Whether it’s because they’re an affordable option or they provide a rustic feel, pallets have become increasingly popular as a source of material for DIY projects. They can be adapted in the most simple or complicated ways, making them a great option for DIY newbies and veterans alike.
With pallet chairs to pallet wall art and everything in between, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best pallet projects. These are all free plans that are entirely DIY, so get out your grubby clothes, hammers, and gloves, and get ready for your future plans for the weekend.
Check out these different pallet projects to get you started:
Pallet Furniture
Pallet Coffee Table
Make this pallet project the centerpiece of your living room! With a trendy chevron pattern with mixed wood, it will easily become a talking point at your next game night.
Estimated Time: 1/2 a day
Estimated Price: n/a
Special Tools Required: Circular saw, table saw, miter box, and dremel (optional)
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Pallet Headboard
Headboards have a way of bringing a bedroom together. Instead of buying something new and expensive, consider this upcycled option! And best of all, it’s an affordable weekend project.
Estimated Time: A few hours
Estimated Price: n/a
Special Tools Required: Staple gun
Pallet Couch
For a simple outdoor couch, check out this pallet project. Not only is this an affordable option for patio furniture, but it’s incredibly customizable. Just add a cushion to make the couch yours!
Estimated Time: A few hours
Estimated Price: $5 — cushions were a bit pricier
Special Tools Required: Compound miter saw
Find it at Jenna Burger Design
Pallet Bench
Another option for outdoor seating, this pallet bench is completed in only five steps!
Estimated Time: A few hours
Estimated Price: n/a
Special Tools Required: Circular saw
Wide Pallet Bench
Outdoor seating is important, okay! This bench is a little more intricate than the prior project, but it has a more finished look.
Estimated Time: An afternoon to build and an afternoon to stain
Estimated Price: About $120
Special Tools Required: n/a
Pallet Patio Furniture
Now, if you have a big, happy family, you’ll need a little more seating than just one bench or couch. I present to you, the perfect outdoor patio set! Made of 15 pallets and formed into an L shape, this couch will easily become your favorite outdoor gathering place.
Estimated Time: 6 hours
Estimated Price: About $40
Special Tools Required: n/a
Pallet Love Seat
Grab your loved one because this pallet loveseat is the perfect spot for some outdoor relaxing. Look for pallets with unique printed words, images, and textures for a rustic look.
Estimated Time: A couple of hours
Estimated Price: n/a
Special Tools Required: n/a
Find it at Funky Junk Interiors
Pallet Chair
Are individual chairs more your style for the patio? Check out this project for just that! Best part? It’s completed in only six easy steps!
Estimated Time: An afternoon
Estimated Price: n/a
Special Tools Required: Saw
Adirondack Pallet Chair
Now, you know how much we love Adirondack chairs, right? Well, if you’re ambitious and love them just as much as we do, check out this project! It’s a bit more difficult than the pallet chair project above, but it’s well worth the work!
Estimated Time: A few days
Estimated Price: About $120
Special Tools Required: Hand saw, drill
Pallet TV Stand
For an awesome, rustic look for your living room, check out this pallet TV stand project! Again, look out for pallets that have unique details for a worn-in look. We love how this TV stand is finished off with a glass top to show off family heirlooms!
Estimated Time: An afternoon
Estimated Price: n/a — cost of the glass
Special Tools Required: Circular saw
Find it at Funky Junk Interiors
Pallet Table
This is the perfect upcycled table for any greenhouse, breakfast nook, or mudroom. Contrasted colored legs bring a gorgeous pop of color to the pallet top.
Estimated Time: An afternoon
Estimated Price: n/a
Special Tools Required: Mitre saw, jigsaw
Pallet Desk
You know that you love the look of weathered, upcycled wood. Add it to your home office with this pallet desk project.
Estimated Time: An afternoon to build and an afternoon to stain
Estimated Price: n/a
Special Tools Required: Circular Saw, planer (optional)
Pallet Bookshelf
Everyone can use a little more space in their living room, bathroom, or bedroom. Add that much-needed storage to your home with this pallet and crate bookshelf! Customize it to include as many crate drawers as you need.
Estimated Time: An afternoon to build and an afternoon to stain
Estimated Price: n/a
Special Tools Required: Circular Saw, drill
Pallet Bed
Don’t let that mattress lay on the ground any longer! This simple pallet bed project will help bring your bedroom together in just a few hours! Leave some extra space on the side to make room for all those books and houseplants that you love so much.
Estimated Time: An hour
Estimated Price: n/a
Special Tools Required: n/a
Home Interior Pallet Projects
Pallet Wall
An accent wall can change the entire look of a room. Pallet wood can create a sustainable accent wall option.
Estimated Time: A day
Estimated Price: n/a
Special Tools Required: Nail gun, calker
Pallet Shoe Rack
Nothing creates more of an unorganized pile than a giant shoe collection. Not only will this project help to organize your home, it can also be a gorgeous home decor addition.
