How to make your own wood shelving. Handmade wooden rack. And in conclusion

29.10.2019

In a new review, the author has collected examples of shelving and shelves that you can concoct with your own hands. They must be used, of course, 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 version.

1. In the shape of a circle

The original round shelf, the edging of which is made of thin fiberboard, and the shelves themselves are made of an ordinary board, painted in White color. Of course, this design is not suitable for storing the entire home library, but it can accommodate a few educational books, a small houseplant and a couple of framed pictures.

2. Hanging shelf

An adorable hanging shelf that can be made from a few used books or notebooks of the same size. Such a shelf is not only suitable for storing cosmetics and small decor items, but will also become wonderful decoration any wall.

3. Arrow

Stylish bookshelf in the form of an illuminated arrow, made from the remnants of metal water pipes, will perfectly fit 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 a few wooden bars. Such a shelf is reliable and spacious and is suitable for storing a variety of things.

5. Charming shelving

Stylish and original rack, made from a slightly modified and white-painted door. Filled with favorite books, candles, family photos and small decor items, this shelving unit will be a real highlight of any space.

6. Narrow slats

Old skis that have been gathering dust in the pantry for many years can be used to create unusual shelves. Such shelves will perfectly fit into the interior of the nursery and are suitable for storing toys and books.

7. Stylish copper

Massive shelves made of wood, pasted over with a stylish copper-colored film, are perfect for placing house plants.

8. Old pallet

Old wooden pallet easy enough to turn into original shelf to store magazines and family pictures.

9. Industrial style

Stylish storage system in the current industrial style, which can be made of wood or MDF boards, painted in gray and interconnected by a structure of metal water pipes.

10. Bright honeycombs

Original shelves made of bright gift hexagonal boxes attached to mirrors of the same shape. Of course, this design is not suitable for storing large heavy items, but it is suitable for storing small things dear to the heart and decor items, and will also become a unique wall decoration.

11. Stylish transformation

The drawers of an old discarded table can be used to create original shelves. Neatly painted and customized, the boxes can be mounted to the wall, both vertically and horizontally, and used to store a variety of things.

12. Rough design

Rough shelves made of untreated wood, opened with varnish or paint, will perfectly fit into the interior of a room decorated in a rustic or country style.

13. Abundance of cells

A huge wall-to-wall shelving unit made from many wooden crates, painted bright colours, can be a stylish and budget alternative to a massive store-bought wardrobe.

14. Wicker basket

MDF shelves.

Compact MDF shelves with fruit slices painted under them will become a bright and functional decoration of the kitchen wall.

17. Rustic style

A dense piece of bark or raw wood can be turned into a fantastic hanging shelf, which will become an original alternative to the standard bedside table.

If there is no storage space in your house for any group of items, be it books, work tools, etc., then you probably had to face the fact that as their number increased, the apartment began to gradually become cluttered. At first glance, it is enough to simply equip a pantry or an additional closet, however, the owners of small apartments do not always have such an opportunity due to lack of free space. How to arrange things in this case? The simplest and most practical solution to this problem will be the arrangement of a wooden shelving with your own hands. But this is far from the only case when shelving for the home, including wooden ones, can be useful. The use of a rack is also appropriate in the garage, which, without proper systematization of space, often turns into a dump of things, and on the balcony, where it will help to place seedlings or indoor plants in the most compact way. Also, with the help of the rack, you can implement zoning space. Despite the fact that the arrangement of the rack does not cause difficulties and is accessible even to a beginner, in this article we will tell you in detail how to make wooden shelving with your own hands.

Use of shelving: main varieties

The wooden rack is a capacious structure made of wood, consisting of a large number shelves, which are fixed on special racks. At the same time, the number of tiers depends only on the individual preferences of the owner. The prefabricated wooden rack can be used to store various items: books, dishes, tools, etc. It will fit perfectly into almost any interior, whether country or classic. The functional purpose of the premises in which a wooden rack will be appropriate is also diverse.

