Need a couple of shelves at hand? Free-standing and wall-mounted shelves and shelving units are a great solution for every rustic or farmhouse space. To build shelves, you’ll have to strip your pallets first and then to use this wood for making shelves. Pallet shelves bring a rustic feel to any space and they can be used anywhere – even if you space isn’t rustic, most of decor styles will embrace a rustic piece. Let’s take a look at some ideas.
What Are Pallet Pros?
You don’t need a high budget to afford wooden pallets, so DIY won’t break the bank.
Wooden pallets are easy to maintain as long as they don’t get rained on. You shouldn’t leave the pallet outside during rainy seasons, or you can cover it with a water-resistant cover to prevent water sipping in the wood.
Wooden pallets are high-quality products, and their strength or durability cannot be compromised. They have amazing strength. These pallets can be recycled by any means possible, and they don’t need to be melted using expensive chemicals.
Accidents are inevitable; hence your wooden pallets may break sometimes. Unlike steel pallets, these are prone to such accidents, and they can be repaired easily. You only need nails, a hammer, and timber to replace the broken piece. Anyone can repair the wooden pallets; you don’t need professional carpenters to do it for you.
Wooden pallets are famous for their high friction levels on surfaces. The friction helps the stability of the pallets, especially in a warehouse.
a duo of simple rustic pallet shelves with books and plants will be a nice fit for a rustic or industrial space
a fun and bold hot pink pallet bookshelf with decor on top is a cool and catchy idea for any space, it will add some color
a grey pallet shelf with potted blooms is a pretty decoration for indoors and outdoors and it's quite easy to make
a large pallet shelf as a home bar with bottles and greenery is a cool and creative idea for a rustic space
a large pallet shelf with potted herbs, plants and bottles is a cool decoration for any rustic or farmhouse space
a large pallet storage piece with several shelves, a basket for storing laundry and some cubbies on top
a large pallet wall-mounted shelf with bottles and kitchen stuff is a cool idea for a rustic kitchen and it won't take much time crafting
a large rustic pallet shelf as a little coffee and tea station, with mugs and all the necessary stuff for a rustic space
a large rustic pallet shelf stained, with photos, vases and candles on display for a rustic or vintage rustic space
a large rustic pallet shelf with various kinds of food, oils, sauces and spices is a comfortable storage solution for a rustic cooking space
a large rustic pallet shelf with various tableware and mugs is a cool solution for a rustic or farmhouse kitchen or dining room
a light stained wine rack of pallet wood features enough space for bottles
a light-stained pallet shelf with books, candles and blooms is an amazing decoration for any rustic or farmhouse space
a light-stained pallet wall-mounted shelf as a small home bar with bottles, glasses and greenery in pots for a farmhouse space
a lit up bar shelf with liquors, glasses, a potted plant and lights to highlight this piece of furniture
a painted mint green pallet shelf with greenery and some decor is a lovely and cute idea for a shabby chic space
Wall-Mounted Shelves
Strip your pallets for wood and go build a piece that fits your space! it can be a bathroom shelf with towel, toilet paper storage and some space for potted greenery or an artwork (decor is great for small spaces, too!), it can be a comfy space rack for your kitchen or a wine rack with several tiers for bottles and even a holder for glasses and some other stuff. Make a comfortable entryway rack for storing caps, hats and with hooks for clothes and bags. If you have a kid, make some bookshelves for the nursery and paint them in a bright shade. Stain and paint the shelves as you like to fit your room perfectly.
a pale blue pallet shelf with shoes and potted plants is a cool furniture piece for a cottage or farmhouse space
a pallet bookshelf with books is a nice idea for any space, it looks pretty, cozy and cool and can be easily DIYed
a pretty dark-stained pallet shelving unit with various food, books and greenery is a cool piece for a rustic kitchen
a pretty multi-tiered pallet shelf is a nice idea for literally any space including a bathroom, just make sure it's rustic
a pretty rustic trio of pallet shelves with various books and decor is a cool and catchy solution for a rustic space
a pretty small pallet shelf with jars, mugs and some greenery plus stained letters for a rustic or industrial space
a rich-stained pallet shelf with potted greenery, lamps, bottles and spices is a cool idea for a rustic kitchen
a rustic pallet kitchen shelf with a lantern, jars and bottles and even a towel holder is a cool piece
a rustic pallet shelf built of pallet wood and stained in a rich tone is a stylish storage furniture piece for many spaces
a rustic pallet shelf with spices is a lovely idea for a cozy farmhouse, rustic or cottage kitchen or even dining room
a rustic pallet wine rack with wine bottles and liquors and storage for glasses
a rustic shelving unit with many compartments built of stained pallet wood is a cool DIY
a rustic stained pallet shelf for a small bathroom features toilet paper storage, towel storage and even hooks for towels
a simple and pretty stained pallet rack with topiaries, books and some clothes is a cool idea for an entryway
a simple entryway pallet shelf with notebooks, papers and keys is a cool piece that you can easily DIY
a simple rustic pallet shelf with spices, salt and sauces plus a knife holder is a cool rustic piece for any cooking space
a simple rustic vegetable bin with three boxes on stands is a great idea for kitchens, you can easily build it of pallet wood
Other Shelves
If you have enough floor space to accommodate a shelf, make a usual storage piece of pallet wood – for a bathroom, an entryway, a kitchen, a dining space or any other room. If you want not only open storage, make some baskets or boxes to fit and voila. and again – staining and painting the storage units is totally up to you.
a sleek bathroom shelf with several tiers for bathroom stuff and towels is a stylish idea for a rustic bathroom
a small and cute pallet shelf with blooms, some gardening stuff hanging is a cool idea for your garden shed
a small and cute rustic pallet shelf with some potted plants and decor and a towel is a lovely idea for a rustic space of any kind
a small and cute whitewashed pallet shelf with mugs and a potted plant is a lovely idea for a shabby chic space
a small pallet shelf with decor and keys is a cool idea for an entryway and some other rustic spaces
a small rustic shelf of pallets, with faux plants and decor is a cool idea for an entryway, it won't take any floor space
a stained rustic meets industrial rack with storage space, with jars on magnets and hooks for cups
a stained wood pallet rack with space for caps and hats, with hooks is a great idea for an entryway
a tiered rustic pallet shelf with rope is a nice and catchy decoration for a rustic space, it can be a kitchen, dining room or any other space
a trio of lovely pallet dark-stained bookshelves is a cool idea for a kids' room or for a play space
a trio of matching pallet shelves with books and magazines is a cool idea for any rustic space, and it's very easy to make
a trio of rustic pallet shelves with books and photos plus clocks is a cool idea for a rustic space, and you can DIY them
make a stylish rustic pallet shelf with several layers to store spices and other stuff in the kitchen
multiple pallet shelves with shoes are great for an entryway, a closet or a mudroom
three small ledges with vinyl are a cool solution to show it off and store without wasting any floor space
two simple and cool pallet shoe shelves are a perfect fit for a rustic entryway, mudroom or closet, make them yourself
whitewashed pallet shelves with some decor and whitewashed baskets are great for any cottage or modern farmhouse space