Decorative shelves on the wall: their options and production
Decorative wall lockers are found in almost any home. Using this attribute, you can not only decorate your interior, but also significantly save space that may be missing.
After all, on the shelves are stored all kinds of books, caskets, figurines and other important gizmos. They are installed in living rooms, bathrooms, bedrooms, hallways. These are the designs we will consider today, as well in the video in this article and photo you can see ready-made options that may suit you.
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Making a choice of shelves on the wall
In any room there is a place where you can and even need to hang something. Since the furniture is located at the bottom, the top remains empty. This void must be filled. You can attach and stuffed decorative on the wall, but still shelves will be very welcome.
You can make any shelf with your own hands. It is easy if there is a fantasy. The most important thing is to be able to work with a hammer and nails, and the rest is a matter of technology. So, let's get started!
What types of wall shelves are
First you need to understand which shelf we want. It depends on the design of the room and the layout of the furniture. Let's deal with types.
There are several of them:
Classic type Classic is always held in high esteem | Probably the most common.
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Corner shelves Corner shelf option saves space | Mounted on adjacent adjacent walls. Usually this type is used in a bathroom or utility room. Although in an ordinary room it can look very harmonious. |
Hanging type Hanging shelf option | It was named because of the way of attaching to the ceiling.
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Floor type Fancy shelves | He speaks for himself. Such a shelf needs a floor support. Usually this type is used in the hallway. |
Shelf can be open or closed Floor shelf option | That is, it is constructed either with glass or without. You can store anything on them, but items that do not perform a decorative function are usually placed. |
How to attach a shelf to a wall
If it is required to securely secure the shelves, then use a building dowel, as well as an anchor, which are attached to the walls.
With this fastening, the fixation will be very reliable and withstand heavy loads. But there is still a drawback. If there is a desire to remove the shelf, then it will be difficult to do this without damaging the wall. That is how glass blocks are attached to the wall for decor.
Removable fasteners are easier. Staples and mounting hooks are used for them. They are fixed no worse than the previous type.
You can choose modular fixation. Support for the lower tier will be the upper or, conversely, lower for the upper. Thus, the shelf will be well fixed both from above and from below.
What material to choose for the manufacture of shelves
The easiest way to work with wood.These are materials such as plywood, chipboard and so on. In addition, things made from it look very impressive and expensive.
Wooden shelves can be of various forms and types. Mounted both horizontally and vertically. If the material is processed as it should, then this little thing will last a long time.
Shelves are also made of plastic. With it, you can achieve an imitation of wood or stone. No flaws will be seen.
The most durable and durable metal shelves are considered, but it is difficult to fit them into the interior. Care for them and the conditions must also be special, since without this corrosion is inevitable. Although after plating with chrome, they are great for bathrooms.
Glass shelves look very nice and give cosiness to the room. Just make them yourself will be difficult. Work requires accuracy and a lot of time, especially if you plan some patterns on the glass.
Preparatory Activities
First you need to think through everything so that the plan becomes a reality exactly as it should. If you already have an idea of what the product will be, you can think about how big the shelf will be and how much space it will take.
Then you should make a drawing and draw every detail. If you did not have to make shelves before, then try to make a simple one first, without any complicated parts. Thus, you can understand how to make it better and easier, install and understand the main advantages and disadvantages of using certain materials.
It’s unlikely that you can quickly make and install a product, but it won’t take too much time. Perhaps in a few weeks you will enjoy your masterpiece.
Attention: Do not forget to decide for yourself exactly what you want to store on it. After all, both the method of fastening and the type of shelf depend on this.
So:
- If the weight of the items is large, then a reinforced structure is needed. For example, if the shelf is made of wood, then the boards should be thick and the frame as reliable as possible. The manufacture of such a design is no different from simple, only you have to apply the materials more tightly.
- If you want a metal shelf, then do not count on the fact that the manufacturing process will be easy. Metal is very difficult to process, so it will take a lot of time to manufacture. Although there is a plus - such a product will last a long time.
Now let's look at what it takes to work:
- The material your shelf will be made of
- Sanding machine, which can be replaced with sandpaper,
- Nails, or maybe screws - it depends on which shelf you will make,
- Dowels,
- Brackets
- Drill,
- Screwdriver
- Level,
- Ruler or tape measure,
- Pencil or other writing tool for marking.
How to make a wooden shelf
First you need to prepare the material from which the product will be.
Attention: To make it reliable and last a long time, you need to dry the boards. Otherwise, when the tree dries, the finished object will begin to deform.
- This will affect not only the appearance, but also the strength. Usually the tree is dried in stacks using cinder blocks, which are placed exactly on the board.
- When everything is dry, you can start grinding. This will help prepare it for future work and give it a better look. When you are grinding, you will have the opportunity to understand whether the tree has dried or not. If the sandpaper is clogged quickly, it means the wood is still wet.
Now let's move on to the manufacturing process. We will do this by the example of a shelf, which we will arrange in the form of bee honeycombs.
