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Wall shelves can open up new storage options or make a pretty backdrop for home decor. Small and large, book and kitchen, with hidden fastening and cantilever - almost any shelves can be made with your own hands, rather than bought in a store. In this material we presented 3 simple and budget ways making shelves and shelving for various purposes, as well as 70 photo ideas for inspiration.

Universal hanging shelf

Hanging shelves on ropes have become very popular for good reason. They look much more impressive than regular shelves, and at the same time they are truly functional and versatile. They can be adapted for storing heavy items such as dishes or flower pots, as well as light accessories. And thanks to the side holders, the shelf can also be used to store books.

DIY hanging kitchen shelf made from wooden planks and ropes

This cabinet shelf is suspended from the ceiling with ropes 2 cm thick. You can make such a shelf using our instructions with the only difference that in this case the hooks are attached to the ceiling and not to the wall

Such homemade shelf made of rough wood and ropes will look great in the interior Scandinavian style, eco and country style, loft and rustic

And now we propose to move on to practice and make such a universal shelf with your own hands.

You will need:

  • 4 wooden boards (2.5 cm thick and any desired length, for example, 1 m long as in our master class);
  • Rope rope about 8 mm thick and 4 m long;
  • Drill and feather drill with a diameter of 10 mm (the drill should be slightly thicker than a rope);
  • 2 steel hooks and dowels for concrete with a diameter of 8 mm;
  • Pencil.

Basic materials needed to make a shelf

Master class:

  1. Using a drill and a feather drill, drill a hole in each corner of the board (draw the markings with a pencil first). Remember that the holes should not be located too close to the edges.

  1. Paint your board with paint/stain, and then, when the coating is dry, treat it with matte varnish or wax (this is not necessary, but it is advisable if you want to protect the shelf from wet cleaning and scratches).

  • If you want to preserve the natural color and texture of the wood, then simply sand the board on all sides with coarse sandpaper or a sander.

  1. Install the steel hooks on the wall: first make marks using a level, then use a hammer drill with an 8 mm concrete drill to drill holes, insert 8 mm dowels into the holes and finally screw the hooks into them.

  1. Cut your 4 meter rope into 4 equal 1 meter lengths. Pass the ropes through the holes in the board, and then their ends with reverse side tie the boards in a knot as shown in the photo below.

  1. Now that you have a pair of ropes on each short side of the board, tie the ends of each pair into a knot and hang them on the hooks. Make sure the shelf hangs level and adjust the top knots if necessary. By the way, in the future you will be able to adjust the length of the ropes using the upper knots.

You can experiment a little with methods of attaching ropes and make not only shelves, but even hanging racks with your own hands.

If you have an unnecessary drawer from a chest of drawers, then you can use it to make this beautiful shelf with dividers. You can store something in it that should always be at hand or in sight.

You will need:

  • Box;
  • Paint the desired color and brush;
  • Wax or matte varnish;
  • Wooden board or plywood of small thickness;
  • Wood glue or liquid nails;
  • Shelf hinges;
  • Two 8 mm dowels and screws for them;
  • Hammer and concrete drill 8 mm;
  • Phillips screwdriver;
  • Jigsaw;
  • Medium grit sandpaper;
  • A piece of wallpaper for decorating the back wall;
  • Wood putty.

Master class:

  1. Use a jigsaw to cut the dividers out of the plywood/wooden board to the desired size, then sand them on all sides with sandpaper.
  2. If the drawer has handles, remove them and fill the holes with putty.
  3. Paint the box in 2-3 layers, allowing each layer to dry completely. If you want to achieve a distressed effect, rub the drawer in some places with sandpaper.
  4. Glue a piece of wallpaper cut exactly to size onto the back wall of the shelf. You can glue the wallpaper using wallpaper glue or any universal glue.

  1. Install the dividers using wood glue or liquid nails.

  1. Next, coat the box with wax or matte varnish to protect the top coating from damage and moisture.
  2. Nail or screw two metal loops onto the back of the shelf.
  3. Make two holes on the wall, having previously made markings using a level, insert dowels into the holes, and screw screws into them, but not all the way, but leaving about 5 mm. Well, that's all, now you can hang the shelf on the wall.

Shelf-hanger from... the back of a chair

If you have an old one wooden chair, or rather the back of a chair, then you can make a nice shelf with hooks out of it. It can also be hung in the kitchen for storage. kitchen towels and aprons, both in the bathroom and in the hallway.

This is how the back of the chair was before the alteration...

...and this is what I became after!

