Pallet sofas: types and examples in the interior

Rational use of natural resources is the main task of humanity, which will help preserve the environment. The activities of leading engineers are aimed at creating special processing complexes, the work of which is associated not only with the production of secondary raw materials, but also with the preservation of the planet. Designers are not lagging behind in this matter, and they offer a huge number of ideas for creating interior items from old or used things. In recent years, wooden pallets have become very popular, which are used for the manufacture of furniture and other decorative items.

Pallet sofas are designer interior items that are made from special wooden platforms for the transportation of oversized cargo. The first furniture from the boxes was intended only for country houses, open gazebos and summer recreation areas. The narrow range of applications was associated with simplicity of construction and primitive design. Having appreciated all the advantages of pallet furniture, the designers carried out work to improve it and began to successfully use it for the interior design of living quarters.

Like any interior item, pallet sofas have a number of advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages:

• low price range;
• ease of manufacture;
• environmental Safety;
• universal purpose;
• reliability;
• availability;
• ease of use;
• strength;
• the ability to create design structures;
• availability of products of different sizes;
• the possibility of self-production;
• mobility and ease of use;
• attractive appearance.

Disadvantages:

• the need for preliminary cleaning and processing;
• mandatory use of protective compounds;
• additional financial costs for decorating the structure;
• mandatory availability of special tools and professional skills for self-production;
• the complexity of cleaning under the structure.

The simplicity of manufacture and the low cost of materials provoked the emergence of a huge number of options for pallet sofas that will help to make the living space and any recreation area cozy and comfortable. Designers recommend making additional efforts to decorate the structure, and then it can become a unique art object and decorate any living space.

The sofa bench is a simple design that resembles a classic garden bench in shape and can be complemented by a backrest and railings. For a more comfortable stay, experts recommend using soft pillows made of a material that is resistant to friction, wear and tear and dirt.

A pallet ottoman is an irreplaceable piece of furniture that can be used for a short rest. A distinctive feature of the design is the presence of a special box, which will ensure the most tight fit of the mattress to the seat. Experts recommend using only heavy mattresses that will not slip, but it is better to refuse light options.

A sofa bed is a complex structure, the creation of which requires professional skills, time and money. For the safe use of furniture, experts recommend paying special attention to the process of wood finishing and the creation of protective elements at the corners of the structure. The shade and method of decorating a sofa bed depends on who will sleep on it - children or adults.

The most popular pallet product is the large corner country sofa, which can be both garden and home. This type of construction makes it possible to equip a comfortable recreation area for a large number of people.

The pallet design makes it possible to manufacture sofas with armrests, which have a classic appearance and can be used in the country, balcony, veranda and street gazebo. The disadvantage is the impossibility of self-adjusting the height and width of the product due to the standard dimensions of the pallets.

Hanging sofa - an unusual garden design, which is most often used outdoors. This type of furniture looks spectacular on open terraces and verandas, and also makes it possible to zone the living space.

In order to create a high-quality, beautiful and durable product, experts recommend paying special attention to the choice of pallets. Typically, they are of two types.

• Euro pallet - pallet with dimensions 800 mm × 1200 mm × 145 mm, equipped with a company stamp (EUR in an oval) and marking of the country of origin. A distinctive feature is the presence of five boards on the top, and three on the bottom.
• Finnish pallet - the type of Euro pallet, the dimensions of which depend on the characteristics of local trucks. The common standard in Finland is 1000 mm × 1200 mm × 145 mm.

Before buying wooden Euro pallets, be sure to pay attention to the type of product on which the method and intensity of the preparatory work and the amount of protective compounds used depend.

• Higher - high quality and new pallets that have been used no more than 3 times. Distinctive features - light and strong wood, no chips, cracks and mechanical damage.
• First - good quality products. Despite the fact that they have been repeatedly used, they do not have mechanical damage and have not been repaired.
• Second - pallets in which the wood has already changed its color and minor mechanical damage has appeared.

A separate category includes non-certified pallets, the size of which fully complies with the established standards. A distinctive feature is the absence of a corporate logo.

Despite the external simplicity and unpretentiousness of wooden pallets, they can be used to make real designer interior items that can become the central object in the room. The most popular design styles are the following styles:

• loft;
• eco;
• Scandinavian;
• provence;
• country.

Wooden base, regardless of style, designers recommend painting in warm and calm colors such as white, beige, gray and brown... The only exceptions are structures that are intended for children's rooms and playrooms. The color range of this furniture can be expanded due to brighter shades: red, yellow, blue, orange and green.

Due to the fact that pallets have a standard appearance and do not differ in high aesthetic indicators, designers recommend paying special attention to decorating products. Classic décor elements are pillows and mattresses, which come in a variety of shapes, textures and colors. A prerequisite is a harmonious combination of textiles with a general stylistic direction.

Basic principles of color selection of decor:

• contrast between dark and light shades;
• color harmony;
• interleaving texture;
• use of materials with a graphic image;
• alternation of shapes and sizes.

As a filler, materials such as foam rubber, polyurethane foam or latex foam rubber sheet are suitable. The thickness of the products can vary from 5 cm to 50 cm. Additional volume can be created using a special fiber.

Additional elements can be lighting, drawers and various shelves. The most spectacular decor is the lighting decoration, which can be created using separate fixtures or by using LED strips and cords. All installed devices must be in the free access area and at the same time not interfere with rest.

A variety of coasters and shelves will help to create additional coziness and comfort, on which you can place decor items, books, magazines and small household appliances. The most suitable place for these elements is the armrest area.

Unusual appearance, reliability, simplicity of design, wide range of colors and versatility have allowed designers to use pallet furniture in many projects. Wooden structures have become an integral part of not only country houses, but also city apartments. They have long since left the category of economy class furniture and are successfully used to decorate elite premises and recreation areas.

A small cozy couch, located on the roof of a private house, will surely become a place of solitude and enjoyment of the surrounding nature, which you can admire at any time of the day.

A multi-tiered sofa made of pallets, painted in multi-colored shades and decorated with colored pillows, will become a bright accent of any child's room, regardless of the age and gender of the child.

A three-seater sofa made of unpainted wood with gray pillows of different shades will harmoniously fit into the eco-style of the living room, and wooden shelves and a small table will effectively complement the composition.

Rest on wooden pallet sofas on a veranda with glass facades will become as comfortable as possible not only in summer, but also on rainy autumn days, as well as on snowy frosty evenings.

A large corner sofa made of pallets, installed on an open terrace, will become a favorite meeting place for guests, and light shades will add lightness and airiness to the structure.

Modern trends in the design world place an emphasis on creating interior items from surrounding things that originally had a different purpose. It is to this category of products that wooden pallets belong, which experts recommend to reuse for decoration of premises. Today, in order to make a room stylish, practical and beautiful, it is no longer necessary to buy expensive furniture, you can simply replace it with designer interior items made from pallets.

For information on how to make a sofa out of pallets, see below.