150 Cheap and Easy Pallet Wood Projects

Transform wooden pallets into home decor, furniture, planters, organizers and much more with these cheap and easy pallet wood projects.

Pallets are a fantastic material to use for DIY projects because they are durable, versatile, and often available for free or at a low cost. They can be repurposed and upcycled into a wide range of indoor and outdoor DIY pallet furniture and home decor items, as well as practical items like garden beds, planters and fences. In this collection of pallet project ideas, you will find inspiration for everything from DIY tables and chairs to shelving and storage solutions. Whether you are a seasoned at woodworking projects or a beginner looking for your first project to hone your woodworking skills, there is something here for everyone. So grab a pallet and get ready to get creative with these wood crafts!

Before we dive into these wood pallet projects, here is some helpful information for beginners:

You can get free pallets (or very cheap) from:

• Craigslist or Facebook’s Marketplace. A lot of the time people just put them on the curb for free for you to pick up.
• Local businesses, distribution centers and stores (e.g Garden and Hardware Stores, Home Improvement Stores). You will see them sitting out back of stores, but always ask the manager before you take them because they could be rented pallets and need to be returned.
• New Businesses – If you know a new business is opening in your area, that is a great time to find a lot of pallets too.

If you can’t find any free wood pallets, you can buy them for under $10 (typically in the $5-$7 range, depending on the type and size.

Handy Tutorials for DIY Pallet Projects:

• How to “Quickly” Disassemble Pallets
  • Many projects require dissembling the pallets.
  • There are lots of different ways to disassemble pallets depending on the type of tools you have at your disposal.
• How to Tell if a Pallet is Safe for Reuse  -Don’t use pallets with MB or IPPC logo! Some pallets are not safe to use as home decor or furniture due to the chemicals used on them.

Indoor Pallet Wood Projects

Home Decor

Photo Frame with Mod Podge from Southern Revivals

Wood Shelf from I See I Make

Pallet Trays
drawer handles + paint or stain + screws

DIY Wall Decoration from Follow the Sprinkles

 Wooden Tray with Rope Handles
rope + washers + screws

Pallet Plaque from Oh My Creative

Mason Jar Candle Scones (Source Unknown)
white acrylic paint + small chain + hook + mason jars + votive candles

Wood Shutters Mantel from The Frugal Homemaker

Candle Wall Shelf Wood Project
All you need is various sized pillar candles

Wall Mounted Candle Holders from 101 Pallet Ideas

Hanging Mason Jar Lights from Twenty 8 Divine

Hanging Mason Jar Candle Lighting (Source Unknown)
mason jars + small pillar candles + rope

Cube Light (No tutorial)

Coffee Table Tray from My Repurposed Life

DIY Laundry Sign from Ana White

Coastal Mirror Frame from Dwelling in Happiness

Beach Wall Art (Source Unknown)
stencils + white acrylic paint + shades of blue and tan paint

Wood Photo Holder
mini clothespins + white paint marker (or stencils) + fabric (for flowers) + photos

Pallet Centerpiece from 101 Pallets

Decorative Wall Shelf from DIY Candy

Pallet Mirror Frame (Source Unknown)
staining or paint + mirror

Wood Sign Wall Decor from Blooming Homestead

EAT Kitchen Sign
wood letters + white acrylic paint

Tabletop Wall Clock (Source Unknown)
clock parts (take apart a thrift store clock) + numbers + white paint

Furniture Pallet Wood Projects

DIY Bookshelf from Made it with Love

Floating Bookshelf from Jenna Burger

Mini Wooden Coaster from Remove and Replace

Pallet Coffee Table from DIY Projects

Modern Coffee Table
wheels + glass top + paint (optional)

End Table from Instructables

Easy Platform Pallet Bed from Shanty 2 Chic

Fold-Up Wooden Desk from Thistlewood Farms

Wood Headboard from BHG.com

Pallet Console Table from Kleinworth Co.

