In a new review, the author has collected examples of racks and shelves that you can make with your own hands. They must, of course, be used for their intended purpose. Having looked at the photographs collected here, you can easily make sure that there is nothing fundamentally complicated in the proposed option.
1. Circle shaped
An original round shelf, the edging of which is made of thin fiberboard, and the shelves themselves are made of ordinary boards, painted white. Of course, this design is not suitable for storing the entire home library, but it can accommodate several educational books, a small indoor plant and a couple of framed photographs.
2. Wall shelf
A charming hanging shelf that can be made from several unwanted books or notepads of the same size. Such a shelf is not only suitable for storing cosmetic accessories and small decorative items, but in itself will become a wonderful decoration for any wall.
3. Arrow
A stylish bookshelf in the shape of an arrow with illumination, made from the remains of metal water pipes, will fit perfectly into the interior of a teenage boy’s room or a bachelor’s apartment.
4. Practical and unusual
An original and practical shelf that can be made from a small tray from an old cart and several wooden blocks. This shelf is reliable and spacious and is suitable for storing a wide variety of things.
5. Charming shelving
A stylish and original shelving unit made from a slightly modified door painted white. Filled with your favorite books, candles, family photos and small decorative elements, such a shelving unit will be a real highlight of any space.
6. Narrow slats
Old skis that have been collecting dust in the closet for many years can be used to create unusual shelves. Such shelves will fit perfectly into the interior of a nursery and are suitable for storing toys and books.
7. Stylish copper
Massive shelves made of wood covered with a stylish copper-colored film are perfect for placing house plants.
8. Old pallet
It's easy to turn an old wooden pallet into an original shelf for storing magazines and family photos.
9. Industrial style
A stylish storage system in the current industrial style, which can be made from wood or MDF boards, painted gray and interconnected by a structure of metal water pipes.
10. Bright honeycomb
Original shelves made from bright hexagonal gift boxes attached to mirrors of the same shape. Of course, this design is not suitable for storing large, heavy objects, but it is suitable for storing little things that are dear to the heart and decorative items, and will also become a unique wall decoration.
11. Stylish transformation
Drawers from an old discarded table can be used to create original shelves. Carefully painted and modified at your discretion, the drawers can be attached to the wall, both vertically and horizontally, and used to store a wide variety of things.
12. Rough design
Rough shelves made of untreated wood, exposed with varnish or paint, will fit perfectly into the interior of a room decorated in a rustic or country style.
13. Abundance of cells
A huge wall-length shelving unit made from a variety of wooden boxes painted in bright colors can be a stylish and budget-friendly alternative to a massive store-bought wardrobe.
14. Wicker basket
MDF shelves.
Compact MDF shelves with fruit slices painted underneath them will become a bright and functional decoration of the kitchen wall.
17. Rustic style
A sturdy piece of bark or raw wood can be turned into a fantastic hanging shelf that provides a creative alternative to a standard bedside table.
Shelves have long occupied their special place among pieces of furniture. They serve as both a part of the interior and a device for storing things. In addition, they are quite simple to make. That's why many people do DIY shelves– from beginners to professional builders and designers. Today we will talk about different methods of making shelves.
Properly selected and manufactured shelves will emphasize the overall style of the interior of the room and add the necessary touches to it. And of course, they will provide residents with another convenient place to store various items - from trinkets to books, shoes and equipment. Any self-respecting craftsman knows how to make shelves from any material, sometimes even from waste materials at hand. Let's look at a few options.
Hallway: DIY shoe shelves
As soon as a person enters any living space, the first thing he needs is a place for shoes. Usually it is used as furniture sets or shelves. Regarding the first option, this is a topic for a separate discussion. Here's how to do it DIY shoe shelves we will tell you. Moreover, of all types of shelves, these are the easiest to manufacture. This is explained by the fact that they are usually floor-standing - after all, no one would think of hanging shoes on... a wall! Although there are such options - in the form of hangers.
Shoe shelves are usually made of wood. The simplest shelf is two, three or four long boards connected by crossbars (stands, sides). For example, as in photo 1.
DIY shoe shelves - photo
The shape and size of such a shelf may vary. It all depends on the size and style of the hallway.
Material – natural wood or sawn blanks from plywood sheets, chipboard.
In the first case, it is better to lightly anneal the finished product using a blowtorch, then coat it with varnish (colored or colorless) or stain. You can, of course, not anneal it - it’s a matter of taste. It is advisable to coat it with varnish: it will give a more beautiful appearance and protect the surface from moisture.
In the case of making a shelf from laminated chipboard, it is necessary to process the edges and ends of the workpieces. For these purposes, a special edging is sold - plastic (melamine) tape of different sizes and colors. It is heated with an iron and glued to the desired place.