You will need:

  • Wooden chair back;
  • A small board made of wood or plywood;
  • Three metal hooks;
  • Wood pendulum saw, grinder or jigsaw;
  • 5 or more wood screws and a screwdriver;
  • Drill and drill bit 3 mm;
  • Medium-grit sandpaper (for removing old varnish/paint from the back of a chair) and coarse-grit sandpaper (for sanding a wooden shelf);
  • Black paint (if you want to create a worn effect), white paint or any other desired color, brush;
  • Wax or matte varnish;
  • Wood putty;
  • Wood glue.

Master class:

  1. Cut the back of the chair to the desired size, after marking it.

  1. In this project, the wooden base of a former hanger was successfully used to make the top shelf. You can use a board made of wood or plywood - you need to cut it to the required size, and then sand all the ends. If possible, it is advisable to shape the edges of the workpiece with a router.

  1. Use medium-grain sandpaper (for example, 220 microns) to remove the old coating from the back of the chair, then paint both parts with black paint and leave to dry. This is necessary so that in the future the black layer will show through the abrasions of the top coating.
  2. It's time to attach the board to the back of the chair. To do this, drill a small hole from each edge (with outside, where you want to fasten the parts), then screw in the screws, making them flush. If your chair back has vertical slats like in this project, then it is advisable to attach them to the shelf with wood glue.

  1. Mask the attachment points with wood putty, following the manufacturer's instructions.

  1. Now screw the hooks to the bottom rail of your shelf, having previously made markings. If necessary, the hooks can be painted (before attaching to the craft).

  1. If desired, screw a sign above each hook. The sign itself can also be decorated with numbers using a stencil, a small brush and black acrylic paint. However, you can come up with your own way to decorate the shelf.
  2. Paint the entire craft in white(or whatever color you chose) and then rub sandpaper in some areas to expose the black layer of paint.
  3. Finally, coat the shelf with a matte varnish or, better yet, wax it to protect the top coat from chips, moisture, and scratches.

In fact, chairs can be used to make shelves in a variety of configurations. Here are some more photo ideas for your inspiration.

Bathroom shelf from the back of a chair

Want to make a shoe rack without using a jigsaw or drill? It's possible, you just need to find/purchase wooden pallet(pallet) and modify it a little.

  • Used pallets are often given away for free or sold for 100-200 rubles on flea market sites like Avito. You can also ask around for used pallets at local construction sites, warehouses and wholesale stores. New pallets can be ordered in specialized online stores for only 200-250 rubles.

How can you turn an old pallet into such a cute shoe rack in country style with your own hands? Take some free time and follow the following step-by-step instructions.

You will need:

  • Wooden pallet;
  • Manual/electric grinding machine with triangular and standard nozzle or grinder. If you don't have a machine, use a small one wooden block and wrap it with sandpaper;
  • Sandpaper with grits, 40, 80 and 120;
  • Brush;
  • Gloves;
  • Soft rags;
  • Protective dust mask;
  • Moisture-proof primer for wood (preferably with an antiseptic);
  • Paint/stain and brush;
  • Wax or matte varnish.

Master class:

  1. Sand your pallet on all sides or just the part that will be visible: use coarse-grit sandpaper first to remove the roughest bumps, knots and dirt. Then continue sanding with medium to fine grit sandpaper. Next, remove the dust with a brush, vacuum the entire pallet and finally wipe it with a damp cloth.

This is what your pallet will look like after sanding

  1. Apply a water-repellent primer to the entire (!) pallet. It will protect the wood from rotting and moisture that will drain from the shoes, and prepare the surface for painting.
  2. Once the primer is dry, start painting the shelf. You can paint the entire pallet or just the “front” part like in this project.

  1. When the paint is dry, coat the tray with matte varnish or wax. If you want to preserve the texture and pattern of wood, treat the pallet with a stain of the desired tone or even cover the shelf with only matte varnish/wax.
  2. Using a stencil, acrylic paint and a brush, write “Shoes!” in the center of the top of the shelf. like in this project or any other word/drawing.

  1. The top of the shelf can be decorated with indoor plants, such as succulents in containers and baking buckets.

  1. You can improve your shoe rack by incorporating a bottom of wooden strips into the middle and top tiers (these just need to be cut into the right size and nail it down).

Here are some more photo ideas for making a shoe rack with your own hands.

With a little work with a nail puller, a hammer and a jigsaw, you can transform a tray into a kitchen shelf, display shelf, flower or tool rack.

Homemade kitchen shelf from a pallet

Homemade kitchen display shelf from a pallet

Display shelf made from a pallet in the living room

Photo gallery of ideas

If none of the methods we suggested for making a shelf appeal to you, we suggest looking for ideas in our photo gallery. Here we have collected other examples of wall shelves that you can make with your own hands from wooden boards, the same pallets, boxes and other readily available “lumber”.

