In interior decoration we often find solutions by reusing and recycling old materials and furniture. This time, the source of inspiration is the humble wooden pallet!
It is a raw material that is easy to find in warehouses and in the rubbish! And although whoever you get it from won’t miss it, it is sure to earn itself a permanent place in your own space.
Wooden pallets have a rustic charm, but they also recall elements of industrial décor. With a little care, they can be transformed into an interesting piece of furniture or a storage unit.
Here are a few clever ideas we have gathered with the help of athome.kimvallee.com. If you are interested in making any of these pieces yourself, you will also find the DIY instructions below each photograph.
– Coffee tables / living room tables made from recycled pallets
With a little paint, a coat of varnish, 4 castors and a pane of glass, you can turn a plain industrial pallet into a distinctive table for your living room.
DIY Coffee Table 1, DIY Coffee Table 2 from Stylizimo.com
Shelves & Storage Made from Pallets
The structure of pallets lends itself to compositions of improvised shelves and storage units.
DIY Wine Shelving from Remodelista.com & DIY Plate Rack by Katrin Arens on Remodelista.com
A base for clever plant arrangements for the garden and balcony
Balcony Garden from Life on the Balcony
A seat with a pallet base
A clever and inexpensive solution is to create a modern, practical seat by placing a futon mattress or large square cushions on top of a pallet. It is ideal for a country house or a teenager’s room.
DIY Day Bed from Stylizimo.com
