Installing decorative shelves on the wall allows you to decorate any living space. It becomes more functional and at the same time cozy. Places for these products can be found on the ceiling, floor or walls, so self-made shelves can be wall-mounted, hanging or floor-mounted.
Decorating rooms with decorative shelves
High-height shelves placed on the floor are called racks. Usually they are decorative items mounted on a bracket or pipe. The popularity of this option is due to its convenience and functionality.
You can decorate with shelves rooms that have different purposes. If this is a living room or bedroom, then using a ready-made or home-made product you can install the TV on the wall. Shelves located in the bathroom or kitchen are considered especially convenient. For their manufacture, materials such as wood, plywood, glass, laminated chipboard, and fiberboard are used. The racks are made of the same materials. At the same time, they can be made from metal, plastic, etc. By creating unusual items, you can use plastic bottles, unnecessary pipes, etc.
When making a shelf on the wall with your own hands, you should not only pay attention to the material used. It is necessary to ensure that it is decorated in the same style as the interior of the room. The functionality of decorative shelves may not play a primary role. If any interior items are placed on them, their quantity is always limited. They should give the desired style to the room. In the process of creating it, it is necessary to take into account the stylistic relationship with products of contrasting colors.
In the interior, shelves sometimes play the role of the main element. To properly design the free space above the sofa, shelves are used that are color-matched to match the walls of the living room. The shelf can be a separator for separate zones in the room. These types of products in technical rooms, for example, in the kitchen or bathroom, should not only be a matter of aesthetics, but also useful product for certain needs related to the storage of any items.
Practicality of decorative kitchen shelves due to easy care after them. There are increased demands on bathroom shelves. Since the humidity in this room is quite high, for the manufacture of shelves such types of materials are used that do not collapse under the influence of moisture and are safe for human health. These include plastic and stainless steel. Bathroom products can be made from moisture-resistant MDF material. To use them successfully, the bathroom must be equipped good ventilation.
Wall shelf designs
If there is a place on the wall in the room where something should be hung, then many types modern furniture can occupy the lower level, for example, sofas or tables. Since the upper part must remain empty, dissonance arises due to the overload of the lower part of the room. The upper part of the room remains empty or half-empty, so its walls will need to be decorated with decorative shelves.
In most cases, wall structures consist of lintels and shelves themselves. There are a huge number of options available for combining these elements. If you choose more simple design, then you can make any shelves from it with your own hands. These products may be the first of the shelves that were made without any specific experience.
DIY wall shelves made from wood or other suitable materials are simple. It’s easy to find a lot on the sites various schemes and drawings, thanks to which it is enough to imagine how you can make a shelf on the wall with your own hands. It may be necessary to make changes to the drawings first if the structure has different dimensions.
When using fiberboard, it is important to remember that the thickness of this material should be about 16-18 mm. The distance between the support posts should be no more than 1 m. It is better if the span is 90 cm, otherwise there will be a deflection.
If you need to assemble certain components yourself, and the diagram is not entirely clear, then you will need to prepare additional elements fasteners The reliability of the structure can be ensured by the presence of corners. They are necessary for attaching jumpers to prepared shelves. The corners are installed from below - 2 pieces each. for each connection.
Shelf mount
Traditional way Installation of finished shelves are hinged. In this case, the product can be made of wood and fiberboard, as well as materials with suitable thickness allowing them to be attached. You can hang shelves on walls using self-tapping screws. You should measure the distance between the centers of the hinge holes, plotting its value on the wall surface. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that the line is horizontal.
The marked points will allow you to drill holes for the dowels evenly. The fastener will need to be inserted into the hole, and then a dowel-nail with a small head will be screwed into it. It should fit into a loop or bracket, which is a pin slightly bent upward.
Then you will need to hang a shelf on them. It is not possible to make a hole in any material using a drill. For example, if the shelves are made of glass. For glass decorative items special fasteners are used. They must consist of 2 parts, between which glass must be inserted.
Pelican is the most popular type of glass fastening, which has a unique shape and different colors. This mount is capable of holding glass thicknesses ranging from 8-34 mm. It is a suitable element for various materials having the specified thickness, and not just glass. Pelican allows you to give glass shelves a stylish appearance.
