Often the corners in rooms are empty, although there is a way to use them rationally: arrange corner corners. Such designs compare favorably with standard ones in appearance, and most importantly, they save free space in rooms with small footage.
They are sold in furniture store and are made to order, but self-construction will also not cause difficulties. Today we will tell you how to properly place such furniture in the house, choose suitable materials for manufacturing and make corner shelves from wood, chipboard, glass and scraps metal-plastic pipes without the help of professionals.
Corner shelves on the wall
Hanging corner shelves are good because they allow you to free up space below for other furniture. Typically, such shelves are used to store books, souvenirs and other small items. It is also convenient to place flowers, icons, telephones, bathroom and kitchen accessories on them. We will look at the nuances of creating models suitable for each of the listed cases, and will start with a corner shelf for the living room.
Corner shelves save space in the room
Shelves for flowers, souvenirs and other small items are made of metal, plasterboard, glass, but the most popular material is still wood and its substitutes: they are practical, easy to care for and without extra effort can be processed at home. To save money, wood boards(MDF, laminated chipboard) you can not take full-size ones, but choose from leftovers on the market; there you often come across pieces of sizes suitable for shelves.
In addition to the material, you will need tools for wood processing - a drill, a jigsaw, sandpaper, a tape measure, a ruler and a marker for marking. You can’t do without fastening elements (screws, dowels) and trim tape for finishing the edges.
The decorative wall shelf in question consists of three tiers connected by sidewalls. First, we make a design drawing and indicate the dimensions of the components on it. Then we make individual parts from cardboard or paper and transfer them to the material, in this case - laminated chipboard, tracing the outline with a marker or the edge of a stationery knife.
Construction drawing The parts are cut out using a jigsaw with fine teeth. After cutting, it is better to number the shelf fragments so as not to confuse them during assembly. In the finished parts, mark the fastener locations (for fastening individual fragments of the structure and for hanging on the wall) and drill holes of the required diameter with a drill.
Before joining, the components of the structure are cleaned of dust and sawdust and equipped with a decorative edge. To do this, the trimming tape is applied to the cut areas and glued by running a heated iron over the surface covered with a rag. If the tape turns out to be longer than necessary, the excess is carefully cut off with a stationery knife, and the resulting edge is cleaned with sandpaper.
Processing slices After completing the processing of the parts, we begin assembly, focusing on the diagram and numbering. Dowels are inserted into some of the holes and the parts are connected to each other with self-tapping screws, using a screwdriver or screwdriver. Upon completion of assembly, marks are made on the wall for the fasteners on which the shelf will be hung. IN in this case You will need four of them - one for each jumper.
Having drilled holes of the required depth with a drill (for concrete walls It is worth using drills with a Pobedit tip) dowels are placed in them and the shelf is fixed with self-tapping screws. The finishing touch is to decorate the heads of the wall fasteners with special caps to match the color of the shelf. The design is ready! Now all that remains is to arrange books, photos and other little things dear to the heart.
Fastener caps can be disguised Corner shelves for the kitchen
The kitchen accumulates a considerable amount of all kinds of jars with spices and sauces, small utensils for cooking, serving, and the like. If the main cabinets are already full, they will come to help in the fight against kitchen chaos corner shelves on the wall. They are hung above the dining area, above the stove or in other suitable place. Of course, such a shelf must be durable and spacious, so we opted for a two-tier structure made of fiberboard.
Kitchen shelf layout and diagram The tools needed are similar to those used for the living room shelf. The fittings and fasteners are also similar, but you will additionally need hinged hinges and confirmations (furniture screws). The first step is to measure the available free space and, focusing on it, draw up a drawing of the shelf, indicating on it the parameters of all parts. Take the sketches given in the article as a sample or find others on the Internet.
Work on the construction of a kitchen corner shelf is carried out in the following order:
- We make sidewalls. To do this, contours of parts are applied to sheets of material, which are then cut out with a jigsaw. It is more convenient to perform this work for two sidewalls at once, if it is possible to fasten 2 fiberboard sheet clamps.
- If chips occur when cutting parts, they are treated with sandpaper or a grinding machine.
