Garden Furniture

Pallet Furniture Ideas for Your Garden

pallet furniture ideas for your garden

Creating a bespoke piece of pallet furniture is a great way to upcycle and repurpose your empty pallets, as well as enhance your outdoor space. Alongside being cost effective, building your own garden pallet furniture will let you create something that fits your space and style perfectly.

So, how do you create your own outdoor furniture out of pallets? There are a whole multitude of furniture pieces you could make from upcycling pallets and this guide will show you how.

Before you begin, we recommend you read our DIY Safety Tips guide, along with your power tool manuals to keep yourself and others safe. Make sure you wear gloves and goggles to avoid splinters. Always reach out to a certified expert if you’re in need of assistance.

Your guide to upcycling pallets

Pallets are a great material for upcycling and decorating. First, you’ll want to add a bit of personality to your pallet furniture, and the easiest way to do this is with some exterior wood paint. Remember, you don’t have to paint your pallets all one colour!

Start by sanding your pallets down and smoothing out any rough edges – you want a rustic finish but without the splinters. Simply use a paint roller to cover your pallets in paint and a paint brush for more intricate details and corners. Check out our decorating equipment buying guide to get you started.

Top tip: stir the paint thoroughly beforehand and apply 1-2 coats depending on your desired finish. Try to paint outside, if possible, for maximum ventilation. Leave the paint to completely dry.

Simple pallet furniture ideas

Pallet table

Pallet tables are an easy DIY project and can add an extra dimension to your outdoor space. To create a pallet coffee table, you will need two, clean and sanded down pallets. Simply, stack your pallets flat on top of each other and secure in place with a drill and screws.

Add a personal touch to your DIY pallet coffee table using candles or lanterns and add a pop of colour with plants or a vase of flowers. You can even add an outdoor rug to introduce some texture and create a welcoming environment. To complete the rustic garden furniture look, you can repurpose old jam jars as drinking glasses by removing the lid and giving them a quick clean. Finish with a cafetière for your morning brew or a fresh jug of lemonade for those warm summer afternoons.

Snuggle chair or comfy sofa  

Another easy pallet furniture idea is to create seating space in your garden. To make a chair from wooden pallets, place two pallets flat on top of each other. Then, prop another pallet vertically at the back of the top pallet to create the back rest. Finish by securing everything in place with your drill and screws.

When it comes to pallet furniture, cushions and throws are extra important to create a comfy seating area. If you want to expand your garden sofa into a larger piece of garden furniture, combine multiple chair segments together. You could even create a comfy corner sofa to relax and unwind.

For more tips and tricks on how you can give your old garden furniture a new lease of life, check out our guide here.

Vertical planter  

As well as pallet furniture, you can also create a vertical planter. This will give you more space to grow your plants as well as keep away any small animals who might like to munch on your leafy greens.

Simply upend one pallet and secure some planks of wood underneath the horizontal struts. Use your drill and drill bit to make the necessary holes, then fix with screws.

To create your own herb garden, fill small plant pots with herbsMintoregano and parsley are all great options to try. Alternatively, shop our full range of plants here.

Top tip: don’t forget to place your vertical planter on a level floor to prevent it from tipping over. If you’re a gardening novice, check out our gardening basics guide for beginners to get you started.

Tool storage or BBQ buddy  

Upcycling pallets is also a great way to create outdoor storage. Using the same method as the vertical planter, you could make a barbeque buddy or storage box for your garden hand tools.

Attach hooks to easily hang your tools from and you are good to go! You could hang anything from barbeque to gardening tools, and even some potted plants for decoration.

Garden bar  

Using five wooden pallets, you can build your own DIY garden bar.

Stand four pallets vertically and arrange them into a square shape. Make sure the pallets are securely fixed together before adding the fifth on top to create the bar surface.

For more easy outdoor pallet bar ideas, why not get creative with quirky designs and colours. Check out our guide on how to use masking tape to paint patterns and borders. Add some fairy lights or lanterns to create a relaxed evening ambience for friends and family. Then, go ahead and add your own drinkware and bar accessories to get the party started!

And there you have it, our super simple guide on how to make pallet garden furniture. Don’t forget to share your bespoke pallet furniture pieces @Homebase_uk and if you’re looking for more gardening tips and tricks, check out our other garden and outdoor guides here.

 



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