Making a mezzanine with your own hands: simple, beautiful and functional

Hi all! A comfortable and functional apartment or house is a space that has different storage systems in addition to basic furniture. We store a lot of things in the garage, leave them in the hallway, and bring them into rooms. Every now and then we throw something on top of the closet, make a mess on the balcony, and don’t forget to collect trash for the kitchen as well. You can get rid of this in different ways. One of them is a do-it-yourself mezzanine.

A similar design is made under the ceiling. Most often in the kitchen and hallway. But it can also be installed on a balcony, loggia, as well as in a bedroom or living room, if such a need suddenly arises.

Today I will show you a guide for beginners. This is a step-by-step instruction that allows you to make mezzanines.

But there is one caveat. You need to understand the concept itself.

Peculiarities

Most Russians do not have much room for imagination in the design of their corridors, since they are small in size. And here the time-tested mezzanine helps.

After all, here you need to place hangers, a shoe rack, and many cabinets for storing all kinds of things. It is also necessary to be able to walk freely, because the corridor cuts off all paths from room to room.

We will figure out how to make a mezzanine under the ceiling in the hallway so that it fits organically into the interior of the apartment, what materials to choose for its installation, and we will give examples of how to design a mezzanine in the interior.

Selection according to the style of the apartment

The mezzanine will fit into the interior if it matches the color, texture, and design.

Classic requires massiveness and good quality; for this style, only mobile modules are appropriate - extensions of cabinets.

Provence – warm pastel colors and small floral prints. It is appropriate to decorate open or closed structures using the decoupage technique to match the walls. For an open design, original wicker baskets are selected and things are stored in them.

Country style involves the use of natural wood for decoration. A mezzanine made of clapboard would be appropriate above the doors. Corner furniture will fit.

Loft – harmony of lines and free space. Only structures built into wardrobes are suitable.

Minimalism requires conciseness in everything. No pretentiousness, convenience and pragmatism. The structures should not stand out, they should be a continuation of the furniture or walls - the doors and ends are finished as on the walls.

What is a mezzanine

What is a mezzanine? In itself, it is a shelf for things, separated from the common space by doors, located under the ceiling. This is an excellent solution for the corridor, because this is where most rarely used things are most often stored.

In this case, the mezzanine will help preserve free space, while itself taking up space under the ceiling above the door or in a narrow passage. In the past, such a design did not look very good, to put it bluntly, but today it can be properly decorated and will not even attract attention.

Model classification

As for the placement of mezzanines, they can be of two types (they are made to order):

1. Rectangular.
2. Angular.

Mezzanine above the refrigerator in the beautiful interior of the kitchen of a private house

Wall cabinet above the bed

Depending on the number of doors, there are two types (everyone can see and choose photos of suitable models here):

1. One-sided.
2. Double-sided.

Mezzanine with one-sided and double-sided doors

According to experts, double-sided models (they can be seen in the photo) are the most convenient to use. When installing a mezzanine, you need to do everything necessary to make it look beautiful and complement the design of the room. This is especially true for rooms with low ceilings.

In them, the mezzanines will be located low, so they will attract surrounding attention. If you place an order, you must indicate the height of the ceilings in the room

Mezzanine in a small bedroom

Doors covered with wallpaper will help the mezzanine fit into the interior

Rules for placing a mezzanine

You need to take into account several rules so that your mezzanine does not stand out from the interior:

• The facades and lower part of the structure must match the color of the walls and other furniture in the room.
• The finished mezzanine should not, by sticking out, block the light source, and should not be too large.
• Under the lower shelf of the mezzanine, if it is located in the aisle, a person of even tall stature should calmly pass.
• Do not overdo it with the number of upper shelves in a small room, otherwise you will visually reduce it even more.

What types of mezzanines exist

Having firmly decided that a mezzanine is your choice, let’s decide which one you need?

Such shelves under the ceiling are divided:

• into closed and open;
• with one or two doors;
• double-sided and one-sided;
• separate or furnished mezzanines.

Let's consider each option in more detail.

Closed and open

Closed mezzanines may have one or more doors. Moreover, the doors can be very different: folding, sliding, hinged - as you wish. A mezzanine in the hallway under the ceiling, the design of which fits into the surrounding space, will become a convenient and stylish addition to other elements of furniture.

