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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 upcycling ideas and 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.
Update: I wrote a whole book with fresh pallet project ideas and tutorials for the beginner to seasoned DIYer, find it here.
Here are 20 of my favorite 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. 🙂
Accent Walls
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
Or this easy little DIY Trough
DIY Reclaimed Wood Octagon Mirror by View Along the Way
Our very own Pallet 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, er, 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.
Update: We DID buy the house and proceeded to renovate it it top to bottom, you can see all of the projects here.
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.
Karah says
Thanks so much Nancy! Hopefully everything is going well with you and your move!
Anne@DesignDreams (@ddreamsbyanne) says
Awesome projects Karah!
Karah says
Thanks so much Anne! Don’t you just love the look of old wood?!?!?!
Kelly @ View Along the Way says
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!
Karah says
Sure thing, I LOVE your mirror!!
laura@top this top that says
Not much longer! I am excited for you. I will be in south florida this weekend. Honk if u see me. 🙂
Karah says
Hahaha, will do!
Susan Townsend says
Great projects Karah. I love pallets and use them alot. Dying to try a pallet wall.Thanks for the inspiration.
Susan
Karah says
Aren’t those pallet walls awesome!?!?!
Karah says
That’s good timing! I’d love to see what you create!
Good Time Charlie says
I haven’t been here in a while, but I am catching up! I love me a pallet project!
Karah says
Hi!!!! With the move I haven’t been around in awhile either! Thank you so much for stopping by!!
Kelly @ Corner of Main says
Such cool projects; especially that shark!
Thistle says
Great projects! I think my favorite is the desk from Funky Junk!
Have an awesome day!
karianne
Kim @ Sand & Sisal says
Thanks for featuring my shark pallet art! Great roundup.
Karah says
I love that shark pallet art, Kim!!
vmg206 says
What a great list of ideas! I’m pinning 🙂 I love the wood on the walls.
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Karah says
Isn’t Stephanie Lynn’s party great!?!?! Thank you so much for visiting, heading your way now. 🙂
Debbie says
Love them all…it would be so hard to choose which one to do first!
Debbie 🙂
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!!
Karah says
What a fun idea, Cyndi!! Send a pic if you can!
malia says
Your pallet bed is still my fave!
Karah says
Thank you so much Malia!
Niki says
I love that outdoor dining table, and the walls and ceiling!!!
Karah says
I love the idea of accent walls, too!!
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!!
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.
Pallet Furniture says
Hi,,, I love pallet furniture because it easy to make and not very expensive, thanks for share it. So continue your work about pallet furniture.
Tania Semaan says
I did the outdoor table, it is fun to make furniture out of a pallet ,love it. Thanks for share the ideas.
Joshua Luther says
I love the pallet wall but not too sure my wife would like it.
Karah says
If it’s the use of old wood you could do a planked wall with all 1 x 4s 🙂