They will look most harmoniously in the children's room, where, thanks to the presence of open shelves, children can conveniently place their toys and subsequently have free access to them;
The functionality of an office or library can also be expanded with wooden shelving, which can be used to store books, documents and any important little things;

Often, the rack complements the interior of the kitchen, where some housewives place dishes, cereals or spices, which are used daily.
An integral point in the use of wooden shelving is their use for placement indoor plants and seedlings. In this case, you need to know a little trick known to professionals. It is known that most indoor plants, like seedlings, need a barely perceptible heating of the soil, which will contribute to effective growth and vital activity. To implement this principle, modern manufacturers offer expensive automatic racks that can be easily replaced by laying wooden shelves foam shelving. This unique material, being an effective thermal insulator, is able to reflect the thermal radiation that forms in moist soil, returning it to the pot and thereby implementing the principle of minimal heating.

Constructive types of wooden racks:

Stationary rack. Its design is a frame consisting of racks and crossbars, on which a sufficient number of shelves are fixed. To increase the reliability and strength of a do-it-yourself stationary wooden rack, the photo of which is presented below;
Mobile racks- a constructive option, most suitable for those who cannot decide on their location. Due to the fact that such racks are equipped with wheels, in the process of their movement there is no need to unload the contents;
Rotating racks- a design that is suitable for storing various small items needed in the household: spices, dishes, hygiene items used daily;
Hanging racks- a design that allows you to optimize the space and use it rationally in the future. It consists of several shelves combined into a single structure.

Original options for mounting wooden shelving

Many believe that the rack is a rather primitive design, which is a rough frame with shelves. However, such options are used mainly on the balcony, in the basement or garage, where the furniture used must be durable and practical, while for residential premises, experts recommend giving preference to more original designs. For example, a rather nontrivial construction for home interior will become a rack consisting of a pair of oak boards and several glass bottles installed as shown in the photo below. And if, at first glance, the construction seems insufficiently stable to you, cast aside all doubts and boldly exploit it to the maximum, storing not only books, but also layouts of collectible wines.

Rope racks are no less original, for fixing which, unlike traditional frame structures, you only need two hooks on the wall. Of course, you can’t store heavy jars with blanks for the winter on them, but you can easily arrange photographs, souvenirs, books, dishes and other little things. Rope racks, being temporary structures, will also go for rooms to be repaired. In this case, it is enough to make a structure from scraps of sedge or laminate, mounted on a rope suspension. Fixing the structure will be facilitated if a heating pipe runs under the ceiling in the room where it will be located - it will be enough to tie a rope to it.

Guided by the following advice, you can make no less original wooden shelving without rear wall, which will be a good addition to the interior in an industrial style. To make it, you will need not only wooden boards, but also a couple of water pipes, as well as fittings. It is necessary to pay attention to original way installation of shelves - in this case, they are "mounted" on pipes like a children's pyramid. Due to the high rigidity of the tee-reinforced water pipes, we were able to dispense with the rear support legs required in the case of traditional installations.

If you decide to optimize the living space in a private house where there is a staircase leading to the second floor, the space below it can be used to equip the shelving, as shown in the photo.

Development of a drawing of a wooden rack: general requirements

The development of a drawing is an obligatory stage and a guarantee of arranging a convenient and practical rack. To make a drawing in accordance with all requirements, first of all, you need to accurately measure the place where the rack will subsequently be located. If you plan to use the structure to store work tools or jars of winter preparations, experts recommend giving preference to simple forms. In this case, it will be enough to determine the height of the product, which depends on the height of the room and the individual preferences of the owner. As for the installation of a wooden shelving in the garage with your own hands, it is recommended to do it in the entire height of the wall. The width of the rack shelves depends on what items will be stored on them - to arrange jars or books, shelves 25-40 cm wide are suitable, shelves for storing working tools are mounted taking into account their dimensions. The length of the shelves is another parameter that depends on the purpose of the rack. If shelves 1.5 meters long are suitable for storing toys, figurines and other small things, then for heavy books it is necessary to choose shelves whose length does not exceed 90 cm, which will prevent their deflection.