Arranging hanging glass shelves using this material is not particularly difficult. You will first need to purchase a special mount by contacting a glass workshop to order a piece of glass with processed edges required sizes and forms. If you have experience, you can cut such glass yourself.
After assembly is completed, the structure can be attached to the wall using pelicans. The collapsible body requires removal decorative overlay. The mounting plate has 2 holes: above and below in the housing. After securing the shelf, you can insert the trim back and then mount the glass.
You can also strengthen the finished product with the help of reliable decorative brackets that serve as decoration. There is a fastening method that allows you to hide the fasteners. It is called secret, it assumes the presence seat under the pin. There are a large number of ways to attach shelves to the wall, which allows you to choose the most suitable one.
Installing book shelves
Bookshelves must be strong, allowing them to hold significant weight, so the mounting method and design must be particularly reliable. Bookshelves are traditionally made of wood, which can be laminated or veneered with fiberboard. When choosing a material, you should keep in mind that do-it-yourself wooden shelves made from fiberboard, if there is a long span (more than 90 cm), bend over time.
Before you make a bookshelf with your own hands, custom sizes, it should be taken into account that the distance between the racks should not be more than 90 cm. Bookshelves can be wall-mounted or floor-mounted. These types of structures can be angular. The simplest case is a board that is secured in the most suitable way.
Bookshelves
Making bookshelves with your own hands from scrap materials allows you to create the most exclusive products that represent the main element of decor. If the bookshelf is floor-standing, then it can withstand greater loads than a wall-mounted one. The design consists of racks and the shelf itself.
As a highlight, you can provide a broken line of shelves. Bookshelves can be unusual. A wooden structure for books, which has a small shelf in the center, can be painted in a bright color.
DIY kitchen shelves
For kitchen interior it is important to provide a more functional option. Since cabinets can take up too much space in such a room, you can buy or make shelves yourself. For example, the kitchen may have a shelf for a TV.
Making the most of available space is optimal solution. The gap between the refrigerator and the wall can be filled with a structure with shelves, made independently. It is important to accurately measure the gap so that the product can be used.
The design may include wheels that allow narrow shelves to be rolled out and hidden again behind the refrigerator or any piece of furniture. It’s not difficult to make such a retractable structure for different containers with your own hands, having tools and available materials. If the sink or table is located near the window, you can take the sides.
A wall shelf sometimes takes up all the space in the kitchen. Hanging an entire wall over the kitchen table small lockers, it should be remembered that this is not the most the best option. Such structures have a heavy appearance, so it is better to provide them with glass doors or leave the shelves open.
To others interesting option is a shelf in the form of a lattice on chains. You can place various utensils on it. This type of design is suitable when kitchen table It's not near the wall. Additional way A way to save space is to arrange a kitchen-dining room zoned with a counter. You can build a hanging shelf above it.
Hanging functional shelves
Shelf designs hanging type are original. They can be made from several planks, including:
- 4 ropes;
- 2 belts.
Shelves of this type can be located at any level. You can make them yourself in a short period of time.
Hanging shelf suitable for children's room. It is enough to decorate a functional product with the child’s drawings. It can have any shape, and you can use non-woven wallpaper to cover it. PVA glue is used to paste the product with thick paper. After the coating has dried, apply varnish to it twice. water based.
The product can be washed easily. As the child ages, you can change the appearance of the shelf by removing the old decor and sticking on a new one. The designs of children's shelves are not too different. The floor structure or shelving for a children's room must be strong, since older children can often climb onto various pieces of furniture.
Based on these considerations, it is best to attach floor shelves to the wall. This will prevent them from accidentally falling under the weight of a large baby. It is better if the product is small in height so that it is not scary if it falls.
Shelves in a children's room can have a variety of colors and patterns. They can be used for toy boxes. In general, the structure must be not only functional, but also safe.
Often, shelves on the wall play a purely decorative role. They attract attention, which is achieved through unusual shapes products. It may have a contrasting color compared to the walls. It is impossible to place many items on such a shelf.
Construction from geometric shapes, i.e. squares with rectangles are also interesting idea. The structure can be painted in bright colors. Another interesting option is to use corners for small shelves. Knowing how to choose a decorative shelf for a wall or floor, you can make any room not only cozy, but also functional.
