Drawers are an integral part of any closet. Sometimes situations arise when they are not enough to arrange all the things in a convenient place and order.
Drawers are very convenient to use. Even those who have never made anything themselves can make them.
Here it is worth talking about the fact that you can make drawers with your own hands. Some, of course, will want to purchase them, but the size they need may not always be on the market. In this case, retractable elements are the only way out of the deadlock.
Tools and materials
So, to assemble products that extend, you will need the following list of tools and materials:
- drill or powerful screwdriver;
- an electric jigsaw that will allow you to cut the material as efficiently as possible;
- construction corner;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- roulette;
- rag;
- iron.
When everything is assembled, you can proceed directly to installation.
The guides will be an integral element of the design. You simply can’t do without them, because the boxes have to move on something?
Full roll-out guides are the best option. However, roller products can also be used. Some people prefer to install just ordinary pieces of wood instead. However, this is not the best solution.
All guides on the market have a pitch of 50 mm. Thus, if we are talking about a box whose length is 450 mm, then it will need a guide with a size of 400 mm. In this case, the system will work efficiently and without failure.
It’s one thing to buy, but you also need to deliver it. This is done extremely simply. The design of these elements involves standard fastening using self-tapping screws or other fastening materials.
Detailing the boxes themselves
Now it's time to make the boxes themselves. For blanks you can use chipboard sheets or purchase ready-made furniture panels. Even if they are smaller in size, they are enough for work, but there will be a lot of waste from the chipboard (of course, if you are not arranging a furniture set).
You can cut all the elements yourself using an electric jigsaw. Sometimes you can go the other way, for example, order this service at the store where the material was purchased. The front and back walls of the drawers must be secured between the sides. The bottom must be attached to the box.
DIY drawer assembly
All the parts are ready for assembly, it’s time to get started. Before starting work, the edges of the elements are glued. This is done extremely simply - using a not very heated iron and a rag. In this case, the edge is laid with the beautiful side up, and then an iron is passed along it several times (the fastening will be more reliable).
After this, the rag is removed. Next, everything is wiped with a dry cloth, and excess edges are trimmed with a knife. All ribs must be additionally processed using sandpaper. The result should be a very nice picture.
Holes with a diameter of 8 mm are drilled in the product for confirmations, and 5 mm in the end. The marking for the guides on the drawer can be in any convenient position, but it is best if this line runs in the middle of the product.
Some features
We will talk about the full rollout guides, which were mentioned above. They are the most appropriate in such a situation. The products consist of two components. The wide part must be firmly attached to the side of the cabinet using self-tapping screws of the appropriate size. They should not be too large so that the fasteners do not protrude outward. A small part of them should be attached directly to the boxes. Initially, such elements are sold as a single unit, but must be separated before work begins. This is done quite easily.
Now the guides can be attached to the cabinet and drawer. On the first element this is done with a small indentation, which is approximately 3 mm from the edge. As for the drawers, no gaps are needed here. The guide is mounted flush.
The facades themselves must be secured from the inside using self-tapping screws.
There is one little trick, which will help set these elements exactly:
- First, you need to make appropriate holes for handles on the facades.
- Next, you need to attach it to the place, and then attach it from the outside through these holes. Then the drawer is pulled out, the facade is fastened from the inside in the normal mode, and then the fasteners are turned out. A very confusing system, but in practice it is quite easy to understand.
Now you can drill the holes for the handles to the end, and then begin to directly attach them. This is where the work ends.
It can be stated that the drawers are completely ready for use. In this case, you must first check their performance. If something is wrong, then you will have to adjust the elements from the very beginning. And this is highly undesirable. It’s better to make sure at the design stage that everything is done to the highest possible quality. Only in this case will the operation of all structural elements be correct.
Thus, as is clear, making boxes with your own hands is quite simple. The most important thing is to follow the instructions given above. This will eliminate various modifications and defects that may arise at different stages of the work and operation of structural elements of this type. Good luck!
This master class will be especially useful for those who live in small one-room apartments. I'll show you how to make a retractable shelf in the gap between the wall and the refrigerator. It would seem that the width is only a few centimeters, but you will definitely be surprised when you see how many items can be stored in this gap.
Initially, the shelf-rack is not visible at all. In fact, after its manufacture, nothing will change in your kitchen, except that a new and convenient space will be created for storing various jars, bottles, etc.
The rack extends simple movement. Now look how much is stored there.
The gap distance is only 11.5 cm (in the photo the tape measure is in inches), and what a huge number of different items can be stored.
