14 Easy DIY Garden Furniture With Pallets
Turn Pallets into Cool and Practical Garden Furniture
Who else has wanted to try something totally different for their garden this year? Oh great, me too! To help start you off with the right ideas, I’ve put together these options for 14 Easy DIY Garden Furniture With Pallets.
Pallet furniture can be a great way to get into DIY, and it can make no shortage of options as you’re about to learn.
There are quite a few simple options for those who want to keep it simple in the beginning. For example, a teepee tent is the perfect play area for little ones to enjoy a space just for them outdoors.
There are also plans for sitting areas that use the pallets as the boards on the bottom and back and then use cushions to do the rest.
Another simple choice is to make a garden using a pallet as a hanging wall. This is perfect for gardeners or even parents with young children who need simplicity.
There are all sorts of planters to choose from, which can also be raised beds for gardening. These can be accessible ways to try something different with your yard space, too.
What I like the most about pallet garden furniture is that you can decorate it however you want. You can stain it and keep its wood grain present.
Or, paint it in as many colors as you want for something totally unique.
All of these different creations are great family activities that help each member feel like they are a part of decorating the yard.
Of course, pallets are often free at gardening centers and other warehouses, so they are also very cost-effective.
Creating unique, fun, and cheap garden furniture is a great way to add some personality to an outdoor space.
So, even if you don’t want to make it for yourself, you can make one of these garden pallet idea options as a present for a housewarming.
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14 Simple and Creative Pallet Projects for Your Garden
Now is the moment to start thinking about which of these you want to try first! This is the hard part, in my opinion!
So, scroll through the full list of tutorials and see which of these catches your eye the most.
The variety here means there is something here for everyone, including the newbie DIY crafter who wants something simple and accessible.
Ready to get to work? Click on the link in the description, and you’ll be taken to the designer’s page to get started right away.
If you have a minute, please leave a note for the tutorial creator and share your thoughts!
Pallet Wood Sofa For Outdoor Living!
This outdoor sofa made from pallet wood gives you a comfy seat for your yard. It is a simple design that works well outside. Relax in your garden with this free and easy DIY furniture piece.
Designer: Funky Junk Interiors
Materials Used:
- Pallet wood (various sizes, including 2×4s and 3×3s)
- Chunky wood posts (for legs)
- Random found pallet boards
- Screws and nails
- Wood glue
- Saw (compound miter saw for branch buttons)
- Drill and drill bits
- Twine (two types, for sewing buttons)
- Fabric (canvas, drop cloth, burlap coffee sacks)
- Bed pillow (for cushion filling)
- Upholstery materials (warm whites, painter’s cloth)
- Stencil (for crate stamps or fabric design)
- Glue gun (optional for securing fabric or buttons)
Format: Handmade
How to Make a Rolling Planter Box
This planter box on wheels is made from pallet wood for easy moving. It holds your plants in a neat way and fits well in any garden. Enjoy a free DIY project that brings life to your outdoor space.
Designer: I Should Be Mopping The Floor
Materials Used:
- Galvanized decking screws (recommended for outdoor exposure)
- Wood glue
- Four 3″ swivel casters (each supporting at least 100 pounds)
- Five 1×6 boards (treated decking boards or upcycled wood)
- One 2×4 board (treated)
- Five 1×3 boards (for trim; treated is optional if finished later)
- One additional treated 1×6 board (for the planter floor)
Format: Handmade
How to Make a Raised-Bed Planter With a Built-in Bench
This planter bench gives you both a seat and a place for your plants. It is made from pallet wood and has a simple look that fits in a garden. Enjoy a free DIY bench that adds extra space to relax and grow flowers.
Designer: Sam Henderson of HGTV
Materials Used:
- (4) 2x10x12’ treated pine
- (1) 2x10x8’ treated pine
- (6) 2x4x12’ treated pine
- (1) 2x4x8’ treated pine
- (6) 1x6x8’ treated pine
- (100) 2-1/2” deck screws
- (50) 2” deck screws
- Exterior stain (clear and/or colored)
- Measuring tape
- Carpenter’s square
- Pencil
- Circular saw or table saw
- Clamps
- Drill
- Level
- Soil
- Plants
- Pea gravel
Format: Handmade
How to Make a Glamping Kids Tent
This kids tent made from pallets is a fun shelter for outdoor play. It gives children a cool space to enjoy the yard. Try this free DIY project to bring a simple glamping touch to your garden.
