Too Many Coffee & Tea Mugs? Free Up Cabinet Space With This Cool Wood Pallet DIY

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What's the reasoning behind why a wood pallet can't be a designer item?

Wood pallets are a stylish and accessible option for home decor due to several reasons. They add a rustic charm to any room and are also a good choice for people looking to work with a fixed budget because they are easy to find for a low cost.

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Collect Your Materials and Cut Your Pallet to Size

To get started, find a pallet that suits your needs. Look for unused pallets at grocery stores, furniture stores, or hardware stores, or search for them on local online marketplaces. A typical pallet is about 4 feet by 3 feet in size. If that's too big, consider cutting it down. You can do this with a circular saw by identifying where you want to make the cut with a measuring tape and a pencil. Your ideal pallet should have at least two or three horizontal planks, where you'll eventually install your hooks.

Once your wood is the desired size and shape, you'll need to give it a smooth finish since pallets usually have a pretty rough texture. You should get sandpaper with a grit of at least 120 and use a sander to remove as much of the rough wood as possible. This will leave you with a smooth surface with no rough spots to cause cuts or scrapes. You can choose to decorate your pallet with paint or stain if you want a more polished look, but even just sanding it will produce a clean and attractive result.

Paint the pallet with a stain or paint after you've sanded it, and let it dry completely. You can add personal touches by decorating the pallet with fun phrases or designs using stencils on it. Just make sure to plan ahead and have enough planks when cutting or arranging the pallet so you can hang the desired number of mugs.

Add a Final Touch with Paint or Stain and Hanging Hardware

Before you start adding your hooks, think about how many mugs you can fit on each shelf. Lay each mug against your pallet to figure out the space it needs. Mark where you want to put each hook, then drill it into the wood. If you're using hooks that you can screw in by hand, use pliers to help you get them into the planks. Choose strong enough hooks to hold your heaviest mugs securely.

Once the hooks are in place, use a stud finder to determine the optimal spot to hang your new mug display. Considering the combined weight of the pallet and the mugs, be sure to drive nails as far into the stud as possible to ensure a secure hold. Install 2-inch to 3-inch nails, one at each end of the top of the display, using a drill. After finishing up, add your mugs and admire your new wall-mounted display, which could potentially become your go-to home decor accent.

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