- The cuts on the sidewalls are covered with trim tape, ironing it with an iron. In places of bends, the iron is applied to the tape with the nose part.
Sidewalls and crossbars - After making all the sidewalls, cut out the rectangular crossbars with which they will be connected. To give the design originality, the edges of the crossbars are rounded. Pasting the sections is done in the same way as on the sidewalls.
- Let's start assembling. At the junction of the two inner sidewalls with the upper crossbars, slots are cut out in the side parts of such a length and thickness that the upper part of the shelf fits into them.
- In the remaining joints, two holes for confirmations are drilled on each side with a drill.
Connecting parts - The shelf elements are joined and fastened by screwing in the confirms until a slight crack appears when tightened.
- The last crossbar of the shelf is inserted into the pre-cut grooves. At the point of contact with the outer sidewalls, it is fixed with confirmations.
- Finally, the fastener heads are masked with decorative plugs and the shelf is hung in the chosen location. Suitable hangers can be purchased at the market or at a hardware store.
Assembled shelf Corner shelves for icons
Majority Orthodox people icons are kept in the house. To place them you need special place Traditionally, icons are placed in the corner of the house facing east. A corner shelf, especially a wooden one, is perfect for these purposes.
Simple single-tier shelf for icons Making a shelf for icons does not require special skills; difficulties arise only if you want to decorate it with openwork carvings or balusters. But you can do without such finishing or purchase the necessary parts from professional wood carvers. We will look at creating a simple single-tier shelf.
Natural wood looks more noble than substitutes, so it’s worth choosing it. Suitable materials include solid wood and wide planed boards. The first step is to outline the outline and cut out a corner that will become the basis of the structure and a cornice - a narrow strip attached to the front of the shelf.
Preparation and assembly of the structure If desired, the cornice is made curly - wavy at the bottom. The connection between the cornice and the shelf is made using dowels (protruding wooden pins). To do this, 2-3 cm recesses are drilled in a triangular fragment and dowels are placed inside them so that they protrude outward by 1 cm.
Then the places opposite the dowels are marked on the cornice and holes are drilled to allow the two parts to be tightly connected. Before assembling, it is recommended to sand the shelf components and varnish them. The finished product is equipped with four hangers (two on each side) and attached to the wall. Interestingly, if you place the same structure lower, you will get an original shelf for a telephone on the wall.
Corner shelves in the bathroom
Glass shelf for bathroom The bathroom is the place that needs saving space more than others, because the rooms for taking water procedures in most apartments cannot be called spacious. Therefore, it is more rational to use corner structures for storing things. It is clear that a corner shelf on a wall made of wood or chipboard is not The best decision for the bathroom, after all high humidity will quickly destroy material prone to rotting. In this situation, it is more appropriate to use products made of plastic or glass, which are resistant to moisture and can be easily treated with disinfectants.
Such shelves are available in abundance in any plumbing store, but if you like to make things with your own hands and want to get original item, adapted to your tastes and needs, you can make them yourself. Let's look at how to properly make a shelf for a bathroom using a glass structure as an example.
Tools you should prepare:
- drill;
- screwdriver;
- screws and dowels;
- tape measure and pencil;
- building level.
You will also need shelf holders (sold at construction stores) And strained glass no thinner than 5 mm. First you need to think about the design of the product, take measurements at the location where it will be placed and draw a template. Then the parts are cut out of the glass. It is recommended to order this procedure from a glass workshop, this way the shelf will look more aesthetically pleasing, and you will protect yourself from injuries and possible damage to the material.
The next stage of work is to attach the finished parts to the wall. To do this, the holders are put on and fixed on the shelf, it is brought to the wall and the places for the dowels are marked in the right place. Using a drill (with a special drill) according to the marks, checking the level, holes are drilled and fasteners are inserted into them. Then all that remains is to hang the structure and make sure that it is securely fastened.
Holes for fasteners Corner shelves for books
Owners of a large library are familiar with the problem of convenience, when they want to place their favorite publications in immediate access without cluttering the room with cabinets and shelving. There is an exit. We have already told you how to make classic wooden shelves, but there is another option for a corner design that is ideal for storing books. Because of unusual design it will not take root in every home, but for lovers non-standard solutions you'll definitely like it.