Materials
Required materials I used for this project:- Back board for the back. Mine measures 61 cm in depth and 121 cm in height - essentially these are the dimensions of the entire rack without thickness. The width of the entire rack is slightly less than the width of the gap.
- Boards for shelves - 6 pieces.
- Two boards for the top and base.
- Two boards on the sides of the shelf.
- Two wheels for moving the entire structure.
- Round wooden slats.
- Wood screws
- Wood glue.
- Cabinet handle for pulling out the rack.
All this can be done in about 15 minutes by drawing a sketch on paper with a pencil.
Making a kitchen rack
The entire structure can be assembled using just self-tapping screws, but in addition I glued everything with wood glue.I laid out the shelves and estimated the number needed.
I started assembling the box. I installed the joints with glue.
I left it to dry, pressing it with whatever I had.
The result was a glued shelving box.
Additionally secured with self-tapping screws. If you use thin boards, drill a hole before screwing in the screw to prevent the board from cracking.
In the end I got to the shelves, placed them and screwed them on with self-tapping screws.
Since the rack is very narrow and bottles and cans can fly off when pulled out, you need to make a kind of side. At first I thought about stringing a fishing line or rope, but in the end I settled on round slats.
I drilled holes on the sides, cut the strip to length, inserted it and secured everything with glue.
At the end, we measure the thickness so that there are no excesses. In my case there shouldn’t be any, since I don’t have the opportunity to move the refrigerator a little further.
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 in White color. Of course, this design is not suitable for storing all home library, but will be able to 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
Stylish arrow-shaped bookshelf with backlight, made from leftover 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 enough to turn an old wooden pallet into 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 many wooden boxes, painted in bright colors, can become 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 solid piece of bark or raw wood can be turned into a fantastic hanging shelf that will become original alternative standard bedside table.
Where does your old furniture go after purchasing new furniture? To the garage? To the dacha? To the “poor relatives”? But, as you know, if the furniture is still quite strong, it deserves a chance to new life- just thanks to your imagination and skillful hands.
Let's assume you have old chest of drawers, desk or kitchen cabinets, which you don’t want to throw away, but there is no point in leaving them in the same place, because their new analogues have already been purchased. What these pieces of furniture have in common is that they have drawers that can be turned into an unusual and practical interior element.
You can make original wall shelves and even racks from the drawers of an old chest of drawers, table or cabinet. On such improvised shelves you can place useful or simply beautiful little things, creating cute islands of decor. Most likely, such creativity will appeal to lovers of vintage solutions, as well as those who want to update their interior with virtually no investment.
Any old drawers will do - made of wood or chipboard, from a chest of drawers, desk or old kitchen:
any size and number of drawers can be put to good use, as you will see now.
Here is the algorithm for your actions:
remove the drawers from old furniture, check them for the integrity of surfaces and connections;
whether to remove the handles or not is a matter of taste, however, many believe that with them the look is more original;
change the appearance of the drawers if you want;
add cross shelves if you want to place small items in several tiers;
screw it to the wall with screws at a convenient height;
small drawers can be made removable - attach 2 fastenings to the back of the frame for hanging light furniture on the wall;
Arrange your little things or decor.
how to use drawers from an old chest of drawers or wardrobe
Small drawers are optimal for interior decoration, while medium and large ones can be used to create additional storage space.
option number 1: beautiful - displays for decoration:
Beautiful dishes, small plastic items, any collections and even photographs - all this in boxes mounted on the walls looks very unusual.
option No. 2: convenient - shelves for small items:
Books and CDs, bath and table accessories, shoes and jewelry, handicrafts and stationery, garden and household tools - this is far from full list little things that can be placed in drawers from old furniture hung on the wall.
how to make shelves from drawers more attractive and practical
Change the appearance of the boxes as your imagination dictates and based on their purpose.
back wall decoration:
In this case " back wall” is the bottom of the box. How to make it more interesting? Remnants of wallpaper or fabric (for any surfaces), smooth or textured paint (for wood and plywood), chalkboard paint, sheet music or old geographic Maps. In a word, everything that can be found in the house.
internal shelves:
In boxes that will turn into volumetric shelves, it makes sense to make horizontal partitions, i.e. internal shelves. Sometimes they already exist as intended by the manufacturer. If you are going to place small but heavy items, take care to reinforce the bottom (with a wooden plank or bracket).
other ideas for creating shelves from old cabinet drawers
If you have a lot of boxes from old furniture, you can create a creative composition. And shelves made of drawers can be horizontal, as if extending from the wall.
