Reuse Wood Pallets For These Creative DIY Wall Decor Ideas

Wood pallets are a brilliant source of DIY material because they are usually free and easy to get hold of, plus they can be upcycled into so many different items for the home and garden. Even pallets that are worse for wear can be made into something useful or attractive. Sometimes this involves sanding down the wood, removing broken parts, or cleaning the wood pallets for your next DIY project. Always take care when handling pallets as they can have screws or nails sticking out, or be made from rough bits of timber that could cause splinters.

Pallet DIYs have been making the rounds for several years, but there are always fresh ideas floating to the surface of new ways to make use of these wooden items. If you've got some spare pallets taking up space in your garage, this is your sign to turn them into something beautiful. Here we explore some creative ways to upcycle wood pallets that will improve the look of your walls. Even the most creatively challenged will find these easy DIYs a breeze, using minimal equipment and supplies to keep the projects cheap and cheerful.

Looking for a cute way to display photos? This simple DIY could be the answer. In this YouTube tutorial, the crafter makes a pallet from lengths of wood because she wants it to be small, but a real pallet would work just as well and would save the hassle of assembling a frame. The sprigs of faux greenery provide a fresh look, while the addition of photos gives the piece a customized feel. You could add concert tickets or movie stubs from your favorite outings to give the decor even more meaning.

In this YouTube tutorial, the craft enthusiast uses scraps of old pallet wood and gold-colored glue for a mix of rustic and glam styles, but you could use any color you like to match the decor in your chosen room. Colored hot glue sticks can be picked up from Amazon or local craft stores, and you can get as creative as you like with patterns or words. Remember to keep your glue gun clean and ready for projects by cleaning it with aluminum foil.

This simple pallet DIY seen on TikTok will add color and interest to any wall. All you need is a wooden pallet, some wood stain, and some faux or dried flowers. You could create a bright and sunny summer display with faux sunflowers or lavender to display through the warmer months, then switch them out for autumnal colors and evergreen foliage towards the end of the year. This charming board could be installed on a blank wall in the home or leaned against a garden fence as outdoor decor.

If you have some leftover paint from other craft projects or room updates, you could put it to good use by making personalized wall art with wood from an old pallet. In this YouTube tutorial, the crafter has used the phrase "Our First Rodeo," but you could use a different phrase or a quote from song lyrics personal to your family. If you're not great at freehand painting, use some stencils like Genie Crafts 8-pack from Target. For a flawless finish, be sure to check out tips for making wall stencil art.

You can transform the look of a room using wood from pallets to create a feature wall. The finished result adds so much texture and warmth to a bland space. The great thing about this DIY is that the only tool you need to achieve it is a nail gun. Wood paneling has come back in style in a big way, and it's a project you can customize to suit your own taste. Fit the boards horizontally as shown in this YouTube tutorial, or create a herringbone pattern for a striking look.

Bring biophillic design into your home with the addition of a living wall. In this TikTok, some landscaping fabric has been folded and stapled to the back of a pallet so that it can house plants. The result is a rustic yet vibrant feature that can be hung on any interior or exterior wall with plenty of natural light. You could paint the pallet to match your existing color scheme or apply wood stain for a more natural style.

This is an incredibly simple pallet wood project even beginners can do. If you've got some scraps of wood leftover from other pallet projects you can make them into cute pieces of wall art to decorate your home. Take inspiration from this YouTube tutorial and whitewash your wood before applying text or images with paint to make an extra rustic-looking paneled sign. You could customize the art with the names of your children to hang in their bedrooms or create souvenirs with hand prints to gift to family members.

Another way to decorate with wooden pallets is to create your own 'welcome' sign. This simple DIY from TikTok requires no tools and the pallet doesn't even need to be disassembled. Just use some wood stain and paint to transform an old pallet into a beautiful, customized piece of wall art you could hang outside the front of your home, or in your entryway. You could even add your house number to the pallet and use it as a sign in your front yard or driveway.