With doors, this interior element will more fully match the surrounding style. In addition, this way its internal space will be hidden from prying eyes, which is more aesthetically pleasing and attractive.

Open options are not common, because such shelves under the ceiling filled with things can look untidy. Moreover, they will quickly become a place for dust to accumulate.

There are also options with curtains made of various materials: fabrics, wood or glass beads and others.

With one or two doors

When thinking about a high mezzanine in the hallway under the ceiling, it is worth considering the parameters of the future design. Select the number of doors and the opening mechanism. Doors should not cling to lighting fixtures or other objects. Hinged doors are convenient, but you should think about a locking mechanism.

There can be any number of doors, the main thing is that their dimensions when opening correspond to the surrounding environment.

Double-sided and single-sided

Whether your mezzanine is double-sided or single-sided depends mainly on its location. If the space allows you to conveniently use the structure on both sides, then you can make it with two doors. This way, you will have access to all the things inside and won’t have to reach for them.

But the one-sided option is more common. In this case, access is provided only from one side, from the front.

Separate and furniture

What is a mezzanine in furniture? This is a cabinet structure located on the cabinet itself. In this case, its size and shape will correspond to the cabinet.

If this option does not suit you, then take a closer look at separate shelves installed without other furniture. This hanging structure will save space below.

Options for finished interiors

A mezzanine can be used in many interesting ways in design. There are many types of such furniture.

For example, you can make a shelter house for children's games from the mezzanine. To do this, you need to equip the structure with a ladder. However, it must be at a safe height.

Mezzanine for children's gamesSource capanna.ru

If you want to leave the mezzanine open, you can make a beautiful shelf out of it. Several spotlights will illuminate the space between the ceiling and the shelf. All that remains is to arrange your favorite decorations on the shelf.

Mezzanine in the form of a shelfSource espace-meteo.com

If space allows, you can place a real library in the mezzanine. This option will be appreciated by fans of collecting paper publications. You can cover the books from dust with a curtain that will complement the interior, or decorate them with lighting. It can be turned on on cozy evenings without using the main light source, making the atmosphere calmer due to dim light.

Mezzanine as a shelf for booksSource primacdn.cz

If you place lockers along the perimeter of the corridor, it will be convenient to store in them those things that are not used during the season.

Laconic design Source design-homes.ru

Mezzanine in the interior of the corridor Source roomester.ru

Selection of materials

The mezzanine is a convenient, compact-looking, utilitarian box. And it is made from different materials. Usually MDF and chipboard are used due to the availability and low cost of these materials. If possible, solid wood is also used, which is superior in quality to the two above options. Drywall is also used, but mostly for exterior decoration. The lining of a mezzanine box is often made from lining.

Let's look at the materials that are most often used to make a mezzanine box.

• Chipboard. A good selection of materials in size and thickness, affordable cost, sufficient choice of shades of laminated chipboard. This means that the material is not so difficult to choose so that it matches the furniture in the hallway. One of the disadvantages is the resins in the chipboard composition, which at first may not emit the most pleasant odor. It is worth remembering that the material is afraid of moisture and cutting it yourself increases the risk of chipping.

• MDF. It is used inside and outside the box, there is a wide choice in terms of colors and dimensions, and it is resistant to moisture. No resins are used during the manufacture of MDF. There will be no unpleasant smell. The material will be highly durable and resistant to mechanical damage. You can count on a long service life. But the price of such a product is higher than that of chipboard, it is heavier, the cutting will have to be ordered at the factory, because it is difficult to do it yourself, without special equipment.

• Array. This is an eco-material, natural, easy to cut and process. You can count on his many years of service. But it is expensive and does not tolerate high humidity well. Excessively dry air will cause cracks to appear. It may become deformed due to temperature changes.

• Drywall. It is relatively cheap, tolerant of moisture and thermal shocks, and easy to handle and install. Lightweight material, but fragile, you need to work with it carefully. Not suitable for foundations, used exclusively for exterior decoration. You will also need to make logs, which will become the support and base of the ceiling box.

When choosing a material, you need to immediately think about what the external finish of the box will be. It should be in harmony with the interior of the room.

Tools and accessories

Initially, the design needs to be thought through, its dimensions and the amount of material needed must be calculated. The best solution would be to make a drawing of the box. You need to make sure that the walls that will hold the box are really strong and can handle the new load.

