Pallet Furniture

This open resource page covers do-it-yourself pallet furniture plans and instructions for the pallet furniture Bed and Side Tables, Coffee Table, Chairs, and Wardrobe/Closet. These DIY pallet furniture designs are a component of the open source One Community Duplicable City Center. Click the images below to jump directly to each section.

For easy navigation, here is a table of contents for all the sections too:

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• What Is Do-it-yourself Pallet Furniture
• Why Open Source DIY Pallet Furniture
• Contributions
• Consultants
• Pallet Bed and Side Tables
  • Cost Analysis
  • Video
  • Diagrams
  • Instructions
  • Parts List
  • Downloads
• Pallet Coffee Table
  • Cost Analysis
  • Video
  • Diagrams
  • Instructions
  • Parts List
  • Downloads
• Pallet Chairs
  • Cost Analysis
  • Video
  • Diagrams
  • Instructions
  • Parts List
  • Downloads
• Pallet Wardrobe/Closet
  • Cost Analysis
  • Video
  • Diagrams
  • Instructions
  • Parts List
  • Downloads
• Resources
• Summary
• FAQ

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WE FINISH OUR OWN DEMO CONSTRUCTION AND ADD ALL THE VIDEOS AND EXPERIENCE FROM
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WHAT IS DIY PALLET FURNITURE

Pallet furniture is simple, sturdy, and sustainable furniture made using recycled pallets. These pallets can be found and repurposed from grocery stores, warehouses, or pretty much any other business that receives large deliveries of products or materials. Calling local stores or just checking their trash areas can usually yield free pallets and these pallets comprise almost all the materials of the designs on this page, making furniture like this a very affordable DIY option. Before you go looking, read this article too: “How to Determine If a Wood Pallet Is Safe for Use”

 

WHY OPEN SOURCE DIY PALLET FURNITURE

Reusing the wood from pallets that would otherwise end up in a landfill is a great way to repurpose them. By open sourcing these pallet furniture designs, we hope to provide an option for people building their own furniture that is durable, can be assembled easily, and has the option to be constructed using close to 100% repurposed materials. We see using repurposed materials like pallets as especially easy for people building complete teacher/demonstration hubs with any of the 7 village models and/or the Duplicable City Center because of the amount of materials for these structures that will be delivered on pallets.

 

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CONSULTANTS ON THE PALLET FURNITURE DESIGNS

Anvita Kumari Pande: Civil Engineer (initial cost analysis)
Bupesh Seethala: Architectural Drafter & Designer, BS Electrical Engineering (2nd-generation concept)
Carlos Lillo: Engineering Technician
Gabriel Madeira: Industrial Design Student with a Technical in Graphic Design (initial concept)
Rushabh Bhavsar: Mechanical Design Engineer

 

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PALLET BED & SIDE TABLES

Coming are easy-to-read instructions, simple assembly videos, clear diagrams, and professional downloads for all aspects of the Pallet Bed and Side Tables. This bed will feature a frame and end tables made entirely from recycled pallets, multi-color remote controlled lighting built into the underside of the bed, and optional integration of the open source control and automation controls.

Pallet Bed and Side Table construction is discussed here with the following sections:

• Cost Analysis
• Video
• Diagrams
• Instructions
• Parts List
• Downloads

 

COST ANALYSIS

Here is our initial cost analysis using materials (other than the recycled pallets) sourced 100% using internet ordering options. Note that locally purchasing these materials may be cheaper, especially for things like the glass. Quantities currently listed may not be correct either, we’ve done our best to estimate them accurately but won’t know for sure until we’ve built these if we’ve missed something or miscalculated our needs. Once we’ve constructed them for ourselves, we’ll add the construction videos and update all the details here and below to reflect exactly what we used and learned through the whole process.

 

VIDEO

VIDEO COMING OF: PALLET BED AND SIDE TABLES ASSEMBLY HOW-TO INSTRUCTIONAL – THIS INSTRUCTIONAL WILL SHOW STEP-BY-STEP ASSEMBLY OF THE PALLET BED AND SIDE TABLES

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DIAGRAMS

Here are the most recent design diagrams for the Pallet Bed and Side Tables.