Designer: Creative Green Living
Materials Used:
- 2 pallets of the same size
- Old bedsheet or large length of fabric
- Hammer
- Nails
- Sand paper
Format: Handmade
A Cool Pallet Wood Chair Anyone Can Make
This pallet wood chair is a simple seat for your outdoor area. It is made with repurposed wood for a strong and neat design. Add a free and easy DIY chair to your garden for extra comfort.
Designer: Funky Junk Interiors
Materials Used:
- 2 matching pallets (one for the seat, one for the backrest)
- 4 short wooden posts (for legs)
- 2 long, thin wooden planks (for armrests)
- Sandpaper (various grits)
- Orbital sander
- Seat cushion (foam or small mattress)
- Pillows (26″ pillows or similar)
- Burlap coffee sacks (for covering cushions and pillows)
- Painter’s drop cloth (for washable fabric covers, optional)
- Deck screws (long screws for assembly)
- Cordless drill and drill bits
- Saw (circular saw or hand saw)
- Measuring tape
- Clamps
- Wood stain or sealant (optional, for outdoor protection)
- Caster wheels (optional, for mobility)
- Stencils (optional, for decorative pallet markings)
- Additional wooden planks (for reinforcing back support, if needed)
- Rustic or antique embellishments (optional, for added character)
Format: Handmade
How to Build a Pallet Daybed
This daybed made from pallets offers a neat spot to rest in your garden. It is built with simple wood and gives you a soft place to lie down. Enjoy a free DIY daybed that adds a cozy feel to your patio.
Designer: Pretty Prudent
Materials Used:
- 2 pallets (48″ X 40″ each, or the size that fits your mattress)
- 5 large casters (4″ in size, 2 stationary and 3 with locks)
- Outdoor polyurethane (for treating the pallets for outdoor use)
- Brush (for applying polyurethane)
- Sanding discs (in 60, 180, and 220 grits)
- Orbital sander
- 3/4″ drill bit
- 3/4″ bolts (3″ and 2″ lengths)
- 3/4″ washers (at least 23)
- 3/4″ nuts
- Circular saw (for adjusting the size of the pallets)
- 4 pieces of 12″ pipe (for side arms)
- 2 pieces of 22″ pipe (for the cross piece)
- 4 flanges (for connecting the pipes)
- 4 corner pieces (for the pipe connections)
- 16 wood screws (for attaching the flanges to the pallets)
- Grease-cutting cleaner (such as Dawn dish soap)
- Memory foam mattress
- Waterproof bedbug cover (for mattress protection)
- Linen bolsters (for the arms)
- Daybed cover (for the mattress)
- Pillows (purchased or handmade)
- Canvas fabric (optional, for a DIY awning)
- Gift card or Membership Rewards points (for purchasing supplies)
Format: Handmade
DIY Kids Picnic Table From Pallet Wood
This small picnic table made from pallet wood is perfect for kids. It is a simple table for outdoor meals and play. Bring a free DIY table to your garden that is both fun and practical.
Designer: Needles and Nails
Materials Used:
- 1 pallet
- 2 pressure-treated 2x4x8′ boards (for the legs)
- 3″ wood screws
- Stain, paint, or water sealer
Format: Handmade
DIY Upcycled Rainbow Pallet Flower Garden Planter
This flower garden planter made from pallets has a rainbow look that holds your plants. It is a simple and neat design for your outdoor space. Add a splash of color to your garden with this free DIY planter.
Designer: Crystal of Hello Creative Family
Materials Used:
- 1 heat-treated pallet (with 8 slats)
- Sandpaper
- Acrylic paints in various colors (red, yellow, pink, green, purple, orange, blue, and a few shades in between)
- Acrylic varnish (optional)
- Paint brushes
- Drop cloth (or a section of grass)
- Drill and drill bits
- Flathead screwdriver
- Worm clamps (4″)
- Zinc machine bolts and wing nuts (1/4″ -20)
- Terra cotta flower pots
- Flowers
- Potting soil
Format: Handmade
How To Build A Large DIY Planter Box
This large planter box is made from pallet wood to hold your plants well. It is a simple and strong design that fits any garden. Enjoy a free DIY planter that adds space and ease to outdoor planting.