Summing up, we will briefly consider the general recommendations that must be followed in the process of developing a drawing:

The width of the rack is calculated taking into account the free area - its width corresponds to the width of the free space, however, for ease of installation, the resulting figure is reduced by 5-10 cm;
The width of the shelves of the rack should be no more than 1.5 m, which will prevent their deformation;
As for the depth of the shelves, here the most optimal value it is considered 50 cm. If, despite the recommendations of experts, you increase this figure, be prepared for the fact that there will be difficulties when getting items from distant shelves;
Most optimal height shelves - 30-60 cm, while the lower shelf can be a little deeper, which is especially important if you plan to store large items on the rack;
In the process of developing a drawing, it is necessary to make an approximate estimate of the dimensions of the items that will be placed on the shelves of the rack, and taking into account the gaps of 10-15 cm necessary for the free placement and removal of items from the rack, calculate the length of its shelves;
Do not forget about the rule of rational load distribution. On the lower shelves of the rack it is preferable to place the heaviest and bulky items, on the middle - items of medium weight and size, on the top - voluminous, but light items (boxes, clothes).

Important! If you are planning to equip a storage structure in a small room, the most suitable option for you will be a corner wooden rack. Its installation involves joining two racks at an angle of 45 degrees, which must be reflected in the drawing.

Materials and tools for making racks

Before proceeding with the manufacture of the rack, prepare the necessary materials and tools:

According to experts, in order to make a high-quality rack, it is advisable to use boards made of natural wood. The most preferred, in this case, will be pine, oak or mahogany. It is not recommended to use boards made on the basis of wood shavings, as they are an impractical material with a short service life. When choosing wood for the manufacture of shelving, it is important to ensure that its moisture content does not exceed 12%. Before making the rack, the material used must be prepared - treated with antiseptic solutions and special impregnations, after which the boards should lie down for several days in the room where the installation will be carried out.

Apart from wooden planks, for the manufacture of the rack you will need the following set of materials and tools:

shelf holders;
metal corners;
wooden bars, with the help of which the transverse fixation of the shelves will be carried out;
furniture legs on wheels;
plywood;
self-tapping screws;
wood varnish and brush;
wood glue;
electric jigsaw and grinder;
drill;
a hammer;
tape measure and pencil, which will be needed for marking.

How to make a wooden shelving

The first stage of installation activities is the choice of the lower base. For its manufacture, a thick board is selected (its thickness is selected taking into account that a self-tapping screw 3 cm long is freely included in it). As for the remaining design parameters, the length and width of the board are equal to the maximum length and width of the rack, which you select yourself. In the lower part of the base with a step equal to one meter, experts recommend nailing transverse bars, the length of which is equal to their width. This will give the structure additional strength.
The next step is to work on the side walls of the rack. To reduce the cost of construction, thick plywood can be used instead of boards, marking it so that its width is equal to the width of the base. The height of plywood is chosen arbitrarily. Having cut the side walls of the desired size, make marks for the shelves on their inside. At the same time, remember that most often the height of the shelves is 21 and 42 cm. These two values \u200b\u200bcan be alternated, which will allow you to equip the rack with roomy and, at the same time, neat shelves.

Next, cut out the shelves from wood. Their length should correspond to the inside of the rack so that they fit snugly and, at the same time, freely into the rack. The width of the shelves corresponds to the depth of the rack. As for the thickness of the shelves, it should be at least 2.5 cm, but experts recommend fixing them with transverse bars, which will give them additional strength. To nail the bars, you can use ordinary small cloves.
After you have cut out the shelves, you can start making the back wall. To simplify the task, experts suggest abandoning the installation of the back wall, but this is only if you are completely satisfied with the texture and color of the wall to which the rack adjoins. If mounting the back wall is necessary, it is cut out of ordinary plywood in accordance with the dimensions of the rack.