Estimated Time: A few hours
Estimated Price: n/a
Special Tools Required: n/a
Pallet Wine Rack
Get that wine collection off the counter and out of the way with this wine rack. If wine isn’t your thing, this project will also work great for mail, paperwork, or books!
Estimated Time: Less than 15 minutes
Estimated Price: About $20
Special Tools Required: Jigsaw, nail gun
Pallet Shelves
For a larger, shelf-version of the above project, check out this option! Build as many or a little as you need based on your storage needs.
Estimated Time: An hour
Estimated Price: n/a
Special Tools Required: Drill
Find it at Practically Functional
Pallet Kitchen Island
Need a little more food-prep or storage space? This pallet kitchen island is not only functional but affordable at under $50 to build.
Estimated Time: A weekend
Estimated Price: Less than $50
Special Tools Required: Drill, table saw
Pallet Wall Art
Pallet Sign
Consider this project more of a guideline than a strict how-to. Add whatever quote suits your home and family!
Estimated Time: A few hours
Estimated Price: n/a
Special Tools Required: rubber mallet
Colored Pumpkin Pallet Wall Art
Who doesn’t love adding decorations in the fall? Add this upcycled, color-blocked pumpkin wall art to your collection.
Estimated Time: A few hours
Estimated Price: n/a
Special Tools Required: n/a
Find it at Beyond the Picket Fence
American Flag Pallet Wall Art
Whether it’s just for 4th of July or all year round, this American flag pallet wall art will certainly bring some patriotic vibes to any space it resides in.
Estimated Time: A few hours
Estimated Price: Less than $50
Special Tools Required: Jigsaw
Pallet Clock
Whether you want to create a fully-functional clock or just use it for decorative purposes, this upcycled wood clock will bring a rustic feel to any living room.
Estimated Time: A few hours
Estimated Price: n/a
Special Tools Required: Cable spool pallet
Pallet Welcome Sign
For a simple, rustic welcome sign, check out this easy-to-approach DIY.
Estimated Time: An hour
Estimated Price: Less than $20
Special Tools Required: n/a
Pallet And Twine Sign
Nothing says rustic, country-style decor like pallets and twine. This sign is super cute and decorative and will offer a warm, loving welcome to whatever room it occupies.
Estimated Time: An hour
Estimated Price: Less than $20
Special Tools Required: Drill, hot glue gun
Find it at Funky Junk Interiors
Kitchen Pallet Sign
Nothing says home like this sign!
Estimated Time: An hour
Estimated Price: Less than $20
Special Tools Required: Cordless Drill, Stencils
Backyard Pallet Projects
Pallet Deck
When you have a lot of lawn but not a lot of gathering space, it’s time for a deck. Consider building one out of upcycled pallets with this project!
Estimated Time: A weekend
Estimated Price: Less than $100
Special Tools Required: n/a
Pallet Dog House
If you’re not one for an over-the-top, designer dog house, check out this upcycled pallet wood option. Chances are it will rival the fancy, expensive options!
Estimated Time: A day
Estimated Price: n/a
Special Tools Required: Nail gun, jigsaw
Pallet Swing
Nothing says summer relaxation like a porch swing. Just add some cushions and blankets to this pallet swing, and you’ll be outside all night long.
Estimated Time: A few hours
Estimated Price: n/a
Special Tools Required: Circular saw
Pallet Compost Bin
Why buy a new, fancy compost bin when you’re just going to put it in the backyard anyway? Check out these plans that take advantage of recycled materials!
Estimated Time: A few hours
Estimated Price: n/a
Special Tools Required: Drill
Pallet Garden
Are you looking for an organized, no-nonsense garden? Add some of these pallet gardens for the best garden beds in the neighborhood!
Estimated Time: A few hours
Estimated Price: n/a
Special Tools Required: Staple Gun
Find it at Busy Creating Memories
Pallet Shed
While the sheds outside of your local home and garden store may look pretty, they can come at an expensive cost. Save money and upcycle used materials with this pallet shed project!
Estimated Time: A weekend
Estimated Price: About $250
Special Tools Required: Cordless drill, oscillating tool
Find it at Instructables by Mike & Tabitha Moffat
Pallet Fence
Perfect for the homestead or suburban backyard, this pallet fence will do a great job of keeping animals out or in!
Estimated Time: A day — depends on the length of the fence
Estimated Price: n/a
Special Tools Required: Drill
Pallet Planter
Who doesn’t need more planting space?! Add as much or as little variety of plants as you want, just remember to make it yours!
Estimated Time: A few hours
Estimated Price: n/a
Special Tools Required: Hammer
Pallet Cooler
Alright, this may be the coolest (literally) project on our list! Turn an ugly, old cooler into a functional piece of backyard furniture with this project!
Estimated Time: A weekend
Estimated Price: n/a
Special Tools Required: Nail gun
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