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Priming the concept of sustainability and reusing items that have already lost their original function, it is possible to guarantee new uses for objects and elements, turning them into decorative items.
The pallet is a beautiful example of this practice, enabling varied uses. With its original function of assisting in the loading of cargo, after this fact, it is usually discarded. However, this wooden platform can guarantee a more beautiful look for your home, fulfilling differentiated functions.
Among the options for using pallets, it is possible to mention the making of furniture such as beds and sofas, using it as a base to receive the upholstery. But the possibilities go far beyond that, such as decorative pieces and various panels. Check out the following selection of inspiring projects, reuse this piece of wood and bring more charm to your home:
1. how about a nice panel for the TV?
To make it, you don't need a lot of steps, just fix the number of pallets needed for the desired size. A good idea is to apply a varnish or coat of paint for an even more beautiful look.
2. a multifunctional piece of furniture
Here, the pallets were randomly positioned, beautifying the work environment, and even serve as a multifunctional panel, which can store the most varied objects.
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Versatile as it is, in this project the pallet is used in two different moments: as a panel to house favorite books and as a stylish bicycle rack.
4. for the tool corner
Ideal for those who like to do their own home repairs, or have a hobby that requires a variety of tools, a panel with pallets can be the ideal solution to have the tools always at hand.
5. rustic and striking style
If you are intending to make the entire piece of furniture out of pallets, simply fill in the gaps with beams from another pallet, making a piece of furniture with no negative spaces.
6. you want a work of art? then make your own!
This panel was made using only the beams taken from the pallet. The tip is to use wood in different shades to create contrasts, or even paint some parts to form the design.
7. transforming the look of walls
Instead of simply painting the wall, or even adding wallpaper, how about investing in a panel made with the wood of unused pallets? Besides being beautiful, it also makes the home cozier.
8. replace the boards with illuminated panels
To decorate the headboard of the bed several squares were assembled using pallet wood. They were fixed above the bed, with built-in lighting, creating a charming effect.
9. a decorative panel for the entrance hall
Here the pallet is used in its original format, without alterations, just fixed to the wall of the entrance hall. Adding small decorative items may be the missing touch to welcome visitors
10. going from floor to ceiling
Another option in which the pallet gets a new shape by having its negative spaces filled with new beams, this TV panel is present in the living room, going from the floor to the ceiling and contrasting with the color chosen for the wall.
11. used as a base for shelves
Here the double pallet panel gains the company of shelves and various hooks, facilitating the organization and decoration of the environment.
12. how about a nice phrase to inspire?
Using a panel made with pallet to leave your message for your residents and visitors is always a good idea. If it is in your handwriting it becomes even more special.
13. for an even more special gourmet area
Forming a panel that goes from the floor to the ceiling and even helps to secure the dining table, here the pallets have even received a coat of varnish, ensuring greater durability in the external area of the residence.
14. contrasts in a contemporary piece of furniture
With straight lines and blending the rustic style with the modern one, this piece of furniture is actually the junction of a wide pallet panel with a hanging rack in white. Everything for an original look, full of personality.
15. ideal solution for cycling enthusiasts
With this use, no pedal athlete will have problems storing his or her beloved bicycle. With two pallets fixed one above the other on the wall, they become the ideal place to store the bicycle without taking up too much space.
16. a canvas to paint whatever you want
Putting the boards of a pallet together, side by side, makes it possible for them to become a kind of painting canvas, allowing the application of adhesives or engravings of the most varied styles.
17. even used in the bedroom
Another option for using pallets is to plan a panel with the wood in its natural state and apply it to the headboard of the bed. This way, the room gets a rustic and sustainable look at the same time.
18. for those who like conceptual art
Another beautiful option to decorate the wall is to separate the pallet beams and fix them alternately, but symmetrically.
19. looks beautiful even on small furniture
As the TV has a modest size, not many pallets were needed to make this hanging panel, just one piece, with a wooden shelf. The chosen tone was ideal to harmonize with the other furniture in the room.
