Buying a home is as exciting as much as it is expensive. With a lot of outgoings such as mortgage repayments, stamp duty, removalists, and so on, it’s far too easy to blow your interior decorating budget.
Fortunately, filling your space doesn’t have to be expensive and with a little creativity, you can create unique pallet furniture.
With the latest trendy cafes incorporating recycled goods into their interior design, there’s no reason why you can’t too!
Recycled pallets are a great form of upcycled furniture popular due to their versatility and affordability.
Here are six fun and easy pallet furniture ideas.
1. A feature wall
If you’re looking to add personality to a room, you can’t go past pallets. Reclaimed timber is filled with character that will bring life to any dull room.
Instead of buying a finished product, cut the middleman and create a masterpiece yourself. All you need to do is sand the wood and use some varnish to finish the rustic look.
2. Outdoor furniture
The great thing about pallets is their durability to withstand weather and nature.
So even if you aren’t a carpenter by trade, you can have peace of mind knowing that the pallet furniture you put together will last.
Pallets can be transformed into seats, tables or even an outdoor bar, the possibilities here are endless.
3. Custom garden planter
If you’ve got a green thumb or love cooking, a garden planter made from pallets looks great and is super affordable.
A pallet garden planter can be home to vegetables, herbs, flowers or plants and can be tailored to fit your backyard space.
4. Rustic coffee table
You can make a very easy pallet coffee table by simply attaching legs to your pallet board. If you’d like to test your skills further, try carving or painting the wood in a unique design.
5. Bed frame
Not only are pallets durable, but they are strong enough to be used as a frame to support heavy weights.
Most pallets have the strength to carry more than 1,000 kilograms, meaning they can be transformed into a sturdy bed frame for even the most rigorous sleeper.
Where can you get pallets?
Wood pallets are pretty easy to get if you know where to look. For old pallets, head to factories and warehouses. Alternatively, make the purchase yourself to ensure hygiene and cleanliness of your pallets.