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25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

Basically, wooden pallets are used to transport goods.

It can be collected from stores that receive their goods on pallets.

Once you've picked up a palette for free, the question is what to do with it.

Whether it's a table, sofa or shoe storage, there are plenty of cool ideas to transform them!

Here are 25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets . Watch:

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

Contents
  • TABLES
  • 1. A table for the terrace
  • 2. An outdoor table on wheels
  • 3. A coffee table
  • 4. A coffee table with a glass top
  • 5. An oriental-style coffee table
  • 6. A minimalist desk
  • 7. A designer kitchen island
  • ARMCHAIRS AND SOFAS
  • 8. A comfortable sofa bed
  • 9. A corner sofa with integrated storage
  • 10. A swing chair
  • 11. A lounge chair for the garden
  • 12. A reader
  • 13. A cat or dog basket
  • 14. A reading nook
  • STORAGE
  • 15. A shoe rack
  • 16. A bike rack
  • 17. A shelf for photos
  • DECORATION ELEMENTS
  • 18. A vertical garden
  • 19. A honeycomb mirror
  • 20. A designer chandelier
  • 21. A staircase
  • 22. A corner shelf
  • 23. A wall covering for the kitchen
  • 24. A faux bearskin rug
  • 25. A wall light

TABLES

1. A table for the terrace

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

Here is an original table made with 4 wooden pallets. Thanks to its simple and rustic appearance, it is a table that can be placed both on the terrace and indoors. It can be personalized to your taste and according to your decor. And it evolves according to your desires. Do not forget to apply a coat of oil or wax for waterproofing and for more resistance to bad weather. And There you go ! It's over.

2. An outdoor table on wheels

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

This table is made with two 120cm x 120cm pallets, a small beam cut in four, 4 swivel wheels, some L-brackets, screws and gray stain. The result is amazing and really super easy to do. This rolling table is very practical:the perfect coffee table on a terrace, or for helping yourself to a small snack in front of the TV!

3. A coffee table

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

Even easier! Here is an extremely easy to assemble coffee table with only 2 pallets, stacked and screwed on top of each other. Castors have been added and that's it. Depending on the type of wood pallet you use, the table will be more or less rustic to suit your style. You can even paint it. And have you seen the super practical little shelf to put your books on?

4. A coffee table with a glass top

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

Here is another more modern version of a coffee table. This one is even easier to build:there is just a glass top to put on it and wheels to screw on. Now all you have to do is find the perfect color for your new table!

5. An oriental style coffee table

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

If you find colored or stained pallets, you can use them to create an exotic coffee table. This coffee table has an oriental side to it, although it was made from pallets found near a Lyon shopping area. It has a simple design and very beautiful colors. The table also has two small drawers for storage.

6. A minimalist office

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

Are you looking for a small desk with the perfect dimensions? And you don't want to splurge for custom-made furniture? Well I have what you need. Because you can easily make your own desk from wooden pallets. Here, all you need is a pallet, sturdy legs and a plywood board. It doesn't get any easier and cheaper than this desk. And have you seen all the storage on the lower board?

7. A designer kitchen island

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

Need a custom kitchen island? So think of the palettes that allow you to create all kinds of furniture, with personalized dimensions and for an ultra reasonable budget. You will need at least three palettes, tools and paint. Just cut the pallets to size, clamp them together and add a worktop. Paint them a natural color or a warmer tone that matches your interior. It's not difficult, and you have the freedom to choose your own design.

ARMCHAIRS AND SOFAS

8. A comfortable sofa bed

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

Although it's a little hard to believe, this lovely sofa was made from a single pallet. It was cut in half, then stainless steel plates and feet were added to stabilize it. And of course, some colorful cushions give it a cozy look.

9. A corner sofa with integrated storage

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

What could be simpler than putting these 6 pallets on top of each other? They were painted and then covered with colored foam cushions. And under the pallets there is plenty of super useful storage space for books, magazines, glasses and all other living room items.