how to combine several boxes:
Back-to-back or spaced apart, at different angles and in combination with traditional shelves, adding wall decor or modular compartments.
horizontal mount:
In small drawers, traditionally mounted to the wall (with the handle forward), you can place even more small items. But they must be hung on reliable brackets used for shelves.
floor shelving from old chest of drawers
You can also build a shelving unit, and even if it won’t be the most spacious, you won’t spend a penny! In addition to checking the reliability of the boxes and possibly updating their appearance, you will need to correctly compose the composition of the modules so that it is stable, and then firmly connect the boxes to each other, and then additionally attach them to the wall.
modular bookcase made from old drawers:
No less interesting solution, when old wooden kitchen furniture contains not only drawers, but also frames. Rotating elements different sides, create the optimal composition, if possible, without gaps. Attach each element to the wall, and add strong brackets below.
How to make shelves? Shelves are very often used not only as an additional decoration and piece of furniture, but also as functional furniture, allowing you to compactly arrange and store a lot of useful things. The shelf makes the room more lived-in and cozy atmosphere, and the original designs of the shelves immediately reveal the creative and creative personality of the owner.
At the moment, the consumer market provides a lot of different modifications and models that can be made from almost any material. But it happens that you can’t find suitable option models and designs, and here imagination and creating a unique product with your own hands can come to the rescue. In addition, in fact, a standard shelf can be made almost without difficulty from any available materials.
Product types
The types of products differ in design, but home craftsmen, having a modern universal tool, can easily assemble any model even at home. But, before you get to work, you should still decide on the desired appearance of the shelf.
- Classic design suggests discreet appearance, a simple form and a generally accepted classic example of style. This type of shelf is the most common due to its simplicity and ease of assembly. But characteristic forms can also be diluted with asymmetrical configurations.
- The corner model is used to organize the external or internal corner. This shelf is attached to two adjacent walls at once. This shelf model is often installed in bathrooms or utility rooms, but with proper placement, the element can harmoniously fit into any room.
- Wall-mounted furniture is designed to be placed exclusively on a flat surface and is often located in the middle of the wall or slightly higher. The fastenings of these elements are vertical posts or cables.
- A floor shelf is often installed close to the wall, and in fairly spacious rooms it can be placed as a partition. Tall and narrow products are attached to walls or ceilings for greater stability.
- Modus refers to floor open type with a large functional system. You can place any objects in the modus sections, and also use a piece of furniture to divide rooms into zones. For example, separating the living room from the kitchen area.
- An exclusive shelf model can have the most creative and non-standard approach to manufacturing. Not only the shape can be varied, but also the material itself from which the shelf consists.
There are no limits to human imagination, especially when it comes to handmade products. By decorating a corner or wall with one of the above models, you can not only decorate the space, but also harmoniously arrange small decor.
Material
You can use almost any material for the base of homemade shelves that will be more or less durable. When choosing a material, it is also necessary to take into account the mounting location of the furniture structure and its operating functions.
- Plastic. One of the most widely used and budget materials, which craftsmen use in its various configurations. It is very easy to work with plastic, it is not capricious, unlike wood, and also has a wide color scheme. According to the characteristics of plastics, a wide variety of plastics can be used to make shelves with your own hands, depending on preferences and the overall interior. These can be ordinary wide or narrow plastic pipes, PVC panels, a transparent special material that imitates glass, a laminate that can be classified as either plastic or wood, or other types of plastics. Plastic products will perform their functions perfectly in a greenhouse, in a bathroom, pantry, basement, toilet, on a balcony or loggia, since they are not susceptible to mold and can withstand almost any load, depending on the thickness of the material and fastenings.
- Tree. The classic version of shelves, widely used both in utility rooms, such as a garage, cellar, bathhouse, shed and others, and in living rooms such as bedroom, living room, kitchen. For processing we use any type of wood: timber, boards, plywood, chipboard, fiberboard and even whole trees or logs and their cuts. When choosing wood products, people are mainly guided by practicality, ease of manufacture or processing, and solid appearance. Wood can be easily painted and shaped into any shape, regardless of the type of wood, but it is believed that the more expensive class of wood is best treated with varnish, leaving the structure of high-quality wood visible. Wooden shelves They can be either decorative and original, such as old logs, or functional: floor racks, retractable ones, partitions (modes) that can withstand heavy loads.