A cozy apartment is not only good repair, but also a thoughtful interior. Wall shelves are a convenient place to store books, figurines, dishes and accessories that decorate the room. Make beautiful and beautiful ones with your own hands unusual shelves It’s not difficult, the main thing is to choose the most convenient designs that will fit perfectly into the interior of the room and emphasize its originality.
These shelves are not distinguished by their original design: side panels and vertical shelves. Most often, this furniture is used to store books, figurines, and dishes.
Asymmetrical shapes, design versatility - such shelves are made in the form of hanging racks.
These types of shelves allow you not only to decorate the interior, but also to save space. There are internal shelves - the structures are hung in the corner; there are also external structures: the shelves are placed on the side walls of the outer corner of the room.
This type of shelf requires attachment to the ceiling using cables, ropes or metal posts. It is not recommended to store fragile things on such shelves, but, nevertheless, these designs give the interior an original look.
Open and closed structures
Enclosed structures have doors or panels made of glass, wood or other materials. Open structures are fully visible.
Types of fastening of hanging shelves
Permanent fixation
The structure is secured using anchors or dowels. The fastener is tightly drilled to the wall and is durable and reliable. The shelves can withstand a lot of weight. The only drawback is that when the structure is dismantled, holes from the mounting hardware will remain in the walls, and it will be quite difficult to remove a securely fixed shelf.
Removable structures
The structure is supported by dowels or anchors drilled into the wall. But the shelf is suspended from the mounting hardware using special hooks or brackets. In this case, the structure is simply removed from the wall.
Modular fastener
IN in this case not the entire shelf structure is attached to the wall. You can only fix the top or bottom tier. The rest of the shelf is simply attached to a wall-mounted module. A system suspended from the ceiling is distinguished by this method of fastening.
Materials from which hanging shelves are made
Tree
Wooden structures will fit perfectly into any interior. Wood can be processed in any way; it can be covered with various covering materials, giving it the desired color.
MDF
This material is also easy to process and can have any color or thickness. MDF coating can imitate various varieties wood, which is especially important if the room has furniture made of natural wood.
Plastic
This material is durable and light weight. The surface of the plastic can be made in the form of an imitation of stone, wood or other natural materials.
Glass
Glass structures are visually light and give the room a more spacious and stylish look. Glass in combination with metal allows you to decorate a room in a high-tech style.
Metal
This material is most often used to make uprights or shelf side panels. You can use noble bronze, which looks great in classic style. Chrome or aluminum racks are perfect for a modern interior.
It is not uncommon for several materials to be used to make a shelf: glass and metal, wood and metal, glass and MDF.
Wall shelf made of MDF and glass
Making an ordinary hanging shelf with glass doors is not difficult, the main thing is to choose the right material and fasteners to securely fix the structure. The shelf length is 110 cm, height - 30 cm, depth - 27 cm.
Tools for work
- Drill
- Screwdriver.
- Jigsaw for cutting MDF sheets yourself.
- Iron for fixing edges.
- Stationery knife,
- Level.
- Metal long ruler and pencil.
- Materials
- MDF board. It is advisable to purchase material with double-sided lamination, 16 mm thick.
- Edge finishing MDF boards. Can be purchased plastic version, which is attached to the ends by tension.
- Two glass sheets measuring 55 cm by 26.7 cm. The glass on the edges must be treated so that the shelf can be used safely.
- Plastic tracks for glass along which the panels will move.
- Sandpaper.
- Self-tapping screws for mounting the shelf structure.
- Small nails for attaching glass tracks.
- Dowels for fixing the shelf to the wall.
- Hanging brackets.
It is important that the color of the lamination completely matches the color of the edge.
Slab cutting
To ensure that the edges remain intact and without chips, it is advisable to cut them in a workshop on special machines. If such processing is not possible, then a jigsaw is used for cutting.
The MDF board is cut into the following parts:
- lid;
- bottom (110 cm by 27 cm);
- side panels, 2 pieces (26.7 cm by 27 cm);
- back wall (110 cm by 30 cm).
To make the shelf construction easier, you can use a thinner laminated material for the back wall. fiberboard sheet. But, as often happens, it is quite difficult to choose a single color for materials. Therefore, it is best to make the back wall from the same materials from which the rest of the structural parts are made.