Hallway: DIY shelves for small items
They are most often made from the same laminated chipboard DIY shelves for the hallway, on which small items and hats are stored. They look especially beautiful with built-in lamps, of which there are many on sale today. Mounting a small LED flashlight is not difficult. And if you place a mirror next to or opposite, it will be very cozy and beautiful!
Another option for wooden shelves is shelves made of bars. Their cross-section varies from 16x40 to 25x50 mm. The dimensions and configuration of the shelf itself can be very diverse. Shelves made of natural wood and bars are perfect for rooms in a simple rustic country or retro style.
If you need to cut figured edges on blanks made of sheet material, then you cannot do without a jigsaw. It is better, of course, to use an electric one. But if you need to make a whole pattern from a natural board, you will need a special jigsaw-burner with nichrome thread. In this case, the edge will be already annealed, dark in color, with many stripes-veins. You will also need various fasteners - screws, bolts, corners. Well, glue, varnish or waterproof paint - depending on the type of shelf and material.
Sometimes shelves are made from metal wire. There are usually no special difficulties here. As a rule, shelves are made in the form of several lattice tiers. In this case, the wire is either welded, braided, or simply inserted into the grooves of the side blanks. The entire structure is beautifully designed. There are many other options for shelves made from a variety of materials - you just need to use your imagination.
DIY shelves for the kitchen - a good gift for the hostess of the house
One of the places in apartments and houses where you can’t do without shelves is the kitchen. To make good DIY shelves for the kitchen, it should be borne in mind that they should not only be in harmony with the entire design, but also be ergonomic - comfortable for the housewife.
Moreover, kitchen shelves must be reliable. After all, they can store not only dishes, kitchen utensils, cutlery, but also food supplies - cereals, seasonings, ingredients. Who will be happy if all their weight turns out to be too heavy for the shelves and they end up on the floor?
Before you start making a shelf, you should carefully consider its design so that it fits harmoniously into the interior of the kitchen. For example, photo 2 shows bottle shelves. Those who love a glass of good wine before dinner will definitely appreciate them. The shelves look quite elegant and original.
Wine shelves They themselves are made quite simply. Two blanks - planks of hard wood, well processed, are fastened together. To do this, you can use any bars and screws, or do everything on the grooves. Previously, holes for the necks are drilled in the main planks at equal intervals - using a jigsaw or drill with a special attachment. The structure is varnished and mounted on the wall. To do this, you can buy beautiful brackets or ordinary profile corners. The main thing is that they do not spoil the finished appearance of the shelf. The number of vertical slats, as well as the distance between them, can be combined.
For a regular kitchen, shelves for 3-5 bottles are suitable. Otherwise, the owner of such shelves may be considered an experienced sommelier. By the way, bottles in such shelves are stored exactly as needed - in a horizontal position. It is better to install bottle shelves in dark places, because real wine is stored in dark wine cellars.
How to make DIY shelves for flowers
Flowers play a big role in the style of a room and in the microclimate of the room itself. They are available almost everywhere - both at home and at work. Usually they stand in designated places: on window sills, shelves, racks, cabinets. Having done DIY shelves for flowers, any owner will please his other half. Moreover, the shelves will be unusual, one might say creative and exclusive.
Photo 3 shows flower shelves made from old... suitcases.
DIY shelves for flowers - photo Yes Yes! As you can see, with imagination and skillful hands, you can give old things a second life. Such shelves are especially suitable for lovers of retro style.
As a rule, old suitcases have a waterproof surface - leather or its substitutes. Therefore, such shelves will not be afraid of water droplets when watering flowers. These shelves are easy to make. First, part of the suitcase is carefully sawed off, then a frame is made from planks inside (so that it does not sag under the weight of the flower pot). Instead of the cut part, a base is made of waterproof plywood, to which the frame is attached. The entire structure is fixed to the wall - inside the resulting shelf or below using corners, dowels or self-tapping screws. Of course, the surface of the suitcase needs to be carefully treated. After which you can decorate your room with a couple more flowers.
Making your own shelves for books
The next shelf in our line is the bookshelf. Sometimes many apartments contain a lot of books. Despite the abundance of modern sources of information, people love to read classic paper books and magazines. Do DIY shelves for books won't be a big deal. For example, a shelf like the one in photo 4.
DIY bookshelves - photo It is done like this: several pieces of plywood of the same width and different heights are cut out, leveled, fastened together, and then painted or covered with stain. And that’s it – the shelf for books of different sizes is ready! All that remains is to mount it on the wall. The second option for such shelves is to select the necessary grooves for the size of books in the part of the wide block and secure the block to the wall. On the remaining flat part of the shelf it is convenient to place various small items or souvenirs.