- Metal. IN residential premises this material is not used as often as the others, and mainly serves as a fastening or additional decor to the shelves. This type of product will fit well into high-tech, industrial, techno or loft styles, where straight forms are used. Forged models are more suitable for interiors in Baroque, Provence, Empire, Scandinavian, Rococo, Art Deco and Romanesque styles. In order to make such a shelf with your own hands, you must have certain welding and forging skills. But with metal shelves and racks the situation is much simpler. Metal constructions Most often used in industrial enterprises, service stations, warehouses, supermarkets, and libraries. But it is possible that such models can also be used for household needs. The big advantage of such designs is that all the necessary parts can be purchased at a fairly low price. Also, such racks, installed, for example, in a pantry, garage, cellar or on a balcony, significantly save space.
- Glass. Glass shelves, thanks to modern innovative technologies, have the ability to hold fairly large loads. As is the case with other materials, glass is produced in different shades and structures and, if such decorative items were previously often used in bathrooms, then in a modern interior this furniture design can successfully and harmoniously fit into kitchen area, living room, hallway and bedroom. Thanks to successful application Such material can visually enlarge the space and create the illusion of weightlessness of objects. Such shelves look especially advantageous with additional lighting in small rooms, which also give the space an ultra-modern feel. At home, a similar design can be made by following certain consequences and ruled and having special tools for cutting glass.
- Drywall. Shelves made of this material are more often used as part of the design of the room. By installing a similar structure into the wall, you can create unique design and get rid of unnecessary bulky furniture. When proportioned and used correctly frame materials Even heavy objects such as a TV can be placed on a plasterboard shelf.
- Stone, brick. The laying of such materials in a room requires a sufficiently large space for the construction of such models. Decorative stone or facing brick will complement the interior in loft, country, English, hi-tech style. Also for finishing various types I often use shelves and niches decorative brick, that is, imitation of stone products.
When choosing a material, the master must take into account not only financial capabilities, but also his skills in the manufacture of certain structures. Even if the shelf you have chosen seems simple and quick to manufacture, do not be lazy to sketch out a drawing and the sequence of certain steps. When choosing a furniture design, you should also be guided by the opinion of your household members. For example, in a home with small children, it is better to use firmly established functional models, which can be replaced with more creative models as the child grows older.
Fastenings
Types of fasteners play a very important role in the manufacture of a particular structure. There are many ways to securely and beautifully secure a furniture structure. Depending on the choice of shelf and the overall interior, it is necessary to use certain fastening options.
- Classic, traditional mount. Such hinges are suitable for wood products and other materials with sufficient end thickness for fastening. Classic hinges are screwed into the back or sides of the shelf with self-tapping screws. After this, it is necessary to measure the distance between the holes in the hinges, which should then be transferred to the wall, observing clear horizontal lines. The points marked on the wall are drilled and dowels are inserted into which nails with a specific head are screwed in to fit perfectly into the eye of the loop.
- Fasteners for glass shelves. Traditional hinges are absolutely not suitable for glass products, because ordinary glass You can’t drill, much less screw anything into it. Fasteners for glass shelves have two holder parts with elastic gaskets, between which the glass structure is inserted. For a tighter fastening, there is often a screw at the bottom of the holder that presses the glass more tightly to the upper retaining element. The most used model for such shelves is a fastener called “pelican”, which, indeed, has a similar shape to a pelican’s beak. This small holder is capable of holding glass up to almost 35mm thick. There are also more modern models fastenings designed for glass shelves and more.
- Decorative brackets. Such fastenings, in addition to their direct duty, most often serve as additional decor. Models of fasteners can be made by hand or purchased, but they are all attached very simply and quickly.
- Concealed installation. The name speaks for itself: this mount is completely hidden. The point is so simple and original model is that the end wooden structure drilled to fit the mounting pin. The mount is attached to the wall, and a shelf is placed on it. Very simple and at the same time beautiful and stylish.
A competent choice of fasteners will ensure reliability, beautiful view and the convenience of placing the shelves you choose. But, along with traditional fastenings, there are also unusual options fasteners. One of these non-standard and modern options are leather belts, iron chains or thick ropes and cords that are attached to the wall or ceiling using large hooks or self-tapping screws.
How to make shelves with your own hands?
How to make shelves with your own hands from scrap materials simply and quickly? The simplicity or some complexity of manufacturing is determined by the material you choose and its design. The process of creating shelves at home has its own nuances and various instruments for processing and installation work.
