Make a small shelf. Beautiful shelves

One of the ways to decorate a room is to use shelves. But they are not only an object for decoration. Much more often they are functional. Shelves are hung on the wall, placed on the floor, some are hung from the ceiling or beams. But the best thing is that they are easy to make yourself, with your own hands.

Types of shelves in the house

Depending on the installation location, shelves can be wall-mounted, floor-mounted or hanging. If the floor shelf has greater height- from a meter and above it is often called a rack. A few words about pendants: usually this is decorative designs, which hang on a pipe or a specially driven bracket. This option is popular in rooms where heating pipes run under the ceiling: they just beg to have something hung on them. Shelves are hung on the pipe in the kitchen and bathroom: it’s convenient there.

They are made of wood, fiberboard, and have glass shelves. The same materials are used as stands, but they are also made from metal, plastic and other absolutely incredible things - for example, pipes or bottles.

IN living rooms It doesn’t really matter what material the shelf is made of. It is important that its design is in the same style as the interior. Even functionality is not always important: some play a purely decorative role. If they have anything on them, it’s only one or two items. Their role is to give the interior of the home a special style and flavor.

A laconic style of apartment design and the same laconic shelves in a contrasting color. In this interior they are the main element. The free space above the sofa is organically filled with shelves to match the walls

If we talk about shelves in technical rooms - the kitchen and bathroom, in particular, then in addition to aesthetic considerations, practicality requirements are almost universally added. Even decorative shelves in the kitchen should be washed well. For bathroom shelves, the requirements are generally high: periodically there is very high humidity and materials are required that can withstand it without any harm. There aren't many of them. These are plastic and stainless steel. They also make bathroom shelves from MDF, but they can be used normally if they are in good condition.

Shelves on the wall

In any room there are places on the wall where you just need to hang something. After all, the majority modern furniture occupies only the lower part - sofas, tables, couches. Top part remains empty and dissonance arises: the lower part of the room is overloaded and the upper part is half empty or completely empty. These voids on the walls are organically filled with shelves.

The whole system, and the most “dead” space is used - the corner

Structurally, most shelves consist of the actual shelves and lintels. But these components are combined into so many options that it is impossible to count. Simple design This is good: you can make any shelves with your own hands. Moreover, these products may be the first self-made things. It's really simple.

How and what to attach it to

It’s not for nothing that we start with fasteners. The design of a wall shelf largely depends on the type of mounting. Or maybe it’s the other way around. It depends on what to dance from...

Traditional hinges

Eat traditional way- on the hinges. It is suitable for wood and fiberboard, any other material that is thick enough to attach. Screwed onto the sides with self-tapping screws. Then the distance between the centers of the loop holes is measured and marked on the wall (make sure it is horizontal). At the marked points, holes are drilled for the dowel, the dowel is inserted and a dowel-nail with a small head is screwed into it, which fits into a loop or bracket (a pin slightly bent upward). Then a shelf is hung on them.

Not all materials can be drilled. For example, glass shelves. You definitely can't screw anything into them. Fastenings for glass shelves are special: they consist of two parts, between which glass is inserted. Often elastic pads are installed between the holders. The bottom mount usually has a small clamping screw to secure it in place.

Fasteners for glass shelves

The most popular mount for glass shelves is called “pelican” - for its unique shape. He looks good himself, there is different colors. The thickness of the glass it can hold is from 8 to 34 mm. You can insert not only glass into it, but also any other material of such thickness. It just looks stylish with glass.

It’s easy to make glass shelves on the wall with it: you buy a mount, order pieces of glass with processed edges of the required size and shape from a glass workshop (or cut them yourself, if you know how). All that remains is the assembly itself:

1. Attach the pelicans to the wall. Two dowels each. The case is collapsible - the decorative trim is removed, and there are two holes in the mounting plate. One is higher in the body, the second is lower. We secured it and put the decorative trim in place.
2. Glass was installed.
3. Tightened the screw. All.

There are other forms of similar fasteners. The photo below shows a few of them.

Decorative brackets

Another type of fastening is brackets. They are reliable, some are decorative, so much so that they themselves are decorations.