Roomy bookshelf from pipes Corner shelf on a wall made from scraps water pipes will compactly place your books and will cost very little. You will need pipes, carbon fittings, dowels, self-tapping screws, paint and tools - an angle grinder, a gas wrench, a vice, a welding machine.
The shelf is assembled as follows - the pipes are cut into fragments (in this case 15 pieces), connected with fittings and welded. If welding machine no, you can get by with screws by screwing them in at the junctions of pipes and fittings. The structure is fixed to the wall at the top and bottom points using dowels previously driven into the wall.
It is advisable to paint the finished product (spray paint will do) to hide defects, welding marks and differences in the color of parts. The resulting octagonal shelf will easily fit into modern interior apartments and organize your library.
Shelves located in the corner are designed to maximize the use of room space. The area of the room is freed from unnecessary furniture, which adds volume and space.
A room with shelves located in the corner looks tidy and stylish. Using shelves you can structure the order of objects in the room.
On shelves with corner mounting, you can put various small accessories: photo frames, vases, potted plants and other various items.
Placing shelves with corner mounts
Shelves with corner mounting to the wall can be placed in home and work areas.
In the kitchen, shelves are installed directly in front work surface, for ease of use of kitchen utensils.
Cabinets located in the corner can compete with shelves with corner mounts.
Open space on the shelves will allow you to display various accessories and increase the space in the room.
It is convenient to use shelves with corner mounting at home and at work.
You can place all the necessary items for work by filling the free corner of the workspace with a shelf.
A room design with a shelf located in the corner will create an atmosphere of calm and relaxation.
You can place a vase of flowers or a potted plant on the top shelf, this will give the room freshness and uniqueness.
Wonderful suitable option shelves located in the corner for those who like to spend time reading books.
An original approach to the design of a shelf with books diversifies the simplicity of its purpose.
Shelves located in the corner are versatile and convenient, at the same time they can surprise with a sophisticated look.
Principles for choosing a shelf for placement in a corner
It is necessary to focus on the width and height of the room. IN spacious rooms You can place shelves with various fasteners.
For small rooms good decision there will be placement of shelves in the corner.
Placing such a shelf above the interior items in the corner will help increase the space of a small room.
At the entrance to the apartment, a shelf with lighting will look great. An illuminated shelf will divide the room into parts and draw attention to specific place. A shelf located in the corner will fit comfortably and functionally next to the sofa.
The types of shelves with corner mounting are varied: there are universal, unique, vertical or horizontal, located along the wall, as well as a ladder.
A competent design approach requires placing shelves in a chaotic manner.
In a children's room, a shelf with a corner mount optimizes play area, will bring comfort to the room and make the space more free.
In the bedroom, ornate and unique shelves will reflect inner world residents. Shelves made of wood are suitable for calm atmosphere bedrooms.
What are the shelves located in the corner made of?
Depending on the functional significance of the room, the material for making shelves can be varied: wood, stone, plastic, mirror, glass, metal.
So for the bathroom it is better to place shelves made of plastic, glass or metal.
This or that material must be selected based on the design of the room.
Shelves located in the corner can be supplemented with LED lighting or spotlights.
The fastening of the shelves can be hidden, or it can be decorated decoratively. Buttons, ropes, and stone fittings are perfect.
The simplicity and versatility of shelves with corner mounting plays an important role in the decoration of the room and the placement of objects.
They save space, are practical and functional to use.
Shelves with corner mounting can be used both at home and at work in unlimited quantities.
A shelf located on the wall will fit beautifully into the interior and turn it into a modern and unique place.
Photo of corner shelves in the interior
In the interior of any room, be it a room, a kitchen or a bathroom, fixed corner ones look very harmonious. This element of furniture, with its simplicity, plays both a practical and aesthetic role. It can be used to arrange books in the living room, children's room or office, installed in the kitchen in order to arrange kitchen utensils, jars for bulk products or cute trinkets, arrange convenient places in the bathroom to place personal hygiene products and cosmetics.