10. A swing chair

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

With a little imagination, you can create this swing. Here, the pallet has been dismantled and the boards have been sewn together using a thick rope. Then another rope is used to hang the chair to a tree. Be sure to use strong ropes so you don't fall!

11. A lounge chair for the garden

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

Here is a perfect sun lounger for your garden. To make it, you will need two pallets of the same size, stacked on top of each other. Use the rest of the materials to make a folder that you will secure with boards on each side. Then, paint the chair a bright color. Relaxing moments are yours next spring!

12. A reader

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

Need a small piece of furniture for resting, for reading and which can even be used as an extra bed? You can create one with pallets. It's easy and much cheaper than a ready-made piece of furniture. It's made from wooden pallets, and it's way more comfortable than it looks. Just stack a few pallets on top of each other, secure them together, and add a comfy mattress on top. It's as simple as that.

13. A cat or dog basket

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

Do you have some pallet wood left? So offer a nice basket to your pet. I'm sure he'll love it. Again, this is a very easy and inexpensive creation. It is enough to cut a pallet in such a way as to obtain a rectangular structure. Add a comfortable cushion and some decorations if you wish.

14. A reading corner

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

Do your children need a quiet place to read or clear their minds? Why not build it yourself? All you need are two pallets and something to saw and screw. Cut the pallets in the shape you want, reinforce them and add a backrest behind if necessary. Add a cushion and comfy pillows, and you're done!

STORAGE

15. A shoe rack

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

Nobody likes hallways full of shoes. You can avoid this by creating a handy shelf to store shoes. This is made from a simple pallet placed vertically. Voila, your very own pallet shoe rack is ready to use! Then it's up to you whether you leave it looking raw and natural or paint it.

16. A bike rack

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

Thanks to their structure, the pallets can be easily used to create shelves without the need to modify them too much. Just place a pallet along the wall, secure it and add bike mounts. Paint your bike rack a bright color if you want. This structure can even be used as a library!

17. A shelf for photos

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

This is probably the easiest project to do with pallets. Take a pallet, remove the middle boards. Then hang it on the wall and you're done! Use this shelf to display your photos or other decorative items. Sand or paint your shelf for a nicer look.

DECORATION ELEMENTS

18. A vertical garden

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

You can turn a pallet into a very beautiful vertical garden. For this project, you will need a wooden pallet, two large bags of potting soil, and annuals, a small roll of landscape fabric, and a stapler. The result is a very beautiful and functional structure in which you can grow your plants even on a balcony. Discover the tutorial here.

19. A honeycomb mirror

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

Here is a fancier idea that was also made using a palette. Even though this particular example features honeycomb mirrors, you can use any type of mirror. Use a pallet as a support and glue the mirrors on top. You will have a beautiful decorative, original and functional piece.

20. A designer chandelier

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

Here is a beautiful chandelier worthy of a modern designer. His history ? At the beginning, it was a simple pallet of wood good to put in the landfill. Someone found her and decided to transform her. The palette was cut into pieces of different sizes and they were put together in a very artistic way. The result is a unique and functional chandelier.

21. A staircase

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

Here is a more elaborate project that requires many palettes. In order to complete this project in your own home, you will need lots of wooden pallets and some skills and knowledge to design these stairs. Let's be honest, this is not a project for DIY enthusiasts. Because poorly designed stairs can be dangerous. Here, the staircase has been integrated into an office where most of the furniture is already made of pallet wood.

22. A corner shelf

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

Not only does it furnish the corner of a room, but it also creates two small shelves to put a small decorative object. Not bad is not it ? Of course, it's easy to do, and it doesn't cost much.

23. A wall covering for the kitchen

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

Would you like wood cladding in your kitchen? So why not recover pallet wood? Sand it and varnish it to your liking. All you have to do is put it down! Real child's play!

24. A faux bearskin rug

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

The very rustic detail in a country house:it is the animal skin rug. But if like me, you like animals too much, then opt for this wooden solution!

25. A wall light

25 easy furniture to make with wooden pallets.

Here, to finish, is a pretty wall light in reclaimed wood, very easy to make. It exudes simplicity but also a natural side that adapts to all styles of decoration.