Dreamy playhouses, bookcases, beds, tents and tree houses. What do all these things have in common? They can all be made out of common pallet wood! You’d be surprised at how this simple reclaimed wood can be recycled to make all sorts of neat home furnishings and decor for your kids. Take a look at these amazing and inventive ideas that take plain pallets and transform them into brilliant pieces of fun objects and furniture for your kids.
DIY Toddler Pallet Bed (via Lori Danelle) Find out how this creative mom built this amazing custom sized toddler bed on wheels.
Pallet Lemonade Stand (via Dolen Diaries) Here’s a fun summer project that turns the classic lemonade stand into a show stopping piece. Way to get those sales!
Tree House Pallet (via 1001 Pallets) A pallet tree house just makes sense for all kinds of reasons. Get inspired by taking a look at this rustic and natural habitat for the perfect hideaway.
Shared Pallet Bed (via Project Nursery) Plain pallets get a chic makeover in this modern bed which can be joined together to form two for a unique shared space.
Pallet Tent (via Two Birds) Find out how to make an easy A frame tent with a pallet base which can be filled with all sorts of comfy cushions and blankets.
Pallet Bookcase (via Creative Outlets of a Thrifty Minded Momma) Here’s a fun way to hold all those children’s books. This clever pallet bookcase does the job well and is a space saver too.
Pallet Playhouse (via A Subtle Revelry) Find out how to make a beautiful and imaginative play house with only 3 wooden pallets!
Pallet Garden (via Reclaim Grow Sustain) Give kids their very own mini garden by making an easy one out of a wooden pallet.
Deck Pallet Chairs (via 1001 Pallets) Kids will love having their own mini pallet chairs, decked out in bright and festive colors.
Pallet Swing Bed (via Merrythought) This amazing pallet swing bed is the stuff summer daydreams are made of. How fun would it be to lounge, read and play while swinging away.
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