Fun Creative Uses For Wooden Pallets

17 Jul 2013

If you have ever wondered what use an old wooden pallet could have, prepare to be amazed and inspired by the incredible array of ideas shown online. There are a number of creative and eco-minded online communities which blend cutting-edge design, innovation and ‘green’ living to excellent effect, and it turns out the humble pallet is a perfect base for creating an exciting new product. Read on for inspiration.

Pallet wall planter

Credits: dishfunctionaldesigns.blogspot.com

Why not save money on expensive planters by creating your own pallet wall planter? All you’ll need to do is gather an old pallet, screw it to the wall and place pots behind it. Then, grow and train creepers and climbing plants through the pallet rows to create a visually arresting piece of wall art and growing space at home.

Pallet shoe rack

Credits: www.urbangreensteader.com

Make a home statement with a unique shoe rack using wooden pallets. They’re a great way of keeping your home organised and adding a creative twist to standard shoe racks. To create a pallet shoe rack, you’ll need to buy a wooden pallet. Once you’ve acquired a pallet, you’ll need to pop it onto its side; then, you’ll need to affix it to the surface. After affixing the pallet, you can use the space between the slats to rest your shoes. Forget expensive shoe racks; this is a wonderfully quirky way of combining functionality with a fun design.

Pallet furniture

Credits: inspirationgreen.com

Those with joinery skills and a love of furniture design have recycled pallets to great effect by making outdoor furniture. By joining a range of different-sized pallets together, a strong construction can be formed as a modular unit and then a foam base placed on top for comfort. People have made tables, sofas, beds – and even a staircase using a series of upcycled pallets – truly inspirational. Others have also made cat and dog beds by putting a soft cushion inside a painted and decorated pallet – perfect for your four-legged friends.

Pallet swing

Credits: littlelucktree.blogspot.com

Use an old pallet as the base for a swing. Simply drill and attach two strong ropes and reinforce the base, if needed, with some additional wooden strips. Varnish and sand down the edges, and look forward to hours of fun outdoors.

Pallet wine rack

Credits: www.etsy.com

Cut an old pallet in half and use it to store wine in the kitchen. Varnish it for a coloured finish and sand down any sharp edges. Voilà. Useful and attractive.

Pallet shelving

Credits: whippedstyle.com

Great for urban apartments and country chic pads alike, a series of different pallet sizes can be wall mounted to create fun shelving units.

These are just a few of the wonderful ideas available for recycling an old pallet and finding a fresh and beautiful new use for an old and purely functional item. Take a look online for plenty of creative ideas and inspiration, and see what you can come up with yourself.

 

New Wooden Pallets 

If you are interested in creating your own furniture or DIY project, we offer a range of new wooden pallets that are perfect for you to use. Available in various sizes, it’s easy to acquire the ideal pallet for your project. A heat-treated to protect the pallets from ISPM15 is also available should you be ordering the pallets for an international project. 

 

Used Wooden Pallets

The used wooden pallets we have available are acquired through our wooden pallet recycling service. Customers will contact us to collect their unused and unwanted wooden pallets all across the UK. After collecting the pallets, they are taken back to our warehouse, where we’ll then refurbish them to ensure that they can be sold as good as new. The main benefit of used wooden pallets is that they’re usually 60% cheaper than new pallets. They also have the advantage of being beneficial to the environment and helping to save trees. 

 

Wooden Pallet Prices 

Want to start your own creative project using wooden pallets? Then use our secure checkout to order your ideal wooden pallets today. We have a wide selection of new and used wooden pallets available in various sizes. 

To order your pallets today, simply add the type, dimensions and amount you’d like to your cart and proceed to checkout. You’ll be able to choose your preferred payment method using our easy ordering system. 

Additionally, if you reside within the UK, if you order the pallets before noon, you could opt to have next-day delivery. Should you have any questions relating to our services, delivery or the types of pallets we supply, please get in touch! You can reach us using our local number, 02380 667 999, or via the freephone number 03301 757 766. Alternatively, you can contact us using the online form. At Associated Pallets, we make it easy to order your wooden pallets. 

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