You have all seen them. Stacked on the back of a truck going down the highway, painted blue in cubes behind Walmart, or the occasional one tossed on the side of the ride. Pallets are everywhere! And that is exactly why I decided to use this free material as part of my Halloween decorations this year. However, the more I collected, the more ideas I had about how to use them. So here’s a look at what others have accomplished with pallets as well as my masterpiece. Hope you enjoy it!
Pallets as Shelves and Room dividers. A very simple and cost effective concept that would actually give your room so personality. Now I will say that you need to make sure the wood is not rotting or full of bugs. So those pallets sitting in a field for the last 2 years may not be a good idea for these projects. However, a newer pallet with a fresh coat of paint or stain would be perfect!
This has to be one of the more unique options I have found. By simply stacking the pallets, hinging them together, adding a colored glass top, and lights inside…you have a very interesting conversation piece for very little money.
These two are great examples of using pallets for the bedroom. The headboard comes across as very rustic and country themed, whereas the stacked and painted pallets are perfect for a twin bed in a college apartment or vacation cottage.
What I love most about these two is the simplicity behind them. The bookshelves allow you to utilize what might have been wasted space and the wall planked with pallet wood gives the space some depth. Now most pallets do not come in turquoise so I imagine a light coat of paint or colored sealer was used to establish this effect.
Here are some great uses for those pallets that may not be in the best of shape. 1) Fencing around an air conditioning unit. 2) The base for a raised garden. 3) Upcycled outdoor benches. Or 4) A rolling outdoor coffee table.
And this is my masterpiece for the year. A sixty foot wide, eight foot tall pirate ship made from pallet wood. Add the cannons, ladders, railing, and forty-two foot masts and yes sir, you’ve got yourself a pirate ship!
I like the clean lines and sterile feel of this closet. However, the island is too small and the glass doors would be a pain in the butt. And I understand the desired effect of the chandelier but it just doesn’t do this room justice.
The floor length mirror, the island, and the many shelves for shoes are what attracted me to this picture. Again, I can do without the glass doors as they make the space feel smaller and the tv has got to go.
The idea of having aisles of clothes to choose from makes me giddy like a school girl. I like the fact that they made it well lit with lots of storage but I don’t like the hard floor as I tend to be in my bare feet when getting dress and that floor would be cold in the winter!Also the off white cabinets were a nice break from all the white from the previous pics.
This closet is extremely practical which is why I can appreciate it. However it does not inspire me to go in there and play dress up like I did as a girl. Ah…who am I kidding? I still like to go play in my closet!
This is a man’s walk in closet. Dark floors, wood stained cabinets, too much light, and no floor length mirror give that away in a heartbeat. I will say this, however, kudos to him for being organized and having a plethora of choices every morning.
This is the super girly, boutique feel closet that would make your friends feel like they are shopping inside your home. While I truly appreciate it and all it’s loveliness, I just couldn’t see this as my every day dressing area.
There is only one thing I like about this closet: the washer and dryer! I have been designing closets for clients for years and one thing I always suggest is to put a washer and dryer in the master closet. Why not? You get undressed and dressed in here every day. Why not be able to launder and hang your clothes right back up in one place?
I’m fairly certain this is part of Mariah Carey’s shoe area. I chose to include it in this post because of the back lighting. With the proper lighting throughout the entire closet, you guarantee yourself that everything will match the same when you walk out the front door.