Concealed installation - shelves without support

And the most amazing device for hidden installation. It makes it possible to hide the fasteners. A seat for the pin and the holder body is cut out at the end, and the shelf is simply put on it.

As you can see, even simple board or a piece of glass on such mounts is already quite good. But there is still a sea of ​​all sorts of ideas.

Bookshelves

There are strength requirements for bookshelves: they can hold significant weight. Therefore, the fastening, materials and design must be reliable. Traditionally, bookshelves are made of wood, laminated or veneered fiberboard. And then fiberboard with a long span (more than 90 cm) sag over the years.

When planning shelves for books on the walls according to your own dimensions, keep in mind that the distance between the supports should not be more than 90 cm. Then even when fully loaded it will not bend. There are two types and varieties of shelves: wall-mounted and floor-mounted. Both of them can be angular.

In the very simple case This is a board secured in one of the following ways. Some options, especially when presented correctly, look very good.

And with imagination, several planks turn into very interesting thing, which can even be the main element of decor. Ideas for DIY are collected in the photo gallery.

And this is a serious way to expand the space due to the angles between two windows. Nonlinearity - they are always interesting, and on such a shelf you can put books of different heights

Floor bookshelves can be loaded more seriously. Here the forms are different: there are racks to which shelves are attached. The highlight can be a broken or unusual line of shelves, as well as interesting racks.

It's more likely bookcase or even a closet, but the essence does not change - the original color and interesting small shelves in the central part and the structure looks interesting
A very interesting idea - non-linear shelves and lintels made of thick glass

On the manufacture of fountains (both small indoor ones and more substantial ones for country houses, gardens or garden plot) read.

Hanging

Not very numerous, but an original type. The most important thing is that it can be done easily: a few planks, four ropes or two belts and you can get to work.

This is a complex system of blocks...and the shelves can be located at any level. Two planks, four ropes and half an hour of time are all that is needed to make this shelf. How to make a hanging shelf - graphic step-by-step instructions

To the nursery

While the child is very small, I want functional shelves, but with children's drawings. But where can you get these? Do it yourself. Any shelf of the configuration you like can be covered with non-woven wallpaper or thick wrapping paper (glued with PVA). After drying, coat with varnish twice. water based. Such shelves can be washed, but what’s most interesting is that the shelf can change with the child. You tear it off old decor, glue a new one. The idea is simple, it works perfectly.

For children, the shelves are not very different in design. If we talk about floor or shelving, then they must be strong, taking into account the fact that older children will definitely want to climb on them. Therefore, often even those shelves that stand on the floor are additionally attached to the wall: so that they do not collapse and crush young climbers. Based on these considerations, they are not made tall: even if they fall, it’s not scary.

The shelves in the children's room also differ in color - they are brighter, can be made in the form of letters, and boxes for toys can be installed in them: this makes it easier to keep them in order. In general, functionality and security must be combined.

System with drawers - cleaning will be quick Combination of open and closed shelves- convenient for preschoolers

Shelves and shelves for the kitchen

Say what you like, but in the kitchen the main thing is functionality. Not so much free space even on the walls: cabinets take up a large area. Therefore, one of the tasks is to make the most of free space. There are interesting ideas for small or even very small gaps between the wall and the refrigerator or other household appliances. Strictly in size, you can make a pokka on wheels, which can be pulled out and completely hidden there. It is wide and narrow (see photo).

It’s easy to make such a retractable shelf-rack on wheels for different jars. Everything you need is at hand and out of the way

Is there some more interesting ideas about saving space. If the sink or station is located near the window, you can take the sides. There is an interesting hanging option- a grid on chains to which all utensils are attached. But such a shelf is possible if the desktop is not against the wall. Another option for saving space is if the kitchen-dining room is zoned with a counter, you can also make a shelf above it, which will be partially hanging. One part of it rests on the wall, the second on the counter or “hangs” on the ceiling.

Covering the entire wall above your desk with cabinets is not the best solution. They look heavy. The problem can be solved by using glass doors, but not everyone likes this. The solution is to make open shelves between the cabinets. They will add more lightness to the interior and work zone will not put so much pressure on the rest of the space.