Making your own corner shelf couldn't be easier. To make one shelf as in the photo below, cut out a triangular blank of the desired size and with the required angle (rarely internal corners walls are exactly 90 degrees) made of plywood or wood 1.5-2.5 cm thick, as well as two small support strips (the length of one strip should correspond to the leg of the triangular workpiece, and the length of the second strip should be calculated using the formula: leg length minus width first plank).

All parts need to be thoroughly sanded and then painted or simply treated with wax/varnish. Next, make markings using a building level both on the walls and on the planks (note that the holes will be through!). Drill holes in the walls, insert dowels into them, and then hang the supports using screws using the through-hole method. It is important to choose the correct screw length - it should be calculated using the formula: dowel length + thickness of support bar + screw diameter. Finally, all you have to do is install the shelves and secure them either with wood glue or wood nails/screws. If you want to hide the heads of the screws, use wood putty, and then paint over the “patches” with paint to match the shelf.

IN bottom part kitchen corner shelf You can screw in hooks for mugs

DIY Corner Bathroom Shelf

Homemade corner shelves of different sizes

To make a shelf out of a skateboard, you need to remove the wheels from it and then hang it on the wall using brackets.

Shelf in a baguette

A shelf framed by a frame is easy to make: first you need to put together a frame of boards according to the size of the frame, then you need to install several divider strips inside the box.

Shelf with flywheel hooks

If you have a simple wooden bathroom shelf, decorate it with cross ceramic faucet handles. It’s hard to imagine a more stylish thing!

Wall storage system

Boxes are almost ready-made shelves that you just need to hang on the wall.

From several single type drawers you can make a full-fledged modular storage system.

Hanging shelves made of wooden boards and leather straps

From a wooden board and a pair of leather belts, you can make this stylish one with your own hands. hanging shelf.

Shelf for storing fruits and vegetables

As you know, some fruits and vegetables need to be stored at room temperature. But where can we find a place for this? Our answer is on the wall using a shelf like this made of wooden boards and metal baskets.

Pallet shelves

Roughly crafted from pallet wood, this mini shelf is perfect for storing bills and keys.

Here are some more ideas for shelves and wall organizers that you can make from pallets or pallet boards.

Homemade wine rack

Do wine rack As in the photo above, the following video instructions will help you.

Standard cabinet furniture has long lost its relevance; it has been replaced by a variety of hand-made wall shelves.

The design of such interior items is in no way inferior to furniture in the high-tech or loft style.

The materials for manufacturing are quite light and affordable. They can be used in any room or apartment.

Using replacement old furniture shelves, you can expand your space for something useful.






The most common types of wall shelves

Equipping shelves will provide additional comfort and coziness; they will be indispensable in a children's room, kitchen or hallway.

Making furniture yourself is a rather labor-intensive and complex process, but anyone can assemble shelves, because this does not require any special experience. Any materials are suitable for this.

The functionality of the shelves will exceed all expectations. In addition, you can easily place decorative items and various small items on them, which will give your room a lived-in look.

Currently, open wall shelves are popular; their purpose depends on the location:

  • for scarves and hats in the hall;
  • for souvenirs and dishes in the hall;
  • for cosmetics and photographs;
  • for personal hygiene items in the bathroom;
  • for textbooks and stationery in the nursery;
  • for seasonings and containers with bulk products in the kitchen.

Also, a shelf can be designed for a specific item, for example musical instrument, souvenir edged weapons, etc.

The aesthetics of shelves must be respected in all rooms, be it a garage, pantry or warehouse. It's always nice to look at neatly arranged and folded things or tools.

Often it is the shelves that are the subject of decoration; they are able to attract attention with the intricacy of their lines and unusual shapes.

But if you focus on the items that you want to demonstrate, then the shelf should be weightless and transparent, for example, made of glass.

Classification of shelf designs

Proper distribution of the load on the wall and shelf is one of the most important aspects when assembling them. Very often, objects that are not intended for this purpose are attached to the wall, for example, shoe racks or large flowers.

In this case, the main thing is to choose the right material and fastenings that will support the weight of the items placed on the shelves. There are several types of wall shelves, differing in their design:

  • open and closed;
  • cantilever racks;
  • angular and straight;
  • with or without back wall;

  • multi-level;
  • with right corners or rounded;
  • various geometric shapes;
  • usage various materials(glass, mirror, wood, metal, plastic).

Types of fastenings

Fastenings not only serve their intended purpose, but can also be a decorative item in themselves, for example, sidewalls made using artistic forging, macrame fastenings, various ropes, belts and cables.

You can securely fix the shelf on any surface with dowels, anchors, and brackets.

Choosing a room for homemade shelves

As mentioned earlier, shelves can be placed in any room, even in a nursery they are designed to create comfort and decor. When making them, use a children's theme.