Thanks to this design, you can rationally use space in small rooms, as well as smooth out corners. Such shelves, not being the main elements of furniture, will add emphasis to the interior design, effectively decorating it.
What materials are corner shelves made of?
Now available in stores huge assortment a variety of shelves, which makes it possible to perfectly match them to any room interior. Manufacturers offer products made from different materials, all kinds of designs, sizes and shapes. Despite this, many are not averse to making corner shelves on the wall themselves.
But in any case, you should know which materials are most suitable for the manufacture of such structures.
- Solid wood. This natural material has always been and will be very popular for the production of furniture, including shelves.
- and chipboard. They consist of recycled wood raw materials, to which formaldehyde has been added, and are well suited for the manufacture of cabinet furniture and its accessories, both in factories and at home. The surface of the finished products is then covered with veneer or film.
- Metal. To make shelves, different profiles are used, from which racks and transverse load-bearing elements are made. Various polymer coatings are used to protect against corrosion.
- Glass. For such shelves, impact-resistant glass is used, and bearing structures made of metal.
- Plastic. Corner shelves on the wall made of this material are structures in which the transverse elements and racks are made entirely of polymers.
Corner shelves for the kitchen
When decorating a kitchen, such shelves are used not so much for decoration as for convenience. As a rule, they are placed above the work surface, taking into account the rules of ergonomics. The photo will reveal in full what the corner shelves hung on the wall look like.
They are L-shaped and can occupy only a corner or extend along the length of the wall. Often such an element, placed in the corner, connects hanging cabinets located on adjacent walls. For small kitchens, they are an excellent alternative to bulky cabinets and are used to place certain types of products, kitchen utensils and other utensils.
They can be made from all of the materials listed above, but more organically in kitchen interior An attached corner shelf on a wooden wall looks great, especially if the room is decorated in styles such as classic, Provence or country.
Corner shelves for bathroom
It's no secret that most bathrooms are small in size, and the issue of saving space is very acute. But in this room you should conveniently place bath accessories, shampoos and shower gels, cosmetics and perfumes, as well as all kinds of detergents for washing and cleaning.
That's why different suspended structures are simply irreplaceable here. The best option- hang the corner ones on the wall. They go well with mirrors, look elegant and suit almost any bathroom decor. And if you consider that the humidity in this room is always high, then you cannot find a better material for shelves.
Although plastic shelves would be no less appropriate here. Their design consists of a stand, which is installed in the spacer between the edge of the bathtub and the ceiling, and four shelves with perforations (for water drainage). For convenience, the shelves are equipped with hanging soap dishes and hooks for washcloths.
Also in the bathroom you can hang corner shelves on a metal wall. Such structures are usually made of stainless or chrome-plated steel.
Corner bookshelves
Shelves for books are present in every home. On the one hand, they are very comfortable, and on the other hand, they complement the interior of the room well. The design of these structures is striking in its diversity and originality.
Corner shelves for the wall in the room are made in both classic and non-traditional versions.
But even classics can be somewhat unusual. Looks impressive wooden shelf, the elements of which alternately adjacent to one side of the angle, then to the other. The book surfaces have a rectangular shape, rounded at the corners, and are located at equal distances from each other.
Open shelves look more monumental. Usually, each side of such a cabinet is divided into compartments different widths, in which the transverse flanges are located on different distances. Such corner shelves on the wall, photos of which are shown below, have a small depth, while remaining very convenient and spacious structures.
This type of shelves for a children's room looks interesting. They have an L-shape with the same length of transverse elements from the angle. But their highlight is that they can accommodate both books and toys, for which there are semicircular vertical compartments at the ends of the shelves.
Original corner shelves on the wall in a minimalist style are now very popular. They are made of wood. The base also has an L-shaped rather narrow shape, at the ends of which sides are installed as book holders.
How to make corner shelves yourself?
Since shelves are a fairly simple design, many people prefer to make them themselves. There are plenty of advantages to this. Firstly, you can really save money, and secondly, you can make it to your taste the desired design, which is ideally sized to fit into the required corner. And you don’t need any special knowledge, skills or expensive equipment here.
Corner ones can be made from any material, as discussed above. And having decided on it, you just need to select the right tools.