Rack assembly: step by step instructions

After all the details are prepared, it is necessary to proceed to the next crucial stage in the manufacture of a wooden shelving - assembly of the structure. On the this stage important to use different kinds fasteners: from wood glue to self-tapping screws and nails.
At the first stage, they take the lowest shelf, which will be used as a base, and attach the back wall of the rack to it using self-tapping screws. If the design of your wooden shelving for a balcony or other room does not provide for a back wall, immediately start working with the side walls. Previously, you have already made markings for attaching the shelves, which will facilitate the subsequent stages of assembling the rack.

On each of the marks, parallel to each other, it is necessary to fix special metal or plastic (depending on the expected load on the shelves of the rack) holders, on which the shelves will subsequently be placed. Then, using self-tapping screws, the side walls are mounted to the lower base, while maintaining the evenness of all corners. To increase the reliability of the structure, it is recommended to use metal corners as additional fixing elements.

Above, we described one of the common options for mounting shelves. It is not the only one and, in terms of its reliability, is inferior to the method that will be discussed below. Another, more solid way of fastening the shelves of the rack does not involve the installation of holders, since the shelves are attached directly to the side walls. First of all, with the help of self-tapping screws, the side walls are mounted to the base. Then, in order to effectively cope with the task, you will need the help of a partner who will place the shelf inside the rack in accordance with the markings previously made, while you will fasten them to the sidewalls from the outside with self-tapping screws. To increase the reliability of fastening, it is advisable to additionally fix the shelves from under the bottom with metal corners. When giving preference to this method of fastening shelves, it is important to remember that along with greater reliability, it is considered more complex and requires ideal measurements of the length of the shelves. During the installation process, it is important to avoid even minimal distortions, as they can completely ruin the design of the rack. To prevent this, from the very beginning it is necessary to use the building level.

Having prepared the main part of the structure, proceed to fix the cover, which will give the future rack a finished look and prevent dust from entering the top shelf. In the process of fastening, self-tapping screws are also used.

Another way to increase the reliability of the shelving structure involves smearing the holes after drilling with wood glue, which will provide additional strength. As the legs of the future rack, it is recommended to use furniture legs on wheels, which will make moving the structure more convenient and, at the same time, will prevent the rack from warping when exposed to high loads.

If you used to make a rack chipboard or MDF, give finished construction You can achieve a more aesthetic and finished appearance by sticking a melamine film on all ends of the parts, which can be done using a conventional iron. The edge is laid on the end, pre-treated with fine-grained sandpaper, and smoothed with a hot iron. If there are extra edges of the edge, they are removed with a clerical knife.

To add originality to the rack, some shelves can be closed with doors or even turned into a whole closet. Additional design of the rack, which will give it a decorative effect, can be done by painting it with stain or varnish, decoupage or craquelure. The latter depends only on your imagination and individual preferences.

DIY wooden rack video

It is not difficult to make a rack with your own hands from wood. It is important to have a set of simple woodworking tools and have a small stock of knowledge and skills in working with wood. The choice of dimensions, design of the rack and its finish - it depends on the requests and capabilities of the master.

Do-it-yourself wooden shelving allows you to not only save money, but also take into account the features of the room. Before starting all the work, it is important to have answers to a few basic questions.

Criteria for choosing a design, dimensions and materials for the manufacture of a homemade rack

It is important to define here:

goals and opportunities;
the place where it will be installed;
sizing;
purchase necessary materials and fasteners for the manufacture of structures.

Let's analyze each of the points in more detail.

Design options depending on the purpose and location of furniture installation

There are several options here:

If the rack is needed for installation in the basement for storing pickles or in the garage, you can make simple design from thick bars and boards. In this case, structural strength is important.
Shelving is needed to accommodate books. Here you will need to use strong standing parts made of timber and shelves made of plywood or chipboard.
It is required to make furniture for the kitchen or hallway. In this case, a large margin of safety of the structure is not important, it is necessary to make a beautiful, airy structure.

Structural sizing

Based on all of the above points, the size of the room where it will be installed and individual requests, you can determine the dimensions of the structure, make its drawing and complete the detailing of the entire structure.

