How to make a bookshelf
In any interior it is important to have a functional system to store my personal library. As a simple but functional system you can use the regular book shelves in the interior of the room. They can be a good alternative for a classic wardrobe, because it can accommodate not only the favorite volume of essays, but also photo albums, beautiful figurines, Souvenirs and even video and audio equipment. Particularly relevant these racks be in a small square room, where every square meter must be used.
Types and functions of shelving for books ↑
Today few people can surprise the presence in the house of the bookcase. The simplest of all designs is an open bookcase. This type of furniture facilitates visual perception of the overall space of the room, while perfectly organizing it. Also open shelving for books vary in form and dimensions, and some you can easily transform that allows you to change the number of shelves, depending on their workload.
Also worth noting is special shelving for books, which its designer may bring to the interior flair and style. For example, design for books – transformer, which can change its design depending on the mood of the owner of the house. This rack, which includes a library and a showcase of Souvenirs, and a stand for the video.
A very unusual species is considered rack harmonica. In appearance it is very similar to the magazine rack. With a little effort, design shrinks to the minimum size.
Those who is the happy owner of a huge family library, a well-known problem of lack of space for storing books. To solve it will help the shelves «sandwiches». This is a special modular system that includes shelves, mounted in two rows. If necessary, the first row can be rolled back, and for him to appear the second row of shelves for books. This design can be equipped with glass doors, lighting.
In some cases shelving for books play a role of some partition, which divides the room into a special zone. For example, shelves for books, lined from floor to ceiling can separate the Seating area in the living room from the office. Installing a shelf in the nursery, it is very easy to share sleeping space and a Playground.
How to build a bookshelf with his own hands ^ a
In order to make a design of their own e have to have special skills or knowledge. You can also avoid a costly instrument and special materials. Going this design quickly, easily and without large cash investments.
The necessary materials and tools ↑
To work passed quickly, and the result pleased with its quality it is necessary to prepare in advance the necessary tools:
- wooden slats and the crossbar;
- beam;
- shelves in the right quantity. They can be made of MDF, chipboard. It is also possible to use a laminated panel, glass, plastic or edged boards;
- fasteners;
- the jigsaw;
- ruler or tape measure;
- pencil;
- laser or water level.
All materials that will be used to choose based on what the load will press on shelves, and in what conditions will be operated design.
If the shelves of the future design will be made of wooden boards or chipboard better to take care of the cut of the elements of the desired size. This process can be carried out on their own with the help of jigsaws, or to order parts in specialized shops for sawing wood.
The choice of design of the rack and the development of drawing ↑
In order to create a successful project, it is necessary to accurately measure the place where in the future there will be a bookcase assembled with your own hands. In this case, can not do without a roulette, a pencil or chalk. The height of the structure depends on the height of ceilings in the room. You also need to ensure that the dimensions of the rack was easy to operate. Width of shelves is usually determined by the size of the items and books that will be in there. As practice shows, to store enough width 30 cm.
The length of the shelves also need to think carefully. This parameter directly depends on the dimensions of things that will be stored in the rack. Shelving with children’s books or Souvenirs good regiment, with a length of one meter and even longer. If the rack will accommodate heavy objects, the shelves should be done shorter and thicker, so they don’t SAG over time.
Fasteners should be chosen taking into account future loads. Rack of children’s books and toys you can assemble with screws. If shelves to store heavy books or a whole series of books, the shelves better to fasten to the wall with additional fasteners of length less than 9 cm.
Once you have defined the dimensions of the future design and prepared all the basic materials for work should draw up a detailed plan drawing. No need to have special education to on paper to portray a rough plan, showing the main parameters and the optimal location on the shelves.
The main stages of manufacture of the shelf ↑
All data collection and this design can be divided into the following stages:
- mounted base;
- collect the box and mounted shelves;
- hold the decorative finish of the rack.
Mounting the base ↑
The first thing to do before start working is to mark the wall. If the future design will be located throughout the wall, then a carrier substrate made of wooden boards are best positioned near the ceiling and near the floor. The carrier bearing is best made of strong, durable materials, because the guarantee of successful operation of the finished display rack is a solid Foundation. Choosing a wooden beam it is better to stay on the material with a square or rectangular cross-section. Much will depend on the dimensions of the rack, and sizes of shelves. In order to fix the shelves you have to use screws of length not less than 3 cm.
The storage of books is very important to ensure that supports were fixed vertically. Setting the lateral retaining beams, you can give the shelf extra strength and rigidity. This is particularly important if the shelving will store heavy things.
Assembly and installation of racking ↑
After finished the stage on the Assembly grounds, you can begin to assemble the box of the future rack. For this you need to prepare a slab of MDF or other material, which are fastened to the frame beams around the perimeter. The result should be a box without a back wall. If there is a need, the rear panel can also be screwed to the base of the rack. For panel rear wall it is best to take thin veneer.
After the box is assembled, you can proceed to installing the shelves. On the inside of the panel box make a mark, which mark the mounting locations for future shelves. You can attach them with screws, but it is better to use special parts of metal. Especially carefully it is necessary to choose the cleats if they will be stored with heavy objects. To enhance strength shelves can be used for more cross-bars, on which they will rely.
We all know that the biggest burden falls on the middle shelf. Therefore, it is necessary to make especially durable.
Decorative shelf ↑
By themselves, the MDF panels do not look very attractive, so the external aesthetics spend a declarative design finish. To do this, glue the ends of the decorative edge. Pressed her hot iron, and the excess cut off a normal iron range.
If necessary, cover the lower shelves with doors. These book shelves are the closed mind.
If the rack is built of wood, to give a more attractive appearance it should be covered with stain or varnish. For those who prefer the interior style «Provence» suitable decorative design of the rack by the method of decoupage or craquelure. It all depends on your imagination and taste who makes the rack.
Conclusion ↑
To assemble the bookcase – it’s not tricky, but requires knowledge of some subtleties, attention and care. For those who want to learn carpentry, to make a structure with your own hands is the best start of practice.
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