20. sustainability and manual projects
This project is ideal for those who love to transform their own home, here the pallet acts as a TV panel, while the rest of the furniture was made with reused wooden boxes.
21. a panel for favorite flowers
The pallet can be fixed to the wall, and it can be used as a screen if it is placed on the floor. Versatile, the pallet can be used both for making the structure and the niches that will receive the flower vases.
22. organization is a byword
Ideal for helping to organize tools for work or leisure, the pallet panel can also help keep in order the sewing corner or the place where handcrafted projects take shape.
23: Blending with traditional furniture
While the rack part uses a custom-made piece of furniture made of thinner materials, the TV panel uses varnished pallets to create a contrast in style.
24. like a shelf full of charm
A great option for storing ready-made sewing items, or even decorating the little ones' rooms with their favorite dolls, just drop some boards to achieve this look, which resembles the design of a window.
25. recessed lights enhance your beauty
As the material is hollow in its original shape, adding led lights on its back ensures an even more striking look. Here the wall painted in orange helps the illuminated effect.
26. a musical instrument stand
Those who are musicians know how difficult it is to leave their beloved instrument in any corner, so this suggestion consists in cutting and painting the pallet's beams, fixing it to the wall to house your dear companion.
27 Creating beautiful frames with the beams
Another example of how pallet beams can be reused without necessarily maintaining their original look. Here they were arranged in a wooden frame, receiving some touches of various colors.
28. embellishing any party
Are you having a party at home? Then a pallet panel may be just the item you need to make it look even more beautiful. With the possibility of receiving props, stickers and bladders, it can go from birthdays to christenings and even weddings. Cheap, sustainable and stylish decoration!
See_also: E.V.A. basket: videos and 30 creative gift ideas29. organization is synonymous with productivity
Since an organized environment, with all the resources within easy reach, helps productivity, how about a panel for the home office?
30. covering the headboard wall to the door
In the same way that wallpaper can cover the wall above the bed, replacing the headboard, the same idea can be done with wooden beams made from old pallets. Here even the door was made of the same material.
31. in the whole external area
Here, besides being part of the sofa and coffee table, the pallet also formed a beautiful panel fixed above the resting area, with small plant pots to make it even more beautiful.
32. a canvas for the painting you want
It can be a phrase, add stickers, or even use your painterly skills and make a freehand drawing, the pallet can become a great option to replace the traditional canvas.
33. a space full of magic and charm
It can be an option to decorate the outside environment on a special occasion, or just to have a nook full of beauty and peace, this space becomes even more beautiful with the pallet panel accompanied by pendant lights.
34. a bike carrier like no other
Another option of panel to store the bike after long rides, this option still gives more prominence to the bike, since it frames the vehicle with the help of beams removed from the pallet.
35. bringing comfort and beauty to the outside area
Here, seeking to associate comfort and beauty, the sofa also has its base elaborated with pallets stacked one on top of the other. The large panel in the same material guarantees support for the back, besides being able to house plants and any message you wish.
36. like a bookcase
It was only necessary to add a few more beams to the original pallet structure to turn it into a beautiful panel with shelves. Above, the favorite classic books and, below, a place reserved for the wine to be sipped while reading.
37. the veranda becomes even more beautiful
Here, the wall behind this comfortable sofa also made of pallets is completely covered with the same material. Shelves of various sizes have been added to receive the set of beautiful potted plants.
38. panel for the board and plans
Two pallets fixed side by side were enough to form a beautiful panel with a reserved space in the center to receive the painting and with special niches for small flower vases.
39. for those who love rustic decoration
As the sideboard has a simple and understated design, the paneling using worn pallet beams is given full prominence. A nice way to add a rustic air to the room.
40. only as a decorative piece
For this home office, the pallet was disassembled, having its beams positioned side by side so as to form a rectangle in aged wood. The charm that this piece produces guarantees by itself its status as a decorative piece.
Whether in its traditional stacked format or with pieces placed side by side, or even a deconstructed version of the pallet, using its beams in a creative way and configuring new furniture, this versatile item is capable of forming the most beautiful panels for your home.