Unusual DIY shelf for a children's room
There are always a lot of things and toys in the children's room. Therefore, shelves will be very useful there. In addition to classic wood, options for shelves made from other materials are possible. Somehow: pieces of PVC or other lightweight pipes. These are made DIY shelves for the nursery easily. They are especially popular among craftsmen. Photo 5 shows such a shelf in the manufacturing stage.
For a shelf, a pipe with a diameter of at least 100 mm is taken, cut into equal sections up to 300 mm long, after which they are processed and fastened together (with glue, tightening or other methods) in a checkerboard pattern like a honeycomb. Processing consists of grinding the ends, painting or covering individual pipe-cells with self-adhesive films. Naturally, bright colors will prevail in the children's room. Therefore, you need to give the individual elements of the shelf different colors. Such shelves do not have sharp corners, which is important, and children really like them.
Convenient DIY shelves for the bathroom - a note for craftsmen
Usually, various small things are stored in the bathroom: soap dish, toothbrushes, razors, scissors, napkins. For this purpose, hanging racks and cabinets are used. As a rule, they are all similar to each other. Having done DIY bathroom shelves room, you will slightly diversify its interior. About the same as in photo 6.
Of course, you can hang such shelves anywhere. But the fact is that they are not afraid of water! Therefore, the bathroom will be the right place for them. And they are made very simply - the plastic window sill is simply cut evenly into the required sections, which are mounted on the wall. The side ends are closed with original decorative caps.
The shelf can be fastened in different positions - with the edge down or up. Depending on this, there will be either a flat front surface or with a protective edge. It is better to make the fasteners invisible. Otherwise, you can use various chrome-plated brackets and holders, which are many in hardware and plumbing stores.
Finally, here are some useful tips. The following manufacturing rules are typical for any shelves made of wood materials.
- You need to choose high-quality dry workpieces (bars, boards) without cracks and knots, and carefully treat them to remove burrs.
- When using self-tapping screws, it is better to pre-drill a hole with a smaller diameter than the screw itself to avoid cracking. Today, instead of ordinary self-tapping screws, special furniture screws - confirmants - are widely used.
- You can connect wooden parts using shaped protrusions - grooves, dowels, recesses. In this case, hard types of wood should be used - birch, oak and the like.
- In order for the self-tapping screw to screw into the wood better, you must first rub it on a hard piece of soap.
To make any shelves you will need a variety of tools and materials: hacksaws, circular saw, grinder, screwdrivers, a set of furniture keys, paints, varnishes, adhesives. Before making a shelf, you need to think carefully about its appearance and place in the room. Then carefully draw the blanks and begin assembly.
When making shelves, don’t be afraid to use your imagination - very often shelves are made from the most unexpected objects and materials! Such solutions as shelves made from old things have long been known: guitars, skateboards, boats, TVs, shipping boxes and pallets. Such products are very original and add unusualness to any home.
Wall shelves - photos for your inspiration
We have selected photos of several wall shelves, the design and photos of which may surprise and inspire you.
Long gone are the days when handicraft furniture making was considered the preserve of very poor people. Each apartment or house had cabinets, walls, shelves and other furniture made according to a single pattern. What kind of design could we talk about with this approach?
Today it is easier to choose suitable furniture, but it does not always correspond to the wishes of the owner or the preferences of the hostess. In addition, it often happens that exactly what you need and you cannot find, for example, a suitable wall shelf. In this case, there are two options left: order its production in a workshop, hoping that you are understood and the product will be of adequate quality, or you can make shelves on the wall with your own hands, which will be a good and convenient addition to the intended design.
Types of Wall Shelves
Thanks to a modern universal tool, a home craftsman can make almost any shelf, even in an apartment, not to mention working in his workshop. However, before you take up the tool, it is important to decide on the type of shelf you are constructing. A table that describes the design features of wall shelves and their scope of application will help with this.