Designer: Flora of Gardener’s Oasis
Materials Used:
- 10 pressure-treated 2″ x 4″ x 8′ boards (for the outside of the container)
- 6 pressure-treated 2″ x 2″ x 8′ boards (for the frame)
- 100 2¼” deck screws
- 20 3″ deck screws
- 1 4′ x 8′ Styrofoam insulation sheet (1″ thick)
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Framing square
- Saw (electric miter saw)
- Clamps
- Power drill with drill bits and screwdriver attachments
Format: Handmade
Wine Rack
This wine rack made from pallets is a small shelf for your wine bottles. It is a simple design that keeps your wine neat and safe. Enjoy a free DIY rack that fits well in a kitchen or garden shed.
Designer: The Kurtz Corner
Materials Used:
- 1 wood pallet
- 1 – 1x4x8 white wood board
- 48 – 2″ wood screws (24 per rack)
- 80-grit sandpaper
- Wood stains – light and dark (your preference)
- Handheld jigsaw
- Reciprocating saw
- Miter saw
- Paintbrush
- Hammer
- 1/8″ drill bit
- Power drill
- Clamps
- Wood glue
Format: Handmade
DIY Cedar Planter Boxes
These cedar planter boxes hold your plants in a neat and simple way. They are made from wood that lasts and fit well in any garden or porch. Enjoy a free DIY project that brings nature and order to your outdoor space.
Designer: Kirsten Dunn of Dunn Lumber
Materials Used:
- 1 x 6 – 8’ Cedar Channel Siding (6)
- 1 x 2 – 8’ Cedar (3)
- 1 x 4 – 8’ Cedar
- 1 x 4 – 6’ Cedar
- Wood Glue
- 1 ¼” Nails
- 10 x ¾” Screws (16)
- Corner Brackets (16)
- 1 ½” Bracket Screws (32)
- 2” Swivel Casters (8)
- Tape Measure
- 12” Bar Clamp
- 36” Bar Clamps (2)
- Miter Box
- Handsaw
- Nail Gun
- Power Drill
- ⅛” Drill Bit
- 3 Phillips Driver Bit
- ¼” Nut Driver Bit
Format: Handmade
DIY Pallet Coffee Cup Holder Project
This coffee cup holder made from pallets is a small rack for your cups. It is a simple and neat piece that keeps your space tidy. Enjoy a free DIY project that adds a smart touch to your kitchen or patio.
Designer: Venture1105
Materials Used:
- A wood pallet
- Hooks
- Stencils
- Paint
- Teak Bungs also called plugs (optional)
Format: Handmade
DIY Towel Rack With Wood Pallets
This towel rack made from pallet wood is a simple shelf for your towels. It is a neat piece that helps keep your space clean and organized. Enjoy a free DIY project that adds ease to your home.
Designer: Jane and Sonja of Sustain My Craft Habit
Materials Used:
- DIY scrap wood beach-themed farmhouse sign
- Silly DIY bathroom sign
- DIY nightstand with driftwood legs
- DIY Tic-Tac-Toe board game
- Farmhouse DIY memo board
- DIY driftwood projects
Format: Handmade
Amazing Patio Furniture on a Budget
This patio bench made from pallets gives you a solid seat for outdoor use. It is a simple design that fits well in any garden or porch. Enjoy a free DIY bench that brings comfort and style to your outdoor space.
Designer: Tim Shaw of Home Talk
Materials Used:
- Hand saw
- Hammer
- Hand sander
- Power drill
- Reciprocating saw
- Wood screws
- Tape measure/ruler
- Saw horses
- Wood filler
- Putty knife
- Sand paper
- Metal brush
- Exterior stain
- Paint brush
- Sharpie
- Pallets
- Patio cushions
- 2″ x 4″ fence brackets
- Metal plates
Format: Handmade
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