Wood Pallet Workshop: 20 DIY Projects that Turn Forgotten Wood into Stylish Home Furnishings

by Danny Darke

Overview

Here are twenty easy-to-follow designs ranging from coffee tables and wine racks to decorative wall art, all with step-by-step and clear full-color photographs. It’s perfect for do-it-yourselfers looking for simple and creative ways to decorate their homes.

Wooden shipping pallets have found an unlikely second life: beautiful, handcrafted home décor without the designer price. The DIY market has long been drawn to refurbishing furniture and interior design on a budget, but easily accessible wood pallets have opened up all-new and inspiring ways to personalize a home in an eco-friendly, low-cost way. The projects here will amaze and inspire:

• Hanging Shelf
• End Table
• Bench
• Bar
• Headboard
• Deck Chair
• Wall-Hanging Mason Jar Organizer
• Pallet-Mounted Bottle Opener
• Wall-Mounted Coat Rack
• Sconces
• Door Handle Serving Tray
• Pallet Arrow Wall Art
• Outdoor Flower Box
• Flower Arrangement Centerpiece
• Clothes Pin Picture Frame
• And more!

Until recently, upcycling required crafters to hunt for goods and furniture at yard sales and online, and many refurbishing books could only offer tips for specific pieces. With wooden pallets, the scope of the project is boundless, and warehouses and stores are happy to give them away for free. What was once a scavenger hunt and test of skill for experienced DIYers can now be an easy weekend project for even the newest of crafters.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781510705272
Publisher:	Skyhorse
Publication date:	03/01/2016
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	1,087,620
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Danny Darke is the owner of Skid Row Pallets, a company that specializes in upcycled furniture of reclaimed wood and antique hardware. Darke’s company prides itself on creating handcrafted individual pieces. She resides in Redford, Michigan.

Table of Contents

Introduction 9

Pallet Background 9

Variations of Pallets 9

Treated Pallets vs. Untreated Pallets 11

Where to Find Pallets 12

Pallet Safety 13

Pallet Basics 13

Pallet-Making Tools and Equipment 14

Pallet Projects

Part 1 Furniture 17

Hanging Shelf 19

End Table 23

Bench 33

Bar 39

Chest 46

Headboard 59

Deck Chair 64

Coffee Table 72

Part 2 Home 77

Wall-Hanging Mason Jar Qrganizer 79

Pallet-Mounted Bottle Opener 83

Towel Rack 88

Wall-Mounted Coat Rack 94

Sconces 101

Door Handle Serving Tray 109

Wine Rack 115

Part 3 Décor 121

Pallet Arrow Wall Art 123

Painted Wall Art 131

Outdoor Flower Box 137

Flower Arrangement Centerpiece 141

Clothes Pin Picture Frame 146

Author Bio 149