I made a stylish garden table out of a FREE pallet using Wickes tiles – it was cheap, easy & is a real statement feature
A DIY fan has revealed how she made a stylish garden table out of a pallet she got for free.
So if you’ve been hunting for new garden furniture but are strapped for cash and don’t want to spend a fortune, you’ll need to pay attention.
Melanie Jade, a savvy woman from the UK, who often shares handy tips and tricks online, added castor wheels and tiles to the pallet, turning it from drab to fab in barely any time at all.
Not only does Melanie’s one-of-a-kind table look gorgeous, and is sure to impress her guests (and any eagle-eyed neighbours), but it’s now a breathtaking feature in her garden.
But that’s not all, as Melanie’s project was all done on a budget – and cost her just £70 – yes, you heard that correctly.
Posting on social media, Melanie shared the step-by-step process of creating her beautiful table, which has instantly added style to her outside space.
Eager to alert others to the DIY process, which she described as really “easy”, Melanie revealed how she created a pallet table for her garden.
She said: “I got a free pallet and painted it blue and then I added some castor wheels by drilling some holes in and attaching it to the pallet.”
Following this, Melanie added: “It’s very easy to do and because there’s holes in the pallet, I glued some tiles I got from Wickes onto the top of the pallet.”
Showing off her gorgeous DIY creation, which is perfect for displaying plants and candles, or for placing your drinks and snacks on, Melanie continued: “That simple – we absolutely love it, it’s a real feature of our garden.”
In a bid to be transparent about the costs of the table, the bargain hunter added: “The tiles were about £20 and the castor wheels were about £50.
“It’s a really cheap and easy way to create some lovely garden furniture.”
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @melaniejadedesign, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 89,300 views, 1,355 likes and 64 comments.
Social media users were gobsmacked by the DIY table and many eagerly raced to the comments to express this.
Garden features that add the most value to a house
A well-kept garden can add anywhere between 5-20% to the value of a property.
Sellhousefast.uk carried out a study and consulted 36 estate agents, garden designers and property professionals from across the UK.
And the experts revealed the garden feature which adds the most value to a property is a shed.
- Shed – 82%
- Patio or paving – 76%
- Secure fencing, walls or gates – 72%
- Outdoor lighting – 66%
- Sturdy decking – 62%
- Water features eg. fountain or pond – 58%
- Modern garden furniture – 54%
- Artificial lawn/grass – 40%
One person said: “What a great idea. I will definitely try this.”
Another added: “Looks great and I like the choice of tiles.”
This is the best doable idea I have seen, wow
TikTok user
A third commented: “Fantastic idea!! Love it!!”
Meanwhile, someone else beamed: “ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.”
Not only this, but another DIY enthusiast claimed: “This is the best doable idea I have seen, wow.”
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8 must-have plants to brighten up your garden
Nick Hamilton owner of Barnsdale Gardens has shared his favourite plants and flowers you should consider adding to your garden, borders and pots.
Tricyrtis
A spectacular plant that gives a real exotic feel to any garden with its orchid-like, spotted flowers giving the impression that this plant should be tender but it is “as tough as old boots!”.
Penstemon
I love this plants genus of because most will flower all summer and autumn. They’ll grow in sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil and produce a non-stop display of tubular flowers in an array of colours and colour combination to suit all tastes.
Luzula sylvatica ‘Marginata’
With the evergreen leaves edged with yellow it’s great asset is that it
will grow in sun or shade in any type of soil and is great as groundcover in the hardest spot to fill – dry shade.
Eryngium x zabelii ‘Big Blue’
A stunning, nectar-rich plant that will feed the beneficial insects in your
garden. Leave the flowerheads once they have turned brown because they look stunning with winter frost and snow, extending the plant’s interest period.
Sarcococca hookeriana ‘Winter Gem’
If you need winter scent then look no further than this compact, evergreen shrub. The scent is stunning and the evergreen leaves create an excellent backdrop for the summer flowers.
Cornus sanguinea ‘Anny’s Winter Orange’
A dwarf version of ‘Midwinter Fire’ the very colourful stems create a stunning winter display, particularly on sunny days.
Rosa ‘Noisette Carnee’
A very well-behaved climbing rose that is perfect for training over an arch, pergola or gazebo. The small, “noisette” flowers are blush-pink and produce the most amazing clove scent constantly from June to November.
Sanguisorba hakusanensis ‘Lilac Squirrel’
I’ve never seen a squirrel with a drooping, shaggy lilac tail, but this variety will give your garden an unusual and different look throughout summer. It does need a moisture retentive soil but will grow in sun or semi-shade.