The living room will help you rationalize the space and rid you of unnecessary bulky old furniture.

In the kitchen, hallway and bathroom they can be an independent piece of decor, and also perform their direct functions, which will streamline your life.

If you decide to equip wall shelves with your own hands, the procedure is very simple.

First of all, it is necessary to take dimensions from the place where it will be placed, make a sketch, select the material and type of fastening, taking into account the workload.

The final stage of work will be finishing and sanding your shelf to give it the most aesthetic appearance.

All that remains is to place your favorite items on it and enjoy the fruits of your labors.

Photos of DIY shelves

Bulky, cabinet furniture is gradually losing its popularity. It is being replaced by light and elegant shelves on the wall, made with your own hands from scrap materials or ready-made blocks. The interesting and original design of wall shelves allows them to successfully compete with many interior and decorative items made in country, high-tech or modern style.

A wide selection of materials and ideas for the manufacture of such products makes it possible to use them in almost any utility, utility and residential premises.

We invite you to adopt the most interesting sketches, in order to free up space from things and old furniture scattered everywhere and make your home more cozy and comfortable.

Features of wall shelves

A DIY wall shelf will be appropriate in absolutely any interior:

Main types of wall shelves

The method of fastening, the material used and the items that will be stored on the shelf determine the workload on the entire structure and on the wall on which it is mounted. It is quite natural that the method for attaching it to a vertical surface largely depends on the type of product.

A variety of photo wall shelves, which are presented below, can be used to place pots, flowerpots and flowerpots with.
In this case, you should take care of the safety of family members, since due to the earth with which they are filled, the structure is subjected to increased loads.
For this reason, reliable fastening should be used to place such shelves.

Taking into account the design features of wall shelves, they can be divided into the following groups:

  • closed and open (with or without doors);
  • straight and angular;
  • console type;
  • with and without side stops;
  • through or closed back wall;
  • in the form of one plane or rectangular;
  • single-tier and multi-tier;
  • fancy shape - diamond-shaped, inclined.

Some of the most popular types of wall shelves include:


In order to make transparent shelves on the wall with your own hands, you need to order a set of glasses of the same shape in a special workshop. For safe use The ends of the glass are plastered, after which the blanks are secured in the free corner using brackets.

Glass shelves are suitable for storing books, cherished souvenirs, cosmetics, shampoos and personal hygiene items.

Materials for wall shelves

Anyone who is thinking about how to make a shelf on the wall with their own hands knows that a variety of materials can be used to make this piece of furniture. Of course, the simplest and affordable option is normal wooden board, nailed to the wall. That's just to create a modern and original design this space will not be enough. The choice of materials even for such simple products is very wide.

Wood

DIY wooden shelves are a good old classic. You can diversify a wooden structure using complex shapes and non-standard fastenings. For interiors in the loft and minimalist style, a beautiful and unusual wooden shelf will be an appropriate solution. For classic design projects, the product can be decorated with carvings, and all structural elements must be carefully processed.

For those who want to save on raw materials, we recommend using chipboard work, MDF or plywood, which can be purchased for quite affordable money at any hardware store.

Metal

DIY metal shelves, photo options, which you will find below, can perfectly complement the interiors of rooms in the style of minimalism, hi-tech and fusion. Installation of such products is impossible without special skills and tools. Among the advantages of metal structures are their strength, reliability and durability. Special surface treatment will protect the finished shelf from corrosion and give it additional attractiveness.

Plastic

Currently, plastic is considered an ideal material for the production various items interior and decor. Practical, lightweight, cheap, it can look simple and luxurious, imitating the appearance natural materials and at the same time, excluding their shortcomings. For rooms with high humidity air, a plastic shelf can be an ideal option.

Glass or mirror

A glass or mirror shelf is a real decoration for any room. Elegant and glamorous designs made of glass and mirrors can add grace and lightness to the room. However, such products have one serious disadvantage - increased fragility. An accidentally dropped object or a sharp blow can lead to very sad consequences.

Types of shelf fastenings

When choosing one or another mounting method for a future wall shelf, you should remember that the mobility and reliability of the entire structure largely depends on your decision. Experts distinguish the following fastening methods for shelves and shelves:


Hanging shelves that are suspended from walls or ceilings look interesting and unusual. The following can be used as a flexible base:

  • braided plaits;
  • belts made of natural or artificial leather;
  • twisted macramé weave;
  • decorative ropes, etc.

With the right approach, a mount can perform not only a utilitarian function, but also become interesting and unusual decoration. For example, forged sidewalls can be used as reinforced fastening for wooden or metal structures and at the same time they will become a harmonious addition to a room in Provence or country style.