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Wall shelf type |
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Classic |
It is generally accepted that classics are part of ancient culture that has come down to us. It is also called a generally accepted style example. Shelves made in a classic style are easy to manufacture and have a simple shape, so they are easy to make at home. |
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Corner shelves have a triangular shape and are attached to two walls at once. Most often this is a small structure placed in the bathroom or in a room where other types of shelves would be in the way. Also, corner shelves can be external. |
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Mounted |
Wall shelves are intended only for hanging on a flat surface and are most often located above the average level. This arrangement allows you not to take up free space in the room. |
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Floor-standing |
Floor shelves can not only stand on legs, but also, for greater stability, be attached to the wall, especially when they are narrow and tall. Most often these are shelving type shelves or vertically located moduses. |
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The word mode is often used to designate varieties of forms. For this reason, shelves with different sizes of used parts began to be called mods. Sometimes it can resemble abstract art. Various types of modes can be found in one or another style of room. |
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Exclusive |
This is not a separate section, but a collection of everything extraordinary and non-standard. You can find shelves made from old suitcases, outdated TVs and even water pipes. There is no limit to the imagination. |
Wooden shelves on the wall
Wood is an excellent material, as a shelf made from it will be attractive, high-quality, ergonomic and practical. Although the rapid development of scientific and technological progress, as well as the emergence of new technologies and innovative materials on the market, have not made the use of natural wood less popular and in demand, it is still in demand among admirers of natural beauty and style.
There are plenty of advantages of furniture made from natural solid wood, and it’s not only about the attractive appearance, but also about the high performance qualities, thanks to which wood has been used for many centuries both for construction purposes and for the manufacture of original interior items. Even without much experience in carpentry, you can make a beautiful wooden shelf. If you are a beginner, then it is best to start with this universal building material, taking as a basis soft, inexpensive types of wood intended for making furniture.
Manufacturing
The first thing you need to think about is the size of the shelf being made and decide on the place where it will be located, only then purchase boards. If the structure is assembled from the material at hand, you will have to adapt to its dimensions.
Of course, you can’t do without a tool. The minimum is a wood saw and a Phillips screwdriver. Of course, with such a set of tools there is no point in making a complex structure.
Video: a minimal set of tools for a novice carpenter
To assemble something solid and beautiful, you will need:
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Jigsaw or handsaw |
It will be more convenient to work with a jigsaw, but if you don’t have one, you can use a standard wood hacksaw with a fine tooth. Using this tool, blanks for the future shelf will be cut out. |
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Sanding machine or a set of sandpapers of different grits |
What a sander can do in 5 minutes will take you an hour to do by hand. This tool is used to sand the workpieces and then the entire shelf. |
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Electric drill |
If shelves are made from chipboard, then you cannot screw screws or confirmations into such parts without first drilling a hole for these fasteners. In wooden parts you also need to drill holes for self-tapping screws. |
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Screwdriver or screwdrivers |
Only if the shelf is small and uncomplicated can you painlessly tighten several self-tapping screws with a screwdriver. If there are many attachment points, it will be very difficult to do this manually. It is not recommended to use an electric drill for these purposes, since it will be impossible to control the screwing force. |
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In addition to the fasteners themselves, it is advisable to buy plugs to match the color of the shelf. It is important to know that depending on the chosen fastener, the plugs are selected individually. |
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Wood varnish |
Varnishes for wood come in different varieties. Many people prefer to use alkyd varnishes with urethane group additives, since it dries quickly (up to 12 hours) and is very durable, which is important for a product that will be used frequently. |
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Medium size brush (40‒80 mm) |
The shelf will need to be varnished. At home, this procedure can be performed using a brush. Since most wood varnishes are toxic and emit a pungent odor, work must be performed in a ventilated non-residential area. |
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Square |
With its help you can make all corners even. If you don’t already have this tool, you can check the correctness of the corners with ceramic tiles. The accuracy won't be perfect, of course, but it's still better than nothing. |
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Manual frezer |
You can make a wooden shelf more beautiful with a hand router, with which you can create a variety of decorative patterns at the corners, ends and in the middle of the product. |
After purchasing the wood, you need to inspect it to have an idea of how the finished shelf will look. The fact is that untreated boards are not very different from each other, but after applying the stain, the dark areas will show up more than the light areas. If it is not possible to make sidewalls from one board, then select boards whose texture will be similar.
Let's look at making a shelf using an example. Let's say that we need a wooden wall shelf with 3 cells, the dimensions of which will be 100 cm wide and 40 cm high.
For the convenience of calculations, we will not calculate the depth of the product. The thickness of the board is 2 cm. The length of the screws is 40–50 mm.
So, we need to cut blanks of this length from the board:
- 50 cm – 2 pcs.
- 96 cm – 2 pcs.
- 26 cm – 2 pcs.
Now let's explain how we got these dimensions.
If everything is clear with the 50 cm sidewalls, then the length of the remaining parts needs to be calculated. For example, 2 horizontal parts have a length of 96 cm. There is nothing complicated here either. With a shelf width of 100 cm, subtract the thickness of the two boards used as side walls:
100-(2+2)=96 cm.
In a similar way, we obtain the height of the lintels (vertical 2 parts), with a height of the inner part of the shelf of 30 cm:
30-(2+2)=26 cm.