Glass and open shelves will “lighten” the interior The style is different - the idea is the same Closed and open shelves in one system - convenient and non-standard

Decorative and original

Often, shelves on the wall play a purely decorative role. They are designed to attract attention and this goal is achieved by an unusual shape, contrasting with the walls and color. You can’t bet much on it: one or two things, but how interesting they are.

Another option for “square” shelves. Two identical sets arranged differently If traditional square shelves are decorated around the edges with curly frames, the style turns out to be completely different

Another one interesting topic- glass shelves. Just one glass is not very interesting. Its combination with wood and steel is more attractive. The effects are sometimes unexpected. Glass is assembled on guides: the material is fragile and heavy, and it needs to be held. Steel can do this.

In fact, these systems are intended for creating store interiors, but also in apartments modern style or look stylish.

Also suitable for vintage style

What are shelves made of? Even from pipes. Metal and plastic. Do you have any samples left from the renovation? Put it to work and get a designer item, interestingly, assembled from trash.

This is an interesting variation of a bookshelf made of pipes

Wall shelves – great way organize space and decorate the house. Of course, there is now a large selection of furniture in stores, and you can simply buy them. However, if you make a shelf on the wall with your own hands, you will receive not only a useful, but also an exclusive piece of furniture that will ideally suit your needs.

Don't know where to start? Our article will show you the basics self-creation beautiful and practical shelves for every taste with minimal effort.

Selecting materials for production

To create the structure, you can use almost any sufficiently durable material. Let's look at the most popular of them.

Wood

Wooden shelves are the most common, classic version. Most people choose it for its practicality, solid appearance and ease of maintenance. In addition, wood, compared to other materials, is easy to process. It can be easily given various shapes and colors, and even a person who does not have special skills can handle creating a simple wooden shelf.

The costs for them, depending on the type of wood, may vary. From the most modest, for example, for the production of pine products, to quite impressive ones for oak or maple.

Plastic

Plastic shelves are practical and inexpensive solution. Plastic washes well, is not susceptible to mold and has a wide color palette, however, it cannot fit organically into any room. Such shelves will look most appropriate in the bathroom, in the hallway, in the kitchen or on the balcony, but for the bedroom and especially those decorated in classic style, plastic is unlikely to work.

More often, such products are purchased in a store, but if you have some skills and desire, you can make plastic wall shelves with your own hands. They are based on scraps of plastic pipes or bottles and similar materials.

Metal

Metal is not the most common material for this type of furniture, but sometimes it is quite appropriate. For example, a shelf or rack made of metal may look good in an interior decorated, and forged products will fit well into a room in the Empire or Baroque style. Disadvantages of metal shelves: they are heavy and difficult to implement independently, because in this matter you cannot do without experience in welding, or even forging.

MDF or chipboard

These abbreviations hide cheaper analogues of wood. Because a real tree, especially if we're talking about about noble varieties, not everyone can afford it; substitutes can come to the rescue, allowing you to imitate its structure.

Chipboard is a material with a laminated top layer, inside of which there are compressed chips and a binder. It is very easy to process, although it will require additional decoration of the cuts. Typically melamine film is used for this.

MDF is short for English version, which in translation stands for medium-hard fiberboards. For their production, an adhesive substance and finely ground wood fibers, which are compressed into one whole under pressure and high temperatures. The material has excellent strength, lends itself well to processing and subsequent finishing (painting, varnishing).

In general, chipboard and MDF are suitable raw materials for making shelves when limited budget. This is confirmed by the experience of many furniture factories that regularly use these materials to create their products.

Choice of design. What to look for?

In addition to choosing the material to make a shelf with your own hands, you will also need to decide on its shape, design features and type of fastening. Based on the type of fastening, shelves are divided into wall-mounted and hanging. The former are attached directly to the wall using nails, screws, brackets and the like, while the latter are secured with various cords, hummocks or chains.

The shape of the shelves can be very diverse, and they can have several tiers or consist of one element, be closed or open. Corner structures look original when the shelf is placed at the junction formed by the walls.

