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\u201cIt is better for you to be free of fear lying upon a pallet, than to have a golden couch and a rich table and be full of trouble.\u201d<\/em> –  Epicurus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recycling and upcycling is a trend that will never go away as we become more aware of our environment and our effect on it. One of the easiest and most popular ways to embrace this trend in your home is by using wood pallets. The wood is already cut into planks, so you can immediately get to work assembling them into something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out these wood pallet ideas and get inspired to tackle some projects around your home. Don\u2019t make the mistake of thinking the pallet projects are all rustic or farmhouse appropriate. Several pallet ideas will look beautiful in a contemporary, American traditional, or modern home.<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Build Your Own Pallet Desk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you could build a desk completely out of pallets, it won\u2019t look sophisticated, and it\u2019ll feel clunky. Instead, give your pallet desk an upgrade by starting with a metal frame. Then use the pallet wood to create the shelves and desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you have your heart set on a rustic pallet desk, start with two sawhorses for the legs. Then place pallets on top to create the desk surface. Finish the desk with a piece of glass on top of the pallets. This gives you a smooth surface for working on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Create a Unique Pallet Fence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Using reclaimed pallets to build a fence can be a simple solution. All you have to do is mount the fence posts in the ground and then slide the pallets down between the posts. The plank hangover will wrap around either side of the post and hold it in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For more style, paint the wood so that your fence is one color. Otherwise, you may find that the pallets are all different colors based on the type of wood they\u2019re made from and the pallet\u2019s age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Design Custom Tables from Pallets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Build a rustic table out of your pallet wood. The easiest table to build is a pallet coffee table for your living room. These are smaller and low to the ground. You can build it to the exact size and shape that works with your living room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For a more adventurous project, you could build a console table. This is a narrow table that you place behind your sofa, in a hallway, or at your entryway. Complete the upcycled pallet look with mason jars that have candles or flowers in them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elevate the look of your upcycled wood table by adding metal legs. This gives it an industrial look. Or place a sheet of glass over the top of the table for a smooth and stable surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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