do you nail the pallets as well before you sit on it
Wondering why you didn't trim the boards even with rest at the bottom part on
the floor. Also if could put a 1/4" thick solid board to cover the boards where your legs come down in the front of the couch.
I live the look of pallet furniture. My problem is how do you keep spiders from moving in to the couches? That has been my biggest fear and the reason why I haven't built one. Is there spray to use safely for inside if you have kids and animals? Yes I have such a phobia of spiders. After living in Missouri I have seen what the brown recluse can do to some one. Black widows are not nice either.
So I was just thinking that this same thing could be done by constructing one with a pallet as a back. My front room is super small and not enough wall ro make this work. But a mini couch in the room would be purrrrfect.
If you made the seat cushion as wide as the pallets, the back cushions would rest on top and be higher and, if removed, you’d also have a guest bed or two!
My question was in regard to the thee boards on each end that stick out further than the couch (at bottom on the floor) as to why they weren't cut even
with the other boards. I understand the extension at the top that gives you room to have place for remotes, magazine or whatever. I know you must have a reason and just wondered what reason was.
Nice, but I see very nice used couches for 35 to 50 dollars frequently.
Wow I can't believe how many people pick this apart. I think you guys did a great job. And for the end pieces maybe they are tables at the end.and why you maybe he didn't put a board on the front made me wants to put lights underneath it . You guys did a great job God bless you and your home thank you for your post.
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Wonderful result! It's nice to see a post that doesn't involve extensive building!
Hey thanks so much for sharing. I am going to do a bed and one just like yours for my patio. Great job!!!!!
Grand idea!!T🤗l
I want to do this for a while "thinking 🤔 maybe for outside sitting area and a tent like for shade well ✔ done ty for sharing
I'm curious about where you live ~ I lived in Mazatlan, Mexico for a long time and the streets and homes look like the ones in your photos. :)
Y’all, I love my bay window. It was the view from this window which finally sold me on buying this fixer-upper! I have never covered it up with curtains, shades, or furniture because being able to look out across a huge grassy field and watch deer and other wildlife pass unobstructed is a daily joy. But the space was screaming for some love and attention.
I don't know whats more frustrating.Having a piece of furniture to work on but not knowing which direction to take it - OR - Knowing exactly what to do but not having the time.It usually comes down to being a time issue for myself. I had this little guy waiting for me in the garage for the past few months and with a little bit of a wintery-mix moving into the valley for a few days over the weekend and nothing else planned, it was the perfect time to really dig in.
It’s been a long journey and a learning lesson from the first pallet to the last. My pallet shed is finally complete and I am very pleased how it turned out. It's still one of my favorite pallet projects to date.
My son found this desk on the side of the road. He automatically thought of me when he seen it. I love old wood furniture makeover projects.
This DIY cabinet makeover was one that I was excited to get started on.
Why are all the heat and air vents in the exact place you want to arrange your furniture? There are vent extenders available for purchase but we needed two and $40.00 seemed like a lot for something hidden beneath the furniture. So here's what we did.I'm going to show you how to make a DIY Vent Extender For Furniture for only $2.00. It's a safe and practical alternative to spending $20.00.
Build a basic DIY outdoor pallet sofa chair for your patio, decking or garden.. even put it in your home or office interior! Using reclaimed Euro pallets you can build this love seat with just a few hand held power tools. No specialist skills or experience needed, just a can-do attitude to making stuff. Ask at your local warehouse about free pallets and they're usually more than happy to give them away to you. These heavy duty workhorses of the haulage industry make cool and unique furniture. Add a few coffee sack cushions for a real vintage furniture, rustic effect with a touch of industrial style.Check out my ETSY store, where there are downloadable PDFs priced at no more than a bottle of wine - which means makers like me can keep making and sharing.
Our backyard has come a LONG way! We are finally to the fun decorating stage of our backyard makeover; which brings us to this pallet project tutorial for our DIY outdoor pallet couch! We had to take care of a few necessary/required projects like fixing our rainwater drainage problems and adding patio pavers around the patio, and now we were able to focus on making the patio more comfortable and fun! We built an inexpensive DIY outdoor couch out of pallets with an AWESOME money saving hack.Our DIY outdoor pallet couch was an easy pallet project and the perfect way to add additional seating to our patio. This was a super cheap project as well. The cost saving tip:use crib mattresses instead of outdoor cushions!Seriously the best idea ever! The mattresses are the perfect size, cheap, and WATERPROOF! The pallets were free, the mattresses were 30 bucks each, and the sheets are less than $10 and can easily be thrown in the washer if they get dirty. This project cost around $100! Way cheaper than buying new patio furniture
Making an outdoor sofa from pallets
One of my favorite things about our house is the fenced in back yard and patio with a carport roof above. My husband and I spend many evenings sitting outside on our patio enjoying the Texas weather, before it gets too hot. We love to entertain, and I had bought a little patio seating set last year but it only seats 4 and most times we have more people over then that. That’s where this project was birthed from and here is how I did it.
