upcycling ideas {20 perfect pallet projects}

You know, I’ve never really been much of a magazine girl.  I don’t subscribe to any, they were just never my go to for inspiration. But let me tell you … that is a changin’.  I find myself engrossed in any kind of magazine these days just looking at the pictures and gleaning inspiration for our soon to be house renovation / remodel projects.

And it’s no secret that I’m a fan of pallet projects.  And I’m finding myself drawn to all things pallet wood, or reclaimed wood, or barn wood.  The pictures just pop right out of the magazine and are just drooling with character and depth.  Pallet projects seem like such a great way to create a unique focal point in any room.

Here are 20 of my favorite pallet projects I’ve seen around lately.
20 perfect pallet projects

Furniture

DIY Wood Headboard from Thrifty and Chic

Pallet Farm Table Desk from Funky Junk Interiors

Pallet Headboard from Lovely Crafty Home

Our own Pallet Bed

Pallet Sofa by The Ironstone Nest
 Stenciled Pallet Coffee Table from Inspire me Heather

Pallet Potting Bench from Better Homes & Gardens
Cart Style Coffee Table from Addicted 2 Decorating

DIY Table top with pallet slats by us.  :)
diy table

Accent Walls

Pallet Wall from Shades of Light

Pallet Wall from Just a Girl

Pallet Wall from Bower Power Blog

 Pallet Wall from East Coast Creative Blog

Pallet Ceiling by Maple Leaves & Sycamore Trees

Art and Accessories

Pallet Shark Art by Sand and Sisal

Our Pallet Crate
pallet crateOr this easy little DIY Trough
DIY Reclaimed Wood Octagon Mirror by View Along the Way

Our very own Pallet Word Art

word-art

And a more rustic Pallet Word Art project that was one of our very first on this here blog.
What do you think?  What pallet projects should we tackle in our, errr, the new house?  She’s still not ours, closing date is set for March 21st.  Until then you can find me not-so-patiently waiting with a lap full of magazines in hand. :)

And if this whole house business is news to you, get caught up by checking out how we decided whether to rent or buy, a few first shots of our the total fixer upper and how I may have panicked about the whole thing.

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About Karah

I'm Karah and I'm so glad you're here! I'm a small town girl from the North East who finds myself moving around with my husband and pups every few years and constantly on a journey to make the most of every space we find ourselves in. That little space between what has been and what will be. It'd be so cool if you'd like to join us for the ride.
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30 Responses to upcycling ideas {20 perfect pallet projects}

  1. Nancy Carr says:

    Karah, great ideas for pallet wood. Of course i love your Caribbean rooftop bed if I would only sleep in it in my dreams, and the coffee table with the wheels is something that would be very useful. Blessings.

  2. Craziness. I found some pallets in one of our barns yesterday! Thanks for the ideas! This is awesome and exactly what I needed!

  3. Aww thanks for the love for my mirror! That first headboard is crazy-amazing! I don’t remember seeing your pallet-top table before. Love it!

  4. Not much longer! I am excited for you. I will be in south florida this weekend. Honk if u see me. :)

  5. Great projects Karah. I love pallets and use them alot. Dying to try a pallet wall.Thanks for the inspiration.
    Susan

  6. I haven’t been here in a while, but I am catching up! I love me a pallet project!

  7. Such cool projects; especially that shark!

  8. Thistle says:

    Great projects! I think my favorite is the desk from Funky Junk!

    Have an awesome day!
    karianne

  9. Thanks for featuring my shark pallet art! Great roundup.

  10. vmg206 says:

    What a great list of ideas! I’m pinning :) I love the wood on the walls.
    I found you today at Under the Table and Dreaming’s Linky. I hope you can stop by my blog and leave a comment, too!
    ~ Megin of Vmg206
    http://www.vmg206.blogpsot.com

  11. Debbie says:

    Love them all…it would be so hard to choose which one to do first!
    Debbie :)

  12. Cyndi says:

    I am using pallet boards for my flooring. So far I have finished the bathroom and the hallway. I am slowing gathering enough boards for my living room and kitchen. Thanks for some more ideas!!

  13. malia says:

    Your pallet bed is still my fave!

  14. Niki says:

    I love that outdoor dining table, and the walls and ceiling!!!

  15. Maria Price says:

    So, where can a gal get some pallets on the cheap? Everyone but me seems to have them lying around!

    • Karah says:

      I know right, I do tend to see them all around, but I think that’s because I’m always on the look out. I would try the loading area of your local home improvement store, or any store that would receive large shipments of items … maybe even the grocery store. Good luck!!

  16. Marlene flavin says:

    I’ve seen the potting table pallet project and have wanted to make it. Question….are you able to find pallets that are being given away or do you purchase. I always thought that they were reused. I love the headboard. Thanks for the ideas.

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