The most commonly used material remains wood or raw materials containing wood. Such samples can be furniture board, old unnecessary shelves, pallets (pallets), natural wood, chipboard, MDF or similar. From such raw materials, you can build the most daring options yourself, which can harmoniously complement the room or serve as an excellent functional device.
Even a banal bookshelf can be made by yourself or yourself into an unusual shape. Suitable for a small number of books hanging option with leather straps, wall-mounted corner shelves, round or floor - in the form of a herringbone or a small rack. These devices are ideal for small room, in which any unallocated space must be used. This could be a wall between the windows or above the bed, a free corner or a niche under the window.
For beginners without any specialized tools suitable models in the form hanging shelves using prefabricated wood panels and durable straps. All you need to attach the option, as in the photo, is a drill and a couple of screws. During the process, it is necessary to observe not only clearly marked horizontal lines, but also general rules safety with electrical appliances.
Such original design Perfect not only for books, but also for flowers, seedlings and other needs. By the way, about seedlings: if you have a fairly large number of plants, then you can easily construct a shelf even on plastic window. You will, of course, need more boards or strong plywood sheets for horizontal surfaces and four wooden legs connected to each other with corners and nails.
Retractable
Pull-out shelves are a brilliant invention, incredible functional device and just a “lifesaver” where there are extra centimeters in the closet or, for example, in the kitchen near the refrigerator. Or, conversely, in a room where there is little space, for example, in a bathhouse, they make from linden or aspen various options structures. Similar additional shelves can be made with your own hands from various wooden materials and special fittings, which will cost you very little. By the way, such a piece of furniture may turn out to be in the same kitchen cabinet, where in your opinion another shelf is simply needed.
Moreover, such built-in pull-out shelves on wheels are simply necessary in computer desk, linen or shoe closet, or dressing table. WITH retractable system You can forget about any inconvenience when getting cans, cosmetics, shoes, food, dishes or other items.
In order to make a small pull-out shelf yourself at home, you need to:
- plywood bottom;
- two side wooden walls;
- one back wall;
- two metal guides for the facade;
- a set of roller or ball guide fittings;
- screws for wooden products;
- finishing nails.
The parts are cut strictly according to certain measurements, first the bottom is adjusted, then the side parts, and then the guides. Each part must be sanded, cleaned of dust, and then secured with glue and nails. While the shelf is drying, you should attach the guides to the facade; these elements are generally fixed with screws and glue. When working with guide hardware, it is also important to take proper measurements and clear horizontal lines into account.
Mounted
Make your own hanging shelves for wine bottles, cans, dishes, spices, or even for microwave oven in the kitchen, even above the hood, it’s very easy. For icons, books, certificates and medals, acoustics, telephones, framed photographs, toys in the bedroom or living room. This design can be hung in a child’s room, in the toilet behind the toilet (organization small space), in the corridor, above the door or sofa. An open wall shelf is not only a very stylish decorative accessory, but also a convenient place for placing various items, especially small ones.
The possibilities of making models of wall shelves were described at the beginning of the article. Now we will look in more detail at the preparation process itself and the necessary materials:
- saw or jigsaw for cutting material;
- a grinding machine if the wood is poorly processed;
- electric drill for forming holes in the material and wall;
- building level for creating clear straight lines;
- roulette;
- hammer, screwdriver.
After a design drawing has been developed, wood and fasteners have been purchased, and the area where the hanging shelf will be located has been selected, you can begin the work process itself.
- Sawing If you have an unprepared sheet of wood, then it is better to cut it in a garage or utility room. For a simple shelf you will need a fairly thick rectangular wooden board, the length of which you initially planned. The sawn material must be sanded in the sawed areas and, if desired, the ends must be finished with melamine edge. For final processing use paints and varnishes, but not always. In this case, the wood is simply impregnated with natural oils or wax to preserve the structure and longer service life of the product.
- Assembly of the structure. On the prepared wood, mark the points of connection with the screws; on the vertical surface, using a level, also mark the points for fastening, which will exactly coincide with the marks on the shelf. First of all, holes are drilled in the wall with a drill of the required depth, then dowels are inserted, after which the brackets are adjusted and fastened with self-tapping screws. The number of fasteners depends on the number of holes in the decorative brackets. After the fastenings on the wall are secured with self-tapping screws, the shelf itself should be secured. For the shelf you will need smaller self-tapping screws, which should be screwed in with a screwdriver or screwdriver from below.
Using this or another fastening method, you can attach the most extraordinary versions of simple hanging shelves. This method can also be applied to corner and triangular wall models. One of these types of structures can be built, as shown in the video tutorial below.
