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    Home » DIY » Home Decor » 150 Cheap & Easy Pallet Projects

    150 Cheap & Easy Pallet Projects

    January 7, 2020 by prudentpennypincher.com 5 Comments

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    150 Cheap and Easy DIY Pallet Projects

    Transform free pallets into creative and beautiful furniture, decorations, planters and more! There are over 150 easy pallet projects here to give your home and garden a personal touch.

    Before we dive into these projects, here is some helpful information:

    You can get pallets FREE (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, Motorcycle Shops, 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 you are looking for).

    Materials You Will Need: 

    • Hammer (with nail puller) & Nails OR Nail Gun
    • Screwdriver and Screws (wood screws)
    • Drill and Drill Bits
    • Reciprocating Saw
    • Safety Glasses and Gloves
    • Tape Measure and/or Ruler
    • Orbital Sander
    • Sandpaper
    • Jig Saw
    • Wood Glue
    • Circular Saw.
    • Hand Saw
    • Pry Bar

     I won’t re-list these items below to save space, but you will need some of these tools and supplies for all of these projects. If you are just planning on doing one or two projects, you can rent the more expensive tools (e.g. saws and sander) at a Home Depot or Lowes to save money or borrow from friends, family or neighbors.

    Handy Tutorials for 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 Get Weathered Wood Look
    • How to Tell if a Pallet is Safe for Reuse  -Don’t use pallets with MB or IPPC logo!
    • Make Your Own Wood Stain For Less

    While these DIY pallets projects are easy, some of them are time-consuming and may take more than a couple hours to complete.

    Indoor Pallet Projects

    Home Decor

    Pallet Photo Frames from Southern Revivals

    Wood Pallet Shelf from I See I Make

    Pallet Trays (Source Unknown)
    drawer handles + paint or stain + screws

    Wall Decor Pallets from Follow the Sprinkles

     Pallet Tray with Rope Handles (Source Unknown)
    rope + washers + screws

    Pallet Plaque from Oh My Creative

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

    Pallet Barn Door Mantel from The Frugal Homemaker

    Candle Wall Shelf (Source Unknown)
    All you need is various sized pillar candles

    Wall Mounted Pallet Candle Holders from 101 Pallet Ideas

    Hanging Mason Jar Lights from Twenty 8 Divine

    Hanging Mason Jar Candles II (Source Unknown)
    mason jars + small pillar candles + rope

    Pallet Cube Light (No tutorial)

    Coffee Table Tray from My Repurposed Life

    Laundry Sign from Ana White

    Coastal Pallet Mirror from Dwelling in Happiness

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

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

    Pallet Centerpiece from 101 Pallets

    Decorative Wall Shelf from DIY Candy

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

    Pallet Wall Decor from Blooming Homestead

    Kitchen Sign (Source Unknown)
    wood letters + white acrylic paint

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


    Furniture Pallet Projects

    Pallet Bookshelf from Made it with Love

    Pallet Floating Bookshelf from Jenna Burger

    Mini Pallet Coaster For Your Pallet Coffee Table from Remove and Replace

    Pallet Coffee Table from DIY Projects

    Modern Pallet Coffee Table (source unknown)
    wheels + glass top + paint (optional)

    Pallet End Table from Instructables

    Easy Pallet Platform Bed from Shanty 2 Chic

    Fold-Up Pallet Desk from Thistlewood Farms

    Pallet Headboard from BHG.com

    Console Table from Kleinworth Co.