It is important to consider the purpose of the shelf. Whether it will be only decorative or intended to store a significant amount of things affects its size, design features and often determines the most suitable material for its manufacture.

Do you want to decorate a beautiful room or balcony? flower arrangement, but don’t know how to make a flower shelf with your own hands? In this case, you will need a moisture-resistant material that can withstand significant weight, and the structure itself should be well secured. If you plan to store books on it, then it is better to opt for a fairly wide variety of shelves and take care of the reliability of the fasteners, because they will bear a considerable load.

For a kitchen shelf on which you plan to store all sorts of necessary little things (seasonings, various utensils, etc.), it would be useful to take care of doors or some kind of partition that can prevent fragile things from falling. But as for decorative shelves intended to decorate a home, here the imagination is practically unlimited. Below are a few examples of how you can diversify your interior with an original homemade shelf.

Making a decorative shelf: examples of interesting models

So, option one. It can become convenient, but at the same time unusual corner shelf from wood or its substitutes. To make this design you will need:

• boards of sufficient width;
• hacksaw or jigsaw;
• Sander;
• drill;
• wood glue;
• ruler and pencil for marking the wall;
• level;
• varnish or stain to add color (optional);
• fastening elements (screws, dowels, brackets).

First, you should draw a plan for the future shelf, transfer the parameters to the materials and cut out the parts of the required size. It is better to use a jigsaw for cutting - it gives the most even cut. For a simple single-tier shelf, 6 parts are cut out, while the upper and lower ones should have ends with an angle that follows the bend of the wall.

Next, the parts are sanded and joined with glue. After drying, the structure is opened with varnish or other selected coating for reliability. side walls are fixed with self-tapping screws. Places for fasteners are marked on the wall and shelf according to the level. Then brackets are attached to the shelf, and holes are drilled in the wall into which dowels are inserted. Now all that remains is to hang the structure on the wall - and the shelf is ready.

Method two. Let's look at how to make a shelf on the wall with your own hands at minimal cost, using materials that are found in almost any home, namely, several belts and a board. For this you will need:

• edged board 20-30 cm wide, 75 cm long and about 3 cm thick (you can take several boards if the shelf is multi-tiered);
• leather straps (2 pieces for a single shelf);
• required number of dowels - one for each fastener;
• self-tapping screws (long and short);
• ruler and level;
• stationery knife;
• drill.

First you need to prepare the belts. They should be uniform and perfectly level, so they may need to be trimmed. Next, the belts are bent in half and holes are drilled 2 cm before the edges - this will be the place for the fasteners.

On the wall, at a distance of 60 cm, holes are marked and drilled, then dowels are inserted into them. After this, belts are applied to them with prepared holes and secured with long self-tapping screws.

The board should be sanded, treated with compounds (varnish, stain or paint) and inserted into the resulting loops. Then the base of the shelf is leveled, and for greater stability, parts of the belts near the board are additionally screwed with short self-tapping screws. A beautiful and quite affordable shelf is ready!

And finally, we’ll tell you how to make a glass shelf with your own hands. These shelves look neat and fit well into any interior. However, their self-production will require some effort and skill. Required materials for glass structure:

• tempered glass;
• drill;
• level;
• Ruler and pencil;
• transparent adhesive tape;
• special aluminum profile;
• dowels and screws.

For safety reasons, as well as to obtain a high-quality cut, it is not recommended to cut glass at home without experience in such work. It is better to order this service with simultaneous grinding of sharp edges in a special workshop.

Having glass blanks in hand, further work can be done on your own. First, you need to mark, checking the level, places for fasteners, drill holes and insert dowels into them. Then it is attached to them with screws metallic profile, and it is important not to forget to level it before final fastening.

Next, the edge of the glass that will come into contact with the metal needs to be covered with tape, insert the glass part into the aluminum profile and cover its edges with protective caps. Instead of a profile, special holders for glass shelves can be used. Buy all necessary fittings possible in the store. At this point, the assembly of the shelf is considered complete.