In any case, it is required to prepare 4 standing parts, several longitudinal jumpers and material for the shelves, finishing the entire rack. To this will be added paints and varnishes, perhaps varnish and impregnation.

After completing all of the above operations, you can answer the question: how to make a rack for your home.

Step-by-step instructions for making a rack

For example, consider the manufacture of shelving with shelves for a room. This is not the most difficult, but not an easy option to work. Let's take arbitrary dimensions:

width - 1220 mm;
height - 2130 mm;
depth - 440 mm.

Preparatory stage of work

Prepare for work:

sidewalls 2 pcs 2130/440 mm;
for the upper and lower fixed shelves we will prepare plywood 400/1180 mm;
if you want to close the back, you can prepare fiberboard or thin plywood, 1220/2130 mm in size;
we will have 3 shelves, for them we will prepare plywood 19 mm thick, 400/368 mm in size;
we divide into 3 compartments, so we will prepare 2 partitions from plywood 400/1660 mm;
decorative stops 38/1143 mm;
details for closing the bottom and top of the rack 90/1220 mm;
for fastening the shelves, you can use a wooden rail or a mounting furniture corner.

We need a sufficient number of self-tapping screws, decorative furniture nails, decorative clips that mask the heads of self-tapping screws.

Shelving assembly

Let's start with the main part of the work. In order to make a wooden rack with your own hands, you will need to perform a cycle of operations:

we clean all the details with sandpaper, pay special attention to the front sides;
on the sidewalls, we fix the furniture corners in the places where the upper and lower fixed shelves are attached and fix them on self-tapping screws and PVA glue;
to give the structure greater rigidity, decorative finish, we fix a cut-to-size sheet of fiberboard or thin plywood on the back of the rack. Having placed the part at the same distance from the edge, we measure the diagonal of the rack. We fix the backdrop on furniture nails with washers;
we install the cabinet in a vertical position and fix the brackets for fixing the partitions and fix them with self-tapping screws and glue;
now we fix the upper and lower decorative rails with a size of 90/1220 mm, fix them with self-tapping screws and close the hats with clips;
having marked the places of fastening of the shelves, we fasten the corners on the screws and install small removable shelves with stops in the front;
in the middle we make a large gap for placement outerwear. We fix the tube for hangers on special fasteners.

Handmade wooden rack is ready. It remains to sand the surfaces again, wipe off the dust and paint the furniture in desired color. Can be used various options stain and varnishing of the structure. In this case, you will have to clean the parts with fine sandpaper several times.

It is better to just paint in any suitable color using various enamels or paints. We close all prominent hats of self-tapping screws with clips matched to the main color.

This is not the easiest option for furniture made of wood. If you need a simple option for a garage, you will need 4 timber racks fastened together with jumpers and fixed shelves. For manufacturing, you will need a simple hacksaw for wood, a hammer.

Having made a few simple ones for a cellar or garage, having gained experience, you can try to make designs with decorative trim, woodcarving. It all depends on your abilities and capabilities. Good luck.

How to make a do-it-yourself shelving unit that will resemble antique furniture from a museum because it will have an arched shape at the bottom and upper parts. You may get the impression that such a homemade rack once belonged to your grandfather and it is very dear to you.

And if you want to make a product that will not only decorate the room, but will also be a multifunctional place to store different things - vases, books, photo frames and souvenirs, items that are dear to your heart.

We have prepared instructions for the manufacture of the main product for you. And how you will refine it - it depends only on your imagination. It can be a rack in Provence, country or vintage style.

Such a piece of furniture made of wood with your own hands will be a reason to be proud of your craftsmanship. Start learning the material.

The wardrobe ladder is assembled quickly and easily. We will use lamellas, screws or confirmations and grooved joints.

Dimensions, if you stick to the drawings, will be as follows: WxDxH - 1120x445x1990 mm.

You can make a rack furniture board but we recommend that you use cheaper materials such as plywood for shelves and pine boards for racks.

Start with the legs

The manufacture of the rack begins with the legs, or they are also called racks.

