5 Creative Uses for Wooden Pallets

There are plenty of great DIY projects that can be done with wooden pallets. While you might require some light home handyperson skills, you certainly don’t need to be an expert. If you can use a hammer, saw, drill and a sanding machine, then you’re all set. Prepare to spend your time doing these amazing projects that we have for you.

1. Standing garden:
   
   
   First of all, let’s say that standing gardens look stunning in any house. They bring a lot of life to any place, and they seem truly unique. Even though a lot of people now use them, they still give this extravagant feeling. You can lay them on any wall or hang them like they are a piece of art.
   
   
   The space between each slat is ideal for putting the plants. You can put them in plastic pots and just allow the flowers or leaves of your plant to show from the slat’s space. Just make sure to prune your plants to avoid any overgrowth.
   
   
2. Bookshelves
   
   
   This is one of the most popular projects to do with pallets. Having one of them in your house will add a rustic style to it. You can leave the wood without any finish or use varnish. Even if you want to keep it raw and natural, make sure to sand it to avoid splinters. If you want a modern look, you can paint the wood any colour that you like.
   
   
   The quantity of pallets that you’ll use for this project depends on how big the bookshelf would be. But most people use around three pallets to give it the form that they want. Think about how many books you have, and which other thing would you like to place there. This will give you an idea of the disposition of the shelves and their size.
   
   
3. Compost bins
   
   
   Commonly, people think that there’s no nice way to store compost. But pallets can complete this task with no problem at all. With this, you’ll be able to keep your compost in a safe place while keeping it hidden. Due to the square shape of the pallet bin, this will be a beginner’s pallet DIY project.
   
   
   Whether you want to nail the bin together or just use zip-ties, this will be an easy project. If you want to be clear that there’s a compost bin, then put a sign on it. You can do it perfectly if you use a stencil, paint and a paint sponge.
   
   
4. Wooden pallet chair
   
   
   This chair looks amazing outdoors, and you’ll love to have one of it. This requires a little bit more work than the last project, but it will be worth it. Wooden chairs match perfectly with the nature of your garden.
   
   
   You can use rubber foam material to create cushions for your chair. Choose any fabric with a cool pattern as upholstery. As well, pick some nice cushions that will match the upholstery design.
   
   
   You can gather two pallets together, one on top of the other, to give your coffee table the perfect height. Make sure to sand the top of it to avoid any splinter. We recommended that you also give some treatment to the wood. You can give a deeper brown colour to your pallets by using tinted varnish. With this, your table will look more stylish and with class.
   
   
5. Home bar
   
   
   Maybe you think that a home bar will go far away from your budget. But I can assure you that you haven’t thought about doing one with pallets. This will decrease dramatically the price of building a home bar. And it will look just as amazing as any other.
   
   
   This project will take you some time, but if you’re not in a hurry, then go for it. You can even do some wood pallet stools that will match your home bar.

Getting into DIY projects can be a perfect way to test your handy skills. If you’re not that handy, then keep practising. The more you use tools and your hands, the more handy skills you will develop. It can also help you to stay focused on something if you are retired or are not working.

One good thing about pallets is that you can get them for free. That way, you can assure that your pallets' projects will be truly cheap. With this, you’ll not have to spend a lot of money on your new home decoration.