Reading Nook from Kojo Designs

Daybed from Pretty Prudent

Pallet Sofa from Scrap Hacker

Dining Table Project from BHG.com

Large Pallet Sofa from Home Jelly

Pallet Chair from Funky Junk Interiors

Wood Cat Bed (Source Unknown)

Sofa Table from Beyond The Picket Fence

Dog Bed Tutorial from The Charming Farmer

Pallet Desk from Instructables

Desk Hutch Storage from Press Herald

Organization and Storage Pallet Ideas

Easy DIY Wood Coat Rack from Re-Fabbed

Entryway Organizer from Great DIYs

Upcycled Storage Bin from DIY Network

Pallet Shoe Rack (Source Unknown)

Kitchen Organization

Coffee Cup Holder from One Little Bird

Menu Sign from The Wood Connection

Wine Rack from Hometalk

Kitchen Utensil Holder
wood knobs or hooks + wood stain + stencils + white acrylic paint

Pallet Pantry Sign from Funky Junky Interiors

Pot and Pan Holder from A Green Point Kitchen

Easy DIY Pot and Pan Storage (Source Unknown)

Reclaimed Wood Plate Display  (No Tutorial Available)

Kitchen Island from Noting Grace

Bathroom Organization Pallet Wood Projects

Towel Rack from The Golden Sycamore

Driftwood Towel Rack from House by Hoff

Bathroom Towel Holder
I couldn’t find a tutorial for this project, but it looks pretty simple. There is a similar project here that might help: http://www.instructables.com/id/Pallet-Wall-Shelf/

Bathroom Wood Shelf

Mason Jar Wall Storage from Skinny Meg

Other Organization Projects

DIY Wood Letter Organizer (Source Unknown)

Laundry Basket Holder from Ana White

Jewelry Organizer from Craft or DIY

Outdoor Pallet Wood Projects

Garden

Herb Garden Hanging Planter from 99 Pallets

Vertical Flower Garden from Hometalk

Vertical Wood Flower Garden

Staggered Planter from Instructables

Upcycled Rainbow Flower Garden Planter from Hello Creative Family

Colorful Tin Can Planters from Pillar Box Blue

Garden Tool Storage Project from Our Little Acre

Pallet Planter Box from Live Laugh Rowe

Large Porch Planters

Pallet Planter Box from House by Hoff

Window Box from Paradise Perspectives

Triangle Wood Planters from Love Create Celebrate

Strawberry Planter from Instructables

Pallet Raised Garden Bed from Bright Nest

Potting Table from Handmade Utah

Compost Bin Project from BHG.com

Flower Pot Wooden Shelf
washers + screws + heavy duty chains

Pallet Garden Fence from Camelot Art Creations

DIY Garden Trellis from BHG.com

Garden Tool Storage Project from Fix Lovely

Backyard Pallet Wood Projects

$45 Outdoor Patio Seating Area from Fabulessly Frugal

DIY Swing Bed from The Merry Thought

Wood Swing from Instructables

Hanging Outdoor Bar from HGTV.com

Outdoor Coffee Table from BHG.com

Patio Pallet Bench from RK Black

Patio Daybed from Lovely Greens

Sectional Sofa from 101 Pallets

Backyard Lounger from Instructables

Outdoor Pallet Table (source unknown)

Outdoor Wood Bar from The Garden Glove

DIY Adirondack Chair from Instructables

Wooden Outdoor Bar from 1001 Pallets

Outdoor Kitchen from Fazeley Pre-School

Wooden Deck from Simple Easy Creative

Picnic Table from Craft Box Girls

Front Yard Pallet Ideas

Welcome Sign from House by Hoff

Basic Pallet Fence from Hometalk

Swing Chair from Instructables

Basic Swing Chair (Source Unknown)

Pallet Walkway from Funky Junk Interiors

Wooden Stairs

Summer Front Porch from Jenna Burger

Holiday Pallet Wood Projects

Christmas

Winter Woodland Sign from Blooming Homestead

Pallet Christmas Tree from Jolenes Crafting

Easy Christmas Tree
white paint + ornaments + christmas star + clear string lights

Wood Christmas Star Wall Art
wide red ribbon + nails

Reversible Snowman and Scarecrow from Instructables

Rustic Christmas Tree from Her Tool Belt

Fall and Halloween

Reclaimed Wood Pumpkins from Finding House Farms

Neutral Fall Porch Sign from Design, Dining and Diapers

Fall Chalkboard Sign from Shanty 2 Chic

Zombie Gate from Atta Girl Says

Easy Wooden Trapped Door Project

Jack O Lantern Pallet

4th of July

Patriotic Flag from The Magic Brush

Rustic Wood American Flag Wall Art from Nina Hendricks

Patriotic Sign from Ribbons and Glue

Rustic Flag (Source Unknown)
wire + red, white and blue acrylic paint + wood stars + picture hanging wire

 Patriotic Star Signs (Source Unknown)
large star stencil + red, white and blue paint

Wooden US Flag (Source Unknown)
star stencils + red, white and blue paint

Easter

Bunny Porch Sign (source unknown)

Rustic Bunny Art from Diva of DIY

Peeps Wood Sign (source unknown)

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