We will make front, rear and side legs. Front and rear (A) have the same dimensions - 18x60x1990 - 4 pcs., side (B) - 18x65x1990 - 4 pcs. Pay attention to the picture below, it indicates that the lower parts of the legs are beveled - saw off and sand along the line. You can make one leg as a sample and saw off the rest along it so that they are the same.

Legs. The inner surface of the left front and right rear pair of legs

Divide and mark each pair of legs for yourself to make two front-side and back-side pairs. It is necessary to take into account the direction of the bevels, carefully study the drawing of the rack, as this will ensure proper assembly.
Cut a groove 18 mm wide and 6 mm deep using circular saw, on the inner sides of the side legs, to fit them to the front and rear legs and glue them during production, because the rack will not be collapsible.

On the inner surface of the legs B, using masking tape, which must be glued to the hole markings, a tape measure and a pencil, mark the points for holes d = 6, 10 mm deep. Supports will be installed in these holes, on which the shelves will be installed.

Master's advice. To visually determine the depth of the hole, make a mark on the drills in advance and wrap the area above the line with masking tape. Or use depth gauges.

When connecting the legs, use wood glue. Align the ends and clamp with clamps.

For those who cannot think of the most convenient and practical way to store their belongings, we offer universal shelving. Such products are made very quickly and easily, and are suitable for any room, whether it be a garage, bedroom or living room.

Having at least a little experience in repair or construction work, you can easily answer the question "how to make a rack with your own hands."

The materials used can be found at the nearest hardware store, or at hand. The main thing is to approach the issue of manufacturing with all my heart.

Material base

Three types of materials are perfect for today's product - wood, metal or plastic. In addition, you can combine several bases.

It should be noted right away that of the proposed materials, plastic is the most difficult to process - insufficiently strong connections, spoiled appearance by cutting or drilling. Therefore, the most optimal solution– use it with a wooden or metal structure.

In addition to the previous option, you can combine several other ideas. For example, use forged metal and plywood.

Artistic casting will look very good - the main thing is that it fits into the design idea of the room and is organically combined with others. decorative elements. So, sweeping forging will not fit into the minimalist style.

Primarily

Before directly manufacturing a rack from boards or other bases, you need to carry out preparatory work. To do this, select the location of the future product, measure the dimensions and draw a drawing of the future furniture element.

Immediately think about what shape the product will turn out to be - for example, simple shelves are suitable for a garage or balcony. In a living room, you can connect your own imagination to create a unique and practical decor.

Also, based on your needs, calculate the size of the shelves. For example, a basement rack that will store jars can have a shelf of 30 centimeters. In other cases, you need to take into account the stored items.

After that, the preparation of the material begins. For wooden products, choose a dry and planed base. It is important that the bars are intact and have the correct shape.

The pipe rack also needs to be carefully prepared - steel can be painted in advance if the standard color does not suit.

One of the main nuances is the conditions for further use of racks. Wet rooms will require additional treatment wooden frame or metal parts.

Manufacturing

When the shelving scheme is ready with your own hands, you can proceed directly to production process. First of all, the frame is assembled, depending on the material chosen. The remaining elements are attached to the finished lower base.

Keep in mind that when creating large structures, you need to take care of additional rigidity. Add two or three spacers to the frame at the ends and the wall. So you get a more reliable and durable element.

As well as the shelves themselves - choose the material for them yourself, based on your taste preferences.

For everyone who wants to get acquainted, we offer a photo of shelving with our own hands, made of various materials. It will be easier for you to evaluate and understand what will best complement the design of your room or apartment as a whole.

original ideas

It is not at all necessary to buy certain materials - it is enough to use old things, such as a chair, a wardrobe and others.

Unused drawers can easily be converted into shelving units, which are quite versatile and won't take up much space.

Those who have recently laid linoleum know that there is a cardboard tube inside the roll. Several of these products will make excellent shelves.

In my own way appearance, this piece of furniture will resemble a honeycomb. In this case, drawings of shelving will not even be needed, with your own hands you will get unusually comfortable furniture fittings.