DIY Corner Shelf

The problem of space is relevant for small and large apartments. It is very difficult to fit everything you need into limited square meters.It is almost impossible to imagine a house, office or apartment without convenient shelves. The element performs an aesthetic, decorative role.

Shelves are used in absolutely any room and for absolutely different purposes. They look great in bathrooms, kitchens and living rooms.

Benefits of Making Your Own Shelf

Previously, handicraft production of any furniture was considered the lot of the poor. Wealthy people preferred to buy interior elements in stores. But everything there had almost the same design, so thirty years ago, interiors in different houses were almost identical.

There are dozens of different furniture models in modern stores, but even among such a variety it is difficult to choose one option that will meet all the preferences of the home owner. In this case, there are only two options: order furniture directly from the manufacturer, or build it yourself.

The first option may seem ideal. However, not every craftsman will be able to make furniture qualitatively, inexpensively and take into account all your wishes. Finding such a specialist is not easy, and there is no point in searching if you need a simple wall shelf.

Making your own shelves has many advantages.

• Opportunity to save. When ordering furniture from a workshop, you have to pay not only for consumables, but also for the specialist's work. If the master has high qualifications and excellent reviews, then the cost of his work will always be high. Not everyone has such funds.
  

  

• Taking into account even the smallest requirements. Only the owner of the house knows what kind of shelf he wants to get as a result.
  

  

• Saving time. A good furniture builder has his work days scheduled in advance. Therefore, you will have to wait for your order for several months, if not longer.
  

  

• Ease of the process. Many people think that furniture manufacturing is a technically complex process. But this is not entirely true. Absolutely anyone can create shelves, even those who have never had such experience before. You don’t need any complicated instructions or expensive tools to do this.
  

  

• Gaining invaluable experience. Creating shelves allows you to practice and gain invaluable work experience, which will then be useful when making more complex furniture designs.
  

  

Making a shelf yourself: how to decide on the design and materials?

Any wall shelf can have a different shape and design. They can be complex (with additional elements) or simple. Simple shelves can be used in the kitchen.

It is very easy to make semicircular shelves. This option is ideal if you have no time and desire to do something more complicated. Simple shelves can also be used in apartments and houses decorated in minimalist styles.

Shelves with additional elements can be used in living rooms. They can consist of several sections or have an unusual shape, for example, in the form of the letter "G".

You can decorate such furniture with an original cutting method, if you have experience in this matter. Shelves placed in the corner also differ in the presence of a back wall. It can be present or replaced by a wall. If you want to preserve the wall decoration, then it is better to build a furniture wall.

In this article, we will look at the process of constructing a classic-shaped corner shelf. This form is very simple and versatile. Its manufacture will not take even two hours.

Let's consider the types of materials and their advantages.

1. Natural wood. This is the most preferable option, as wood is moisture-resistant, environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing.
   

   

2. Plastic. This base is cheaper than wood and can qualitatively imitate any type of coating.
   

   

3. Glass. A transparent wall shelf is an original interior decoration. It is not easy to work with such material, but if you try, you can achieve an amazing result.
   

   

4. Metal. The fashion for metal furniture is gradually returning. Shelves made of such material will serve for a long time and without fail.
   

   

To quickly decide on the raw material, be sure to consider the comparative characteristics presented in the table.

Having analyzed all the characteristics, you can see that it is simpler and easier to create a corner shelf from wood.

Tools

To make a wooden shelf, you need to properly prepare the raw materials and tools. You should start with preparing the tools. To build a corner shelf from wood, you need to find:

• Electric jigsaw;
• A regular 50 cm ruler;
• Hacksaw;
• Glue;
• Drill;
• Building level;
• Sandpaper;
• Shelf bracket.

Materials

The most ordinary board that was lying around on the balcony after renovation will be suitable as the main raw material for creating the shelf. You can also use the remains of old furniture, or buy a board in the store. When choosing the main raw material, consider several criteria:

• Design. The board should have a suitable color and a beautiful pattern;
• Quality. It is better not to use rotten and old boards;
• Integrity. The sheet for furniture production should not have scratches or dents.

Cut the plywood pieces diagonally, sand the edges. You can cut four posts from the leftover wood. They should be the same size.

Manufacturing process: step-by-step instructions

As you can see, the process of making a shelf does not require special costs and tools that are difficult to find at home. Almost all the materials and equipment are available to any owner. In this section, we will consider in more detail, how to make a corner shelf.

1. In order for the corner shelf to have a presentable appearance, all its parts must be carefully cleaned. For this, sandpaper should be used. The elements of the structure must be perfectly smooth, after which they can be covered with white paint.
   

   

2. Marking. The stability and aesthetics of the shelf largely depend on its correct placement. Carefully consider the height and location of the structure. Marking for the installation of shelf elements can be done with a regular pencil.
   

   

3. Installing the racks. The racks are attached to the wall with dowels. You should first make holes in the wall with a drill. Then you can attach the racks themselves, carefully observing the preliminary markings. You can check the correctness of the installation using a building level.
   

   

4. Fastening the shelves. To fix the shelf to the racks, you first need to use simple glue. The shelves fit tightly into the corner, so no spacers are needed.

   

   You can store household items, decorations and even indoor flowers on it. However, if the shelves are used to store bulky and heavy items, then such fastening will not be enough. The structure can be strengthened with the help of special metal elements that are installed from below. Such elements are attached to the racks and the shelves themselves with screws.

   

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