DIY shelf drawings. Original do-it-yourself bookshelves

In a city apartment there are places that are practically not used functionally. One of these places is the space against the wall on both sides of the door.

Wooden book rack is one of the options rational use this space. Floor-to-ceiling shelves allow any little thing or book to find its “rightful” place. Everything is at hand and in its place. I suggest making such a rack with your own hands. Basic material - plywood and chipboard sheets laminated to resemble wood.
First, you will need to assemble the base of the rack from boards 4 cm thick. It is attached with self-tapping screws, and it is better to reinforce the corners with additional planks:

If the wall allows, you can additionally attach a base to it.

Now we cut out the vertical walls - the sides of the rack from plywood 12 mm thick and use a router to select grooves for horizontal shelves in them:

We also cut out the shelves from this plywood, insert them into the grooves and screw them with self-tapping screws for reliability:

Now we mount the rack on the stand:

To improve the aesthetic appearance of our shelves, we line the ends of the rack with wood-laminated chipboard. To do this, we sew overlays from pieces of plywood onto the plywood:

We attach chipboard to the overlays. For preliminary support, you can use clamps:

We also decorate the fronts of the shelves with chipboard:

The top and bottom of the rack, adjacent to the floor and ceiling, are finished with a figured wooden plinth:

Finally, we cover all the plywood with stain to match the chipboard.

Bookshelves

Style with stairs

Books, regardless of the genre of works, must always be kept in order. As a rule, special cabinets or mezzanines are used to store paper literature. Very popular hanging shelves for books. You can make these devices yourself. Next, we’ll figure out how to make a book shelf with your own hands.

Simple designs

The most common are book shelves consisting of vertical racks, in which holes are drilled. Special pegs are inserted into them. In fact, they support the book shelf. Making such a design with your own hands is not difficult. Can be used as stands wooden blocks or metal The shelf holders for books can be a steel corner.

Shelving

They are different. Shelves for books of the simplest design are made using bars stacked on both sides. The dimensions of the shelves for books can also be different. It all depends on the number and dimensions of the publications themselves. For example, there may be shelves for books, the dimensions of which are 220x22x2 cm. It is recommended to use bars made of larch, pine or fir. It is also quite possible to use chipboard or elements old furniture. To build a medium-sized rack (5 shelves) you will need about 65 bars. Popular and metal constructions. They are usually collapsible. When increasing or decreasing the number of volumes, book shelves can be added or removed. It is possible to mount lamps with reverse side rack. If desired, the bars and shelves can be painted or covered with wallpaper. Such simple design Suitable for a room decorated in a minimalist style.

Important point

When assembling a book shelf with your own hands, the distance between the supporting bars should be at least 1.2 meters. Otherwise, the panel will sag under the weight of the literature. In general, such a design will look unattractive.

Is it possible to do without bars?

Can. Not everyone would like to see bars on the walls. There are two other ways to make a book shelf.

1. First option. In this case, the rack looks like a box. It is built between two walls. This is how a niche is formed. The vertical sides are not formed by a solid board. They are made up of scraps, the thickness and width of which is the same as that of a book shelf. These parts are supporting and are used instead of bars. The design is assembled like this:


The second option is invisible fastenings

A book shelf can be mounted on the wall so that the fixing elements are completely invisible. In this case, the boards are installed on long screws (there should be 4 of them - 2 on each side). They are screwed in using wooden plugs (rods). The part of the screw that protrudes from the wall will support the shelf. To decorate the protruding element, you can use a plastic tube required diameter. It can be transparent or colored in any suitable color. It is recommended to use screws with a semicircular head. In the areas where these support elements will be screwed in, holes of the appropriate diameter should be drilled. Instead of metal screws, you can use pins made of hard wood. Being also supporting elements, they must fit into the recesses that are made on the underside of each shelf. Difficulties may arise with installing the pins strictly horizontally. To control the position (verticality/horizontalness), you must use a level. There are also supports in the shape of a violin, with a coupling or screw thread. It is quite easy to install shelves on them - both made of wood and glass. Such designs are quite durable and attractive in appearance. The holes for the supporting parts must be drilled accurately so that they are positioned strictly parallel.

