Have an old pallet laying around the yard and wondering what to do with it? Here are 15 great ideas for making something useful out of that single pallet.
1. Wood Pallet Sign
This sign is very versatile and can be displayed in nearly any room of your house. (Tutorial via The Thinking Closet)
2. Pallet Vertical Garden
Transform an old pallet into space-saving garden container for your balcony, patio or front porch. (Tutorial via Nur Noch)
3. Pallet Planter Box
This pallet planter box will be a great addition to your garden to give it a chic factor. (Tutorial via Live Laugh Rowe)
4. Wood Pallet Shelf
Perfect for storing books or wine bottles. (Tutorial via Thriving Home)
5. Hanging Chair
Make a lovely and elegant hanging chair using a pallet and some paracord. (Tutorial via Instructables)
6. Rustic Headboard
If you need a new headboard and you want to give your bedroom a rustic touch, you can create this easy headboard in a few hours and for less than $20! (Tutorial via The Rozy Home)
7. Pallet Coffee Table
This pallet coffee table with wheels and glass top will surely work as a great accent furniture in the living room. (Tutorial via Katrina Lee Chambers)
8. Pallet Pot Rack
A pallet pot rack is another simple project that would be very useful in a small kitchen. (Tutorial via A Greenpoin Kitchen)
9. Wood Pallet Coffee Mug Holder
Take a pallet and install hooks for a cute, rustic coffee mug holder. (Tutorial via One Little Bird Blog)
10. Fold-up Pallet Desk
Here’s a small space–friendly work station that costs next to nothing. (Tutorial via Thistlewood Farm)
11. Pallet Ottoman
Make your own beautiful ottoman using a pallet and materials to suit your own home. (Tutorial via Farm Fresh Therapy)
12. Wooden Pallet Shoe Rack
Make an easy shoe rack using a wooden pallet. You just need to find a pallet, sand it, and place parallel to the wall. (via Pallet Furniture DIY)
13. Buffet Caddy
Make this cute buffet caddy from pallet wood to keep dinnerware and flatware organized and easily accessible to guests. (Tutorial via Create Craft Love)
14. Pallet Into Bath Shelf
A bath shelf is a great accessory for a bathroom. Use it to hold candles, your favorite book, or anything you want while bathing. (Tutorial via Practically Functional)
15. Over The Sink Window Shelf
Build your own over the sink shelf to add valuable storage or display space for kitchen essentials or plants. (Tutorial via Stow&tellU)
I absolutely love the idea of making planter boxes out of wooden pallets. I like how small and quaint they look, and it would be such a nice addition to my deck. Plus, you can always stain the wood if you want a different color box. That way, you don’t just have to go with the original color of the pallets.