Unique pallet project ideas for the home

Want to give your home a fresh new look for the summer, but can’t afford to buy expensive new furniture? Why not have a go at a few DIY pallet projects? All sorts of stylish furniture can be made out of recycled wooden pallets and you may even be able to pick them up for free from a local warehouse. Here we have shared a few of our favourite unique pallet project ideas for the home…

Pallet Signs and Plaques

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If you are looking to start off with a simple pallet project for the home, why not have a go at making pallet signs or plaques? Simply chop up the pallets into different sizes and use paint and stencils to decorate them with words. For a more rustic look, try painting them with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.

Cinema room pallet project

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Not sure what to do with your spare room? Stop if from becoming your family’s dumping ground, by transforming it into a stylish cinema room. We love how this designer has created a cinema-style sofa using recycled pallets. Grab your flat screen TV, plenty of cushions and a pack or two of popcorn and you will be all set for the perfect night in!

Pallet pegs for your coats

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Another fairly straightforward DIY project you can carry out in the home involves making coat pegs out of recycled pallets. These will come in handy when you have guests over and need somewhere to store their coats and will also prove to be useful during post-school-run chaos!

Pallet Garden Swing

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Pallet furniture isn’t just for inside the home, but outside too! We love this pallet swing and think it will add a whimsical and romantic feel to all types of gardens. Just imagine sitting outside in the summer with your favourite book in one hand and a glass of wine in the other. Perfect!

So there we have four of our favourite unique pallet project ideas for the home. Be sure to look out for an upcoming post that will feature our top tips on how to prepare wooden pallets to use as furniture.

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