Monday, October 17, 2011

Pallet Cabinet

If you've been reading my blog for awhile or follow me on Pinterest, then you know I have a huge obsession appreciation for pallets and the many possibilities they offer for projects. My husband recently found an endless supply of free pallets for me and has been bringing them home weekly. We are slowly working on our kitchen redo and my husband built me a cabinet last week to hold my Kitchenaid mixer and food processor and microwave. Here are the pictures of his process so you can build one too if you love it as much as I do! :)

Here is the basic frame of the cabinet


Back view of the frame

Another back view



I lightly dry brushed the cabinet with standard white paint and sanded it a little with some steel wool.




I love all the storage!!
Here's how he constructed the doors
Here's what the area looked like before with a baker's rack
 
I'm linking to the parties listed HERE and to:
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75 comments:

  1. ANNEOctober 17, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Nice job! I really like the final look with the whitewash on it.

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  2. Katie @ sweetgirlexpressionsOctober 17, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Looks great! I love it :)

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  3. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I love it! Such a great job~
    Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party.. can't wait to see what you share next!
    Hope you stop by and enter my giveaway for up to $100 in mdf craft goodies @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2011/10/mr-woody-giveaway-win-up-to-100-in.html

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  4. DarlaOctober 17, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Get out of here! You and your husband could so sell those! LOVE IT!

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  5. RachaelOctober 17, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Looks awesome! I'm jealous, gonna have to be on the search for free pallets now!

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  6. ScribblerOctober 17, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    What a great cabinet!! Lucky you to have a resident carpenter.

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  7. The Rooster and The HenOctober 17, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Wow! That is fantastic, I love it! I totally would have featured you on my last post if I had only found your sooner! Theroosterandthehen.com

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  8. micheleOctober 17, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    so genius.

    found you and your lovely blog via BBC and would love to have you visit and have a great giveaway at the moment!

    http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2011/10/rachel-ashwell-on-creating-authentic.html

    warmly.

    michele

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  9. Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.comOctober 17, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    I am so impressed! Now I am embarrassed that my pallets always turn into firewood!

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  10. 6th GradeOctober 17, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    love it---and what a guy you have picked!

    amy

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  11. ChrisOctober 17, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Hi Melissa, what a great job you did on the cabinet. I have found and am following you through Debbie's Newbie Party and hope to visit more often. Please come and visit me. I would love to have you. Hugs, Chris

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  12. Kammy's KornerOctober 18, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    really love it! How exactly did you sweet talk your husband into doing that? haha! I'd love it if you shared this over at Trash to Treasure Tuesdays on the Korner, and any other former "trash" projects you may have done! :) http://kammyskorner.blogspot.com/2011/10/trash-to-treasure-tuesday-link-party-2.html

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  13. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageOctober 18, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Wow, wow, wow!! Love the cute cabinet and love it even more since it was free!

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  14. KerryOctober 18, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    love this idea. Super cute. I found you through Crayon Freckles btw.

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  15. abeachcottageOctober 18, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    You did great with this. Love how it turned out!

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  16. Sunshine BlossomsOctober 18, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Found you on Not just a Housewife. I really love this! I've been wanting my husband to built a sort of buffet for our entry way and I think this would be perfect! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  17. AbbyOctober 18, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    looks fantastic! What a great use for an old pallet!

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  18. Mandy BeyelerOctober 18, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    I featured you on my FB page - thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday!

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  19. UnknownOctober 18, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Hi Melissa! I found your blog via J&M's Eye Candy and think we may just be decorating soul mates...lol! I am a lover of anything shabby antique too! This is such a beautiful piece...you did a great job :) This morning I posted an antique jewelry holder I made...you should come check it out! Following you now on band your blog :)

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  20. BargainFunOctober 18, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Wow I love it ! Great job. I hope you'll stop by sometime www.bargainfun.net

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  21. Cassie BustamanteOctober 18, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    GENIUS!!! seriously genius! i am so impressed!

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  22. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleOctober 18, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I am impressed with your building skills.

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  23. Heaven's WalkOctober 18, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    A slap of white and you turned it lovely!!! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  24. RhettDidntGiveADamnOctober 18, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I'm always so amazed at the builders of the world. You did a fab job. xo

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  25. The Farmer's WifeOctober 18, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    This is just lovely!!!! I love the color choice. I am now following your adorable blog!!!!

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  26. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Love this. Going to have to get more serious about hunting down some pallets!

    Dana @ craftedniche.wordpress.com

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  27. Seaweed and RaineOctober 19, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    I love the whole beachy feel of your cabinet! :) Great repurposing.

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  28. AnonymousOctober 19, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    What a fabulous little cabinet! Love that you made it with pallets. You're a genius. :)

    Visiting from Savvy Southern Style. Following you now :)

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  29. Sandi~A Cottage MuseOctober 19, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I am so showing my husband this great post...he comes across them all the time! Love your blog, I am a new follower!

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  30. Kirstin Joy @ Burlap and ButtonsOctober 19, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Ooohh! What a good idea! I love your blog! Just started following you... Love meeting other God- loving Moms who share a love for shabby things too! :)

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  31. Gwen @ The Bold AbodeOctober 19, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Build it, girl! Your a luckie-duckie to have an endless supply of pallets! I'm working on a pallet project now, but It's a slllloooowww-go. Gotta get out to that garage and fire up the saw!

    Yur pallet loving sista, Gwen

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  32. Desiree @ The 36th AVENUEOctober 19, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    SHUT UP!

    STICKER all the way!

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  33. UnknownOctober 19, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Now that is awesome!! How did you not get a million splinters working with that rough wood??

    Fabulous job!