Tools that will be useful in your work:

• level;
• roulette;
• a screwdriver, or better yet, a screwdriver;
• perforator;
• jigsaw;
• aluminum profile;
• wooden beam;
• dowels, screws;
• pencil;
• necessary fittings, hinges or guides;
• perhaps a click-clack mezzanine bracket will be used.

To this list should be added those items and means that will help decorate the mezzanine.

Design options

When constructing a mezzanine floor, the main task is to achieve maximum strength with minimum weight. The materials used are selected taking into account these conditions.

The frame is often built from wooden beams, the floor slabs are chosen to be hollow, and the load on the floors itself is partial. There are three types of designs:

• Beam. When the mezzanine frame, consisting of beams, rests on the load-bearing elements of the building - walls, columns, racks. In this case, reinforced concrete beams, I-beams or channels or wooden beams can be used. The flooring can be made of hollow panels, wooden panels or boards, ceramic slabs or metal sheets;
• Beamless. When a lightweight slab is used as a floor, which is placed on the load-bearing elements of the room;
• Combined. This type of construction is most often used within a private home, since its weight is significant. In this case, the frame is made of metal and rests directly on the supporting supports. And the ceiling is made of reinforced concrete slab. A special permanent formwork made of corrugated sheets is installed, into which concrete is then poured.

To arrange a mezzanine in an apartment of an old housing stock, it is recommended to choose beamless structures. In new buildings, you can use both the first and second options.

Manufacturing technology

First you need to determine the place where the electrical wiring runs in the hallway (or at another point in the apartment). If this moment is missed, the cable may be touched during the installation process, which will result in unpleasant consequences. An indicator screwdriver or a special finder, which is sold in any large construction market, will help you find the wiring.

Marking and securing the support

Using a tape measure and a building level, you need to draw a line on the wall in the corridor that will become a guide. Basic fasteners will be mounted along it to support the mezzanine.

• You can use either a wooden beam or a metal corner as a fastening. In the fastener, you need to drill a hole for the self-tapping screw, using a step of 15-20 cm. The part is applied to the line set on the wall, marked through the created holes in the fixation areas in the wall.
• Now you need to pick up a drill and make holes in the wall, put dowels with screws there, and fasten the guides to the wall. The same actions are performed symmetrically on a parallel wall, as well as above the door itself.
• If it is decided to make the box so that it will be covered with plasterboard, logs to the walls are made from aluminum profiles. And then the finished frame can be immediately fixed, sheathed with plasterboard boards or any other identical material, plywood or fiberboard, and sometimes even plastic panels.
• When the support is made, the structure looks more and more like a small box or cabinet. Actually, it will be a small built-in closet under the ceiling. These are made not only in hallways and corridors, but also, for example, in the toilet.

Base installation

From a sheet of the material from which it was decided to make the base, the bottom of the future mezzanine should be cut out with a jigsaw. If the material is chipboard, you can find an already made board of the required size in the construction market. Moreover, you can choose a sample that is finished with an edge, which eliminates the need to decorate this edge. If you decide to saw the slab, you will have to purchase an edge strip.

The bottom is installed in the designated place, secured to wooden slats or corners with self-tapping screws. If the edge of the product is sawed off (that is, there is no edge), the bottom, fixed to the guides, must be moved forward a couple of millimeters. This will make decorating the edge easier. And the edge-tape is glued with glue, forming a neat end. This point of creating mezzanines in step-by-step instructions is one of the simplest.

Door frame assembly

Now we make the side posts and the top of the box. Doors will soon be placed there.

1. Mark the desired height from the guides below to the place that will be the top of the mezzanine (or immediately to the ceiling).
2. Just as happened with the bottom slats, secure the side racks to the walls. Only wooden beams are used as the material.
3. The top bar will complete the installation of the box. It is attached with corners to the side posts.

Hanging door leaves

When the mezzanine has both the box and the base ready, its installation is nearing completion, you need to decide on the doors. And here several perspectives open up. Doors can be made hinged, sliding, or with lifting mechanisms. Depending on this, you can make, for example, a mezzanine coupe, which is relevant today. Especially if there is a cabinet of the same type in the hallway.