I am really into using natural cleaners at all times. One of the main reason is that I have a chronic condition that gets worst with strong chemical smells. Also, natural cleaners are better for our environment, as whatever we wash down the drain goes back into the water we drink.
Here I show you how I stopped our IKEA Friheten sofa cushions from slipping with heavy duty Velcro tape. This is a 1 minute fix and I compare it to standard stick on velcro I already owned. You can find my original How to Stop Sofa Cushions From Slipping With Velcro Tape post here.
The story of my red velvet, French Provincial style couch began when an Instagram photo popped up on my feed advertising a single seater red velvet armchair for $40 via an antique store.
My son needed a vanity for his laundry room. I had a dresser than was too tall, so I cut it in two, added new legs to make it just the right height, then I decorated it up a little with vinyl that I cut with my silhouette. As it turns out it is too wide for the space, so I think it will just be a sideboard. With the left over drawer and legs I added a new top and some foam and fabric to make a bench with storage. Two pieces from one!
Taking a vintage milk can off the farm and giving it a new purpose as a side table to use in your living room, bedroom, guest room, entryway or on your porch.Love this project? You can buy your own by clicking the link below. Just so you know, Hometalk may collect a small share of sales from the links on this page.
One of my favourite places in the summer is the outdoor sofa in my back garden. When l get 10mins to myself I love to just lounge on it sipping cocktails and flicking through interiors magazines. I even have an upcycled cocktail window.My sofa is an Ikea Ammero which has lasted really well considering it's had to put up with the unpredictable British weather for 7 years. However even though I store away the cushions in the winter they were looking rather grubby and ready for a refresh.
Hello all, I hope your new year is starting well! This project is one that I have mulled over for quite some time, and finally decided to tackle it since I have moved this piece into the addition in my living room. It is a small loveseat that I purchased at a Goodwill for $25 bucks about 2 years ago...its been in my hiding in my boudoir, but now its ready to be revealed!!!
Spring is a time of new beginnings; for this reason, as soon as the temperatures start to warm up, I start new projects such as DIY crafts, gardening, and cooking. I had a stack of pallets, so I decided to make a pallet wood project; I also wanted it to be an easy project. I know how much fun my pallet bunny has brought my spring and Easter decor, so I wanted to make some to share.See how to make a gorgeous bow HERE. A DIY standing bunny from pallet wood would be a fun DIY Easter project. Therefore I made a pattern from the bunny I made last year. These standing bunnies are perfect to greet my family and guests. Therefore, I know these will make someone else happy too.
Building with pallets is an extremely popular phenomenon in the DIY community and there are ample tutorials, ideas, and inspirations to be found all over the web for projects you can make with them. Because shipping pallets are a readily available source of free wood, as long as they're treated and prepared properly, they can be very useful in smaller building projects.
Would you like to get a vintage look in your room? But couldn't you find the perfect table to fit in your needs? Let's create your own vintage style coffee table from pallets and spend less than $ 30. Are you curious how can you do it? Check and enjoy this tutorial video! :)
A few months ago, we planned to move and gave away our couch but at the last minute, our moving plan got canceled. That is when I decided I will turn the twin bed we had in the storage into a couch for time being.
Have you ever seen the Michaels or Ikea 3-tier cart on wheels. If not, here it is. I’m not a fan of the protruding wheels on that bracket. The style just wasn’t for me. So I came up with something just a little bit different and I’ll show you here. If you prefer video demonstration, I saved this build to my Instagram reel.
Are you looking to make a small planter for your succulents? There are many different shapes and sizes out there that you could choose from. Some planters are easy to make and some are more complex. The planter in this tutorial looks a bit intimidating to make, but it’s actually quite simple. Follow my step-by-step plans on how to build a DIY Vertical Star Planter for Succulents.Since this project does not require any large wood pieces, I’ve built it using scrap wood that I had in my scrap pile. The overall size of this star planter is about 18” wide. You could easily adjust these plans to make the star any size you want.For more info and printable PDF visit my website at TheDIYPlan.com
Hello! Today I am sharing a quick and easy DIY we did in the Airbnb. I recently added some warmth to our TV niche with wood shims!