Photo of shelves on the wall. New life for old things

If you have the opportunity and desire to experiment, you don’t have to limit yourself standard materials and designs. The role of non-standard wall shelves can be pipe scraps, old suitcases, used bedside tables, etc. Do you think that this will not look good? Perhaps the photos below will convince you. Watch and be inspired!

Shelves made from vintage suitcases are a great addition to the interior of an avid traveler. On them you can place all the souvenirs you brought from your trips and other trinkets dear to your heart.

If after repair you still have an unnecessary door, do not rush to throw it away. You just have to put in a little effort and imagination, and it will again become appropriate in your home, but in the role of a pretty one. wall shelf.

Here's an example of how old boxes can decorate your hallway. Such shelves, painted in bright colors, will not only enliven the interior, but also solve the problem of storing shoes in a large family.

Drawers from an old chest of drawers can also find a second life, becoming both photo frames and stands for various small items.

Got an unnecessary staircase? So you have an almost finished bookshelf! You just need to hang it in the corner and decorate it to your taste or leave it in its original form.

They have become an integral attribute of interior design, regardless of the chosen stylistic direction. This unique tribute to fashion has its main function - decorative elements are able to saturate the space of rooms, bringing laconicism and completeness to the room.

Modern tendencies

Undoubtedly, the standard ones in the interior, glazed and bulky, have long since outlived their usefulness. Now such a utilitarian piece of furniture is unlikely to fit into a modern environment and will only cause laughter among others. However, it is not customary to leave bare walls for the simple reason that it creates an understatement and incompleteness of the residential atmosphere. How nice it is sometimes to go to the convenient shelves and leaf through the files of last year’s magazines, but an even more pleasant moment is showing off cute collectible items to yourself and everyone around you. And here beautiful decorative shelves on the wall can solve several problems at once: they themselves bring aesthetics, are able to fill the space without weighing it down, and can also serve as a location for other lovely little things.

Show your imagination and use your hands

In fact, determining the design of shelves on the wall is not as difficult a task as it might seem at first glance. Even if you can’t create beautiful geometric shapes on your own, you can always borrow ideas from design publications. And in order to make a small shelf, you need fastening material and board. Fantasy will be needed when the shelves on the wall are disguised. In this case, they must certainly be open, painted to match the color of the walls and located in a place accessible to hands. However, they must be placed where no one will accidentally hit their head on the corner of the decorative object. Therefore, it is better to do it with a rounded base, and the width of the board should be minimal.

Functional areas: kitchen

The design of shelves on the wall has some features depending on the functional area of ​​placement. So, in the kitchen this piece of furniture has a practical rather than a decorative component. Where to put numerous jars of cereals and sugar, mugs and spoons, spices and seasonings, as well as accessories for food processor? There are so many things you need, but they shouldn’t all be hidden somewhere in the back of the closet. Numerous openings of cabinet doors can quickly tire the housewife, especially if her hands are dirty with flour or salt. That is why the design of a shelf on the wall in the kitchen can also involve an open arrangement of objects. For the kitchen, long shelves covering the entire wall with rounded edges, as well as corner multi-tiered structures, are suitable.

Hallway and corridor

In the hallway, shelves have a functional component; they are usually placed next to the mirror and are mainly stocked with cosmetics. But in the corridor of design ideas there is room to roam both in the form and content of the structures. If the corridor is too dark, you can install lighting on the shelves or decorate them with decorative candles and unusual objects. This design looks both original and beautiful.

Bedroom and office

The design of a shelf on the wall in the recreation area should not be overloaded with geometric pretentious shapes. But asymmetrical open structures are quite appropriate, on which you can place a couple of books and a miniature vase of flowers. Don't risk hanging shelves above the headboard sleeping place for your own safety, but on the sides such designs are quite acceptable.

Office shelves can be transformed into entire racks; this is now both fashionable and especially relevant. One large, solid shelving that covers the entire wall includes numerous books, sorted by topic, as well as portraits of public and scientific figures who create a working atmosphere. It is also appropriate to put cups on display or framed in beautiful frames.