After the shelf parts are cut, the ends need to be processed. To do this, use an iron to glue an adhesive edge or simply attach plastic analogues tightly.
Assembly of the structure
Side panels are attached to the lid and bottom. If the fasteners are made using self-tapping screws, then there is no need to drill holes in the ends. If the assembly of parts is carried out using screws, then the diameter of the drill should be less than the diameter of the fastener.
Before driving the screws, you can pour a drop of white glue into the holes. This will improve the strength of the structure. It is advisable to recess the caps of fastening fittings into the material by several mm. This will allow you to hide the holes with special plugs or fill them with putty.
Then the back wall is attached to self-tapping screws or self-tapping screws. Brackets for hanging the shelf are attached to the rear side ends.
The last stage of work is attaching plastic tracks for glass and installing the glass itself. The tracks are nailed to the bottom and lid of the shelf with small nails, step -10 cm. The glass should slide freely along the tracks.
The shelf is hung on dowels, which are pre-drilled into the wall. It is important that the distance between the fasteners on the wall matches the distance between the brackets on the shelf.
A shelf without glass is hung, the panels are inserted into the structure already on the wall. It is also recommended to check the suspended structure for strength and safety: you can forcefully pull the top cover of the shelf towards you or place several heavy objects on it.
Well secured and correct assembled structure must pass preliminary inspection.
You can make the interior of the room bright and unusual with the help of a hanging structure, in which the shelves are made of natural wood, and the racks are made of thick hemp rope. This shelf will fit perfectly into a room in a country style or decorate a room in a nautical style.
Materials
- 4 solid wood shelves. Dimensions 60 cm by 30 cm. Wood thickness - 27 mm.
- Hemp rope, diameter - 25-30 mm. The length depends on the desired size of the structure.
- Special brackets with hooks.
- Anchors for attaching brackets to the ceiling.
- Sandpaper.
- Tools.
- Drill.
- Pencil.
- Corner.
- Level.
- Roulette.
- Screwdriver.
Manufacturing
First you need to thoroughly clean the surface. wooden shelves. It is important that the edges of the wood are smooth and free of chips.
Then on all shelves you should mark the position of the through holes through which the rope will be pulled. To do this, you need to step back from one edge by 5 cm and draw a straight line, from the other edge by the same distance and mark it in the same way. Each hole is placed at the intersection of lines. Using a drill and a large drill, at least 15 mm, drill 4 holes on each board.
Then the boards need to be coated with varnish, stain or acrylic paint. The elements are painted in colors that will harmoniously fit into the interior of the room. After the coating has dried, you can begin assembling the structure.
You need to take a rope and cut it into 2 equal parts. The resulting ropes are folded in half. It is important that its segments are equal. Then the first shelf is strung on ropes and secured with knots.
The nodes must be positioned strictly parallel, otherwise the part will warp. Then the second shelf is strung; it can be positioned 40 cm lower. It is also fixed with knots. To prevent the board from dangling, you can tie knots not only under the shelf, but also above the shelf.
The rest are attached in the same way wooden elements. It is important to check the location of the shelves during the process of attaching them. They should not be skewed or located on at different distances from each other. The lower knots should be strong; the rest of the rope can be divided into strands for beauty.
The resulting shelf can be hung either on the ceiling using brackets with hooks, or on the walls. Despite the fact that the structure is not too heavy, it needs to be secured with anchors.
It will be a wonderful interior decoration. It is not recommended to place fragile, heavy or glass items on the structure, especially if there are small children or pets in the house.
Video - DIY hanging shelf
Bulky, cabinet furniture is gradually losing its popularity. It is being replaced by light and elegant shelves on the wall, made with your own hands from scrap materials or ready-made blocks. The interesting and original design of wall shelves allows them to successfully compete with many interior and decorative items made in country, high-tech or modern style.
A wide selection of materials and ideas for the manufacture of such products makes it possible to use them in almost any utility, utility and residential premises.
We invite you to adopt the most interesting sketches in order to free up space from things scattered everywhere and old furniture and make your home more cozy and comfortable.
