Creative Wood Pallet Ideas: DIY Pictures

Welcome to our gallery of creative wood pallet ideas. There’s a new trend in design which recently became very popular across the planet – it’s repurposing and recycling wooden pallets, and making them a useful resource in furniture making and home DIY projects. Since these pallets are readily available and can be sourced almost anywhere, they have low upfront cost compared to other wood materials.  Wood pallets are easily disassembled, recycled and turned into fantastic furniture pieces, wall coverings, flooring, home furnishings and accessories. Below we’ll showcase some of the inventive ways wooden pallets are being used in and out of the home.

The rustic centerpiece coffee table above was made using two wood pallets. The table top is made out of the stringer pallet incorporated with two drawers, and the block pallet is used for the bottom layer for more storage space. The distressed paint finish is applied to feature a more country-style look. Wood pallets are well-known to being used for shipping and storage.  The pallet provides support for assembling, storing, handling and transporting of different materials and products.

Styles of Wood Pallets

There are two styles of wooden pallets – single-faced also known as “skid,” are often non-reversible or double-face wooden pallets wherein either side can be used for the top deck. Wooden pallets have certain characteristics that prove to be the best choices for home décor and furnishing.

Strength – the term applies to the load-bearing capacity of the pallet to support the weight. This quality is a very important thing to consider in making furniture.

Stiffness applies to the pallet’s ability to withstand changing shapes such as bowing, concaving or breaking down under load or movement. Stiffness is an essential partner to strength.

Durability – this term applies to the pallet to sustainability to be exposed to different types of environment, such as the outdoor weather.

Standard Pallet Size

The most common pallet size or pallet dimension in North America is 48×40 inches.

How Much Do Pallets Cost

 Two pallet designs are used in North America – the “block” pallet and the “stringer” pallet.  The stringer pallet costs less than the block style tray.  According to reports, “The selling price of repaired #1 GMA’s range in the US Mid-West is up near $7.00 -$8.00 in the major centers and going higher. The selling prices for #2 GMA’s range from $4.75 to $5.25. major center.”

Where to Find Free or Low Cost Pallets Made of Wood

There are other sources where you can get low-cost or free wooden pallets for your home projects – these are the scrap pallets that can be recycled.  These scrap pallets, commonly known as platform “cores,” can be sourced in various places such as recycling companies or platform collectors if you require large quantities.

There are other options to consider as well, such as sourcing them from online or print ads offering free platform removal.  You may also try to source from schools where they generate small pallets from shipment of their books and other school supplies. Small businesses such as gas station, convenience stores, groceries or fresh produce markets are some of the best places to source wood pallets.

Wooden stringer pallets are assembled and designed to create this platform cubic tables and rustic outdoor lounge which blends well with the whole design concept.  Light tone wood stain finish is applied particularly for outdoor use. Wooden pallets are also used for the deck flooring.

Types of Pallet Furniture

In this article, we want to showcase awesome furniture ideas using recycled wooden pallets and inspire you to create your own unique designs.

• Pallet wood flooring can be an outstanding DIY project you could do for your home, adding random texture and unique patterns.
• Accent interior walls made by using wooden pallet pieces adds a more rustic look to your design scheme.
• Functional furniture pieces such as wooden pallet kitchen island, bookshelf, coffee and side table, dining table, chest of drawers, laundry basket dresser, daybed, swing bed, outdoor bar, lounge and outdoor furniture set.
• Have fun and express your creativity in using wooden pallets for wall arts, embellishing accent pieces, toy box for storage, wine rack, wooden platform mailbox, doll house or a replica of a castle, swing chair, reading nook, pet beds, plant box, garden tool organizer, wooden platform fence, shoe and bike rack.

Here are some of the best wood platform ideas for home decoration and to get the perfect inspiration for a stylish project with a limited budget.

Pallet Table

A rustic wood platform dining table can look attractive and be a real conversation piece. This dining table seats up to six and was smoothly finished and naturally waxed to get its smooth appearance. 