Living room

Here, of course, there is no limit to the scope of imagination and creativity, and the design of shelves on the wall (you see the options in our article) has a decorative component. Remember when we talked about the understatement of space? This statement applied, first of all, to the living room and a soft, cozy sofa, the wall above which should in no case be left empty. Display your favorite collectibles on the artsy shelves to give your guests something to do while you set the table and do the final preparations before dinner. Don’t forget one important detail: decorative elements must be combined with stylistic design the entire room.

The design of shelves on the wall can be supplemented with original fasteners in the form of decorative chains or ropes.

Do not settle for the symmetrical and proportional placement of shelves that has been familiar since childhood. If the wall is large enough, you can easily place objects in the form of a ladder, a Christmas tree, or other equally original lines. Modern, neoclassical, hi-tech, country styles can easily withstand chaotic placement. By the way, if we consider the imitation of vintage village life, then good design shelves on the wall will make up the main stylistic decision of the room.

Features of accommodation

Before you start placing the prepared shelves, you need to work out the allocated area. Contrasting wallpapers are suitable for this area, which will additionally attract attention. As an option, decorate part of the wall with contrasting fabric. Also, in the area allocated for shelves, you can hang a small mirror, and especially talented people show themselves in artistic painting. All this splendor will be crowned with competent lighting. And then the row of shelves with cute little things will turn into one of the central objects of the entire interior.

As we have already said, it is necessary to place shelves wisely, in a place where there will not be an increased risk of injury. In any case, if you discover that the placement of an object is unsuccessful from a safety point of view, you can always move it a few centimeters further, eliminating the possibility of bruising any parts of the body.

Spotlights - perfect decoration shelf design, because they do not draw attention to themselves, delicately complementing the design.

Saving your home budget

Of course, shelves of any size can be bought at a furniture hypermarket. However, if you have somewhere stored a disassembled old wall or a sideboard that has long since outlived its usefulness, it is their parts that can serve as the basis for a new one. original design. In order to cut out the basic elements, you will only need a hacksaw, a tape measure and a drawing pencil. And inhale new life Modern dyes or decorative oilcloth can be used to add the material. And then the entire exclusive structure can be assembled with noticeable budget savings.

Advice: if you are engaged in the exciting and rewarding task of thinking through and designing a part home interior, pay attention to any, even the most unexpected materials at hand. Are you walking in the park? Pay attention to elaborate rhizomes, branches and even stumps - after all, all these materials, with basic processing, can serve as the basis for a super-exclusive design of a shelf structure.

Light, neat, interesting wall shelves, which are an excellent alternative to bulky cabinet furniture, will be an excellent decoration for any interior. Assembled from specially purchased ready-made blocks, or made from scrap materials available in every home, these products will bring comfort and originality to any room.

Beautiful shelves will find their application in any room of the apartment, be it the kitchen, living room, bedroom, hallway or bathroom. With their help, the room will look more lived-in, interesting, and there will be additional space for storing any useful items.

First, decide for what purposes the wall structure will be used, this will help you not to make a mistake with required sizes and durability of the device.

Shelf for heavy objects, such as books, an aquarium, collectible dishes, potted plants, must be as reliable as possible, made of solid materials.

Large range of wall shelves attractive prices you can find it in the First Furniture store.

A shelf in the bathroom for storing various cosmetics and bath accessories may not be so strong, but be sure to keep in mind that the materials for its manufacture must be moisture resistant.

If the wall shelf will be used only as an original art object for interior decoration, to perform the function of decorating a room, and objects and things are not expected to be displayed on it, then for its construction it is permissible to use any, even the most fragile, materials.

Therefore, before starting the process of designing a shelf, be sure to consider the following details:

• full load on the structure;
• fastening method;
• compliance of the materials used with the purpose of the room in which installation is planned;
• product style and design;
• functional.

Types of shelves

When wondering how to make a wall shelf with your own hands, first decide which type of future design will be more suitable for the chosen room and will fully correspond to the assigned functions and your preferences.

Based design features, shelves are:

• closing and fully open;
• linear and L-shaped;
• with or without side fencing elements;
• through, or with a rear limiter;
• single-tier or having several levels;
• round and rectangular;
• unusual shape, steeply inclined, diamond-shaped;
• limited on all sides or consisting of one base, etc.

