I’ve discovered DIY pallet projects last year when I moved into my new house somewhat by chance. It wasn’t through Pinterest that I knew you can make DIY pallet projects.
I live in an area of newly built homes. Lots of crates lay around ready for someone to find them a home. I thought to myself it would be so cool if I can create wall art from these. I picked up 2 to create 2 DIY pallet projects that will serve as art boards over my mantle and my bed.
Since then, I’ve been so obsessed with DIY pallet projects that I decided to not only show off my mine, but also those of others that you will organize your home. Some can be really amazing Father’s Day gift ideas that you can make. With many only requiring a few focused hours, little money, you definitely have plenty of time to start one up! But if you’re looking for less labour intensive ideas, you can always check out my Useful Father’s Day Gift Guide. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway at the end of that post for a chance to win a Father’s Day gift.
DIY Pallet Projects For Your Home
Here are a few ideas that will organize your home in a few easy steps, that won’t cost you much.
#1 – Pallet Wall Art
When I did this, I used a very labour intensive method to disassemble my crate. Since then, I found a tutorial that will help you achieve the same results in less time (and pain!!!) from We Lived Happily Ever After.
Tools Needed
- Wooden pallet/Crate
- Hammer
- Nails
- Varnish
- Brush
- Power screw driver
- 2 boards used as backing to secure the crate boards together
- Decorative item to hang on the final product
- Hooks
Steps to Achieve Your Wall Art
- Get 2 solid boards that will serve as your backing to hold your distressed wood together.
- Cut it to the length you want.
- Choose how many boards you want but ensure all will fit onto the back boards that will hold them together.
- Remove the boards from the crate.
- Clean the board with a damp cloth and let them dry.
- Once they dry, slap on the varnish onto each board and let it dry. Do the other side and allow to dry.
- Line up the boards with the desired gap between each.
- Attach the crate boards onto the separate wood boards with a screwdriver. You’ll need to screw in 2 screws for each board on each side to make sure it’s steady and sturdy.
- Add hooks on the back of the boards to be able to hang it on the wall.
- Add 2 nails or 3 depending on what decor item you are looking to hang on the front.
- Hang it before you add your decor item.
#2 – Pallet Wood Patio Chair
This pallet wood patio chair off of my DIY pallet projects is a practical idea for your front porch or your backyard. It’s beautiful and practical. You can decorate it anyway you like and match it to your current outdoor decor. Thanks to Funky Junk Interiors, we have the steps to create this DIY pallet project.
#3 – Pallet Coffee Table
This pallet coffee table form 1001 Pallets can beautify your home and organize it. You’ll know why when you inspect the photos.. This is one project I’ve been meaning to take on, but I need to find more crates to take apart and create it ;).
#4 – Patio Table with Built-in Cooler
This item from my DIY pallet projects is like a piece of art. A patio table with a built-in cooler, how cool is that?? It was done by Kruse’s Workshop but the instructions are available on Remodelholic.
#5 – Pallet Bookshelf
I like this one as it plays dual roles, it organizes a room and decorates it. This pallet bookshelf is the perfect accent piece to any room.
#6 – Pallet Kitchen Island
This is another neat idea especially if you are on a budget when renovating, a pallet kitchen island from Blog Decorar.
#7 – Pallet Coat Rack
The pallet coat rack must be one of the easiest and quickest DIY pallet projects to replicate. I love how this one from Kick of Time turned out.
#8 – Pallet Garage Storage
This garage storage idea is very tempting to create because it really does usefully put away all the garage junk that might be hard to hang, or throw on the built in shelves.
#9 – Pallet Laundry Basket Dresser
For your laundry room, consider this great crate DIY project, a pallet laundry basket dresser to hold your baskets. It created by Pallirondack and featured on Ana White.
#10 – Pallet Deck Water Cooler
The wood deck water cooler featured on Fox Hollow Cottage is such an amazing decor and organizational piece for your deck in the summer that it’s tough to pass up on making your own.
In Summary
These 9 DIY pallet projects are perfect summer projects to get you organized around the house, and as I said earlier, a thoughtful and one-of-a-kind gift for your dad.
- Mantle/Bed Wall Art
- Pallet Wood Patio Chair
- Pallet Coffee Table
- Patio Table with Built-in Cooler
- Pallet Bookshelf
- Pallet Kitchen Island
- Pallet Coat Rack
- Pallet Garage Storage
- Pallet Laundry Basket Dresser
- Pallet Deck Water Cooler
Do you have particular DIY pallet projects you’ve done or would like to get done this summer?
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Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says
I would love to try my hand at something involving a palette sometime!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
The Wardrobe Stylist says
It would be an awesome project to take on 🙂
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
That patio table with the built in cooler is really neat! And the patio chair looks terrific too.
