DIY: 16 Amazing Pallet Projects with Tutorials!

I have seen sooo many cool pallet DIY projects on Pinterest, but then can't find the source..or it is spam..or the tutorial is no where to be found. That's why I decided to go through and find some of my favorite pallet projects I have seen floating around the web, including the tutorials to create these fabulous projects.

Wooden pallets, which are used in the shipping industry are typically a low end commodity. Pallets will get reused a few times before either being scrapped as trash or used as firewood.

Most often made from inexpensive junk species of lumber (whatever is most widely available), wood pallets are the perfect candidate for up-cycling & recycling. Check out these creative projects made from up-cycled pallets and I think you’ll agree!

Pallets can typically be found at hardware stores and if you ask nicely, I think they would be able to spare one or two. I also saw a stack that said “free” at a landscape company down the road from my house. Another option would be to check out Craigslist under the “free” section.

What initially inspired me to create this post was when I saw my neighbors outside creating the table below:

Above is a picture of the table that initially inspired my two neighbors. You can find the full tutorial here. I told you craftiness runs in our neighborhood. (Remember when my other neighbor made me this cincysavers.com apron?)

Anyway, here is a tutorial for making wall shelves out of pallets.

Here is another version of book shelves:

You can find the tutorial on how to create these cute book shelves perfect for kid’s books here.

I never thought about using pallets edging! You can find the full tutorial here.

 If you are feeling crazy-ambitious, you can even build a shed using pallets. You can read about and view pictures of the process here.

This has to be one of the cutest little desks I have ever seen. I love how there is storage for books under the surface of the desk. Click here to find out how to create one for you!

Did you ever think of creating the perfect outdoor sitting area using pallets? I didn’t either, but after seeing this project and reading the tutorial, I am really tempted to try and create a couch like this.

This table is just lovely and I especially love the planters that are level with the table. If you are curious how this was created, you can find the tutorial here.

Here is a great planter made from, of course, pallets! Here is how you can create one for yourself.

This beautifully crafted porch swing would be a great place to relax in the summer.Click here to find the full tutorial.

Here’s another great way to enjoy the outdoors, in a pallet-turned-lounger. Here is the tutorial on how to make these outdoor chairs.

If you live in an apartment or just don’t have the room for a garden, this “vertical” garden might be the perfection option for you. It seems simple enough to create after reading the tutorial.

Click here to see how to create a beautiful piece of home decor, such as the one above, using of course, a pallet.

Genius! A pot rack made out of a pallet. Find the tutorial here.

This adorable little reading nook was made out of only two pallets and is a perfect place for your child to snuggle up with a book. Find the tutorial here.

Spruce up your home with a colorful coat rack.

This post was originally written for cincysavers.com, where you can find more  DIY projects, fashion tips and other useful information I post about daily.