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Once they are done, we’ll add here all the final assembly instructions for the Pallet Bed and Side Tables. We’ll then update them once we construct several and keep adding here any additional bed designs and/or modifications we come up with. Here are the initial assembly instructions with much more detailed versions coming.

 

PARTS LIST

An updated and more accurate parts list will be added here once we complete our first construction using these plans. Until then, our initial parts list can be found in the Cost Analysis section above.

 

DOWNLOADS

Once they are done, we’ll add here download links for all the final AutoCAD, Sketchup, and other files for the Pallet Bed and Side Tables. Coming…

 

PALLET COFFEE TABLE

Coming are easy-to-read instructions, simple assembly videos, clear diagrams, and professional downloads for all aspects of the Pallet Coffee Table. This table will feature construction entirely with pallets (except for the glass table top) and built-in outlets to power a tabletop lamp, laptops, chargers, etc. We discuss here the details of Pallet Coffee Table construction with the following sections:

• Cost Analysis
• Video
• Diagrams
• Instructions
• Parts List
• Downloads

 

COST ANALYSIS

Here is our initial cost analysis using materials (other than the recycled pallets) sourced 100% using internet ordering options. Note that locally purchasing these materials may be cheaper, especially for things like the glass table top – which is the single most expensive aspect of the Pallet Coffee Table. We’ve done our best to estimate them accurately but quantities currently listed may not be correct either. We won’t know for sure until we’ve built these if we’ve missed something or miscalculated our needs. We also haven’t yet added in the built-in electrical components. Once we’ve constructed them for ourselves, we’ll add the construction videos and update all the details here and below to reflect exactly what we used and learned through the whole process.

 

VIDEO

VIDEO COMING OF: PALLET COFFEE TABLE ASSEMBLY HOW-TO INSTRUCTIONAL – THIS INSTRUCTIONAL WILL SHOW STEP-BY-STEP ASSEMBLY OF THE PALLET-CONSTRUCTED COFFEE TABLE

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DIAGRAMS

Here are the most recent Pallet Table diagrams with measurements. Note that these do not yet include the built-in electrical options.

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Once they are done, we’ll add here all the final assembly instructions for the Pallet Coffee Table. We’ll then update them once we construct several and keep adding here any additional table designs and/or modifications we come up with. Here are the initial assembly instructions with much more detailed versions coming.

 

PARTS LIST

An updated and more accurate parts list will be added here once we complete our first construction using these plans. Until then, our initial parts list can be found in the Cost Analysis section above.

 

DOWNLOADS

Once they are done, we’ll add here download links for all the final AutoCAD, Sketchup, and other files for the Pallet Coffee Table. Coming…

 

PALLET CHAIRS

Coming are easy-to-read instructions, simple assembly videos, clear diagrams, and professional downloads for all aspects of the Pallet Chairs. These chairs will feature simple but sturdy designs made 100% from recycled pallets. We discuss here the details of Pallet Chair construction with the following sections:

• Cost Analysis
• Video
• Diagrams
• Instructions
• Parts List
• Downloads

 

COST ANALYSIS

Here is our initial cost analysis using materials (other than the recycled pallets) sourced 100% using internet ordering options. Note that locally purchasing these materials may be cheaper. We’ve done our best to estimate them accurately but quantities currently listed may not be correct either. We won’t know for sure until we’ve built these if we’ve missed something or miscalculated our needs, we’ll add the construction videos and update all the details here once our first build using these designs is complete.

 

VIDEO

VIDEO COMING OF: PALLET CHAIR ASSEMBLY HOW-TO INSTRUCTIONAL – THIS INSTRUCTIONAL WILL SHOW STEP-BY-STEP ASSEMBLY OF THE PALLET CHAIRS

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DIAGRAMS

Here are the most recent Pallet Chair diagrams with measurements. Note the addition of four additional leg supports, one on each side and in the front and back.

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Once they are done, we’ll add here all the final assembly instructions for the Pallet Chairs. We’ll then update them once we construct several and keep adding here any additional chair designs and/or modifications we come up with. Here are the initial assembly instructions with much more detailed versions coming. Note that this version of the instruction is still/also missing the additional cross pieces added to further stabilize the legs.

 

PARTS LIST

An updated and more accurate parts list will be added here once we complete our first construction using these plans. Until then, our initial parts list can be found in the Cost Analysis section above.