Cremaliers

You can install shelves along the wall without forming a niche. Here it would be possible to secure the consoles using brackets with a rack (racks). Exist different types bed designs. For example, there are those where the vertical slats are covered with panels of varnished or waxed wood or plywood, which is covered with material. As a result, only shelves and consoles are visible. This design allows you to completely mask any surface defects. You can also use metal or wooden racks that are placed apart from the ceiling to the floor. Blocks - quadrangular compartments - are attached to them. The shelves are secured using spacer screws.

Hanging shelves

Instead of conventional designs you can make hanging ones open shelves or cabinets without a back wall. They are quite easily secured with two bolts and brackets. The first ones are screwed into the wall. The brackets (suspensions) are fixed to the shelves on the reverse side. The latter can also be secured in racks with recesses. In this case they will be invisible. These hanging shelves are assembled from chipboard. Two-centimeter boards are joined to each other using a tenon, putty and painted.

Rack "cubes"

This is what a children's book shelf might look like. The design is based on the principle of playing with cubes, allowing you to create fun structures using numerous combinations as a basis. By placing individual boxes in a herringbone pattern in the center of the room, you can separate the two parts of the library with publications on different subjects. For example, it could be entertaining and educational literature. Bookshelves-boxes can also be placed along the walls at a certain distance between the structures. The spaces between boxes can also be used to increase the overall storage capacity. Boxes are assembled from chipboard, the thickness of which is 1 cm. The dimensions of the boxes are 50x23x25 cm (approximately). Each box can use two boards (top and bottom) of 50x23 cm, sides - 25x23 cm and a back wall of 48x23 cm. Since the width of all elements does not exceed 23 cm, you only need to cut out the parts to length. When cutting, it is recommended to mark and saw the material one by one. You shouldn't outline everything at once. This is due to the probable error during cutting of 3-4 mm.

Assembly of boxes

The side walls are attached to the ribs of the rear side. For fixation, you can use nails and/or glue. After this, the top board and bottom are attached to the sides and back. After this, the entire structure is dried (if glue was used). All sides of the box must be proportional and equal to each other. The edges are polished sharp corners and the edges are rounded. Finally, the structure can be painted. If it is intended for storing children's books, then it can be decorated colorfully, make appliqués or use multi-colored paint. When choosing materials for finishing, it is necessary to take into account their safety for humans, especially for children.

Rotating shelf

It can be a piece of furniture and placed in a recreation area. The bookcase on roller wheels is very convenient to use. This design, painted in two colors (red and white or white and ocher), looks very modern and attractive. In general, the design is quite simple to manufacture. The main difficulty can only be fitting and fixing the components at right angles. To assemble the shelf you will need:


Preparatory work

Identical shelves are cut from boards. A support rod is made from a block (the required length is sawn off). You should draw diagonals on the shelves and draw a square at the center of their intersection. Its cross-section must exactly match. A through square is cut out in the upper and lower shelves. It should be such that the support beam fits into it without difficulty. Wood can be removed using a chisel. Next, the side vertical partition walls are made. All finished elements are sanded. To facilitate the process, you need to put marks on the shelves - on the bottom and top sides - where the vertical partitions will be located.

Assembly technology

The four vertical partitions are glued and nailed to the support rod. This will form the first floor. The entire structure is glued and nailed to the bottom shelf. Top edges vertical partitions lubricated with glue. The next shelf is placed on the rod and nailed. Next, the vertical partitions of the next floor are fixed in a similar way. The nails are driven in at an angle. Their caps need to be sunk with a rivet hammer. By the way, you can replace them. Next, the next shelf is glued and nailed. The work is repeated until all parts are installed. At the level of the last vertical partitions, the supporting central rod is cut off. Next, the four side walls are glued and nailed. They should be such a length that their upper part protrudes 1 and the lower part 2 cm beyond the edges of the horizontal elements. Four rollers are attached to the axes at the bottom. Their total height is 9 cm. After this, the surfaces are carefully sanded again, all edges are smoothed, and the edges are polished. After completing this work, you can begin finishing the shelf. It can be painted, varnished or decorated with decorative carved elements. This design does not take up much space, is compact and convenient.