Features of wall shelves
Wall shelf with your own hands will be appropriate in absolutely any interior:
- In the kitchen, shelves can serve both decorative and functional roles. For example, they can be used for displaying decorative dishes or as a place to store various jars of cereals, spices or fruits.
- In the hall original shelves on the wall will allow you to neatly place cosmetics and all kinds of accessories.
- In the corridor, shelves can be used to place interesting lamps, which will make the space more comfortable and bright.
- In the bedroom, as a rule, they hang bookshelves.
- In the office, on the wall shelves you can place certificates, family photographs, special literature or cups, which will give the room an atmosphere of solidity.
- In the nursery, you can store toys, souvenirs, textbooks and your kids’ favorite books on the shelves.
- In the living room, on all kinds of shelves and shelves you can store everything your heart desires.
Main types of wall shelves
The method of fastening, the material used and the items that will be stored on the shelf determine the workload on the entire structure and on the wall on which it is mounted. It is quite natural that the method for attaching it to a vertical surface largely depends on the type of product.
A variety of photo wall shelves, which are presented below, can be used to place pots, flowerpots and flowerpots with. 
In this case, you should take care of the safety of family members, since due to the earth with which they are filled, the structure is subjected to increased loads. 
For this reason, reliable fastening should be used to place such shelves.
Taking into account design features Wall shelves can be conditionally divided into the following groups:
- closed and open (with or without doors);
- straight and angular;
- console type;
- with and without side stops;
- through or closed back wall;
- in the form of one plane or rectangular;
- single-tier and multi-tier;
- fancy shape - diamond-shaped, inclined.
Some of the most popular types of wall shelves include:
- Shelves in the room on the wall with special supports on the floor or cabinet furniture located under them. Thanks to the presence of additional supports, such structures can be used to accommodate a wide variety of objects. At the same time, the owner of the premises does not have to worry about the shelf collapsing due to unreliable fastening. The structures take up minimal space and can successfully replace conventional shelving or furniture sets.
- Classic, rectangular wall shelves. They are the easiest to manufacture, so almost anyone can design them. House master. They are attached directly to the wall. If necessary, you can use not only them inner surface, but also the upper part, on which you can place a variety of decorative items. On the side surfaces you can place a calendar, daily routine, useful notes and reminders.
- Unusual multi-tiered shelves that are an original and functional piece of furniture. They can become an adequate replacement for massive shelves and cabinets for books and documentation. This DIY wooden shelf is an intersection of vertical and horizontal surfaces, with asymmetrical tiers and original sides. Their advantage lies in the fact that when constructing such structures, you can give free rein to your own imagination and build something unique and unusual.
- Corner wall shelves make it possible to make the most of every square centimeter of the room. The structures are fastened to two walls of the room, which allows it to withstand even significant loads. IN last years Transparent ones are becoming increasingly popular corner shelves, which can be made with your own hands or purchased at construction stores.
In order to make transparent shelves on the wall with your own hands, you need to order a set of glasses of the same shape in a special workshop. For safe use The ends of the glass are plastered, after which the blanks are secured in the free corner using brackets.
Glass shelves are suitable for storing books, cherished souvenirs, cosmetics, shampoos and personal hygiene items.
Materials for wall shelves
Anyone who is thinking about how to make a shelf on the wall with their own hands knows that the most various materials. Of course, the simplest and affordable option is an ordinary wooden board nailed to the wall. That's just to create a modern and original design this space will not be enough. The choice of materials even simple products very wide.
Wood
DIY wooden shelves are a good old classic. Diversify wooden structure possible using complex shapes and non-standard fastening. For interiors in the loft and minimalist style, a beautiful and unusual wooden shelf will be an appropriate solution. For classic design projects, the product can be decorated with carvings, and all structural elements must be carefully processed.
For those who want to save on the raw material, we recommend using chipboard, MDF or plywood, which can be purchased at any hardware store for quite affordable money.
Metal
DIY metal shelves, photo options, which you will find below, can perfectly complement the interiors of rooms in the style of minimalism, hi-tech and fusion. Installation of such products is impossible without special skills and tools. Among the advantages of metal structures are their strength, reliability and durability. Special surface treatment will protect the finished shelf from corrosion and give it additional attractiveness.