• The canvas, which will become the door, can be found in furniture production. You can buy it at a construction market, and the choice in this sense is great today. But if none of the standard blanks fit, there are still options.
• A sheet of chipboard can be cut to its own dimensions, subsequently covering its ends with edge tape.
• If the tape is laminated, it will be connected to the plate using a regular iron. This is not difficult to do, since there is hot-melt adhesive on the back of the edge tape.
• When the doors are ready, you need to figure out which hinges to hang them on, because the choice of door hinges is huge. Card ones are a comfortable option for beginning craftsmen; they can be hung without any problems.
• There is no need to make cuts, which have to be provided in the case of overhead loops. It is very easy to attach the facade to card hinges: this is done using self-tapping screws and a screwdriver.

If this is a door that opens upwards, then you can’t think of better mezzanine hinges. They are also fixed with self-tapping screws, but they have a spring inside the structure that holds the door in the open position. There is also an option for a hinged door that conveniently opens the door upward. A gas elevator is also installed here, that is, a system that will allow the doors to open/close easily. And in the open position they will be securely fixed.

A sliding design is also worth considering, but calling it the most convenient option would be incorrect.

Access to what lies in the mezzanine will be limited to one of the doors. To install such a mechanism, you need to secure special rails/rollers. The double-sided mezzanine is mounted in the same way, except that the opening above the door to the kitchen will not be blocked with bricks or false panels (if repairs require it). When the superstructure is installed in the hallway, the doors on the kitchen side will create a long two-sided mezzanine.

It makes sense to note such an option as curtains.

Until recently, it seemed primitive and did not suit every interior. Today, when many apartments are acquiring eco-style and eco-boho features, curtains instead of doors will look organic in such an interior. They are easy to maintain and can be changed seasonally or for holidays.

We do it ourselves

Such a simple design is easy to make with your own hands. The easiest way: order a cut of laminated chipboard in the desired color, stick the edge tape on the ends and hang the finished doors on the hinges.

You can upholster the plywood with leather or fabric, laying foam rubber between them and making decorative ties. Or assemble doors from wooden slats. There are many options.

We offer you a master class on making mezzanine doors from a special frame profile with filling. A little effort - and they will look no worse than store-bought ones.

Frame MDF profile

You can buy the profile in large hypermarkets, for example, OBI or Leroy Merlin. They come in a variety of colors and shapes, allowing you to choose the right details for your interior.

Any sheet material is used as filling - plywood, MDF, glass, etc.

Doors to the mezzanine with different fillings

In addition to basic materials, you will need:

• Silicone sealant;
• Furniture wax of the same shade as the profile;
• Dowels – connecting fasteners for frames;

Plastic dowels

• PVA glue;
• Furniture hinges with screws;
• Pens.

All this can be bought in the same stores.

Advice. It is advisable to order both cutting and milling of holes for dowels there. Made on special machines, it turns out smoother and more accurate than at home. But for this you need to decide on the sizes in advance.

Machine for cutting frame facades

The table provides detailed assembly instructions:

Image	Description
Gluing corners	We coat the ends of the profiles with glue and join them two at a time, collecting the open corners.
Fixation with dowels Read also:  Curtain options for kindergarten: for a music room and play group	On the reverse side, we additionally fix the joints with dowels, carefully driving them with hammers into the previously made holes.
Applying sealant to grooves	Squeeze the sealant into the grooves of the frames.
Fill setting	We install the sheet filler in one of the corners, then put on the second part of the frame. We are waiting for the glue and sealant to dry completely.
Waxing joints	We apply furniture wax to the joints, which will mask minor flaws in the assembly and protect the cuts from moisture.

Note. If the filling is a material whose thickness is less than the thickness of the frame groove (for example, glass), then a special seal is installed on the back side of the insert.

The seal is selected according to the thickness of the glass

Having finished making it, all you have to do is screw the hinges to the doors and install them in place.

Suitable location for the superstructure

So, we’ve sorted out the materials, now we need to think about how our mezzanine will be located and what needs to be taken into account in order to avoid mistakes when assembling and placing it.