Here’s an extremely easy to build multi-purpose table made with two stringer wooden tray with the bottom side stacked and screwed on top of the other.  The custom-made legs are made of disassembled wood tray cut to the owner’s desired height.

Pallet Chair

Do-it-yourself cushioned arm chair combines modern design trend with a rustic touch giving this wood platform furniture set a unique character.

This rustic pallet chair is stained to match the hanging platform planter box and gives this outdoor entrance a touch of charm.

This is a no frills DIY pallet lounge chair and rolling table you can create yourself. Make sure to add plenty of comfy cushions to brighten things up and add a pop of color.

Inspiration for a rustic chair and coffee table made from reclaimed wood pallets, stacked, sanded and sealed with natural varnish.

Wood pallets are such wonderful versatile material which can be repurposed as benches and tables.  There are so much furniture ideas and inspirations which can be done by using these wood pallets. 

Here, are reclaimed wood pallets which are a given new life and purpose. While they may look rough in this condition with the addition of colorful cushions for the chair and countertop for the table they can really come to life.

All natural outdoor benches are constructed from reclaimed wood pallets are a fine alternative to the traditional outdoor living set.  Colorful cushions add interest to the neutral wood finish.

This simple DIY project creates an attractive pallet daybed out of several pallets, some paint and cozy cushions. A matching pallet coffee table is the perfect compliment to this bright living space.

This rustic wood pallet bench is a perfect complement to this great outdoor setting.  Perfect for relaxing after a long stroll through nature.

Pallet Coffee Table

A pallet coffee table is a great way to get a rustic vibe in your living room. These tables can be found in a wide variety of designs and finishes to match your personal style.

This living room has a DIY pallet coffee table that brings a rustic style to the space and won’t break the furniture budget.

This stylish living room has a low pallet coffee table with wheels making it easy to rearrange the room’s layout any time you want.

Pallet Decor

This wood pallet sign décor is such a unique piece of art coming from a very common wood material.  It is indeed such an inspiration which you will love to the moon and back. See wood pallet signs on Amazon [sponsored link]

Pallet Headboard

A  decorative furniture piece where wooden pallets are used as a bed headboard. A wooden platform headboard can give your bedroom a rustic charm and sense of style that you may love. See this wood headboard at (Sponsored) Amazon

This stylish bedroom features a wood platform headboard for the platform bed with matching decor such as the reclaimed wood spool table and tray end tables.

Pallet Bed

This wooden platform bed frame makes a suitable platform for a bed mattress and can look attractive when combined with modern minimalist decor.

Pallet Wall

A platform wall can give your room a rustic style and charm that is highly sought after today. Rough wooden pallets can be used to accent hallways, bedrooms, bathrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, game rooms, mudrooms, kitchens and even kitchen islands with great results.

A contemporary living room with an awesome accent wall made of wooden platform is another design idea to give this living space a rustic character yet sophisticated style. See this wooden platform accent wall at (Sponsored) Amazon

A versatile home furniture, this customized wooden platform wall divider can be moved and placed anywhere you need – as an accent piece, a border or to simply add another section in an area of your home. See this wood room divider at (Sponsored) Amazon

This simple wooden platform makes a great coat hanger for a mudroom with the addition of some decorative hooks and a little paint.

A wooden tray attached to an outdoor wall or fence can make a great flower box. This wooden platform flower box is decorated with colorful leaves, birds and butterflies to give it more color and decor.

A great use for reclaimed pallets is to hang them on an exterior wall to act as the frame for your vertical flower garden. Decorated with climbing vines, flower boxes and hanging plants this wooden platform planter creates an alluring ambiance in a garden setting.

Tray Garden

A chic multi-purpose painted platform planter chairs is another design idea which would work beautifully in your garden as an accent piece.  Two stringer wooden platform stacked together and painted to match the painted tray planter chairs.