My husband has an enormous CD and record collection. Thousands of CDs. Our best friend (owner of a record store!) gave him 4 plastic CD boxes. Unfortunately, they were of no use to him. And he asked me could I use them. 😂Bring 'em on!As many CDs as he has, I have books. Books on shelves. Books on stools. Books in corners and on chairs. If an area doesn't have CDs, then rest assured it has books.The shelf in my tiny dining room has 2 shelves on the bottom that I am never happy with, no matter what I put on them. Hellllloooo CD boxes!!
We are still finishing our country cabin and we are in need of stools for our tiny island.
Remember when I did a makeover on my laundry nook? You can find all the details on my blog. Well I told you at that time that I planned to build a countertop over the washer and dryer to make a nice folding surface and some place to hold the detergent within reach.An added bonus is that it keeps things from falling between and behind the machines which was a constant problem.For a few reasons I never got around to building the counter and then a couple weeks ago my dryer died and my washer was making sympathetic noises so I had to replace them both. Once I got the pretty new machines all comfy in my little laundry nook, I realized I needed to complete this project once and for all.Here is how I built it.
When I was pregnant, I knew I wanted to decorate the nursery walls with solid colours. I was reading an article explaining newborns and infants' vision and how the contrast affects the eye and improves the brain-eye connection.It took me a while to find the perfect pattern, as I wanted it to be symmetric on the wall and aligned- without the need of too many marks on the wall
Ahh. Finally. Spring.Let’s Set a Sweet Spring Table with the Tiniest of Twig Nests.A Fast and Easy DIY.
Learn how to make a Spring wreath using speckled eggs! This egg wreath DIY is perfect for your Spring and Easter cottage home decor!Hi friends, welcome back! I guess I’m all about wreaths this week because I’m sharing another one with y’all today! I love this speckled egg wreath and I think it turned out SO CUTE!So, if you have been following for a while, you know I love using this moss in my home decor and crafts! I recently used it to make a bird nest in this Bird Nest Art and Craft. So fun!After I made the bird nest, I came up with the idea to use it for a wreath. The texture and messy look of this moss is perfect for this spring DIY. I added speckled eggs to this particular wreath, but I think it would be so beautiful if you left the eggs off and used it with your fall home decor or even as a neutral year-round wreath! You might see that look in my home later this year. 😉This wreath is very simple to make, it just takes a little time! Let’s get started. You need to gather a few supplies first.
Spring is around the corner and we’re itching to make DIY Easter decorations! You know we love getting our hands on just about anything and creating unique home decor. Learn how you can quickly create this Dollar Tree inspired DIY Easter decoration using just a few simple supplies.
Hi friends! Hope you’re enjoying your Spring and having nicer weather than we’re having in the Midwest. I have to keep myself busy while Spring really arrives here. So my latest DIY project is on how to age and distress a mirror for a cool and inexpensive makeover.
I'm always finding ways to recycle old windows. This was also a good way to recycle some scrap wood as well. Just add a couple brackets I found at a yard sale and in no time I have a way to display my spring decor.
Don't throw out that old broken drawer! Turn it into the perfect shelves to give any space a beautiful, unique look.
I spotted this method on Pinterest awhile back and was so taken with the results I just had to have a try. To keep it simple I chose to do a Shou Sugi Ban picture frame as my first project. I have a bad habit of diving in feet first and biting off more than I can chew, so I kept it simple. I was looking for a new picture for my bedroom and having lived in South Africa most of my life, I love the African bush. So my idea was to have an African bush scene that is framed in burnt wood. If you have never heard of Shou Sugi Ban it is a method of burning wood. There are a few ways to do it such as leave the wood all charred, black and cracked. Or you can remove the black and have a natural wood colour.
If you have plastic containers, chances are they have gotten stained over time, but they are still perfectly usable. I had several pieces of Tupperware that had hard-to-remove tomato-based stains. And because they were good Tupperware, I hated to throw them away. Especially since I am a professional organizer and I try to keep only the number of containers that I need. Here's my very easy, tried and true way to even remove tomato-based stains.
When I did this project a few years back I screwed them together. It kept them in place e better I felt than nails.