Repurposed Pallets
I love the idea of repurposed pallets into furniture or art. When I first thought of doing my own project, I would drive around town looking near the dumpsters of commercial and retail buildings. The last time I went to Home Depot, I asked if I could buy them and they said depending on the type, they ran from $15 to $60 a piece. Well, it really goes without saying that I’m too cheap for that so I kept on with my search.
Utilizing my resources, I called one of my best friends who works for a high end appliance manufacturer. Low and behold! She texts me right away with a picture and says, “Here is what we are about to throw away. Do you want any of these?” My answer? “On my way.” So my little one and I hopped in the car. To this destination… aka… free pallet heaven.
Thanks to my friend who, by the way was in heels, I was able to jam two and a half in the back of my car. Now… what to do with them? A few days later they are still sitting in my garage awaiting my attention. In the meantime I searched for some inspiration. Here are some amazing ideas I found, but for now I’m still undecided.
Pallet Coffee tables
Pallet Art
Flea Market Finds magazine
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Pallet Dining Table
Pallet Benches
Pallet Headboard
Pallet Garden
Pallet Coat Hanger
Pallet Shelving
Pallet Entertainment Center
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What a great idea! All the art and the furniture look really cool. I’m stopping by from MBC. Now following your here and on facebook.
Thank you for stopping by, Christine! Tuco is adorable! Returning the “follow” and “like”!! 🙂
I like the sign over the bed–You have my whole…………………
I like that one too! Maybe we can tackle that when you come visit… tee hee…
Very cool. Would have never thought to use those!
I was actually surpirsed when I did research for this post at how many people thought to use pallets. My brother mentioned that they did a makeover pallet contest on Ready Made magazine.
The bright green pallet coffee table is oficially on my to list!
These are great! You should go for the bench for sure!
So cool! I like the benches the best.
I just found your site and am loving it! Just so happens my husband has a pile of these pallets making my hedgerow look horrible! Looks like I just found a solution to my problem! I love the hanging as a piece of art, I have a wall over a sofa that needs something…
Thank you, Jules!! If you end up doing it, feel free to post a picture on my Facebook page. I’d LOVE to see it. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Hope you stop by again soon 🙂 http://www.facebook.com/diyinspired
I was wondering if you had a diagram or directions for putting together the Pallet Entertainment Center? I love that piece and want to do it for our family room.
Hi Mary! Here is the link to the original post: http://babesandsages.blogspot.com/2011/10/entertainment-center-from-pallets.html