- The cutting angle of the saw should be 30 degrees. We will adhere to them during the entire manufacturing process.In order to give the board a rectangular shape, we need a curly picket fence. Using it, we prepare one edge of the board by cutting off a decorative part. From this edge we measure 300 millimeters. At this place we make the second cut. This is the first of fifteen parts on our shelf. Next, repeat the action and get all fifteen components. Remember to make sure they are the same.
- After manufacturing parts, you need to check their joints. To do this, try to connect them together. If everything is done correctly, then proceed to gluing. Apply glue to the edges and after a few seconds we press all the elements to each other. It is necessary to hold them in a pressed state for several minutes.
- We take a drill. The drill will need 1.2 millimeters. To them we drill a hole at an angle of 90 degrees. This is necessary so that there is no damage during the screwing of the screws. Now we need to connect all the sections together.
- When all the blocks are assembled, drill two holes. Do not get into places with screws. Then twist.
- To mount the inner shelves you need to measure the distance of the inner part, and then make cuts at the desired angle. After that, we fix everything.
- When the fastening is finished, you need to walk along the edges with sandpaper so that there are no bumps. If the edges are polished as needed, we can proceed to varnish. It helps to prevent darkening of the wood, and also gives an aesthetic appearance to the product due to its shine.
- With the same effect, stain can be used. Let the product dry and begin to assemble the entire structure.
How to attach a shelf to a wall
In order to fix the shelf, you will need a drill of 8 or 10 millimeters (seeHow to hang shelves on the wall with your own hands).
- First, drill a wall with a drill, hammer a dowel, and then fasten the bracket. Do not forget to check whether you screwed it well, otherwise the design will not hold.
- Next, you need to try on where the second mount will be located. To do this, you need a shelf, which is put on the bracket. You cannot complete these steps without an assistant.
- Having marked the place where the second mount will be placed, remove the shelf and fasten another bracket. You also need to check later whether it is firmly fixed or not. When everything is ready, hang up your product.
Before telling about interesting types of shelves, I would like to emphasize the following important things:
- Never save on material. You need to purchase it more than is required for the product, as it may be necessary to remake something, but the material is no longer at hand;
- The nail dowel should not be shorter than 6 centimeters and longer than 10;
- Before you fix your creation, you should see what the wall is made of. If it is brick, then drill a hole smaller than the diameter of the dowel. Each material needs its own dowel, so you can’t do without a specialist in this matter.
How to create an interesting shelf
A master class on how to make a decorative wall is shown by many people. There is no limit to fantasy. This is laying on the wall of decorative pebbles and much more. Before deciding how to make a decorative wall bark beetle, you need to consider its interior and decoration options. Let’s look at some of the options already invented.
It will fit beautifully, practically, into any interior design of a bookshelf. In addition to creativity, its main advantage is low cost. After all, probably, in any house will find a book that looks beautiful, but completely uninteresting.
To make such a shelf you will need:
- Dowels,
- Brackets (one small and a pair of large),
- Screws
- Drill,
- Ruler
- Pencil,
- Books (hardcover only).
Before constructing the structure, you need to make a mark on the wall:
- After that we attach large brackets at the bottom, and a small one in the center. It should be located from the rest at the distance of one book. Between these fixtures we install our book, which they tightly fix.
- You can’t put heavy objects on the book, but some figurines or a casket are quite possible. And you can not put anything, so the shelf will simply decorate the interior. Does a book that hangs in the air against a wall look interesting?
- It is not necessary to buy expensive materials for your construction. You can give a second life to your old things. Surely in your room there are unnecessary gizmos that have served their age.
Have you inherited a guitar that lies just like that? Then why not adapt it for business? You have to remove the strings, but it's worth it. What is not a great shelf? She will decorate and diversify the design of the room. It will be interesting to look.
Want a retro style interior? Then you need an old TV. Moreover, many houses still have black and white, which are very well suited to the retro style. The main thing is to take out everything that is inside.
There you can put whatever your heart desires. For example, photographs. And you can organize a couch in it for the cat. After all, pets love such places.
Some make decorative fountains in the apartment on the wall, especially if the area allows. After all, such interior items are now mass in retail.
What about ski shelves? If they are already old and broken, then why not put them into business? Of course, your guests will be surprised by such a creation, and they will definitely like it.
For an apartment decorated in a country style, a shelf in the form of a ladder is perfect. It should be placed horizontally, not vertically. If everything is done correctly, then the objects will stand very firmly on it. On this design flower pots or small figurines will look beautiful.
Did you see fabric shelves? For them, you will need to use any dense fabric. For example, tapestry. Pockets are sewn from this material, which are attached to wooden sticks, and these sticks are already attached to the wall.
If your son is growing, then make skateboard shelves in his room. Add to its children's zest. This will be a great gift.
Street decorative lamps on the wall are not so rarely used, especially if the decoration is made with brick or brick.
Some as a decoration use a decorative fan on the wall with their own hands, it can be done independently and in an original way.
As you understand, shelves can be made from various improvised materials. The main thing is to turn on your imagination and start experimenting. This is nothing complicated.
With the help of extraordinary ideas, you can create impressive works and all your family and friends will be delighted. Decorative shelves on the wall are a matter of fantasy and desire. The price will not be high, but the solution can be found original.