As already mentioned, the mezzanine is located under the ceiling in any of the rooms in the apartment, but if it is a corridor, then the most frequently used and convenient place is above the entrance door to the kitchen. When installing the structure, consider some points that you should pay special attention to:

• be sure to think through the design, calculate the dimensions and amount of material required, ideally, create a drawing of the product;
• the depth of the product is also an important point that must be taken into account; if you make the cabinet too deep, it will be very inconvenient for you to get everything you need from it;
• if, nevertheless, you decide to make a fairly deep cabinet, then it is more convenient if you make it double-sided;
• make sure that the walls on which the box will be mounted are strong enough to withstand the load;
• for safety reasons for you and your household, the base material must be durable;
• the mezzanine should fit harmoniously into the overall layout and design of the room;
• the shelf under the ceiling should not interfere with access to the window and the free opening of the door above which it is located;
• be sure to find the location of the electrical wiring in the walls so as not to damage it during installation;
• design the structure so that there is no free space between the top of the drawer and the ceiling, otherwise this space will not be functional, only dust will accumulate in it.

Where to begin?

First of all, you need to decide on the volume of the occupied mezzanine. Its bottom should be located at least 2 meters from the floor level. To make a mezzanine, it is necessary to use high-quality and durable materials that can withstand significant loads.

When choosing a suitable location, you should consider the following recommendations:

• there should be no free space between the ceiling and the top of the structure;
• You should not place the mezzanine near the light source, as the room will become much darker.

Mezzanines are one-sided and two-sided, open, closed and corner. The latter options are more expensive and are installed in those apartments whose layout features prevent the installation of a standard model.

A few ideas for decorating door leaves

If you don’t want your mezzanine to blend in with the furniture, you can take note of the idea for decorating doors.

• You can cover it with artificial leather, laying a layer of foam rubber as a filler. We secure it to the back of the door using a furniture stapler. And if you want your doors to look more pretentious, create the effect of a carriage tie using the same stapler, only from the outside. Decorate the paper clips with leatherette-covered buttons or plastic rhinestones.
• If you glue a mirror sheet to the door, the space in your corridor will visually appear larger and higher. The mirror can be glued using special glue or silicone sealant.
• If you still decide to decorate the doors with wallpaper, then cover them with a layer of PVA glue, which will create a protective film and prolong the beautiful appearance of your product.

What not to do when constructing a mezzanine

It’s not difficult to make an add-on for storing household belongings, but to make the product convenient and functional, you should still take into account the advice of experienced craftsmen:

1. you should not place the superstructure lower than two meters above the floor level, otherwise your household members or tall guests risk getting injured when passing by the structure;
2. when decorating your new shelf, you should not cover the doors with wallpaper in the same color as the walls, otherwise the design will visually clutter the space;
3. in addition, the wallpaper quickly gets dirty, scuffs appear and its attractive appearance is lost;
4. at the stage of hanging the sashes on gas lifts or mezzanine hinges, do not open downwards, this option will be extremely inconvenient for use at height, since the ability to get the necessary thing from the depths of the superstructure is limited;
5. the mezzanine doors should not touch the chandelier and interfere with the opening of doors to other rooms.

How to design a mezzanine

The mezzanine will look beautiful if it fits harmoniously into the interior of the room. It is desirable that it matches the style and color of the rest of the furniture. This will allow you not to violate the unified design concept. In some cases, the mezzanine may be the same color as the door.

Another option for decorating a mezzanine is to use curtains instead of doors. This technique would be appropriate in boho or Provence style.

The main thing is to choose a fabric that will match the interior elements. For example, sofa cushions or chair upholstery. Instead of regular textiles, you can use roller blinds to match the walls. Thanks to this, the mezzanine will not stand out.

Sometimes mezzanine doors are decorated with mirrors. This allows you to visually increase the space, which is especially important for small corridors.

Facing

For cladding the product they are most often used:

• adhesive film, with various patterns and textures, suitable for the overall interior of the hallway;
• curtains, used for products without doors;
• blinds, such a door opening system saves room space;
• when the doors open towards the top, it is necessary to calculate so that the handles do not damage the ceiling.

Making sliding doors with your own hands

Sliding doors are very convenient and compact. You can make them yourself using the step-by-step guide:

1. You will need a plastic profile with grooves. You need to cut it into two parts along the width of the mezzanine.
2. Using a hammer drill, we fix the profiles on the ceiling close to each other.
3. We cut out the doors for the structure from chipboard using a jigsaw or circular saw. We carefully process each element on a milling machine. Subsequently, they can be decorated at your discretion. We attach handles for convenience.
4. We insert the finished elements into the grooves of the profile, securing them along the contour with a plastic frame. In this case, all extraneous details will be securely hidden.

Ready! Sliding doors should open easily. Check if anything is blocking them.