Glass corner shelves
If you decide to make a glass shelf, you need to prepare the following set of tools:
- glass with a thickness of at least 7 mm;
- Pelican fasteners based on 2 pcs. for 1 transverse element;
- drill;
- glass cutter;
- grinder with a grinding wheel;
- building level;
- file;
- pliers;
- rubber hammer;
- polishing paste;
- tape measure, ruler, scissors;
- pencil (marker), cardboard for template.
Glass shelf manufacturing technology
The manufacturing process of such a shelf consists of several stages:
- Open the template. It is cut out of cardboard in full size, slightly rounding the corner where it joins the wall. This will make it possible to install the shelf more tightly to the wall in the future.
- Glass preparation. It is cleaned of contamination using soda or detergents. Please note that for further work the glass should be at room temperature.
- Manufacturing of cross load-bearing element. Having covered flat surface cloth, place glass on it. Having attached the template, the element is cut out with a glass cutter.
- Sanding the edges. Wear fabric gloves and, using a file dipped in kerosene (turpentine), clean the edges.
- Edge grinding. To do this, use a grinder and then polish the edge with a grinder and a felt wheel, using polishing paste.
- Installing a shelf on the wall. This requires a pelican mount. First, places for self-tapping screws are marked on the wall, then holes are drilled with a drill, dowels are hammered in, after which fasteners are installed and the glass shelves are fixed in them with special screws.
Wooden corner shelf
You can also make such a shelf yourself if you have some carpentry skills. The best material For its manufacture there will be chipboard, MDF or plywood.
To work you will need the following tools:
- saw with small teeth;
- electric jigsaw;
- drill;
- hacksaw and knife;
- compass;
- glue "Moment";
- slats to increase rigidity.
Wooden shelf manufacturing technology
A corner shelf on a wooden wall is made in the following way:
- a transverse element (shelf) is cut out of a chipboard board - a circle is drawn with a compass, divided into 4 parts and each is cut out with a hacksaw or jigsaw;
- on the rack-rack, places for each shelf are marked and grooves are made for the required recess, for this they use a saw and a knife;
- on each shelf, mark an area for a cut near the base corner, corresponding to the size of the groove; They also use a saw and knife for this;
- after this, the shelves are ground and checked for fit into the grooves;
- the rack-rack is attached to the wall with glue and tape and left for 1 hour for better adhesion;
- then insert the shelves into the grooves without additional fixation.
Knowing all these subtleties, making corner shelves on a wooden wall is not so difficult. This kind of work will take you several hours. A comfortable and beautiful shelf will serve you for many years.
Creating coziness and comfort in your home is a very pleasant experience. And if hand-made items are used in the interior, this brings a certain warmth to the home environment. Imagine, experiment, make your own decor - and you will bring joy to yourself and your loved ones.
Home improvement is not always a matter of several weeks, and quite often, additional elements such as shelves, racks and other decorations are hung on the wall after everything is finished renovation work in the house. Therefore, almost everyone faces the question of how to hang a shelf on the wall without damaging the finish.
Everyone, even those who have never encountered such a task, knows that attaching a shelf to a wall can only be done with the help of fasteners. In stores and along with shelves you can find dozens of types of fasteners, which may differ in both appearance and design. But they can be divided into two main types, with hidden fastening and external.
In addition, the shelf mounting itself can also serve a decorative role, creating the desired design effect.
The shelves themselves are also very diverse both in their appearance and in the material from which they are made, and they also do not have a clear classification; they can be single-tiered or multi-tiered and intended for any room. The type and material of the shelf depends only on your needs or tastes. If you wish, you can even make a homemade shelf.
Where are shelves most often used?
The main place where you simply cannot do without a shelf is the bathroom. This is where shelves are a must-have attribute, as they allow you to conveniently store bathroom accessories. In most cases, even several shelves are used, but fixing a shelf in the bathroom is the most difficult, since wall covering here is ceramic tile, which must be handled very carefully.
You can’t do without a shelf in the kitchen, since it greatly increases practicality and you can place all the accessories that the housewife always needs at hand on it.
