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23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

Wooden pallets, we love them!

They can be recycled into lots of super useful things for the house.

The possibilities are literally endless!

They can be transformed into a multitude of stunning pieces of furniture.

Also, when I see a creative and really great upcycling idea, I just want to share it with you, as soon as possible.

That's the case with these DIY projects that I find great for the kitchen.

They are made with pallets, wooden planks of pallets or for some with crates.

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

And you don't need to be an expert handyman. Most are easy to make!

Whether you want to add a functional piece of furniture to your kitchen or just give it a new look, pallets are the material for you.

Pallets are much better than all other materials! Why ? Because they are cheap and very easy to find for free.

Here are 23 incredible uses of old wooden pallets for the kitchen . Watch:

1. In storage for cutlery

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

A few pieces of plank, screws and a screwdriver drill and you're done! Here are unique and rustic cutlery jars, to be fixed to the wall. Even more need to buy those from Ikea! Discover the tutorial here in pictures and in English.

2. As a central kitchen island

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

The pallet boards were used to create this central island which can also serve as a sideboard. Super practical in small kitchens to save space!

3. In storage for cups

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

Here's an easy idea for storing coffee cups and mugs. Really nice ! You need 5 boards to nail together and hooks like these. And you'll always have a cup handy!

4. In storage for hanging stoves

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

A few wooden planks from pallets on a wall and some hooks provide storage for stoves and create a rustic style in the kitchen.

5. In a service cart (made with crates)

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

This trolley for storing fruits and vegetables is made with crates. It's a small, original and very economical service!

6. As a central island in the kitchen

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

It's downright the whole kitchen that is organized around this central island in pallets. There is a work plan, but also the gas stove and storage. You can even sit there to eat! It is a kitchen made of pallet wood, which is practical, useful and aesthetic at the same time.

7. In spice rack

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

Simple, practical and clever! Spices have finally found their place on this small stepped shelf that sits on the worktop.

8. In storage for fruits and vegetables

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

Two wooden crates are used to store fruit and vegetables in the kitchen. They slip on a shelf fitted with pallet wood. It's practical and pretty!

9. In storage for spices

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

A simple black painted pallet is enough to make a great wall mounted spice rack. This is an easy to make and economical project.

10. In worktop and credenza

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

The planks of the pallets were used to make a glazed wooden worktop to facilitate maintenance and a rustic raw wood splashback for this kitchen.

11. As a kitchen shelf for hanging pans

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

The stoves hang from a shelf made with pallet boards. To hang them, a pipe like this is perfect.

12. On the shelf to store the eggs according to their freshness

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

Really clever! This shelf allows you to store the eggs according to their laying date. Very practical to know which eggs are to be eaten in priority or which eggs are ultra fresh.

13. In sink storage

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

All it takes is a few pallet boards to make this over the sink shelf. Smart for storing pots and saving space!

14. In the vegetable garden for aromatic herbs

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

This adorable indoor herb garden was made with a few painted pallet boards, jars and metal joints. Simple but awesome, right?

15. In shelves for the kitchen

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

Here, we used pallet boards to make a practical shelf for the kitchen.

16. Ceiling mounted with integrated light

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

You have to be a good handyman to make this ceiling lamp in pallets, but the result is stunning.

17. In clever storage for stoves

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

Not sure where to put the pans? A few boards and the solution is there! Stoves are now tidy and within easy reach.

18. In storage for kitchen utensils

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

A pallet hanging in the kitchen is very practical for storing bulky kitchen utensils, such as ladles or colanders.

19. In central island made with different colors of palettes

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

Very practical and pretty, this service is made with boards of different color palettes. It can even be used as a table.

20. In the kitchen entirely made of pallets

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

This is a great DIY project! The entire kitchen is fitted with pallets. The cabinet doors in this kitchen are made with pallet boards, laid vertically and in a herringbone pattern. The ceiling lamp is also made with wooden planks from pallets.

21. As a spice rack with a wall dispenser

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

Construction site pallets were used to create a spice rack with a dispenser for paper towels. The mess is over! This shelf is also used to hang bulky kitchen utensils. Simple, practical and easy to do.

22. In storage for wine bottles and stemware

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

This hanging pallet is ideal for storing stemware and wine bottles.

23. In furniture for the sink made of pallets

23 Incredible Uses of Old Wooden Pallets FOR THE KITCHEN.

Here, the sink rests on a cabinet made with raw wooden planks from pallets.