It goes without saying that all paired parts (in our case) must be the same size.
Assembling a wooden wall shelf
Each part needs to be processed with a grinder, only then can it be fastened with other parts into a single structure. Hands must be clean, because untreated wood is very easily soiled.
Let's return to our diagram, in which you can see that the bottom board is slightly raised above the lower level, for which there are 2 explanations: firstly, it makes the shelf more beautiful, and secondly, it protects the lower edge of the sidewalls from cracking when screwing in the screws. Usually this indentation is within 1 cm, but if necessary, it can be made larger. To secure the place where the self-tapping screw is screwed into the lower part of the sidewall, you need to pre-drill holes with a thin drill. In our case, they will be at a height of 2 cm from the bottom edge of the sidewalls (1 cm indentation + 1 cm to the middle of the thickness of the board being screwed on).
Now about the assembly process step by step.
- Raising the bottom shelf by 1 cm, the side parts are screwed to it one by one. You need to make sure that when screwing in the screws they are positioned straight.
- Turning the workpiece upside down, mark the position of the future shelves. If the cell sizes are the same, then divide 96 cm by 3 (in our example, 3 cells). The result will be 32 cm. We retreat from the sides by 32 cm and mark on the board the points into which the screws will be screwed (3 centimeters from the edge of the board). It is better not to draw a line, as it will be visible under the varnish layer, but to apply small marks along the ends of the board.
- In this position, jumpers are screwed to the bottom of the shelf.
- The shelf is turned over and after checking the vertical position of the jumpers, they are screwed.
- Now it’s time to attach the side frames to the top crossbar.
- To ensure that the shelf is level and subsequently does not warp, in the lower part, on the reverse side, you can fix the location of the parts with flat window corners. If the back wall is to be attached, then corners are not needed.
- The assembled structure is painted with stain, after which has dried, you can begin varnishing.
- The entire surface of the shelf must be cleaned of dust and dirt. After applying the first layer, you need to check if there are any lint in it. If there are, then you need to sand everything again with abrasive sandpaper to remove them. If the varnish is thick and does not lay down in an even layer, then it can be slightly diluted with the solvent recommended by the manufacturer.
- In total, you need to apply 3 layers of varnish, at intervals of 12 to 48 hours. This interval depends on the type of varnish used and the ambient temperature. In any case, you need to wait for it to dry. Check the surface each time for lumps and grains of sand. If you notice anything, immediately sand with an abrasive sponge until the defect is removed. Then you need to apply varnish again.
- After the varnish has dried, all that remains is to screw the hinges on the back, after which the shelf can be hung on the wall.
Making a corner wooden shelf
Corner shelves can be of various heights and have a different number of levels.
Video: Making a corner shelf
Let's consider the sequence of manufacturing a wooden corner shelf from 20x50 mm slats.
- After examining the slats, you need to choose the smoothest ones, with the minimum number of knots - 2 frames will be made from them, measuring 40x70 cm. To make them you will need:
— 4 parts 70 cm long;
- 6 parts 30 cm each.
- It is preferable to glue the frame parts together using clamps.
- Now it's time to make the shelves. They can be done:
- type-setting, gluing together several slats, from which parts of the desired shape are then cut out and edged on the outside with a figured lath;
- from a sheet of plywood;
- made of laminated chipboard. In this case, the cut needs to be sanded and pasted over with furniture edge or in some other way, at your discretion;
- from a fragment of old furniture, if the front part is flat.
- The shelves are screwed to the frames and varnished.
- All that remains is to fasten the hinges and hang the finished shelf in its place.
For a corner shelf, a set of 2 hinges, as in the illustration, is best suited. If you hang the shelf on a loop with a wide eye, then you can then move the shelf along the wall and put on the second loop.
Photos of wooden shelves
Scheme
DIY book shelf
Despite the fact that electronic devices are replacing printed publications from a person’s life, many people still carefully store books and magazines dear to their hearts, the storage location of which often leaves much to be desired. If this is your situation, it will be useful to learn how to make bookshelves that are functional and fit into the interior.
If you are not a specialist, then you should not immediately take on the manufacture of a complex structure. Next, we'll look at the process of making a simple slatted bookshelf.
Stages of work
To work you will need a tool:
- screwdriver;
- electric drill;
- jigsaw or wood saw;
- roulette;
- construction square.
As for consumables, you will need:
- slats 20x40 cm;
- wood screws 3.5×45 mm (at the rate of 2 pieces per attachment point).
Now you can start making the shelf. The first step is to make “ladders” - side parts (and if the shelves are long, the middle ones too).