Creating swing doors

Hinged doors are best made from veneered MDF or chipboard. Less commonly, plastic is used for such products. We cut out the elements of the required size and process them with coarse sandpaper. The front side of the doors can be decorated at your discretion.

Piano hinges are used to secure swing doors. They are first attached to the sashes, and only after that - to the main part of the mezzanine. To ensure that these products are perfectly level, use a building level when working, otherwise your efforts may result in skewed doors.

Don't forget to attach the handles on the outside. To ensure that the doors close as tightly as possible, you can attach a latch and a magnet to the inside.

Advice from the experts

• The bottom of the product must be at a height of at least 2 m from the floor, for the mezzanine - the remaining space above.
• When placing above a door, align the bottom plane of the shelf with the top of the doors. This option is the most practical and looks aesthetically pleasing.
• Do not leave any free space between the top of the structure and the ceiling. This dead zone will only collect dust.
• The mezzanine should not block access to the window or door or interfere with their opening.
• The appearance of the room and its ergonomics should not be compromised. If you hang a shelf incorrectly, it can make the room look too narrow, low, or elongated. Be sure to maintain the effect of open space.
• For a room with high ceilings, you can safely use a gallery mezzanine. This design encircles the room on three sides and is well suited for placing a home library. However, keep in mind that the width of the gallery mezzanine, taking into account the bookshelves, will be about a meter, while the standard shelf size is much smaller.
• Quite often, mezzanines are used in bathrooms and kitchens. Before installing the product, make sure that the wall structure can withstand such a load.
• Most often, mezzanines are placed above the front door. This space under the ceiling is almost never used. To compactly place rarely used accessories, use a spacious mezzanine in the kitchen. This product will free up more space and rid the room of clutter.
• The best place to place a mezzanine is a narrow and long corridor, hallway or living room. There is no need to be afraid that the room will decrease in height, because the shelf will only take up a small part of the wall. Such furniture will help modify the layout and make it more interesting.

Hey you up there!

Unfortunately, the vast majority of apartments with ceiling heights from 250 to 270 cm are practically not suitable for constructing a full mezzanine. But there is the possibility of some clever solutions that can create a mezzanine for a children's playroom. To do this, it is necessary to displace the lower tier.

So, for example, a desktop can be placed on the first tier, and the platform of the second mezzanine tier can be placed at a height of about 170 cm from the floor. Thus, from the cut out meters you can create a platform for installing a mezzanine. And if you move the first tier lower and arrange a small dressing room with drawers there, then the second tier will rise even higher, freeing up space for the mezzanine.

By the way, the area for the mezzanine is optimal with sizes starting from 3.5 m. This will allow you to place a sleeping place or a place for games in it, if we are talking about additional space for children

A cozy mezzanine bedroom always enjoys increased attention and interest among children

mezzanine studio

The design of the studio mezzanine should be openwork and spatial. Therefore, the studio mezzanine must be carefully planned, taking into account the location of particularly loaded areas. Therefore, to create this type of mezzanine you cannot do without stainless steel elements and stairs.

For rooms with sufficient height to accommodate mezzanines, it is possible to create a gallery-type room. This means that the studio mezzanine will encircle the room on both sides. Moreover, one of the sides of the gallery can be expanded into an area where you can place a table, chair and bookshelves.

The use of effective materials - duplex glass and frameless fencing - will completely destroy stereotypical ideas about a closed space. Such “transparency” will eliminate strict confidentiality and introduce a note of openness and trust. It is preferable to use galvanized steel as a material for beams and load-bearing structures. Statically fixed glass railings are installed perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the roof and floor.

Fastening the mezzanine to a metal profile

Along the perimeter of the bottom of the mezzanine we attach a PN ceiling profile 28 x 27 mm and connect it with crossbars from a PP profile 60 x 27 mm. We hem the bottom of the frame with a sheet of plasterboard. On top we place a flooring made of OSB or thick plywood, rigid enough so that the shelf does not sag under the weight of things.

If there is a significant span of the mezzanine inside, we arrange additional fastening to the ceiling using a suspension. Mezzanine doors are made hinged or sliding. They can be decorated with veneer, self-adhesive film, paper, or simply painted with enamel paint.

After assembling the shelf itself, doors of the required size can be ordered from a furniture workshop, which will not cost much.