If you pay attention to the materials used for manufacturing, then wall shelves can be:

• glass;
• with mirror surface elements;
• wooden;
• made of MDF, chipboard, plywood;
• polymer and plastic;
• combined - using several types of raw materials.

Think about which materials will be most preferable for constructing a shelf yourself, more wear-resistant and reliable, and choose an option that suits you with all its characteristics.

After studying numerous photos of shelves made by yourself, you can choose the option that best suits your taste and take it as a sample, try to make the most similar design, adapted specifically to your apartment.

Let's start designing

After you have decided on the model of the wall shelf, you have found and prepared everything necessary materials, it’s time to move on to the creative process, that is, creating a product.

It is best to adhere to the following algorithm of actions:

Draw a rough sketch on paper, indicating the planned dimensions of the shelf, or even better, a full-fledged sketch of how the future shelf will look on the wall, indicating its dimensions.

Decide on the type of fastening, whether it will be construction dowels, anchors, brackets that can withstand heavy loads, or whether the shelf will be attached to a flexible base, for example, flagella, braided ropes, belts - these fasteners are only suitable for lightweight ones used primarily as a decorative element , shelves

Cut the materials to the required sizes, or, if using store-bought blanks, prepare them for assembly. Proceed with the immediate assembly of all parts and components, attach brackets, hinges or other prepared fasteners to the shelf.

After complete assembly of the structure, if necessary, begin decorating it using various elements: appliques, buttons, beads, paints, etc.

Make horizontal markings on the wall surface to ensure even mounting to the wall. Attach finished design on the place allocated to it, check the strength of the structure.

The process of making a shelf with your own hands has come to an end, now all you have to do is display your favorite collection on it, lay out a set of books or any other items for which the shelf was intended.

I would like to highlight several unusual, original and uncomplicated ideas for wall and floor shelves. It's not necessary to do it at all standard design, you can decorate the interior of the room:

Shelf with straps - to assemble it you will need two flat boards and two strong leather straps.

Invisible bookshelf - you will need several steel brackets on which the books are placed. Looking at this design, it seems that the books are simply floating in the air.

A shelf made of branches and curved driftwood - wooden parts are assembled into a multi-tiered structure, and the immediate base for arranging objects is made of glass or plastic.

Wall shelf made of water pipes– will be an excellent decoration for interiors of special styles.

Floor shelf made using glass bottles and base boards.

There are a huge number of variations in the design of wall shelves, because such a piece of furniture can be made from almost any material at hand. Turn on your imagination and begin the creative process of creating an unusual, aesthetic and functional piece of furniture.

DIY photo of shelves

In order for the interior to “heal”, it is necessary to fill it not only with furniture and textiles, but also with all kinds of accessories.

Books, souvenirs brought from travel, flowers, favorite framed photos, and various objects dear to the heart should take their place in the interior.

Various shelves, niches, and racks come to the rescue, which are precisely designed for storing such items.

Today we'll talk about various options placing shelves that you can make yourself or purchase in a retail chain.

Types of shelves

A shelf is a piece of furniture made from different types materials, without front wall, intended for storage various items interior

Depending on their location in the interior, shelves can be wall-mounted, hanging or corner.

• A wall shelf is attached to the wall and is often located above some pieces of furniture (above a table, sofa, bed).
• The hanging shelf is attached to the ceiling using cables, belts, chains and other devices.
• The corner shelf is located between two adjacent walls and is attached to both the walls and the ceiling.

Based on the materials from which the shelves are made, they can be divided into:

• wooden;
• metal;
• glass;
• shelves made of MDF, chipboard;
• shelves made of gypsum fiber sheets;
• combined (combining two or more materials).

By design, the shelves can be cantilever, with or without side walls, with a back wall, vertical, horizontal, sliding, multi-tiered, with right angles, inclined, rounded.

The options can be listed for a long time, because for each interior with its own design, its own type of shelves is selected, which becomes not only a storage place, but also a kind of accent, standing out against the background of the walls with color, texture, complemented by various lighting.