The dimensions of the shelf will depend on the size of the books that will be stored on it. If the books are not large, then shelves 20 cm wide are quite enough to accommodate them. The height of the cells is selected so that the book can be conveniently taken from the shelf. Also, the height of the cells at different levels may differ. As for the height of the shelf, this is a matter of personal preference, but it is important to note that although this shelf will be attached to the wall, it is not intended to be suspended, so it will sit on a solid surface.
First, slats are prepared that will be used as racks, and crossbars are already attached to them, for which holes are drilled along the edges of each plank with a thin drill.
Having screwed the cross member with one self-tapping screw, you need to check its position.
Having aligned the rail, it is secured with a second screw.
The assembled “ladders” are laid on the floor, and after checking the correct angle, they begin to be fastened with slats, which are cut according to the length of the structure.
Then the remaining slats are attached.
The structure is lifted and attached to the wall, after which the remaining slats used as shelves are fixed.
This shelf will hold many books.
The assembled shelf is designed for a large number of books, but if you need a smaller design, then you should pay attention to the video instructions and photos of the products you like.
Video: bookshelf on the wall
Shelves for flowers
It is often seen when people decorate their homes with artificial flowers, but still nothing can replace the freshness of a natural beautiful plant. Many owners, trying to decorate the wall, let climbing plants grow along it, hang flowerpots from the ceiling or place them on shelves of their own design. The advantage of this approach is that it is possible to make something of your own, unique and fitting into the interior of the room. Depending on the type of flowers available and their quantity, a shelf is constructed.
Of course, you immediately want to make something voluminous and beautiful, which is quite natural, but first you can try your hand at making a simple but neat shelf.
Manufacturing stages
We will need a 120x25 mm board with a length of at least 130 cm. It will be more convenient to sand the board while it is intact.
After this, one edge needs to be cut so that the corner is straight, and markings must be applied every 20 cm clearly at an angle of 90°. A construction corner will help with this, but if you don’t have one, you can use any solid object whose corners are right, for example, ceramic tiles.
When cutting a part, you need to hold the hacksaw at an angle relative to it. If you hold the hacksaw straight, it will be difficult to make an even cut.
To make a shelf we will need 6 pieces of 20 cm each.
Each part must be sanded on all sides. The blade used should not be coarse-grained, otherwise the wood may be scratched.
Since the screws will be screwed close to the edge of the board, in order to prevent it from splitting, you need to drill holes in these places with a thin drill.
The entire assembly process consists of fastening the parts with self-tapping screws. If PVA glue is available, then the joints must first be smeared with it, and after allowing a minute for the glue to set, the parts must be fastened. When screwing in the screws, you do not need to use excessive force to prevent the board from splitting. It is enough that the head of the screw is flush with the board.
Since our shelf is wall-mounted, we need to screw fasteners to it.
Since the height of the shelves is small and the structure is not very durable, you can place climbing or low plants in small pots on it.
This product can be used not only for flowers. To prevent the shelf from getting dirty, it is best to open it with varnish.
Video: unusual shelves for flowers
Original shelves
If you want to diversify your interior, then comfortable, original and beautiful shelves can be made from various materials, hanging them in the office or living room. They will help you conveniently arrange a lot of things and can give the rooms a more comfortable look. You can make unusual shelves on the wall from wood, glass, plywood, fiberboard, pieces of tin and even water pipes.
We can confidently say that unusual shelves are the embodiment of originality and exclusivity. However, in everything you need to know when to stop and understand that when designing any product, it is often necessary to maintain the style of the existing style. But now it has become fashionable to divide the room into zones. After looking at photos that embody interesting ideas, you will take something as a basis, adding your own twist.
Photos of the original shelves
TV shelf
It often happens that in a small room there is simply nowhere to put the TV. For example, a small kitchen is already crammed with furniture, it would seem that what kind of TV we are talking about. However, a shelf located in a corner or on a free wall can be a way out.
In the modern concept, when TVs began to be simply hung on the wall, a TV shelf is a shelf located under the TV on which a DVD player can stand. In one case or another, the shelf can be made at home. We will not dwell on simple shelves that can be placed under the TV, since we have already touched on the manufacture of similar ones in the article, but we will only consider the manufacture of one on which the TV can be placed.
Let's start with the simplest thing - a corner shelf made of plywood attached to the wall. In our case, it will be installed near the window, and so that the curtain does not interfere, we will make a small recess for it on the left side. The corners of the workpiece need to be sanded, and then the whole of it (or just the upper part) should be covered with self-adhesive tape with a pattern of your choice.
You need to screw fasteners to the workpiece with self-tapping screws, through which it will be attached to the wall. You need to select self-tapping screws, the length of which will be slightly less than the thickness of the sheet of plywood from which the workpiece was cut. In our case, the front fastening elements are located at the bottom, and the rear ones are at the top, but if nothing interferes with the bottom, then they can also be installed under the shelf.
