We love spending as much time as we can outside on our deck and patio. Especially now that we have this DIY Pallet Bar to enjoy!
We try to soak up as much outdoor lounging and entertaining as we can. Our deck has been missing one thing though….a bar for relaxed outdoor entertaining!
Recently we amped up the fun factor by adding this beautiful planked DIY Pallet Bar to our deck. We absolutely love it and today I’m sharing the instructions on how you can make one too!
I used these amazing RYOBI 18V One+ system tools to build our pallet bar. The fabulous team over at Ryobi sent me these awesome tools – all opinions and expressions are my own.
This tool system comes with a new and improved Lithium plus battery!! So amazing!!
We designed our DIY pallet bar not only as an area to serve drinks and food but also to hide a lot of spare electrical outlets that we have sticking out in this area of our deck….which we wanted to cover. This is also the reason we ‘planked’ our bar…to hide all of that stuff!
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Here’s how we made it:
Materials list for DIY Pallet Bar:
2 x 36″ long pallet wood
4 x 32.5″ long pallet wood
4 x 6.5″ long pallet wood
10 x 9.5″ long pallet wood
13 x 36.5″ long pallet wood
2 x 36.5″ long pallet wood
White exterior latex paint (you could use interior latex paint if you are using it indoors or stain it too!)
Directions:
Use safety glasses and hearing protection during all steps!
First remove pallet wood from pallets, using pieces that aren’t heavily cracked or splintered.
Heather Luckhurst is the publisher and owner of the Design and Lifestyle website 
Hope Williams says
September 15, 2015 at 7:26 amWhat a fantastic tutorial! And it looks FAB!!! too! It makes such a versatile piece for just about anything as well as a bar.
And that tool giveaway, Awesome! We have been through 2 drill sets in 1 year. I so NEED this set! Great giveaway ladies!
Blessings, Hope
heather says
September 15, 2015 at 3:36 pmThanks for entering Hope and good luck with the giveaway!! I’m so glad you like our tutorial and yes – it’s super versatile!
Judy Beauchamp says
September 15, 2015 at 8:35 amI would love to make this bar! We have a fifth wheel at a vets camp, and are in the process of creating a “pub Shed” – this pallet bar would be the perfect thing to have in front of the shed when entertaining.
heather says
September 15, 2015 at 3:36 pmGreat idea Judy – I love it!! I think you should make it for your front shed area!! Send me a pic when you make it, I’d love to see it! 🙂
Jen @ RamblingRenovators says
September 15, 2015 at 9:30 amThat pallet bar looks so perfect out on your deck! Love the planking, it adds a nice texture. Great tutorial. I happen to have a pallet out in the garage so now you have me thinking 😉
heather says
September 15, 2015 at 3:34 pmThank you Jen for your sweet compliments – our new bar really adds a lovely ambiance to our deck! 🙂
ellen ross says
September 15, 2015 at 10:40 ama coffee table for our basement!
Kaitlyn S says
September 15, 2015 at 11:17 amGreat post, might have to build one of these for our deck! If I won the Ryobi One+ tools I would revamp our outdated sunroom! New drywall cieling, hooks and a chest for better storage! Awesome giveaway!
heather says
September 15, 2015 at 3:33 pmThank you Kaitlyn for your sweet compliments and for entering!! Revamping your sunroom sounds like a great idea!! 🙂
Virginia Fynes says
September 15, 2015 at 12:28 pmWhat a great little project, and fits so perfectly! Awesome tutorial
heather says
September 15, 2015 at 3:33 pmThanks Virginia – we’re trying to use our bar as much as we can while the weather stays nice! 🙂
Shauna says
September 15, 2015 at 2:27 pmWhat a great little addition to your deck! I created an outdoor bar cart earlier this spring and it’s so handy. Too bad I couldn’t come over for a cocktail. Someday perhaps!
heather says
September 15, 2015 at 3:32 pmThanks Shauna – wish you could come over too!!! That would be fun 🙂
Pamela says
September 15, 2015 at 10:52 pmLove the outdoor bar. Will definitely be making one of these. I really like the white but might try a bright pop of color on mine. Thanks for the directions!
heather says
September 16, 2015 at 5:24 pmYou’re welcome Pamela!! Have fun making one for your home – a pop of color would be beautiful!! 🙂
Heather @ new house new home says
September 16, 2015 at 5:43 amI’ve been lusting after this tool set since BlogPodium last year! What an awesome giveaway.
And I love how you took plain old pallet wood and turned it into something awesome and useful.
heather says
September 16, 2015 at 5:23 pmThanks for entering Heather and good luck!! I love projects like this too – that make your space more functional…and more pretty too! 🙂
Vic says
September 18, 2015 at 11:44 pmGreat project!
Debbie says
September 19, 2015 at 8:40 pmI’ve got three pallets that I’ve been holding on to just waiting for the perfect inspiration and this is it! Now all I need are the tools to do it with!!!! Thanks for the chance to win them!
heather says
September 21, 2015 at 6:53 pmThanks for entering Debbie! I’m so glad you are inspired by my DIY pallet bar! 🙂
Meg @ Green With Decor says
September 29, 2015 at 2:09 pmWhat a fun project – and a great addition to your deck! I’m all about using your outdoor space as much as possible when the weather is warm!