Top Pallet Projects as Seen on Pinterest

Pallets are made of sturdy wood to support huge shipping loads, such as landscaping materials or boxes of foodstuffs. You most often see them at home improvement stores and grocery stores. Though they can often be reused by companies, many more are simply thrown out once they are used. Some thrifty DIY’ers have found a number of ingenious uses for pallets that save them from the landfill and create some interesting furniture and décor pieces.

Here are just some of the most interesting, unique and appealing pallet projects that you can do yourself, as seen on Pinterest:

Pallet Bedroom (http://pinterest.com/pin/566679565582893311/)

Rustic charm and a solid bed are the result with this easy pallet project. It would be easy to adjust the size for a twin, full or king.

Wall Shelf (http://pinterest.com/pin/385550418070169155/)

A little bit of stain turns an ordinary pallet into an interesting shelf.

Patio Benches (http://pinterest.com/pin/293015519476459045/)

With a little paint and some decorative cushions and seating, these pallets are transformed into unique benches for your outdoor entertaining.

Bed and Playhouse (http://pinterest.com/pin/6966574396625384/)

This pallet project is every little kid’s dream: It combines a loft bed with a playhouse and features a bench and cubby holes.

Pallet House (http://pinterest.com/pin/239746380136252755/)

With a lot of elbow grease, you can make anything out of pallets – even a house!

Pallet Couches (http://pinterest.com/pin/205476801721904031/)

Just like the patio benches, all you need are some colorful seating cushions to make pallets into a beautiful couch.

Garden Patio (http://pinterest.com/pin/105905028710423783/)

Grow herbs, flowers and produce between the slats of your pallets, and create a deck for relaxing. Paint it a bright color for a unique look.

Room Divider (http://pinterest.com/pin/149322543868074255/)

Whether stained or painted, pallets can be used to create a unique room divider.

Dog House (http://pinterest.com/pin/448460075364913008/)

Give your pooch a place to rest in style with some upcycled pallets.

Playhouse (http://pinterest.com/pin/198510296048150241/)

… or build the house a little bigger and make it into a play space for your children.

What other great upcycling ideas have you seen for pallets? Have you made any of them yourself? Share your finds and your experiences in the comments!

About the Author:

Bridget Sandorford is a freelance blog and culinary writer, where recently she's been researching the career path of a chef. In her spare time, she enjoys biking, painting and working on her first cookbook.