Plastic
Currently, plastic is considered an ideal material for the production of various interior and decor items. Practical, lightweight, cheap, it can look simple and luxurious, imitating the appearance of natural materials and at the same time excluding their shortcomings. For rooms with high humidity air, a plastic shelf can be an ideal option.
Glass or mirror
A glass or mirror shelf is a real decoration for any room. Elegant and glamorous designs made of glass and mirrors can add grace and lightness to the room. However, such products have one serious disadvantage - increased fragility. An accidentally dropped object or a sharp blow can lead to very sad consequences.
Types of shelf fastenings
When choosing one or another mounting method for a future wall shelf, you should remember that the mobility and reliability of the entire structure largely depends on your decision. Experts distinguish the following fastening methods for shelves and shelves:
Hanging shelves that are suspended from walls or ceilings look interesting and unusual. The following can be used as a flexible base:
- braided plaits;
- belts made of natural or artificial leather;
- twisted macramé weave;
- decorative ropes, etc.
At the right approach fastening can perform not only a utilitarian function, but also become interesting and unusual decoration. For example, forged sidewalls can be used as reinforced fastening for wooden or metal structures and at the same time they will become a harmonious addition to a room in Provence or country style.
Having trouble choosing a shelf? If possible, we recommend that you contact professional designers, which will help you choose an ideal piece of furniture in all respects.
How to make shelves on the wall with your own hands?
The algorithm for constructing a wall shelf with your own hands is extremely simple and clear.
- decide on the idea of a future wall shelf;
- make a pencil sketch and decide on the size and dimensions of the future product;
- make a design sketch linked to a specific location in the room;
- Depending on the idea being implemented, select the material and type of fastening.
- assess the working load on the wall and structure, depending on the load, decide on the use of reinforced or conventional fastening;
- Make markings on the wall where the structure is installed;
- cut blanks;
- assemble individual elements into a finished structure;
- tinting brackets or hinges;
- in order for the shelf to look beautiful and neat, its surface can be covered with a special coating, the ends and joints can be processed by grinding or trimming;
- hang the shelf on the prepared mounts, check their reliability and safety;
- adjust the horizontal position of the product;
- arrange decorative items, books and other things that will be stored on the shelf.
If you love everything interesting and unusual and at the same time design your own home interior, we recommend that you pay attention to any available materials. Sometimes even the most unexpected things can be used for these purposes.
Heading for a walk in the park? Pay attention to unusual branches, rhizomes and stumps - with the right approach, in in capable hands they can serve as a basis for exclusive design shelf design.
Talk about the benefits of using wall shelves in modern interiors apartments and country houses it is possible indefinitely. However, we recommend not to waste time and choose for yourself several interesting specimens that will allow you to transform inner space your home and at the same time add practicality and functionality to the room. With this simple technique you can effectively expand the internal space. Use corner options, asymmetrical, single-tier and multi-tier shelves various sizes, thereby hiding the shortcomings of the interior and emphasizing its advantages.
Making a shelf with your own hands - video
Kitchen shelf - video
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Many people call wall shelves their favorite decorative element in an apartment or house. And for good reason: books with beautiful covers, original forms, elegant dishes, trinkets and souvenirs from travel... All this instantly transforms the room. You can, of course, look into any furniture store and choose the option you like, or you can put a little human warmth and imagination into this thing: we suggest making a shelf with your own hands!
Unusual bookshelves: in the shape of a circle
The round shape is not just stylish. A round bookshelf will allow you to significantly save space by accommodating a lot of small items. It’s really easy to do it by hand: follow our photo instructions.
What material should I use? We recommend using fiberboard sheet. This material is inexpensive and quite durable. In addition, it bends perfectly. You will also need a board (its role is the central shelf in our circle shelf). You choose the length yourself depending on the size of the book shelf you need.
Let's get started: The success of the work lies in precise calculation. For convenience, we suggest you use the formula. d is the diameter of our circle, on which the size of the board in the center depends. Formula - l=3.14 x d/2.
Calculation example: if the board measures 150 by 700 mm, then the length of the semicircle will be 1100 millimeters (3.14x700/2).
