch!
2. Wall-mounted pallet bookshelf
Great for kids' bedrooms, the wall-mounted pallet bookshelf is one of the easiest pieces you can make from a pallet. It takes just three cuts, promises Melissa on her blog, Welcome to the Woods.
Take a look at her tutorial and get turning an old pallet into something truly standout! You could even use this to display magazines or coffee table tomes in your hallway or living room.
3. Floor-standing pallet bookshelf
If you're after a more substantial bookshelf that can accommodate books, collectables, vases and other objets d'art, then this floor-standing bookshelf tutorial by Jen Woodhouse is for you! It's super-sturdy and versatile – but it's also really tall, so you'll need plenty of room to build this, and then a high ceiling to ensure it fits neatly into your space.
4. Coffee table pallet furniture idea
Head on over to B&Q's handy website for this easy coffee table tutorial. The table even has wheels so you can move it around as you wish without having to drag it across your floor. For pure coastal vibes you can't get better than this pallet furniture idea!
5. DIY pallet towel rack
How often do you find bath towels draped over the bath or over the shower because they don't have a specific place to hang? And what about hand towels? Sounds like you could do with a dedicated towel rack!
This easy DIY from Lazy Genius Mom should take 30 minutes tops – the hardest part is attaching it to the wall! There'll be no excuses for leaving towels on the bathroom floor again...
DIY pallet garden furniture projects
Wooden pallets' rustic good looks are so well suited to your garden. Take a look at this selection of pallet garden furniture and transform your outdoor space today!
6. Wooden pallet garden bar
7. Pallet garden light
Having lots of light sources outside adds to the ambience and is essential if you want to enjoy your garden after dark.
In this tutorial from Fiskars you'll learn how to make a sturdy light source using pallets and battery-powered lights. The beauty of this project is that it doubles up as a handy table too, perfect for a book and a drink!
8. Pallet wood birdhouse
Provide visiting wrens, robins and blue tits a permanent home in your garden with a charming bird box that they can roost and nest in. It’s a must for a wildlife-friendly garden.
Be sure to hang it high up, away from prowling cats and other predators, and provide a plentiful food source close by too.
Find out how to make a bird box with Gathered's easy step-by-steps.
9. Pallet wall planter
How cute and clever is this idea from The Lifestyle Blogger UK? Attaching a section of pallet to the garden wall turns a plain expanse into something decorative in an instant.
Here you can see some of the plants such as the ivy will trail down the wall as they flourish, creating a cascade of foliage. Choose your plants carefully to create neat individual pots of colour or a mass of blooms that mimic a flower wall.
10. Gardening table
Transform your potting area with this ingenious gardening table DIY, courtesy of Jenna Burger Design. It's so clever that when you're done planting out your seedlings you can fold up the table neatly out of the way! Take a look at Jenna's website for her step-by-step instructions for this handy gardening table and other pallet furniture ideas too.
Create something beautiful out of something boring with Gathered's pallet furniture ideas
Armed with a handful of tools and some great ideas (plus handy step-by-steps) you can produce all manner of practical pieces for your home. Rustic, one-off items are still all the rage and the sense of pride you'll feel when you start using your new piece of pallet furniture will be immense. Not to mention the money you'll save by making something all by yourself rather than buying it.
Still craving more pallet furniture inspiration?
We've pulled together 61 wood pallet ideas that all start with a humble wooden pallet. Take your pick from all sorts of amazing ideas, from wine racks to toilet roll holders! Once you start pulling that pallet apart, there'll be simply no stopping you in your creative endeavours! What will you make first?
