I made this cute pallet wood garden bench using two headboards, and approximately one pallet. The seat measures 100cm wide x 46cm deep and 96cm tall. The seat itself is 42cm high.

Use those outgrown beds by upcycling the headboards (and footboards) into a pallet wood garden bench!

Materials:

  • 1 x Headboard (single bed) – for the seat back
  • 1 x Headboard (single bed) – for armrests
  • 3 x pallet boards @ 2.5 x 10 x 90 cm (seat top)
  • 2 x pallet boards @ 2.5 x 15 x 90 cm (front & back seat frame)
  • 2 x offcuts from headboards @ 2.5 x20 x 30 cm (sides of frame)
  • 36 x 8-10 galvanized timber screws
  • Off-white satin acrylic paint
  • Artists acrylics

I spent a lot of time measuring and planning. I didn’t want my project to fail because I was careless. Using a handsaw, I cut the pieces to size. The next step was sanding the components well so that the paint would adhere properly and the seat was smooth. I primed the back and side pieces and gave them three coats of acrylic paint. Next, I diluted some of the same paint 50/50 with water and brushed it on the pallet boards. I quickly wiped it off with a cotton cloth to give a soft lime wash effect that would tone with the rest of the seat.

Now that the initial painting is complete, it’s time to assemble my pallet wood garden bench!

Finally, I assembled the pieces. That was fun; I don’t know what an expert would say, but the end product is stable and sturdy, level and has no wobbles! The final step was the most enjoyable for me. I painted a spray of flowers on the backrest. I wanted to give the seat a fresh, old-fashioned effect that would look good in my cottage garden.

Not too bad for an old girl… I’m nearly 65!

Have fun and add some personal touches, like this beautiful hand-painted bunch of flowers! Simply elegant!
Look what two headboards can become!
When your kids outgrow those old beds, here’s a brilliant idea to upcycle them.
Create a peaceful area in your garden or backyard area with this simple idea! Upcycle those old beds that are sitting in pieces in your garage!

Make a set of Pallet Steps to help your aging dog get onto the bed with ease. Turn an old van into a guest room cabin!

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