Pallet Style - by Nikkita Palmer (Paperback)

About the Book

Create your own stylish furniture and home accessories using pallets and reclaimed materials for a modern, Instagram-worthy look. Pallets are easy to source, cheap and versatile. With Nikkita and Billy's expert guidance, learn how to deconstruct pallets and transform them into everything from coffee tables to sofas to a homemade bar perfect for a festival-themed wedding. The projects range from small and simple pieces, like key hooks and herb planters, to more complex projects, like an impressive full-sized dining table. Whether you want to make something in a few hours or are embarking on a more complex bespoke piece for your home, these projects are stylish design solutions that will fit into every home, from Scandi-influenced urban apartments to rustic retreats. -- Page 4 of cover.

Book Synopsis

Unlock the untapped potential of reclaimed wood! Pallet Style is the ultimate guide to transforming free, discarded shipping pallets into stylish, functional, and budget-friendly furniture and home decor.

The rustic, industrial look of reclaimed wood is one of today's hottest design trends, and wooden pallets are the most accessible, free source of this material.

This comprehensive project book is your blueprint for sustainable, resourceful building, showing you exactly how to salvage, prepare, and transform rough pallets into handsome pieces for every room in the house and garden.

Authored by design expert Camilla Molleskov, Pallet Style provides clear, step-by-step instructions and inspiring photography for dozens of projects, from small decorative items to major furniture builds.

This innovative book showcases 20 inspiring projects ranging from chic sofas to practical shelving and even a trendy home bar, all designed with a modern aesthetic that suits both urban apartments and rustic retreats

You will learn:

• Pallet Prep Secrets: Essential guidance on safely sourcing, dismantling, cleaning, and preparing pallet wood, including tips on identifying heat-treated versus chemically-treated lumber.
• Basic Skills Mastery: Simple techniques for cutting, sanding, joining, and finishing the wood to ensure your projects are durable and look professionally finished.
• Inspiring Projects: Detailed plans for furniture ranging from sleek coffee tables and headboards to practical outdoor seating and stylish vertical gardens.

Embrace the slow-design movement, add personality to your space, and build stylish pieces for virtually nothing. Pallet Style proves that beautiful design doesn't require a big budget, just a little creativity and a hammer.

About the Author

Nikkita Palmer is an award-winning designer, author, and co-founder of Nikkita Palmer Designs, a UK-based company specializing in festival theming, event design, and sustainable furniture hire.

With a deep love for all things vintage, restored, and reclaimed, Nikkita and her co-founder, Billy Barker, established their business with a commitment to a sustainable approach to design, creating memorable experiences and bespoke creations using salvaged materials.

• Design Specialty: Nikkita is the creative mind behind the designs, focusing on upcycled furniture and handcrafted accessories for both home interiors and commercial events. She is known for creating the stylish, modern aesthetic of reclaimed and rustic design.
• Literary Work: As an author, she shares her expertise in DIY projects and sustainable crafting through books like Pallet Style: 20 Creative Home Projects Using Recycled Wooden Pallets, offering step-by-step guides for readers of all skill levels.
• Design Philosophy: Her work and writing emphasize conscious consumption and the creative potential of reclaimed materials, demonstrating that stylish, functional furniture can be built without a big budget.

Nikkita continues to lead her design team, working from their studio and workshop in the Northamptonshire countryside.