 

DOWNLOADS

Once they are done, we’ll add here download links for all the final AutoCAD, Sketchup, and other files for the Pallet Chairs. Coming…

 

PALLET WARDROBE/CLOSET

Coming are easy-to-read instructions, simple assembly videos, clear diagrams, and professional downloads for all aspects of the Pallet Wardrobe/Closet. This wardrobe/closet will feature double folding doors with optional mirrors or solid-wood doors and internal design with separate sections for folded clothes, shoes, hanging clothes, and luggage storage. We discuss here the details of Pallet Wardrobe/Closet construction with the following sections:

• Cost Analysis
• Video
• Diagrams
• Instructions
• Parts List
• Downloads

 

COST ANALYSIS

Here is our initial cost analysis using materials (other than the recycled pallets) sourced 100% using internet ordering options. Note that locally purchasing these materials may be cheaper, especially for things like the mirror panels – which are the single most expensive aspect of the Pallet Wardrobe/Closet. We’ve done our best to estimate them accurately but quantities currently listed may not be correct either. We won’t know for sure until we’ve built these if we’ve missed something or miscalculated our needs. Once we’ve constructed them for ourselves, we’ll add the construction videos and update all the details here and below to reflect exactly what we used and learned through the whole process.

 

VIDEO

VIDEO COMING OF: PALLET WARDROBE/CLOSET ASSEMBLY HOW-TO INSTRUCTIONAL – THIS INSTRUCTIONAL WILL SHOW STEP-BY-STEP ASSEMBLY OF THE PALLET WARDROBE/CLOSET

SEE OUR HOW TO HELP AND/OR CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN PAGE TO HELP CREATE ALL THE TUTORIAL VIDEOS FASTER

 

DIAGRAMS

Here are the most recent Pallet Wardrobe/Closet diagrams with measurements.

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Once they are done, we’ll add here all the final assembly instructions for the Pallet Wardrobe/Closet. We’ll then update them once we construct several and keep adding here any additional wardrobe/closet designs and/or modifications we come up with. Here are the initial assembly instructions with much more detailed versions coming.

 

PARTS LIST

An updated and more accurate parts list will be added here once we complete our first construction using these plans. Until then, our initial parts list can be found in the Cost Analysis section above.

 

DOWNLOADS

Once they are done, we’ll add here download links for all the final AutoCAD, Sketchup, and other files for the Pallet Wardrobe/Closet. Coming…

 

RESOURCES

• Article: “How to Determine If a Wood Pallet Is Safe for Use”
• Pallet Wood Projects – A site dedicated to pallet wood projects
• Pinterest Board 1: “Pallet Furniture”
• Pinterest Board 2: “Pallet Furniture”
• Pinterest Board 3: “Pallet Furniture”
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SUMMARY

Pallet furniture is simple, sturdy, and sustainable furniture made using recycled pallets. These pallets can be found and repurposed from grocery stores, warehouses, or pretty much any other business that receives large deliveries of products or materials. We see using repurposed materials like pallets as especially easy for people building complete teacher/demonstration hubs with any of the 7 village models and/or the Duplicable City Center because of the amount of materials for these structures that will be delivered on pallets.

 

FREQUENTLY ANSWERED QUESTIONS

Q: Where can I find used or recycled pallets?

Here are some ideas: Call or check the dumpster areas of grocery stores, hardware stores, department stores, and/or other big-box stores. Most of these will happily give them to you for free rather than have to pay to dispose of them.

Q: Are all pallets the same? Does it matter which pallets I use? 

No, all pallets aren’t the same and using untreated pallets is preferable. Here’s an article about how to choose your pallets: “How to Determine If a Wood Pallet Is Safe for Use”

Q: I noticed a recycled Pallet Picture Frame in one of the images, are you open sourcing those designs too?

Yes, we are. Here is our initial cost analysis for this using materials (other than the recycled pallets) sourced 100% using internet ordering options.

Q: You mention above about Teacher/Demonstration hubs and sustainable villages you’ll be building, where can I find information about these? 

Here is a preview of the 7 villages and Duplicable City Center. Click the image for the Highest Good Housing page with overviews for each and links to the complete open source hubs.