Wall shelf design ideas - video

When choosing a shelf for the wall, you should consider the following nuances:


Having trouble choosing a shelf? If possible, we recommend that you contact professional designers with this question, who will help you choose an ideal piece of furniture in all respects.

How to make shelves on the wall with your own hands?

The algorithm for constructing a wall shelf with your own hands is extremely simple and clear.

  • decide on the idea of ​​a future wall shelf;
  • make a pencil sketch and decide on the size and dimensions of the future product;
  • make a design sketch linked to a specific location in the room;
  • Depending on the idea being implemented, select the material and type of fastening.
  • assess the working load on the wall and structure, depending on the load, decide on the use of reinforced or conventional fastening;
  • Make markings on the wall where the structure is installed;
  • cut blanks;
  • assemble individual elements into a finished structure;
  • tinting brackets or hinges;
  • in order for the shelf to look beautiful and neat, its surface can be covered with a special coating, the ends and joints can be processed by grinding or trimming;
  • hang the shelf on the prepared mounts, check their reliability and safety;
  • adjust the horizontal position of the product;
  • arrange decorative items, books and other things that will be stored on the shelf.

If you love everything interesting and unusual and at the same time design your own home interior, we recommend that you pay attention to any available materials. Sometimes even the most unexpected things can be used for these purposes.

Heading for a walk in the park? Pay attention to unusual branches, rhizomes and stumps - with the right approach, in skillful hands, they can serve as the basis for exclusive design shelf design.

Talk about the benefits of using wall shelves in modern interiors apartments and country houses it is possible indefinitely. However, we recommend not to waste time and choose a few for yourself interesting specimens, which will transform the interior space of your home and at the same time add practicality and functionality to the room. With this simple technique you can effectively expand the internal space. Use corner options, asymmetrical, single-tier and multi-tier shelves various sizes, thereby hiding the shortcomings of the interior and emphasizing its advantages.

Making a shelf with your own hands - video

Kitchen shelf - video

Long gone are the days when handicraft furniture making was considered the preserve of very poor people. Each apartment or house had cabinets, walls, shelves and other furniture made according to a single pattern. What kind of design could we talk about with this approach?

Choose today suitable furniture easier, but it does not always correspond to the wishes of the owner or the preferences of the hostess. In addition, it often happens that exactly what you need and you cannot find, for example, a suitable hanging shelf. In this case, there are two options left: order its production in a workshop, hoping that you are understood and the product will be of adequate quality, or you can make shelves on the wall with your own hands, which will be a good and convenient addition to the intended design.

Types of Wall Shelves

Thanks to a modern universal tool, a home craftsman can make almost any shelf, even in an apartment, not to mention working in his workshop. However, before you take up the tool, it is important to decide on the type of shelf to be constructed. A table that describes design features wall shelves and their scope.

Wall shelf type

Description

Classic

It is generally accepted that classics are part of ancient culture that has come down to us. It is also called a generally accepted style example. Shelves made in classic style, are easy to manufacture and have a simple shape, so they are easy to make at home.

Corner shelves have a triangular shape and are attached to two walls at once. Most often this is a small structure placed in the bathroom or in a room where other types of shelves would be in the way. Also, corner shelves can be external.

Mounted

Wall shelves are intended only for hanging on a flat surface and are most often located above the average level. This arrangement allows you not to take up free space in the room.

Floor-standing

Floor shelves can not only stand on legs, but also, for greater stability, be attached to the wall, especially when they are narrow and tall. Most often these are shelving type shelves or vertically located moduses.

The word mode is often used to designate varieties of forms. For this reason, shelves with different sizes the parts used began to be called modes. Sometimes it can resemble abstract art. Various types modes can be found in one or another style of room.

Exclusive

This is not a separate section, but a collection of everything extraordinary and non-standard. You can find shelves made from old suitcases, an outdated TV, and even water pipes. There is no limit to the imagination.

Wooden shelves on the wall

Wood is an excellent material, as a shelf made from it will be attractive, high-quality, ergonomic and practical. Although the rapid development of scientific and technological progress, as well as the emergence of new technologies and innovative materials did not use natural wood less popular and in demand, yet it is still in demand among admirers of natural beauty and style.

There are plenty of advantages to furniture made from natural solid wood, and it’s not just the attractiveness appearance, but also in high performance qualities, thanks to which wood has been used for many centuries both for construction purposes and for the manufacture of original interior items. Even without much experience in carpentry, you can make a beautiful wooden shelf. If you are a beginner, then it is best to start with this universal building material, taking as a basis soft, inexpensive types of wood intended for making furniture.