Books can be compactly placed on shelves, where it is much more convenient to find and pull out the desired instance if necessary. Usually, bookshelves for multi-tiered structures they are made of wood or chipboard, but you can also order completely metal structures or choose glass shelves - airy, transparent and seemingly weightless. Choosing floor or wall model bookshelf, it is advisable to take into account the interior design so that a number of shelves in several tiers fit harmoniously into the overall style.

The design of a wooden or glass shelving is based on a metal rod, to which brackets are attached for installing shelves on them. When assembled, the structure resembles a sail. It can be easily hung on the wall or mounted as a spacer between the floor and ceiling. There are very simple, but very functional models bookshelves for home use that you can quickly make and assemble with your own hands. Next you will find step-by-step master classes with photos and visual video tutorials on making wooden (or chipboard, MDF) shelves and assembled on metal rods in several tiers for beautiful accommodation books.

♦ STEP-BY-STEP MASTER CLASSES:

VERY A SIMPLE WAY TO MAKE A FLOOR OR WALL RACK FOR BOOKS FROM MDF WITH SHELVES-FRAMES .

HOW MAKE A FLOOR RACK WITH LEGS FROM WOODEN BOARDS.

LEARNING MAKING A MULTI-TIER ROW OF SHELVES FOR A HOME LIBRARY .

CLASSICAL OPTION OF A BOOK RACK MADE OF WOODEN BOARDS AND METAL TUBES .

Another new product is mobile metal shelving on wheels for the home. They can be easily and freely moved around the apartment, quickly installing where there is a need. This is very comfortable and multifunctional furniture. A home shelving unit can be used as a partition that divides a room into zones. You can place not only books on it, but also install equipment. Such mobile racks can have different shape. For example, a round wheel cabinet was produced, the frame of which is made of aluminum, and other parts are made of transparent plastic. Shelves in mobile racks have a variety of shapes and colors. There are models with round, rectangular, curved shelves, as well as shelves in the form of drawers or boxes. These convenient multi-tiered structures are made of glass, metal, wood or plastic.


♦ OPTIONS FOR FLOOR AND WALL (HANGING) RACKS FOR BOOKS:

In the construction of many metal and wooden corner shelving Backlighting included for books. Small lamps can be inserted into the shelves, and the glass display cases will be lit from below or from above. Often the shelves are illuminated from behind, which creates an unusual fairy tale effect in the room.

Furniture manufacturers have taken into account the interests of book and periodical lovers. For them, special shelves covering the entire wall are produced, on the shelves of which it is possible to place the entire home library.

Multi-tier systems with shelves are especially convenient and highly practical. different sizes, designed by Italian designer Bianchi. These metal racks can be successfully placed in the corners of rooms. Bedside tables and wardrobes fit easily into the corner of the living space, since the only component of this furniture is a front panel with a revolving door. Lightweight design can be mounted on walls forming a corner, which will also serve as cabinet walls.

Another one interesting detail such a cabinet or bedside table: outside doors can be made internal, and vice versa. If necessary, it can be left in a position where both sides are visible. Such furniture will be especially convenient in the hallway, as it can be used as a hanger. In the bedroom
it will serve as a chest of drawers, and in the office as furniture that organizes workplace. In addition, you can hide toys and bedding in closets. And a low cabinet can easily be turned into a bar or TV stand.

♦ VIDEO LESSONS

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Many call wall shelves your favorite decorative element in an apartment or house. And for good reason: books with beautiful covers, original shapes, elegant dishes, trinkets and souvenirs from travel... All this instantly transforms the room. You can, of course, look into any furniture store and choose the option you like, or you can put a little human warmth and imagination into this thing: we suggest making a shelf with your own hands!


Unusual bookshelves: in the shape of a circle

The round shape is not just stylish. A round bookshelf will allow you to significantly save space by accommodating a lot of small items. It’s really easy to do it by hand: follow our photo instructions.

What material should I use? We recommend using fiberboard sheet. This material is inexpensive and quite durable. In addition, it bends perfectly. You will also need a board (its role is the central shelf in our circle shelf). You choose the length yourself depending on the size of the book shelf you need.

Let's get started: The success of the work lies in precise calculation. For convenience, we suggest you use the formula. d is the diameter of our circle, on which the size of the board in the center depends. Formula - l=3.14 x d/2.

Calculation example: if the board measures 150 by 700 mm, then the length of the semicircle will be 1100 millimeters (3.14x700/2).

