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Ordinary wooden shelves on the wall, photos of which can be found on the Internet, have become a thing of the past. They have been replaced by interesting design works that can breathe new life into a familiar interior. Decorating a room with such an element will help solve the issue of filling empty space.
Functionality of shelves
There are many small items that cannot be put in a drawer or closet in every home. I want the necessary little things to always be at hand; shelves are used for this purpose.
You can decorate the wall or floor space in an original way using a shelf. Place a designer vase or books, figurines or victory cups, a collection of objects or photographs.
You can use the shelf in the bathroom, children's room, kitchen, bedroom, living room, and in each room it will fulfill its role.
Types of shelves
- Standard or classic rectangular shelves that are attached to the wall and come in various sizes.
- Corner shelves fit well into the corner of the room, decorating it. Such shelves are attached to two walls.
- Floor shelves can stand on the floor or be attached to the wall, depending on the purpose of their use.
- Exclusive shelves using non-standard materials, for example, tree branches, ropes.
To decorate a room or premises, you first need to decide which shelf you want to see in your home. The shelf can be made with a closed back wall or made completely closed using glass doors.
Wall shelves in the bedroom interior
The first area to pay attention to is the head of the bed. To decorate it, the same techniques are used as for the living room, only the styles differ: minimalism is still more appropriate for the bedroom; not every person likes to sleep with massive shelves hanging over their heads.
You can make asymmetrical or symmetrical corner shelves - they will also look very interesting.
Decorative shelves on the windows would also be appropriate. This solution is suitable for plant lovers: it is best to make the shelves transparent and thin. They are mounted in the window opening: from slope to slope. To make the structure reliable, the window space is strengthened. Small glass shelves will let in enough light, and if you place pots and figurines made of multi-colored glass on them, the effect of stained glass will appear. Shelves can also be made above the window (if the ceiling height allows). You can put light vases, plates, photographs, souvenirs and other things there.
Natural niches and recesses can be turned into spacious shelving, and if you choose an original screen, you can create a spacious dressing room in the corner of the bedroom. The niche doesn’t even need side panels, but lighting won’t be superfluous.
Material for work
Before starting work, be sure to check the quality of the material. The boards must be smooth, without knots, cracks, dry and without traces of mold. Before work, treat them with an antiseptic primer.
If you use tree branches for a shelf, then sand the trunk well so that during the work there are no surprises in the form of a rotten knot or traces of mold under the bark. You can also use chipboard and laminated chipboard for work.
Wall shelves in the nursery
A children's room should be bright and original; parents try to create the most comfortable atmosphere for their child, carefully selecting every element of the interior. Wall shelves are no exception; you can emphasize the unusual shape - in the form of a tree, a flower or a cloud. They are made from chipboard or plywood, cutting blanks with a jigsaw according to the layout, then putting the structure together and painting it. It wouldn’t hurt to involve your child in this exciting activity.
Step-by-step instructions for assembling the shelf
- Marking. The entire course of further work and, accordingly, the result depend on the correct and accurate marking of the material. Draw a drawing of the shelf, accurately indicating all its dimensions. When marking, take into account the thickness of the board. Use a tape measure or ruler to transfer all measurements onto the boards. Before starting work, the boards must be placed on a flat surface.
- Manufacturing of shelf parts. Using a jigsaw or hacksaw, carefully cut the boards to the desired size. The board cuts must be even. Clean the cut area with sandpaper. Sanding parts is an important element of the job. Sand the boards well using sanding paper or a sander. Cover the boards with stain and varnish or paint.
- Assembly of parts. On the top and bottom pieces of the shelf, mark lines with a pencil to attach the sides of the shelf. Using self-tapping screws, connect the shelf parts. If the shelf consists of several compartments, connect the entire structure in series.
- Shelf fastening. Brackets must be attached to the ends of the shelf so that the shelf can be hung on the wall. If the shelf is long enough, then it is necessary to evenly distribute the brackets along the entire length of the shelf for reliability. Hang the brackets on dowels, which must be placed horizontally on the wall, using a building level for this. Otherwise, the shelf will not be level, which will cause objects to fall. To give the shelf originality, you can use decorative brackets.
If desired, you can make open and closed shelves, with or without a back wall. You can make several shelves and place them on the wall in a certain order: in a ladder, in a checkerboard pattern, along the perimeter of the wall, or in another way.
When making floor shelves, depending on the purpose, it is necessary to consider their attachment to the wall for stability.
Corner shelves
Corner shelves fit well into the interior of any room, making empty corners functional. Most often, such shelves are used in the kitchen or bathroom, where there is little space and you want to use all the free space as much as possible.
When making a corner shelf, it is necessary to take into account the angle of the wall of the room where the shelf will be located.
For a corner shelf, glue the two sides of the shelf together to form a corner and let the glue dry well. Can be secured using self-tapping screws or dowels into specially made grooves. Then, using brackets, they are attached to the two walls of the corner, placing the dowels horizontally in level.
Exclusive shelves
Tree branches can be used as side walls. Horizontal and vertical tree cuts can be used as shelves.
When making shelves with several tiers, you can use rope as side walls, which will give the shelf originality. You can cut an openwork shelf from plywood, which will give it lightness and originality.
DIY making
Despite the wide selection of furniture, some people still cannot find a product that meets their needs. In this case, you should try to make one for the room yourself. All you need for this is to purchase the required materials and reserve time.
Prepare all materials and reserve time
Planning and preparation are some of the most important steps in creating a product. Before you begin, you need to decide on the shape, appearance, color and design of the product. It is important that the resulting copy fits harmoniously into the overall design of the room.
Design to suit the overall style of the room
It is recommended to draw a rough sketch in advance, this will help in the work.
Shelf sketch
If you plan to build one for the kitchen, then you must follow the following rules:
- Rectangular is the most simplified option. Those who are doing this business for the first time should try to build the product first.
Simplified version
- The size of the structure is determined by the objects that are planned to be placed on it in the future.
- Small shelves for arranging spices and bottles will look great above the work surface near the bar counter or above the table.
Spice shelf
- If you plan to build a structure that will serve as an addition to the kitchen set, then it is important not to overdo it with the dimensions. Compact products are preferable. A large one can only spoil the interior as a whole.
- It is appropriate to place open walls over the entire area above the top of the kitchen unit.
Open shelves in the kitchen
- Fasteners must be selected in such a way that they are in harmony with both the decoration of the room and the material.
Following these simple rules will help you build a beautiful and functional product that will please the eye and last a long time.
For comfort in your home
It is not difficult to build with your own hands. To do this, you only need to decide in advance what the size and design of the structure will be.
Combination of different shelf designs
Shelves in the interior are a universal and irreplaceable design tool that can give the room originality and unusualness. This element fits perfectly into any interior - from classic to super-futuristic style. Unlike cabinets, such designs come in all shapes, sometimes even the most fantastic.
It is enough to turn on your creative imagination and realize your wildest decisions. Thanks to shelves, a room can be significantly transformed and become more interesting. It will definitely surprise guests and will delight the owners for a long time.
Operation of shelves
- Distribute items evenly on the shelf so as not to overload one side.
- Wipe the shelves with a damp cloth, as the wood may become warped.
- Calculate the weight of the items on the shelf and the fastening of the structure.
Making shelves with your own hands is not only about diversifying the interior of your home with original things, it is also an interesting process that can develop into a hobby or allow you to provide yourself with additional income.
You can give this shelf to friends and relatives. The convenience of a self-made shelf also lies in the fact that you can always repaint it to match the color of the interior, change the shape and design.