Manufacturing

The first thing you need to think about is the size of the shelf being made and decide on the place where it will be located, only then purchase boards. If the structure is assembled from the material at hand, you will have to adapt to its dimensions.

Of course, you can’t do without a tool. The minimum is a wood saw and a Phillips screwdriver. Of course, with such a set of tools there is no point in making a complex structure.

Video: a minimal set of tools for a novice carpenter

To assemble something solid and beautiful, you will need:

Jigsaw or handsaw

It will be more convenient to work with a jigsaw, but if this is not available, you can use a standard wood hacksaw with a fine tooth. Using this tool, blanks for the future shelf will be cut out.

Sanding machine or a set of sandpapers of different grits

What a sander can do in 5 minutes will take you an hour to do by hand. This tool is used to sand the workpieces and then the entire shelf.

Electric drill

If shelves are made from chipboard, then you cannot screw screws or confirmations into such parts without first drilling a hole for these fasteners. IN wooden parts You also need to drill holes for the screws.

Screwdriver or screwdrivers

Only if the shelf is small and uncomplicated can you painlessly tighten several self-tapping screws with a screwdriver. If there are many attachment points, it will be very difficult to do this manually. It is not recommended to use an electric drill for these purposes, since it will be impossible to control the screwing force.

In addition to the fasteners themselves, it is advisable to buy plugs to match the color of the shelf. It is important to know that depending on the chosen fastener, the plugs are selected individually.

Wood varnish

Varnishes for wood come in different varieties. Many people prefer to use alkyd varnishes with urethane group additives, since it dries quickly (up to 12 hours) and is very durable, which is important for a product that will be used frequently.

Medium size brush (40‒80 mm)

The shelf will need to be varnished. At home, this procedure can be performed using a brush. Since most wood varnishes are toxic and emit a strong odor, work must be performed in a ventilated non-residential area.

Square

With its help you can make all corners even. If you don’t already have this tool, you can check the correctness of the angles ceramic tiles. The accuracy won't be perfect, of course, but it's still better than nothing.

Hand router

Make a wooden shelf more beautiful manual router, with which you can create a variety of decorative patterns at the corners, ends and in the middle of the product.

After purchasing the wood, you need to inspect it to have an idea of ​​how the finished shelf will look. The fact is that untreated boards are not very different from each other, but after applying the stain, the dark areas will show up more than the light areas. If it is not possible to make sidewalls from one board, then select boards whose texture will be similar.

Let's look at making a shelf using an example. Let's say that we need a wooden wall shelf with 3 cells, the dimensions of which will be 100 cm wide and 40 cm high.

For the convenience of calculations, we will not calculate the depth of the product. The thickness of the board is 2 cm. The length of the screws is 40–50 mm.

So, we need to cut blanks of this length from the board:

  • 50 cm – 2 pcs.
  • 96 cm – 2 pcs.
  • 26 cm – 2 pcs.

Now let's explain how we got these dimensions.

If everything is clear with the 50 cm sidewalls, then the length of the remaining parts needs to be calculated. For example, 2 horizontal parts have a length of 96 cm. There is nothing complicated here either. With a shelf width of 100 cm, subtract the thickness of the two boards used as side walls:

100-(2+2)=96 cm.

In a similar way, we obtain the height of the lintels (vertical 2 parts), with a height of the inner part of the shelf of 30 cm:

30-(2+2)=26 cm.

It goes without saying that all paired parts (in our case) must be the same size.

Assembling a wooden wall shelf

Each part needs to be processed with a grinder, only then can it be fastened with other parts into a single structure. Hands must be clean, because untreated wood is very easily soiled.

Let's return to our diagram, in which you can see that the bottom board is slightly raised above the lower level, for which there are 2 explanations: firstly, it makes the shelf more beautiful, and secondly, it protects the lower edge of the sidewalls from cracking when screwing in the screws. Usually this indentation is within 1 cm, but if necessary, it can be made larger. To secure the place where the self-tapping screw is screwed into the lower part of the sidewall, you need to pre-drill holes with a thin drill. In our case, they will be at a height of 2 cm from the bottom edge of the sidewalls (1 cm indentation + 1 cm to the middle of the thickness of the board being screwed on).

Now about the assembly process step by step.

  • Raising the bottom shelf by 1 cm, the side parts are screwed to it one by one. You need to make sure that when screwing in the screws they are positioned straight.
  • Turning the workpiece upside down, mark the position of the future shelves. If the cell sizes are the same, then divide 96 cm by 3 (in our example, 3 cells). The result will be 32 cm. We retreat from the sides by 32 cm and mark on the board the points into which the screws will be screwed (3 centimeters from the edge of the board). It is better not to draw a line, as it will be visible under the varnish layer, but to apply small marks along the ends of the board.
  • In this position, jumpers are screwed to the bottom of the shelf.
  • The shelf is turned over and after checking the vertical position of the jumpers, they are screwed.
  • Now it’s time to attach the side frames to the top crossbar.
  • To ensure that the shelf is level and subsequently does not warp, in the lower part, on the reverse side, you can fix the location of the parts with flat window corners. If it is attached back wall, then corners are not needed.