Now we take a sheet of fiberboard and mark it (you can use a marker). Carefully form a circle. The edges of the strips need to be fixed: you can use high-quality glue in a gun. Bend the strips very carefully, as they may crack, even though the material is considered relatively durable. Before finally attaching the strips, check how the board shelf is installed in the center. If the calculations were accurate, then there will be no problems with this. The shelf is almost ready! We finish with painting: it can be just varnish, or paint of the color you need. We recommend hanging this unusual circle shelf with screws. The DIY shelf is ready - see photo below.










Wooden bookshelf: use rope rope

Wooden shelves like those in this master class are perfect for interiors in or. And its shape is very universal: suitable for the kitchen, living room, and bathroom.


What material should I use? This shelf must be made from natural wood. We will need two boards (possibly three, depending on how many shelves you need). The boards must be the same size.

Let's get started: On two (three) boards we mark the places where the holes will be. We make holes using a drill (as in the photo below). Keep in mind that the diameter of the drill bit should be slightly larger than the diameter of the ropes that will connect the shelf. It is advisable to paint the boards in any tone to your taste.

Advice! This shelf allows you to show your imagination. You can make it more original if, for example, you paint the boards only at the ends.

Our bookshelf is almost ready: all that remains is to assemble the structure. The rope rope needs to be folded in half, retreated approximately thirty centimeters, and knots should be tied (see photo). The ends are pulled through holes in the boards and secured with knots. Ready! For photos of DIY wall shelves, see the instructions below.











Wall mounted bookshelf with straps

We would call this shelf the simplest in our material. And it looks hanging shelf on belts is quite impressive, and fits into almost any interior. All you need is a well-sanded board and two fairly wide belts. If wood doesn’t seem very expressive to you, then feel free to paint the board in any tone. All accessories, including buckles, must be removed from the belts. We make small holes at the ends of the belts, as in the photo below. We fold the straps into a loop, fix them on the wall, thread the board through, and voila - the bookshelf with straps is ready!









Bookshelf with glass

The glass shelf is too neutral to belong to any style. It can be made quickly and easily from materials that a good owner will almost always have:

Cutting glass is a difficult and far from safe process, so we do not talk about it in detail, but simply suggest that you order this service in special workshops. The edges will be sanded and polished there.

Stage 1: we make markings. On the wall where our shelf will hang, draw a horizontal line with a pencil. In the places where it will be attached, we make holes with a drill.
Stage 2: install a profile or special holders for the shelf. We fasten the brackets with screws.
Stage 3: we attach the shelf. The rear edge of the shelf is covered with adhesive tape. We insert the shelf into the profile and secure it. We hope you are convinced that glass wall shelves are really easy to make!



Step-by-step photo instructions for making a DIY bookshelf

We invite you to familiarize yourself with the most different ideas how to make your own shelves from drywall, newspapers, plastic, pipes and other scrap materials... Get inspired!

Pipe shelf

A shelf made of pipes can simultaneously serve as a sconce. Ideal place- above the bed, sofa or chair: in general, the place where you like to read.












Wooden bathroom shelf

Simple and elegant. To wooden shelf for the bathroom lasted longer, cover it with a special varnish or film. We also recommend adding hooks to the bathroom shelf, which will be convenient for hanging hand towels, nail scissors, combs and other little things.










Wall shelves – great option saving space, as well as the opportunity to give the room some zest. On bookshelves you can store not only books, but also many different trinkets. Today manufacturers offer a large number of a variety of ready-made shelves, but if you want to create a unique interior, try making this piece of furniture yourself. In this article you will find ideas for bookshelves and learn how they can be made at minimal cost.

Bookshelf Ideas

Shelves made from ladders



Shelves made from old things

Country style interiors can be decorated with a shelf made of wooden stairs. It can be mounted on the wall using hooks. This shelf will accommodate not only books, but also souvenirs.

Even corners in the room can be turned into convenient bookshelves. To do this you will have to buy chipboard and fastenings. For corner shelves you will need to cut out sectors that resemble a triangle with a rounded base. Such shelves are secured using corners, and you can make them of different sizes.

We hope these ideas give you some ideas how to make a bookshelf with your own hands. Now you can decorate the interior to your taste and emphasize its individuality.