Now you need to place the shelf at the required height and mark the mounting points on the wall. The shelf is moved to the side and holes are drilled in the marked places.
We insert dowels into the holes so that they do not stick out from the wall.
Now you can attach the shelf.
The shelf should be installed level and the fasteners should be securely tightened.
Now you can install the TV and lead the wires down through the gap left in the corner.
This shelf does not require additional finishing and is immediately ready for its intended use.
In this article, we made a general overview of wall shelves and gave an example of the manufacture of simple structures. If you want to see new ideas or need help, leave a comment at the end of the article.
Of course, a house cannot do without shelves. You can put books on them, magazines, decorate them with various trinkets, etc. But we must take into account, generally speaking, that all types of shelves are not for everyone. After all, they must match the interior of the room. You may like one model but not fit into the interior; another is not the right size. Let's put it this way - we give ideas, and you bring them to life with your additions.
There are a lot of shelf ideas. You don’t even need to talk about making some, you just look and you’ll understand everything. However, we will tell you about the manufacture of some shelves.
The simplest hanging shelves
To make such a shelf, pelican fasteners are installed level to the wall.
Then, in a glass workshop, a sheet of tempered glass of the size you need is purchased, of course, with processed edges, inserted into the pelican fastener and the shelf is ready. 
Of course, you can’t put a lot of things in there, but it will hold computer disks. Since “pelicans” come in different sizes, instead of glass you can use a piece of laminated chipboard, the edges of which are treated with self-adhesive melamine edge or veneer.
Shelves with hidden anchor bolts
In the place where the shelf will be suspended, anchor bolts are installed - we drill holes and insert them into special fasteners. Naturally we use a level.
Holes of the same diameter as the anchor bolts are drilled in the shelf parts, and the shelf is “fitted” onto the bolts. The fasteners are not visible, and the shelves are very stylish.
Shelf-shelf
A very simple idea, but not for everyone. It consists of two “magpie” boards, with shelves made of furniture board, height – 2 m.
The tops of the boards are beveled to create a slope angle of 30 degrees. In this case, the laws of physics work - the greater the force of gravity, i.e. The more filled the shelves are, the more stable the structure. But if you don’t believe in the laws of physics, you can fix the bookcase at the top and put rubber heels on the lower parts of the boards.
The width of the shelves is selected according to location.
And this is what two shelves standing next to each other will look like
Another option for a shelf-shelf.
The advantage of such a shelf is the ability to change its height. This is like one section module. You can assemble, for example, a multi-level partition from such modules. Fill it with flowers, trinkets, etc.
All shelf elements have the same size, for example, 30x15 cm.
You can choose yours. It is better to use wood or plywood than chipboard, although chipboard can also be used.
Pins are made... (or bought at a furniture store)
... and drill holes for them. The pins are made of wood.
We process the structural elements with sandpaper and assemble it.
We insert the pins, coat the joints with glue (PVA is possible), and connect them to the second shelf. And so on until the height you want.
If you want several sections, then connect them together. Also, this shelf-shelf requires attachment to the wall, or floor and ceiling. Next you process it with varnish or other materials.
DIY corner shelf
To make this shelf you will need a sheet of laminated chipboard, a self-adhesive edge and confirmations to connect the parts of the shelf.
You come up with a shelf design, although you can use the one in the photo as a basis. Mark the chipboard sheet. And then, very carefully, use a jigsaw with a fine-toothed file to cut out the parts of the shelf.
Since chipping is practically unavoidable at home, immediately decide which side of the part will be the front side and which side will be the back side. After cutting out the parts, we process the edges of the parts with self-adhesive melamine edge.
Apply film and heat with an iron. The shelf details take on a completely different look.
Then we drill holes for the confirmations and connect the shelf parts.
We hang the shelf on the usual “ears”.
DIY hanging shelf
To make this cute shelf you need 4 (or more) pieces of 10mm thick plywood or pieces of chipboard. Their size is 50x20 cm. Dark stain, two pieces of rope with a diameter of 1.5 cm.
We drill holes in the shelves and treat them with stain.
A rope is threaded through the holes.
To prevent the shelves from moving, wooden sticks are installed under them.
That's all, the shelf is ready.
And this is another option for a hanging shelf on a rope.
Wall-mounted shelf with chrome lintels
Again, we do not indicate the dimensions, since they depend on the location of the shelf. We talk about the technology of making shelves.
