Have you ever been behind a retail store and seen a bunch of pallets of wood just lying there not being used? There is a hidden potential in all those wood scraps, a vision of beautiful rustic home decor that is just waiting to be discovered! Here are some ideas for making good use of those scraps and turning them into something aesthetically appealing for your home.
1. Hall table made from old pallet - This one is SO simple. and extremely affordable. Simply remove the unwanted material from the edge of a pallet (this one is two boards wide). add some wood stain to match the rest of your decor, and there you have it! A table for your entryway that cost you essentially nothing.
2. Holiday yard ornament - We all know how expensive holiday decorations for the yard can be, so why not try making them for yourself? Simply cut some thin wood scraps to size, add some paint and stencil wording, and a hammer and some nails will bring your finished product together. You could even drape some christmas lights around your ornament for an eye-catching effect!
3. Shelf/coat hanger - Shelves can be used for both decorative and functional purposes in the home, and a shelf made out of scrap wood can be designed to do both. All you need to do is attach a scrap of crown molding to the thin side of a scrap of wood so that the top is flat like a shelf. Add a few coats of paint, attach some coat hooks, mount it on the wall and you have a functional, pretty item that can be designed to match any type of decor.
4. Cell phone/tablet stand - These stands are useful for those times when you are cooking and need to reference a recipe found online, or when you are listening to music on your phone and need a way to make it stand up. This project takes very little wood, using only a small dowel and a wide but thin scrap. Make sure the dowel is wide enough to accommodate your device. Simply attach the dowel to the scrap horizontally, and you have a one-of-a-kind stand for your device! You can use different sizes of wood for a larger device, and vice-versa.
5. Pencil holder - What a fabulous way to bring a rustic, earthy feel to your home office! For this project, simply drill holes in any shape or size block of wood. Make sure the holes are deep and wide enough to accommodate a pencil. This DIY item would also look great in a child's room or an arts-and-crafts space!
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Arthur Confait
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1. Hall table made from old pallet - This one is SO simple. and extremely affordable. Simply remove the unwanted material from the edge of a pallet (this one is two boards wide). add some wood stain to match the rest of your decor, and there you have it! A table for your entryway that cost you essentially nothing.
2. Holiday yard ornament - We all know how expensive holiday decorations for the yard can be, so why not try making them for yourself? Simply cut some thin wood scraps to size, add some paint and stencil wording, and a hammer and some nails will bring your finished product together. You could even drape some christmas lights around your ornament for an eye-catching effect!
3. Shelf/coat hanger - Shelves can be used for both decorative and functional purposes in the home, and a shelf made out of scrap wood can be designed to do both. All you need to do is attach a scrap of crown molding to the thin side of a scrap of wood so that the top is flat like a shelf. Add a few coats of paint, attach some coat hooks, mount it on the wall and you have a functional, pretty item that can be designed to match any type of decor.
4. Cell phone/tablet stand - These stands are useful for those times when you are cooking and need to reference a recipe found online, or when you are listening to music on your phone and need a way to make it stand up. This project takes very little wood, using only a small dowel and a wide but thin scrap. Make sure the dowel is wide enough to accommodate your device. Simply attach the dowel to the scrap horizontally, and you have a one-of-a-kind stand for your device! You can use different sizes of wood for a larger device, and vice-versa.
5. Pencil holder - What a fabulous way to bring a rustic, earthy feel to your home office! For this project, simply drill holes in any shape or size block of wood. Make sure the holes are deep and wide enough to accommodate a pencil. This DIY item would also look great in a child's room or an arts-and-crafts space!
If you or someone you know has a question about real estate, please contact me using the information provided below.
Arthur Confait
Email: arthurconfait@gmail.com
Website: CLICK HERE