  • The assembled structure is painted with stain, after which has dried, you can begin varnishing.
  • The entire surface of the shelf must be cleaned of dust and dirt. After applying the first layer, you need to check if there are any lint in it. If there are, then you need to sand everything again with abrasive sandpaper to remove them. If the varnish is thick and does not lay down in an even layer, then it can be slightly diluted with the solvent recommended by the manufacturer.
  • In total, you need to apply 3 layers of varnish, at intervals of 12 to 48 hours. This interval depends on the type of varnish used and the temperature. environment. In any case, you need to wait for it to dry. Check the surface each time for lumps and grains of sand. If you notice anything, immediately sand with an abrasive sponge until the defect is removed. Then you need to apply varnish again.
  • After the varnish has dried, all that remains is to screw the hinges on the back, after which the shelf can be hung on the wall.

Making a corner wooden shelf

Corner shelves can be of various heights and have a different number of levels.

Video: Making a corner shelf

Let's consider the sequence of manufacturing a wooden corner shelf from 20x50 mm slats.

  • After examining the slats, you need to choose the smoothest ones, with the minimum number of knots - 2 frames will be made from them, measuring 40x70 cm. To make them you will need:

— 4 parts 70 cm long;

- 6 parts 30 cm each.

  • It is preferable to glue the frame parts together using clamps.
  • Now it's time to make the shelves. They can be done:

- type-setting, gluing together several slats, from which parts of the desired shape are then cut out and edged on the outside with a figured lath;

- from a sheet of plywood;

- made of laminated chipboard. In this case, the cut needs to be sanded and pasted over. furniture edge or in some other way, at your discretion;

- from a fragment of old furniture, if the front part is flat.

  • The shelves are screwed to the frames and varnished.
  • All that remains is to fasten the hinges and hang the finished shelf in its place.

For a corner shelf, a set of 2 hinges, as in the illustration, is best suited. If you hang the shelf on a loop with a wide eye, then you can then move the shelf along the wall and put on the second loop.

Photos of wooden shelves

Schemes

DIY book shelf

Despite the fact that electronic devices are replacing printed publications from a person’s life, many people still carefully keep books and magazines dear to their hearts, the storage location of which often leaves much to be desired. If this is your situation, it will be useful to learn how to make bookshelves that are functional and fit into the interior.

If you are not a specialist, then you should not immediately take on the manufacture of a complex structure. Next, we'll look at the process of making a simple slatted bookshelf.

Stages of work

To work you will need a tool:

  • screwdriver;
  • electric drill;
  • jigsaw or wood saw;
  • roulette;
  • construction square.

Regarding consumables, then you will need:

  • slats 20x40 cm;
  • wood screws 3.5×45 mm (at the rate of 2 pieces per attachment point).

Now you can start making the shelf. The first step is to make “ladders” - side parts (and if the shelves are long, the middle ones too).

The dimensions of the shelf will depend on the size of the books that will be stored on it. If the books are not large, then shelves 20 cm wide are quite enough to accommodate them. The height of the cells is selected so that the book can be conveniently taken from the shelf. Also the height of the cells is different levels may vary. As for the height of the shelf, this is a matter of personal preference, but it is important to note that although this shelf will be attached to the wall, it is not intended to be suspended, so it will sit on a solid surface.

First, slats are prepared that will be used as racks, and crossbars are already attached to them, for which holes are drilled along the edges of each plank with a thin drill.

Having screwed the cross member with one self-tapping screw, you need to check its position.

Having aligned the rail, it is secured with a second screw.

The assembled “ladders” are laid on the floor, and after checking the correct angle, they begin to be fastened with slats, which are cut according to the length of the structure.

Then the remaining slats are attached.

The structure is lifted and attached to the wall, after which the remaining slats used as shelves are fixed.

This shelf will hold many books.

The assembled shelf is intended for large quantity books, but if you need a smaller design, then you should pay attention to the video instructions and photos of the products you like.

Video: bookshelf on the wall

Shelves for flowers

You can often see people decorate their homes with artificial flowers, but still nothing can replace the freshness of natural flowers. beautiful plant. Many owners, trying to decorate the wall, let climbing plants, hang flowerpots from the ceiling or place them on shelves of their own design. The advantage of this approach is that it is possible to make something of your own, unique and fitting into the interior of the room. Depending on the type of flowers available and their quantity, a shelf is constructed.