Now we take a sheet of fiberboard and mark it (you can use a marker). Carefully form a circle. The edges of the strips need to be fixed: you can use high-quality glue in a gun. Bend the strips very carefully, as they may crack, even though the material is considered relatively durable. Before finally attaching the strips, check how the board shelf is installed in the center. If the calculations were accurate, then there will be no problems with this. The shelf is almost ready! We finish with painting: it can be just varnish, or paint of the color you need. We recommend hanging this unusual circle shelf with screws. The DIY shelf is ready - see photo below.
Wooden bookshelf: use rope rope
Wooden shelves like those in this master class are perfect for interiors in or. And its shape is very universal: suitable for the kitchen, living room, and bathroom.
What material should I use? This shelf should be made of natural wood. We will need two boards (possibly three, depending on how many shelves you need). The boards must be the same size.
Let's get started: On two (three) boards we mark the places where the holes will be. We make holes using a drill (as in the photo below). Keep in mind that the diameter of the drill bit should be slightly larger than the diameter of the ropes that will connect the shelf. It is advisable to paint the boards in any tone to your taste.
Advice! This shelf allows you to show your imagination. You can make it more original if, for example, you paint the boards only at the ends.
Our bookshelf is almost ready: all that remains is to assemble the structure. The rope rope needs to be folded in half, retreated approximately thirty centimeters, and knots should be tied (see photo). The ends are pulled through holes in the boards and secured with knots. Ready! For photos of DIY wall shelves, see the instructions below.
Wall mounted bookshelf with straps
We would call this shelf the simplest in our material. Moreover, the hanging shelf with straps looks quite impressive and fits into almost any interior. All you need is a well-sanded board and two fairly wide belts. If wood doesn’t seem very expressive to you, then feel free to paint the board in any tone. All accessories, including buckles, must be removed from the belts. We make small holes at the ends of the belts, as in the photo below. We fold the straps into a loop, fix them on the wall, thread the board through, and voila - the bookshelf with straps is ready!
Bookshelf with glass
The glass shelf is too neutral to belong to any style. It can be made quickly and easily from materials that a good owner will almost always have:
- hammer;
- two identical pieces tempered glass rectangular shape;
- electric drill;
- building level;
- dowels;
- aluminum profile;
- pencil and ruler;
- some duct tape.
Cutting glass is a difficult and far from safe process, so we do not talk about it in detail, but simply suggest that you order this service in special workshops. The edges will be sanded and polished there.
Stage 1: we make markings. On the wall where our shelf will hang, draw a horizontal line with a pencil. In the places where it will be attached, we make holes with a drill.
Stage 2: install a profile or special holders for the shelf. We fasten the brackets with screws.
Stage 3: we attach the shelf. The rear edge of the shelf is covered with adhesive tape. We insert the shelf into the profile and secure it. We hope you are convinced that glass wall shelves are really easy to make!
Step-by-step photo instructions for making a DIY bookshelf
We invite you to familiarize yourself with the most different ideas how to make your own shelves from drywall, newspapers, plastic, pipes and other scrap materials... Get inspired!
Pipe shelf
A shelf made of pipes can simultaneously serve as a sconce. The ideal place is above the bed, sofa or chair: in general, the place where you like to read.
Wooden bathroom shelf
Simple and elegant. To make a wooden bathroom shelf last longer, cover it with a special varnish or film. We also recommend adding hooks to the bathroom shelf, on which it will be convenient to hang hand towels, nail scissors, combs and other small items.
Having moved to new apartment, it is not always possible to acquire all the furniture. Such simple things as ordinary shelves, no matter for books or just for something, you can make yourself. Every man has probably wondered how to make a shelf with his own hands.
What you need to know
The designs are different. You can find many designer shelves that suit the interior of each apartment individually. Before you start working, it is important to clearly understand and know how to make a shelf with your own hands. It must be adapted for a specific function.
Shelves made of wood are very common, since this material is very light and easy to process. Due to its light weight, a wooden structure can be hung on walls without fear of it collapsing. If you think about what and how to make bookshelves for your apartment, then the answer is clear - from wood.
Bookshelves are a place where knowledge is stored
If there are not so many books, then the simplest and most ordinary design is best. A simple design means a board nailed to the wall, onto which books are then placed. There is no need to guess how to make bookshelves here. Everything is very simple.
To make a simple bookshelf you will need:
1) A board of a certain size (depending on the expected length of the shelf).
2) Two metal squares.
