{"id":4986,"date":"2018-06-08T22:41:41","date_gmt":"2018-06-08T11:41:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/?p=4986"},"modified":"2024-08-22T01:17:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T14:17:05","slug":"15-ideas-pallet-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/uk\/15-ideas-pallet-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"15 ideas with pallet furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"

Traditionally used in shipping and airfreight, creative DIYers have long been turning pallets into furniture for homes, restaurants and offices.<\/p>\n

In addition to looking cool, pallets are cheap and easy to get. With a bit of know-how (or handyman services<\/a>), they can be transformed into almost any piece of furniture.<\/p>\n

Here are 15 great ways to add pallet furniture to your home:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Pallet Bar <\/b><\/p>\n

Use pallets to create fantastic alternatives to the traditional expensive bar tables at home.<\/p>\n

2. Wedding Decoration DIY<\/b><\/p>\n

Thanks to websites such as Etsy<\/a> and Pinterest,<\/a>\u00a0many brides are finding inspiration for personalised DIY for their special day. Pallets can be turned into backdrops, signs, bars, seating and decoration. Here are a couple of examples:<\/p>\n

\"Wedding<\/a>
\nSource: Brazos Valley Bride<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Bookshelf<\/b><\/p>\n

Use pallets to make a shelving unit. This can be a great way to organise books, display ornaments, and store your favourite crockery.<\/p>\n

\"pallet-bookcase\"<\/a>
\nSource: Pallet Furniture Ideas<\/p>\n

4. Coffee Table <\/b><\/p>\n

If you’re a first timer with pallets, perhaps the easiest project to start with is making a coffee table.<\/p>\n

\"Unique-Coffee-Pallet-Table\"<\/a>
\nSource: Decorate Idea<\/p>\n

5. Storage Chest<\/b><\/p>\n

Create a pallet storage chest in any size you need for toys, winter throws, or anything else you want tucked out of sight.<\/p>\n

\"pallet-storage-chest\"<\/a>
\nSource: Tree Hugger<\/p>\n

6. Children’s Furniture<\/b><\/p>\n

You don’t need to spend a lot on children’s furniture which won’t be used for long. With some pallets and bright paint, you can easily create fun furniture for your children’s room.<\/p>\n

\"diy-pallet-kid-furniture\"<\/a>
\nSource: Resourcedir<\/p>\n

7. Plant Boxes<\/b><\/p>\n

Whether it’s a huge pallet vertical garden wall or a simple plant box, this is the perfect DIY project to start with.<\/p>\n

8. Stairs<\/b><\/p>\n

This is a much more ambitious project, and you’d need an architect and professional handyman<\/a> to look over and help design it. But it’s sure to make your home stand out.<\/p>\n

9. Outdoor Seating<\/b><\/p>\n

Pallets are commonly used to make outdoor furniture. You can create your bespoke garden furniture to suit your outdoor space and dress it up in a variety of colours.<\/p>\n

\"pallet-furniture-ideas\"<\/a>
\nSource: Kung Fu Homes<\/p>\n

10. Wine Rack<\/b><\/p>\n

No need to hide your wine collection when you can display it in a simple and elegant way using pallets.<\/p>\n

\"pallet-wine-rack\"<\/a>
\nSource: Homes Kid<\/p>\n

11. TV Unit<\/b><\/p>\n

You could build a TV unit with storage using pallets.<\/p>\n

\"pallet-tv-unit\"
\nSource: Wookmark<\/p>\n

12. Chandelier <\/b><\/p>\n

How about a light fixture like this chandelier? You could swap out the candles and replace with fairy lights for a pretty outdoor ambience.<\/p>\n

13. Office Furniture<\/b><\/p>\n

Add a bit of fun to a bland office space with a break-out room set-up, or even a quirky pallet boardroom table.<\/p>\n

14. A Bed<\/b><\/p>\n

A pallet bed isn’t too hard to assemble and gives you the chance to create lots of storage nooks underneath.<\/p>\n

\"diy-pallet-bedroom-furniture-charming-design-8-on-bedroom-design-ideas\"
\nSource: Wpedia<\/p>\n

15. Garden Path<\/b><\/p>\n

Pallets look great in a garden path, such as this Asian inspired garden.<\/p>\n

\"DIY-Walkway-Garden-Furniture-Ideas-For-DIY-Outdoor-Furniture-Gardening-Design\"
\nSource: Mariners View Apartments<\/p>\n

Have you got any more DIY pallet furniture ideas? Let us know in the comments below – we’d love to hear them.<\/em><\/p>\n

Don’t have time for a DIY project?\u00a0Get some handyman help\u00a0<\/a>from an Airtasker in your area.<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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