Beach-Themed Potting Bench with Plumbed Sink

Repurposed pallet wood, sink, PVC hose for drainage, and brass faucet.

Complete with decorative antique handles, knobs for hanging, and a shell towel hanger.

Open front shelf as well as deep pocket-style shelf.

Working faucet. Just hook garden hose to connection in back.

Dimensions: 44" W x 49.5" H x 19.5" D

Available.

Antique Hardware

Liz and I went shopping yesterday in a few antique stores...looking for inspiration among other things. I ended up finding a ton of antique handles, hooks, casters and other hardware. The goal is to add them to my projects to spice them up. I know I will be using them on new projects...I may even got back and add on to some of the older projects as well.

Table with Well for Planter or Drink Cooler

Repurposed pallet wood.

Unique lettering on table surface.

Well down middle of table that is perfect for planting or storing cold drinks in ice.

Dimensions: 41" square x 28 H

Available.

Hanging Light with Winding Flower Design

Made from repurposed pallet wood and hanging light socket.

Designs drilled all around with stained wooden daisy flowers. Light shines through design as well as out of the bottom which is open to provide light.

Dimensions: square light box is 6.5" W x 8.5 H.

Multiple cord lengths and colors (black and white) available.

Please do not use old style bulbs. They get too warm. The new corkscrew type fluorescents work great without getting too hot.

Small Coffee Table

Small coffee table made of repurposed pallet wood.

Darker color on this one.

GREAT legs with unique numbers (can be seen in second pic).

Dimensions: 41" W x 18" H x 22.5" D

Available.

Potting Bench with Plumbed Sink

Made from repurposed pallet wood, sink, brass faucet, and PVC for drainage.

Comes with 7' garden hose. Just connect hose to the faucet on your house.

Also comes with additional portion of PVC to extend drainage away from bench.

Lower shelf for storage as well as pocket style shelf along the width and a small shelf over faucet for soap, etc.

Dimensions: 36" W x 54" H x 25" D.

Available.

Bird House

Made from repurposed pallet wood.

Removable bottom for nest cleaning.

Flat back for easy mounting.

Multiples available.

Small Outdoor Table

Repurposed pallet wood.

Small table perfect for an outdoor seating area, sunroom, or even rustic bedroom.

I love the legs on this one!

Dimensions: 36" W x 29" H x 25" D

Available.

Potting Bench

Repurposed pallet wood.

Solid surface with pocket-style shelf as well as storage shelf on bottom.

Dimensions: 43.5" W x 58" H x 24" D.

Available.

Queen Bed Headboard with Shelf

Repurposed pallet wood headboard.

White shelf with plenty of room to "make it your own."

I made this project for my mom's bedroom renovation.

This specific one not available but can be made to order.

Other bed sizes available as well.

Large Coffee Table with Casters

Made from repurposed pallets.

Bottom pallet is designed to provide storage to help prevent clutter on the coffee table surface.

Dimensions: 47" W x 15" H x 36" D

Available.

Let's Get Started

I've always been the creative/artsy one in my family. I'm pretty sure I got those genes from my aunt Vicky. When I was a kid, it was drawing. As a grown-up, my creativeness has evolved to cover some graphic design and wood-working projects...which brings me to the purpose of this blog...

I've been re-purposing old wooden pallets into furniture and decorations "to-order" for a little while now and have received great feedback on my work. I spend time on weekends looking through antique shops and surplus stores, hoping to find more inspiration for my next project. I seem to have found a knack for building projects from pallets and I want to use this blog to showcase my work.

So if my work is so great, why am I calling it "Imperfections by Chad"? Old pallets are a fun media to work with. Just like snowflakes, every board I work with is one-of-a-kind. Rusty nail heads, faded company stamps, and barely recognizable numbers add to the unique items I make. When you work with a media such as this, it's easy to look at these unique aspects of the wood and call it "imperfect." In my mind, imperfect isn't a negative thing. In fact, I tend to think that my art is "perfectly imperfect."

As time goes by, I'll be posting newly completed projects...some of which I've completed for someone and others that are available for purchase if you're interested. I am also planning on taking my wares to local festivals in an effort to please my wife, mother, and countless others who have proclaimed "you should sell this stuff at festivals!" This is my first blog and I'm excited about the possibilities it offers. Please feel free to contact me if you have requests or questions, and comment on my work as I post it!