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  34. Taryn @ Design, Dining + DiapersOctober 19, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    I love this and I love Pallets! I have a whole board devoted to them on Pinterest and I just added your project :)

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  35. TammyOctober 20, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Love it! He did a great job!

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  36. *Jeana*October 20, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Very creative..I love it..I would love for you to share at my "Anything Goes Link Party" http://jeana-marie.blogspot.com/2011/10/anything-goes-link-party.html

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  37. Shari @ turnstylevogue.comOctober 20, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Oh, you and me both!

    I have awarded you the "Versatile Blogger" award! Here is the link:

    http://www.turnstylevogue.com/2011/10/versatile-blogger-lafavorites.html

    Please pass it on.

    Shari
    turnstylevogue.com

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  38. Terri @ A Creative PrincessOctober 20, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Melissa, it's awesome!! Besides the beauty of it, what a great way to hide all those gadgets we have to have around! I so need one like that! Thank you so much for linking up!

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  39. MarigeneOctober 20, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    I am impressed...cute little cabinet with lots of storage space!

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  40. Joselyn @ The DIY SpotOctober 20, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    That is some terrific pallet construction! Love the finish too!

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  41. ~Sues Treasures on the Porch~October 21, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    What a great idea!! I have been looking for something like this to use pallet wood for thanks for sharing! I am you newest follower found you on At the Picket Fence. Have a great weekend Sue

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  42. GailOctober 21, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Your husband did an awesome job! What a creative use for pallets.

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  43. eye wash systemsOctober 21, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Melissa, what a marvelous job you did on the cabinet. I have found and am following you through Debbie's Newbie Party and hope to visit more often. Hope you will share more ideas with us.

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  44. UnknownOctober 21, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    I keep getting pallets that wont come apart! This turned out really great, Maybe one day I can get the things apart and start creating along with you!

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  45. UnknownOctober 21, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    btw- I shared this one FB http://www.facebook.com/pages/Momma-Hen/123880607653210

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  46. sue frazierOctober 21, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    love the pallet cabinet! found you from gina's...

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  47. LaurieAnna's Vintage HomeOctober 21, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Completely cool! Thanks for linking to Farmhouse Friday!

    Xoxo

    LaurieAnna

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  48. Blissful & DomesticOctober 21, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    I am in love with this. My hubby is building our kitchen cabinents I will have to show him this. Thanks for linking up and sharing;)

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  49. Debilou ~ Mississippi MamaOctober 21, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    love your pallet cabinet. Looks great

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  50. RuthOctober 21, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    This cabinet is fabulous!! I live this idea. I'm asking hubby to bring me some pallets.

    Ruth

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  51. Robin JohnsonOctober 21, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    AMAZING! Hubby is one talented man. I love it.

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  52. Desiree @ The 36th AVENUEOctober 22, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    I am featuring you tomorrow during sticker time!
    Make sure you stop by to button-up! I hope to see you there!

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  53. Rose Garden MalevikOctober 22, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    woow.....A great job I think :)
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  54. DiannOctober 22, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Your cabinet turned out great. What a wonderful ese of pallets! Thank you for being part of TTF and have a wonderful weekend!

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  55. Suzanne@Meridian RoadOctober 22, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    What a fabulous cabinet! So much personality. :)

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  56. Mom in High HeelsOctober 22, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    That is cool! I showed it to James Bond and he asked me to send him the link to this post so he can make one!

    Stopped by from Amanda's.

    BTW, doing a week of giveaways on my blog. Stop over and enter.

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  57. UnknownOctober 22, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    What an adorable cabinet! Thanks for linking up this week! I wanted to let you know I am featuring this today!

    http://www.thegunnysack.com/2011/10/what-in-gunny-sack-features_22.html

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  58. Kristine@thefoleyfamOctober 23, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    LOVE it!! I need me some pallets asap!! Featuring you and your awesome redo on our blog tomorrow :) Feel free to grab a featured button and get you brag on :)

    Thanks again so much for visiting our blog J&M's Eye Candy Hope you come back and visit us again :)

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  59. WhitOctober 26, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    wow I am so impressed. That is a lot of hard work and it looks absolutely amazing. Beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing and linking up to our party Show and Share. Make sure to come back this week and link up your latest projects. We would love to see them.

    A mommy's life...with a touch of YELLOW
    tyandwhitneyulrich.blogspot.com

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  60. LesleyOctober 26, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Love, love, love it! I have wanted to do something like this for so long and always found it too intimidating. You've inspired me and I featured you on my Thursday party this week!

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  61. DeanaOctober 26, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    what a great idea!!!

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  62. Courtney ~ French Country CottageOctober 27, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    I love a good pallet project- yours is so darling!! Thank you for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!

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  63. Alison AgnewOctober 28, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    just a note
    to let you know
    that i'm featuring your lovely cabinet
    on this week's
    fridays unfolded!

    alison

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  64. CrystalOctober 28, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    What a smart idea! It turned out beautiful!!! It completely transforms the space! Thanks so much for sharing at Homemaker in Heels! :)

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  65. RackingDecember 13, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Looks fantastic, well done! I'm going to attempt something similar for a relatives house. Effective, useful and cheap!

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  66. BlissJanuary 16, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Sort of makes me wonder why anyone uses new wood for anything when the results from pallet wood are so unique.

    ~Bliss~

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  67. MeganJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Have you used Rose wood for your
    kitchen cabinet design?

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  70. UnknownMarch 20, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    how cute!!!

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  71. UnknownMay 17, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Hi,
    Found your lovely pallet creation on Pinterest. About how many pallets do you need to build one?
    Thanks,
    Paula

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  72. UnknownMarch 28, 2014 at 3:56 PM

    I love this! What a great job! Would you mind telling me the dimensions of your finished project? I'm trying to find something that would fit into a particular space and was in need of some ideas.

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