Of course, you immediately want to make something voluminous and beautiful, which is quite natural, but first you can try your hand at making a simple but neat shelf.

Manufacturing stages

We will need a 120x25 mm board with a length of at least 130 cm. It will be more convenient to sand the board while it is intact.

After this, one edge needs to be cut so that the corner is straight, and markings must be applied every 20 cm at a clear 90° angle. A construction corner will help with this, but if you don’t have one, you can use any solid object whose corners are right, for example, ceramic tiles.

When cutting a part, you need to hold the hacksaw at an angle relative to it. If you hold the hacksaw straight, it will be difficult to make an even cut.

To make a shelf we will need 6 pieces of 20 cm each.

Each part must be sanded on all sides. The blade used should not be coarse-grained, otherwise the wood may be scratched.

Since the screws will be screwed close to the edge of the board, in order to prevent it from splitting, you need to drill holes in these places with a thin drill.

The entire assembly process consists of fastening the parts with self-tapping screws. If PVA glue is available, then the joints must first be smeared with it, and after allowing a minute for the glue to set, the parts must be fastened. When screwing in the screws, you do not need to use excessive force to prevent the board from splitting. It is enough that the head of the screw is flush with the board.

Since our shelf is wall-mounted, we need to screw fasteners to it.

Since the height of the shelves is small and the structure is not very durable, you can place climbing or low plants in small pots on it.

This product can be used not only for flowers. To prevent the shelf from getting dirty, it is best to open it with varnish.

Video: unusual shelves for flowers

Original shelves

If you want to diversify your interior, then comfortable, original and beautiful shelves can be made from various materials, hanging them in the office or living room. They will help you conveniently arrange a lot of things and can give the rooms a more comfortable look. You can make unusual shelves on the wall from wood, glass, plywood, fiberboard, pieces of tin and even water pipes.

We can confidently say that unusual shelves are the embodiment of originality and exclusivity. However, you need to know in moderation in everything and understand that when designing any product, it is often necessary to maintain the style of the existing style. But now it has become fashionable to divide the room into zones. After looking at the photos that embodied interesting ideas, you will take something as a basis, adding your own twist.

Photos of the original shelves

TV shelf

It often happens that in a small room there is simply nowhere to put the TV. For example, a small kitchen is already crammed with furniture, it would seem that what kind of TV we are talking about. However, a solution may be a shelf located in a corner or on a free wall.

In the modern concept, when TVs began to be simply hung on the wall, a TV shelf is a shelf located under the TV on which a DVD player can stand. In one case or another, the shelf can be made at home. We will not dwell on simple shelves that can be placed under the TV, since we have already touched on the manufacture of similar ones in the article, but we will only consider the manufacture of one on which the TV can be placed.

Let's start with the simplest thing - a corner shelf made of plywood attached to the wall. In our case, it will be installed near the window, and so that the curtain does not interfere, we will make a small recess for it on the left side. The corners of the workpiece need to be sanded, and then the whole of it (or just the upper part) should be covered with self-adhesive tape with a pattern of your choice.

You need to screw fasteners to the workpiece with self-tapping screws, through which it will be attached to the wall. You need to select self-tapping screws, the length of which will be slightly less than the thickness of the sheet of plywood from which the workpiece was cut. In our case, the front fastening elements are located at the bottom, and the rear ones are at the top, but if nothing interferes with the bottom, then they can also be installed under the shelf.

Now the shelf needs to be placed on required height and mark the mounting locations on the wall. The shelf is moved to the side and holes are drilled in the marked places.

We insert dowels into the holes so that they do not stick out from the wall.

Now you can attach the shelf.

The shelf should be installed level and the fasteners should be securely tightened.

Now you can install the TV and lead the wires down through the gap left in the corner.

This shelf does not require additional finishing and is immediately ready for its intended use.

In this article, we made a general overview of wall shelves and gave an example of the manufacture of simple structures. If you want to see new ideas or need help, leave a comment at the end of the article.


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 white. Of course, such a design is not suitable for storing the entire home library, but it can accommodate several educational books, a small houseplant 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. This shelf is not only suitable for storing cosmetic supplies and small decorative items, but in itself will be a wonderful decoration for any wall.

3. Arrow



A stylish bookshelf in the shape of an arrow with illumination, made from the remains of 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. Such a rack filled with your favorite books, candles, family photos and small decorative elements will become 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 in 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 dear to the heart and decorative items, and will also become a unique wall decoration.

11. Stylish transformation



Drawers an old table, ready to be thrown away, 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 be 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 sturdy piece of bark or raw wood can be turned into a fantastic hanging shelf that provides a creative alternative to a standard bedside table.