Shelving
Racks, if they are metal, are often used in the garage. Wooden long shelves can be seen more often in the library, but both of them can be made very simply and quickly if you have available necessary tool and material. You can make shelves yourself even from scrap materials, that is, from old unnecessary furniture, cardboard or boxes, or iron sheets.
It is worth paying attention to the fact that shelving made of cardboard and wood should not be used in rooms with high humidity(outside or in the bathroom), and should also be kept away from sources of fire.
As one example, we can consider an original shelving unit made of cardboard, which even a schoolchild can assemble (under adult supervision), and the cost of the furniture will be quite low. Such an item will decorate the interior well and will allow you to place books, photographs and other not too heavy objects. Follow the step by step instructions below.
- For a shelf-rack you need to select enough thick cardboard. A five-layer one is good for this purpose, and it is also easy to process.
- The layout of the cardboard elements must be drawn out with a pencil. Depending on the choice of model, you need to take into account the number of parts, their depth, width and height.
- Elements of the future rack can be cut out with an ordinary stationery knife or jigsaw.
- After preparing the main parts of the high shelf, it is necessary to cut out auxiliary strips that will make the piece of furniture more voluminous.
- First you need to assemble internal and auxiliary parts together, which can be fastened with gun glue.
- A press should be placed on the glued parts, for this a good one will do stack of books.
- After assembling the parts, you can form the rack itself.
- Irregularities and joints should be covered with putty and left to dry for about a day.
- After drying, the structure should be painted and glued self-adhesive film or wallpaper.
There are no specific requirements for this type of furniture. All parts are made based on your imagination or photo examples seen on the Internet. In the same way, you can decorate a children's room by constructing a house or an animal figure from boxes. Or make a stylish partition that will serve as a room divider, interior decoration and for the safety of small accessories.
With a mirror
A mirror is a necessary accessory in the hallway, bathroom and other rooms, as are shelves. In order to combine the two necessary elements, you should stock up on the mirror itself, wooden frame and a shelf, which should be the same shade as the main furniture.
Installing a shelf with a mirror is a simple but important process, because in addition to the fact that every millimeter must be taken into account, you should also carefully attach the mirror element. But if you have never encountered cutting glass or a mirror, then it is better to entrust this procedure to specialists. And it’s even easier to buy a ready-made mirror, for which you can make a frame and shelf with your own hands.
Shelves can be located under the mirror, on the mirror element itself, on the side of it or on top. There is nothing easier than purchasing a ready-made mirror of the desired shape and simply screwing the shelf you have chosen and matches the overall style under the mirror piece.
Invisible
Invisible shelves for books and small additions to the interior have become very popular thanks to designers who bring their wildest fantasies to life. One of these options is a special mount that can hold weight up to 5-7 kg. But you can make similar fasteners yourself. To do this you will need:
- one unnecessary but nice large and chunky hardcover book;
- 2 brackets for the size of a book;
- self-tapping screws, dowels and screws for fastening;
- pencil, level, screwdriver or screwdriver and drill.
Place holders on the bottom side of the book so that they extend equally beyond the edges of the book. Using a pencil, you need to make markings in the holes of the fasteners. After this, drill the cover in the designated places, lift the back cover, place the brackets there and attach them with self-tapping screws.
The book with brackets must be placed on a vertical surface at the required height and holes for the fasteners must be marked. For more accurate horizontal lines, we recommend using a level.
Drill holes in the places marked on the wall, insert dowels and secure the brackets with the book shelf in them. The step-by-step photo instructions show that making such a shelf will not be difficult. The original shelf is ready, now you can put books and other souvenirs on top of it.
Transformers
Transformable shelves operate thanks to a movable design, with which you can change the position of the shelves and refresh the interior. Such an original shelf can be purchased at a specialized furniture showroom, but for a craftsman familiar with carpentry, it will be quite simple to make such a structure.
The basis of such furniture design is wood slab, in which they are drilled round holes or grooves are cut to hold the shelves. The shelves themselves can consist of one or more panels fastened together. Such shelf models can be used for kitchen utensils, books or as cat beds.
As already mentioned, human fantasies have no boundaries. Creative personalities are able to make shelves from old boxes, benches, ladders, televisions, plastic pipes, chair backs, skateboards and even suitcases! During such experiments, people use the most unusual details, which subsequently create a unique colorful design. This article provides only a general overview of the options and capabilities of craftsmen, and also provides several of the simplest and most accessible examples.