Used in the shipping industry, wood pallets are typically a low end commodity. Usually, pallets will get reused a few times and then they will either be 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 upcycling. Check out these creative examples of upcycled pallets and I think you'll agree!





























































Adirondack chair made from pallets DIY









Jewelry organizer wall shelf made from a pallet





























































Pallet deck with garden



















A great way to hide trash cans or air conditioning units! DIY garden pallet fence (above and below) from Camelot Art Creations A great way to hide trash cans or air conditioning units!





















Painted pallet wall art by I should be mopping the floor





















Painted wood wall art by Inspired by Charm

















































































































































































Pallet headboard





























Pallet headboard













































Wood pallet American flag by somewhatquirky design













Painted pallet art (above and below) by Pamela Joyce





















Wonderful wine storage









in the kitchen









































kitchen table upcycle





























pallet stairs lead to loft

























































































































































Pallet & grain sack sofa via Gibson Germany





















On a final note: A word about safety and wood pallets

Be advised that some pallets are chemically treated and could actually be hazardous to your health. There are regulations in the US which require pallets to be treated with either chemicals or heat before being shipped overseas. The safest kind of pallets to use for projects are those that are marked "HT" on the wood - that means they have been heat treated by being dried in a kiln.

Aside from chemicals, pallets can also harbor bacteria, insects, and mold. You never know where a pallet has been, or if it could have come in contact with something dangerous, or if it was used to ship a hazardous material such as a pesticide.

Keep these things in mind when considering your pallet project.





















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