Pallets are used worldwide for all sorts of interesting and useful DIY projects. For example, wooden pallets are often used for making furniture such as bed frames, nightstands and all sorts of other things. There are several advantages which come with using pallets.

You can make lots of things using pallets, including a headboard

First of all, you get to recycle.Second of all, it’s very cheap. You can find pallets at local stores or buy them for merely nothing. Also, it’s very easy to work with pallets.

Shared bedroom with two pallet bedsIf you prefer a rustic-industrial look, the rough, natural finish will do just finePaint the pallets white for a clean and fresh lookBlack is also a great option if you prefer a minimalist type of décorWhy limit yourself to a bed frame when you can make lots of other things using pallets?

Pallets can be reconfigured in numerous different ways, depending on what you’re trying to build. Let’s say you want to make a bed frame for the bedroom. Stack the pallets one on top of the other and secure them. You can also make nightstands to match the bed frame. By using two stacked pallets you also create useful storage compartments for the bed.

Put wheels on the bed frame for more flexibility in décorOne pallet should be enough if you want to make a bed frame for the kids’ bedDIY furniture lets you save money and it’s not difficult to make eitherThe pallet bed frame matches the industrial interior design perfectlyDIY furniture also gives you the freedom of choosing the dimensionsAdd some color to the room and paint the pallets a bold shadeMaking your own furniture doesn’t get any easier than thatBe creative and adapt the design to your own specific needsThe wheels are a practical addition and let you reconfigure the room in no timePallet bed frames and furniture in general are very versatile and suitable for any roomTry a simple and clean design for an industrial-chic interior designThe pallet bed frame makes the attic bedroom feel even cozierThe simplicity of the décor is reminiscent of Scandinavian designsThe gray shade chosen for the bed frame gives it a more modern lookWhite is usually a great choice because it lets you have a cohesive décorA wonderful eclectic interior featuring a chic bed frame made of recycled pallets

Depending on the size of the bed and on the style you prefer, you’ll have to use two or more pallets. You can decide the dimensions of the frame yourself and you can have built-in nightstands or seats. You can also include storage in your design. Most often, pallets are left as such but you can paint the wood if you want it to look more modern or to match the rest of the room’s décor.

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Making a frame for a sofa using pallets is just as easyWhite painted backyard pallet seatingA casual design perfect for a daybedThe finish of the wood and the blue upholstery complement each other beautifullyYou can use pallets to make a sofa bed for the porch or patioThis cozy sofa even has a built-in side tableYou can even make stylish sectional sofa frames to go with the living room décor

Bed framed aren’t the only things you can make using pallets. You can even include them into your living room’s décor if you make a frame for the sofa or for the sectional and, while you’re at it, you might as well make a built-in side table too.

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