3) Six screws.
4) Phillips screwdriver.
5) Pencil.
6) Roulette.
How to make a very simple bookshelf
The sequence of actions is very simple. If the board is not properly sanded, then its condition can be improved with ordinary grain sandpaper or grinder(the latter is, of course, better). Next, using a tape measure or a centimeter, we determine where the screws will be screwed in, and mark these places with a pencil. Then you just need to screw screws into special holes in the metal corners in the places previously marked with a pencil. Once the board is securely attached to the corners with screws, it can be screwed to the wall. Again, here you will need a tape measure so that the board hangs evenly and not crookedly - this is very important. Once the line on which the shelf will hang has been drawn, you can screw it to the wall. A building level will help ensure that the shelf is level.
This will take a maximum of half an hour. Such a shelf will not only quickly solve the problem of where to put the books, but will also good decoration for the room.
Wooden bookshelf: what you need
Making a shelf yourself is not a problem. The main thing is that you have all the materials. How to make a shelf with your own hands from wooden planks closed type? Very simple. A closed bookshelf is made just as easily as a similar simple type thing.
To create such a shelf you will need:
1) Wooden board.
2) Roulette.
3) Pencil.
4) Wood screws.
5) Phillips screwdriver.
6) Sheet of glass.
7) Metal fastening.
8) Wood saw.
How to make a bookshelf out of wood
The most important part is to cut the boards correctly. For this you will need a tape measure and a pencil. A closed book shelf will look like a rectangle.
First you need to cut two long boards. The longer they are, the larger the shelf itself will be. Then two short boards are sawn - they are responsible for the width and height. Once the components are ready, they can be polished with sandpaper to remove all irregularities and roughness. It is important that all the boards fit together and are the same size in pairs. That is, the two long ones were the same, and the two short ones were also the same size.
After this, you can connect the boards using screws and a Phillips screwdriver. Simply, placing one board against another, you need to screw in the screws. When everything is ready, you will get a neat rectangle of boards, but this design does not yet look like real shelves made of wood. It still needs to be opened with varnish so that it serves for a long time and does not lose its presentation. The varnish also protects the wood from drying out and cracking, which will increase its service life. To varnish a future shelf, you just need to dip a brush into this substance and apply several layers with gentle movements.
All that remains is to attach it to the back wall with screws metal fastenings. You can easily buy them on the market. There are also quite a lot of options. The mount is screwed to the back wall of the shelf with screws. But the front part still remained uncovered.
How to make a closed shelf with your own hands: install glass
To prevent books from falling out and being stored quietly, you need to make a front door. The front of the shelf will be made of glass. To do this, if you have sheet glass, you need to cut it with a glass cutter into two sashes, which will fit the width of the new shelf. Such parts can be made to order or purchased on the market. Having cut out two sashes, you need to make sure that they are movable. There are two options: either put it on hinges (like cabinets with glass doors), or put them on skids. The second option for a bookshelf is more practical. Special plastic runners are sold in any market. Using a screw or nail, the runners are easily attached to the board. Then all that remains is to carefully insert the glass and install it on the runners. This needs to be done on both sides so that together they cover all the books. All that remains is to hang the book shelf on a pre-prepared dowel that will stick well to the wall.
How to make a shelf in a bathhouse
Lately, small ones have become too popular own baths. How to make a shelf in a bathhouse for all sorts of things? First of all, the bath shelf must be reliable and match the style that is present inside the room. Since most baths are made from wooden beam or boards, then the shelf should be wooden.
Make it as easy as shelling pears. The basis for everything will be two boards knocked together on one side and the other, made of solid wood (not chipboard or any of its analogues) in the shape of the letter “L”. The remaining boards are nailed onto one of them in the same way using nails or screws to form a shelf.
Before hanging the structure, it again needs to be opened with wood varnish. Since the bathhouse will be constantly very humid, the wood will begin to deteriorate. Therefore, it is important to pre-open the product with wood varnish so that it will last for many more years.
This design is nailed to the wall on the side where there are no boards. You can also additionally attach a number of hooks for clothes and towels to them. Since the shelf will be very strong, you can put anything on it. It will withstand heavy loads. Like this the easy way You can easily make a shelf for a bathhouse using available materials.