    Pallet Sofa from Scrap Hacker

    Reading Nook from Kojo Designs

    Pallet Daybed from Pretty Prudent

    Pallet Dining Table from BHG.com

    Large Pallet Sofa from Home Jelly

    Pallet Chair from Funky Junk Interiors

    Pallet Cat Bed (Source Unknown)

    Sofa Table from Beyond The Picket Fence

    Pallet Dog Bed from The Charming Farmer

    Pallet Desk from Instructables

    Desk Hutch Storage from Press Herald


    Organization and Storage Pallet Projects

    Pallet Coat Rack from Re-Fabbed

    Entryway Pallet Organizer from Great DIYs

    Upcycled Pallet Storage Container from DIY Network

    Shoe Rack (Source Unknown)

    Kitchen Organization Pallet Projects

    Coffee Cup Holder from One Little Bird

    Menu Sign from The Wood Connection

    Pallet Wine Rack from Hometalk

    Kitchen Utensil Holder (Source Unknown)
    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

    Pot and Pan Storage Idea (Source Unknown)

    Pallet Plate Display  (No Tutorial Available)

    Bathroom Organization Pallet Projects

    Pallet Towel Rack from The Golden Sycamore

    Driftwood Pallet 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 Shelf (Original Source unknown)

    Mason Jar Pallet Organizer from Skinny Meg

    Other Organization Pallet Projects

    DIY Pallet Letter Organizer (Source Unknown)

    Pallet Laundry Basket Holder from Ana White

    Pallet Jewelry Organizer from Craft or DIY


    Outdoor Pallet Projects

    Garden Pallet Projects

    Pallet Vertical Herb Garden from 99 Pallets

    Vertical Flower Garden from Hometalk

    Vertical  Pallet Flower Garden (source unknown)

    Staggered Pallet Planter from Instructables

    Upcycled Rainbow Pallet Flower Garden Planter from Hello Creative Family

    Tin Can Pallet Planter from Pillar Box Blue

    Garden Tool Storage from Our Little Acre

    Pallet Planter Box from Live Laugh Rowe

    Large Pallet Planter (Source Unknown)

    Pallet Planter Box from House by Hoff

    Window Planter Box from Paradise Perspectives

    Triangle Pallet Planters from Love Create Celebrate

    Strawberry Pallet Planter from Instructables

    Pallet Garden from Bright Nest

    Potting Table from Handmade Utah

    Pallet Compost Bin from BHG.com

    Flower Pot Pallet Shelf (Source Unknown)
    washers + screws + heavy duty chains

    Pallet Garden Fence from Camelot Art Creations

    Pallet Garden Trellis from BHG.com

    Garden Tool Storage from Fix Lovely


    Backyard Pallet Projects

    Pallet Swing Bed from The Merry Thought

    Pallet Swing from Instructables

    Hanging Outdoor Bar from HGTV.com

    Pallet Outdoor Table from BHG.com

    Pallet Patio Bench from RK Black

    Patio Pallet Daybed from Lovely Greens

    Pallet Sectional Soda from 101 Pallets

    Patio Pallet Lounger from Instructables

    Outdoor Pallet Table (source unknown)


    Front Yard Pallet Projects

    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

    Pallet Stairs (Source Unknown)


    Holiday Pallet Projects

    Christmas

    Winter Woodland Sign from Blooming Homestead

    Pallet Christmas Tree from Jolenes Crafting

    Pallet Christmas Tree II (Source Unknown)
    white paint + ornaments + christmas star + clear string lights

    Christmas Star
    wide red ribbon + nails

    Reversible Snowman and Scarecrow Pallet from Instructables

    Rustic Pallet Christmas Tree from Her Tool Belt

    Fall

    Pallet Pumpkins from Finding House Farms

    Neutral Fall Pallet Sign from Design, Dining and Diapers

    Fall Chalkboard Sign from Shanty 2 Chic

    4th of July

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

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

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


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    Comments

    1. Cindy says

      May 31, 2017 at 5:46 am

      I love several of these. I’ll be trying some of them out soon.

      Reply
    2. Luz says

      March 8, 2019 at 10:37 am

      Love this protects

      Reply
    3. KellyK says

      July 12, 2019 at 10:46 am

      Anywhere that carries shingles for roofs will likely give you pallets for free. That’s where I got mine.

      Reply
      • Carmen says

        August 7, 2019 at 1:09 am

        Thanks, good to know.

        Reply
    4. Bridgett McCoy says

      January 12, 2020 at 1:05 pm

      I would like to get instructions on how to build a Queen platform pallet or crate bed.

      Reply

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