The Wardrobe Stylist says
I know right! It really is a bright idea!!
The Velvet Runway says
Some amazing ideas! I love the patio table with the built in cooler! Perfect for drinking wine on warm summer evenings! I can picture myself sitting there already!
Thanks for sharing these!
Julia xx
https://www.thevelvetrunway.com/ruffles-and-prints/
The Wardrobe Stylist says
Everyone is loving it! Such an amazing idea!
Monica says
Love this! I’ve never thought to do anything with the pallets. We have a business and are always getting pallets of things delivered and I’ve been collecting hoping to repurpose them. Thanks for the ideas!!!!
The Wardrobe Stylist says
Glad I could help and hopefully you’ll find a project to create out of your pallets.
Annemarie LeBlanc says
I can’t believe how beautiful these pallet furniture turned out to be. I love the patio table with built in cooler. That is awesome!
The Wardrobe Stylist says
I agree, it really is amazing!
Michele says
I love that you were able to re use pallets that would have ended up who knows where into objects for you home. The wall art really has in intrigued.
The Wardrobe Stylist says
I know, really there are so many things we can do in terms of repurposing, we just have to be creative.
Jenn says
What great ideas! I really like the cooler idea, we always have BBQs that would come in handy!
The Wardrobe Stylist says
Totally! It’s so amazing!
Lisa Joy Thompson says
I absolutely love the Pallet Patio Chair! My husband has been eying a few different DIY patio furniture tutorials! I’ll have to show this to him!
The Wardrobe Stylist says
For sure, it looks so easy as the person that did it did not have any building knowledge prior to making it, she just winged it!!
Saidah Washington says
Pallets can be repurposed in so many different ways. I repurposed one into a raised garden bed.
The Wardrobe Stylist says
That’s amazing I would love to see a pic.
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
How much fun! It looks so pretty when you are done. And so frugal!
The Wardrobe Stylist says
Haha totally! I remember getting an ultimatum from my husband when it came to decor, you either find a cheap or free way to do things or you can live with nothing as that’S what we can afford at the time lol…
Liz Mays says
I’m kinda loving that wall/hat rack idea. I’ve seen it for herbs too and I love that!
The Wardrobe Stylist says
Oh really! I gotta check that out!!
Tiffany VanSickle says
LOVE pallet crafts! They are so fun and there are so many things you can do! Beautiful!
The Wardrobe Stylist says
Thank you Tiffany!
Amy says
So many great ideas!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
The Wardrobe Stylist says
Thanks Amy!
CidStyleFile says
Such cool ideas!!! Wish I was more handy and had a place to do projects! Ugh the perils of apt/city living! LOL Thanks for joining my new linkup #untamedstyle, hope to see you on Friday!
The Wardrobe Stylist says
lol you can still create some of these for small spaces.Thanks for stopping by!
Sandra Lynn says
These are ALL, stunning! 🙂 Passing this along to my pallet crafty Aunt! Thanks so much 🙂
The Wardrobe Stylist says
lol that’s awesome! I’d love to see what she comes up with 🙂
Johanna says
Love that bedroom idea. So rustic chic!
The Wardrobe Stylist says
I know right!!
Rachel says
These are neat ideas! Gorgeous wall hanging decors.
Thank you for linking up to “Bloggers Who Have Inspired Me”
Rachel xo
https://garaytreasures.com
The Wardrobe Stylist says
Thanks Rachel!
Jill says
I love all of these palette projects! The cooler would be perfect for my patio! Thanks for sharing these!
Jill
Doused In Pink
The Wardrobe Stylist says
Totally! A great Father’s Day gift as well!
Jessica says
These are really great ideas! I never knew you could do so many things with palettes!
~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup
The Wardrobe Stylist says
I know right??
lesley says
Love this post, very creative ideas! My fav deff has to be Pallet Bookshelf!
xo
https://dailylesley.blogspot.com
The Wardrobe Stylist says
Thanks Lesley! Glad you liked it!
Tips Flash says
Very nice DIY article. \m/
The Wardrobe Stylist says
Thank you so much! I love DIYs and always try to find a way to DIY what I can. How about you, ever DIYd?
Mark says
I created wine shelf from pallets. It looks like I am escaped from 60’s as a real wine gourmet. What I wanted to say is that wood material can create fascinating atmosphere around, so don’t be afraid to be creative and use different wood materials.
The Wardrobe Stylist says
Oh for sure! It’s phenomenal how much you can do with pallets, though I’ll be honest, I had no idea how hard it was to take apart at first. Once you get the hang of it, it gets easier but you have to be rough with it. Thanks for dropping by!