So, in a furniture store or workshop, you purchase three pieces of laminated chipboard, flanges, and 8 pieces of pipes of the same diameter. Using a jigsaw, pieces of chipboard are brought to the same size.
The edges of the shelves are sanded...
... and then covered with veneer.
Flanges are screwed into the corners, into which pieces of pipe are inserted.
Fastening to the wall is carried out with furniture corners, then covered with plastic covers.
There are countless options for making shelves, and as an example we will give you several options.
No matter how refined and thoughtful the interior is, without small memorabilia: family photographs, souvenirs, flowers and other accessories, it is almost impossible to create comfort. Therefore, shelves have become the most popular piece of furniture in our time. There is a huge range of materials for their manufacture on the market. However, plywood shelves still occupy the top positions in the popularity ranking. And it’s not surprising, because you can make any exclusive thing from plywood with your own hands - if only you have the desire.
Wall "balconies"
Even if you have never made furniture, making wall shelves will not be difficult for you. There are many accessories that can help you with this: pelican-type shelf supports, decorative brackets or hidden anchor bolts. Choose according to your taste.
Attach the mount of your choice to the wall using a level. If it is a “pelican”, you just need to cut out a shelf of the required size (rectangular or embossed), treat it with varnish, paint or self-adhesive and insert it into the clamp. The shelf is ready. Despite the fact that this type of holder is intended primarily for glass shelves, it can also be used to mount thin plywood (6-15 mm). It is worth considering that the carrying capacity of such a shelf will be very limited.
Brackets and hidden anchors are more suitable for attaching plywood. The latter are remarkable because they are invisible. They are also very easy to attach. Holes are drilled in the wall and fasteners are inserted. Then holes are also drilled in the shelf, the diameter and length of which correspond to the dimensions of the anchor. The shelf is mounted on a bolt. The plywood should be much thicker than the anchor bolts. If you take, for example, a pin with a diameter of 10 mm, then the plywood must be at least 30 mm thick.
There is another way to secretly attach wall shelves. But first, the shelf needs to be assembled.
To do this you will need the following tools:
- screwdriver;
- jigsaw with wood files;
- miter box;
- furniture stapler;
- perforator;
- level;
- roulette;
- pencil;
- brushes;
- non-metallic spatula.
Tools required for work: screwdriver, jigsaw, hammer drill, tape measure, level, pencil.
To begin with, you will need 2 long and 2 short beams with a thickness of 40x40. A U-shaped frame is constructed from 2 short and one long beams, fastened with self-tapping screws. The frame is lubricated with glue and 2 sheets of plywood 4-6 mm thick are attached to it on both sides. The sheets are nailed with a furniture stapler, self-tapping screws or small glazing nails. The ugly ends are covered with a platband cut on a miter box at an angle of 45°. It can also be attached with staples or hidden nails.
The shelf is puttied, after drying it is sanded with fine sandpaper, primed and painted.
The fourth, not yet used beam is attached level to the wall. A shelf is put on it. The top plywood is fixed with self-tapping screws.
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Modular bookcase
This kind of shelf will become a worthy decoration for your apartment. If you have imagination, you can assemble a wide variety of designs from modules. This can be a small wall shelf of several sections or a large column from floor to ceiling. If desired, you can construct a partition from it to zone the room.
To assemble such a shelf you will need:
- jigsaw;
- drill with wood drills;
- perforator;
- hammer.
- rectangular plywood elements;
- pins;
- glue.
The rectangles must all be the same. For example, 20 x 30 cm. If you are planning a shelf for the ceiling, calculate the dimensions of the parts in advance based on the height of your room. Divide the height to the ceiling by the number of modules. Get the dimensions of the parts. Do not forget to take into account the thickness of the plywood when calculating.
All parts must be sanded and assembly can begin. Place the first piece on the floor along the wall. Attach 2 parts to it vertically. The left part is located perpendicular to the wall, forming the side of the shelf. The right part is parallel to the wall.
The next module is formed in a similar way, but now the left part is parallel and the right part is perpendicular to the wall. The module is installed on top of the previous one.
The parts are fastened with wooden pins, for which holes of the required diameter are pre-drilled. The pin should fit into the hole with great difficulty.
Holes in horizontal parts are made on the plane, and in vertical parts they are drilled at the ends. Thus, the vertical elements are “sandwiched” between the horizontal ones. The holes should not be through. Confirmats can be used as fastening elements, closing the holes in visible places with special plugs. By continuing to stack the modules on top of each other, you can get an original cabinet of shelves.
If you assemble several of these shelves, each of which is one module lower than the previous one, you will get a nice partition. These shelves must be pulled together. Structures of several sections can be attached to the wall with hidden anchors. Large shelves are attached to the floor and ceiling.