Wall shelves in a house or apartment

In almost every children's room you can find a wall shelf, especially if the child living in this room school age. The shelf usually houses textbooks, notebooks, various school supplies and toys. Often the shelves are made of the same material as the furniture.

The shelf can be secured to corners, brackets (open and hidden), and hinges. The mounting option for wall shelves depends on the chosen interior style.

Mounting on a bracket using a pin. The shelf fits tightly onto the pin. The thickness of such a shelf exceeds 25 mm. The design looks laconic, without frills, and is often used in minimalist interiors.

Wall shelves on brackets that are attached to the wall. The shelf itself is mounted on top of the brackets.

Often brackets carry not only a structural load, but are also decorative elements. Such shelves look good in a country style interior.

An excellent solution for wall shelves for children's rooms. The designs are made in the form of letters. Bright color accents not only create a mood, but also contribute to the development of the child.

I want to make the children's room brighter than other rooms. Fill it with unusual details, characteristic childhood, create a cozy fairy-tale atmosphere for your kids. Unusually shaped shelves in the shape of a cloud, tree or flower are a godsend for loving parents.

They can be made from plywood by cutting out blanks with a jigsaw according to a pre-made pattern, assembling the structure and painting it in the desired color.

IN Lately It is no longer fashionable to clutter the living room with an abundance of cabinet furniture. The “walls” that could be found in almost any apartment of the Soviet period are a thing of the past. Modern living rooms besides upholstered furniture filled with various racks and shelves, adding spectacular lighting.

Wall shelves are made from various materials. Designs made from plasterboard are popular and are not difficult to make with your own hands. Future design marked on the wall, to which metal or wooden guides are then mounted and sheathed GVL sheets. The surface of the shelves is puttied and painted.

A shelf made of plasterboard in the form of a console in the color of the wall to which it is attached looks very light and does not clutter up the room.

You can play up the corners of the rooms with corner shelves. The design will fit perfectly into both internal corner two adjacent walls, and at the junction of the walls outside. An openwork metal corner shelf is an interior decoration.

Interior and furniture designers offer a large number of original wall shelves that can become bright accent in the interior of the living room. We hope that the presented photo gallery will inspire you to make a wall shelf with your own hands. You will be able to learn ready-made ideas or create your own design to suit your taste.

An unusual decorative shelf in the form of a tree branch against the background of a monochrome wall.

Frame shelves are not so much functional as they are wall decoration. However, such a structure can accommodate several interior items.

Shelf curved shape made of wooden blocks, as if it had caved in under the weight of books.

And this shelf, like the bright sun, will always warm you with its warmth, even in dull rainy weather.

Original shelves round shape can be made from plastic pipes of various diameters.

A shelf made of metal pipes is appropriate in a loft-style interior.

A budget option suspended structure combines wooden shelves strung on ropes. The shelf can be attached both to the ceiling and to the wall on a bracket.

On a glass shelf you can place a collection of souvenirs brought from travels around different countries. This design will not draw attention to itself; the objects placed on it will be visible to the eye.

An original combined wall shelf made of metal and wood for flowers in the form of a ladder will decorate any room.

Wall shelves find their place not only in living rooms. In the kitchen, the structure can become a storage place for kitchen utensils, books with cooking recipes, or simply a wall decoration.

A wooden wall shelf made from a box is appropriate in a country-style kitchen interior.

Metal wall shelves are often used in bathrooms. They are made of stainless steel, so they are not subject to corrosion. You can find a wide variety of them on sale. In many models, metal is combined with glass.

The corner glass shelf for the bathroom is mounted using a special bracket consisting of two parts: a base and a movable console. The glass is clamped between the parts of the bracket when the screw located at the bottom of the mount is tightened. The bracket is first attached to the wall, and only then the glass shelf is strung.

Arrangement of wardrobe shelves on brackets and metal racks. The racks are fixed to the walls, floor and ceiling.

The shelves, hung with brackets on perforated guides, can be easily removed and installed to the desired height.

It is perhaps difficult to find a home that does not have at least one wall shelf. Today, this piece of furniture combines convenience, beauty, and functionality. Look for your solution, arrange the interior, enjoy the work done.