Shelves are often used not only to complement and decorate the overall interior of the room, but also for a clearer and more expedient organization of space. Thanks to their use, the apartment owner has the opportunity to conveniently arrange a huge number of small things that would simply get lost in closets.
Today there are a lot of products on the market various models which are made from different materials. They also differ in design.
You can choose not only products with classic design, but also ultra-modern designs.
But more and more often people prefer to make such interior details themselves. Wondering how to make a shelf with their own hands, they re-read a lot of literature and look through many catalogs.
However, this does not mean that self-production The shelves are complex and it is beyond the capabilities of a person who does not have special skills. No, that's not true at all.
Familiarization with the literature in this case is necessary in order to create a product with beautiful design, which will fit into general interior. Let's take a closer look at what kind of shelves there are.
Types of shelves
Any specialist will tell you that before you start creating a product, you need to decide for yourself what kind of design you want to get and whether it will be combined with the interior. And only after that you can start creating the product.
After all, for a house decorated in a classically styled style, it is completely unacceptable to use trendy and modern shelves. They will look extremely ridiculous.
The most popular and widely known subtype of shelves is the classic shelf. This is due to the fact that it is quite easy to install, and appearance, thanks to its simplicity, it seems refined and sophisticated.
Both open and closed shelves are used successfully. Closed products are most often used for decoration and installation in rooms decorated in more modern styles. Glass and sometimes plastic are used to construct them.
Open structures can be used both in modernly decorated houses and in apartments with a classic design. Over the past few years, this particular type of shelf has gained enormous popularity and is therefore gradually replacing the classic options.
IN small rooms quite often you can see corner shelves that have special way fastenings They are mounted on adjacent walls that are adjacent to each other. They are most often used in bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms.
In addition to the above types of shelves that are mounted on the wall, there are suspended and floor-mounted structures. Hanging shelves are mounted in an unusual way.
They are installed using cables and vertical racks, and attached directly to the ceiling. This mount looks quite unusual and original.
Floor structures are most often used in hallways. After all, hand-made floor shelves for shoes not only look beautiful, but also help you organize the space of a small hallway. At the same time, making them is quite simple.
How to make a simple shelf?
To create the claimed product, you should purchase or prepare some tools and materials in advance. As connecting elements, you can use whatever suits you best. But the most popular are ordinary screws, brackets and dowels.
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For example, let's take a photo of the shelves with our own hands, which is presented below. It shows a product with the following parameters: width 250 mm, height 300 mm, length 1100 mm. For convenience, the manufacturing process will be divided into stages.
Stages of work
At the first stage, you need to complete the markup. To do this, you should lay the boards on a table or any other flat surface and transfer the measurements from the drawings. The side walls must be exactly 268 mm high.
This marking is optimal because the side walls will be located between the two parts.
The second stage requires cutting the boards. To get smooth and neat cuts, you need to use a jigsaw. After cutting, you will end up with 2 fairly long pieces and 2 shorter ones.
At the third stage, you can begin processing the resulting workpieces. The resulting sections should be coated with a special protective varnish or stain, having previously sanded them.
Note!
If you only plan to paint the shelf, you can get by with treating it with a regular antiseptic primer. This way you will not only increase the service life, but also achieve a more uniform distribution of paint.
At the fourth stage of making a wooden shelf with your own hands, you begin to directly assemble it. The bottom board should be laid on a flat surface. Step back 8 mm from the ends of the workpiece and draw two lines parallel to the cuts.
2 points should be marked on them with a distance of 5 cm from the edge. At the marked points it is necessary to drill holes for self-tapping screws. The same manipulations must be done with the second workpiece.
After this, you should install the side blanks on the lower section of the board and secure them. Once you are done with attaching the side panels, proceed to install the top panel and secure it.
At the fifth stage, you should attach the brackets to the ends of the side panels, and make several holes in the wall for the dowels. After this, screw in the screws so that they protrude by 5 mm. And now your shelf is ready.
You can make acoustic shelves in the same way, but you need to take into account the size of the equipment itself. Measurements should be taken carefully, because if you make a mistake, the work will have to start again.
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DIY photo of shelves
