What is
The shelves are similar to standard racks, of course, not like those in a warehouse, but adapted to the size of the home and made from the same materials as the rest of the furniture. They can serve as:
- partitions to divide a room into several zones;
- spacious compartments for a home library, office documents, cosmetics, shoes;
- an elegant element of decor with beautifully arranged flowers, family dinnerware, collectibles and so on.
The bookcase serves as a showcase and is also suitable for storing everyday items.
The most popular models are those with:
- Mobility. They should be light, yet stable; if appropriate, then on wheels.
- Multifunctionality. The shelves are located at different heights; some space can be occupied by drawers and vertical partitions.
- Capacity. Depending on the purpose, the racks should accommodate your favorite boots, a large indoor flower or stacks of books.
The most important thing is that the product must fit perfectly into the overall design of the room . For example, for high-tech, a square modular shelf is recommended, for oriental style - made of bamboo, for noir - forged. In recent years, bookcases have begun to replace larger pieces of furniture from rooms. In the living room they are preferred instead of a glass or bookcase, in the bathroom they are used instead of a cabinet, and on the balcony - for storing household items, tools or flowers.
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Requirements for a children's toy rack
Furniture should be selected for the children's room that will be safe for the child.
Attention! It is necessary to check the stability of the toy racks, as well as the absence of protruding parts and sharp corners. Otherwise, there is a high risk of injury to the child.
Parents should make sure that the toy rack in the nursery is absolutely safe. For example, instead of dangerous drawers, you can choose models that use boxes covered with soft fabric.
As an affordable and convenient option for a toy rack for a nursery, interior professionals advise choosing designs from square boxes that can be placed against the wall or hung.
Advice! In order for a children's rack intended for toys to attract the baby's attention, you can decorate it with colored paper.
Varieties
Shelves are divided into three main types: office, utility and decorative. The first ones are familiar to anyone who has at least once paid attention to how official work or educational premises are furnished: an office, a kindergarten or an accounting department, where there are open “cabinets” with perfectly fitting colored folders with signatures on the spines. These shelves are characterized by:
- strict, uniform design, no frills;
- big size;
- the presence of spacious high shelves and closed sections.
Because of these properties, especially if there are closed sections, they are still confused with full-fledged cabinets, but in fact they are classic office bookcases. There is a huge range of economic models. Although the name speaks for itself, they do not have any characteristic features, since each design is made to solve a certain type of problem:
- In the bathroom, a shelf can be represented by a modest low rack, which is only suitable for storing clean towels. It can also be a large closet where all household items can be located at the same time: a bucket with a rag, laundry products, personal hygiene products and supplies of toilet paper.
- On the balcony, the shelf can be metal if the room is unheated. It should have a more stable frame for storing tool boxes and flower pots. It can also be presented with a plastic shelf or its modification with drawers.
- In kitchens and pantries, shelving units are almost always represented by strong, spacious structures that have a universal purpose.
Such racks are not often found in living rooms - they certainly will not become an interior decoration. Some classify book options as household ones, but this is not entirely true. The largest assortment is presented among decorative shelves. Their very name speaks volumes about their purpose. They are not made for storing office folders or household items, they are a decorative element. They are elegant, often artsy, with interesting designs and sometimes seemingly strange selection of materials. This look will fit perfectly into a living room or a spacious kitchen-dining room.
Each variety is presented on the market with hundreds of models to suit every taste and budget. In addition to the purpose, those wishing to purchase a bookcase will also have to decide on the materials from which it will be made and the shapes - there are many more of them than might seem at first glance.
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Fabrication of the structural frame
First you need to take care of the walls of the future shelving. The sides, bottom and top need to be cut from boards, and the back part from plywood. Next, we prepare the shelves with dividers. It is advisable to mark each finished part somehow, this will be convenient when working. Also, in the side edges, on the upper and lower edges of the inner walls, we cut out folds and finally make grooves in the right places.
The boards cut to size should have a good corner connection, which can be provided with tenons and eyes. On their end parts, use a hacksaw with fine teeth to make cuts to the thickness of the parts being connected.
We remove the groove for the tenon using a chisel or chisel. Glue the joints of the rack parts and connect them with clamps until they dry. It is best to install additional fasteners in the form of a metal corner from inside the frame.
Materials and shapes
If the bookcase is furniture for storing things, then the materials from which it is made must withstand maximum loads. This is exactly what you need to start from when choosing a rack or making it yourself. Manufacturers do not offer any innovative materials:
- Metal. Widely used for the manufacture of decorative and utility shelves. The most popular are forged models. When using metal, the issue of stability, maximum load, and aesthetic component is resolved. Often, iron structures are painted bronze, which fits perfectly into rooms with warm, light tones, and if the room is designed in a noir style, then such a bookcase must be there.
- Tree. Its main advantages: the ability to create any shape, carved inserts, choose color and texture, and can withstand quite heavy objects. The only thing worth considering is that wood does not like dampness, which means it is better not to choose products made from it for a bathroom or open balcony.
- Plastic. This raw material is universal and can look good in any room. The issue of strength directly depends on the quality of workmanship. Commonly used in shoe racks and corner structures for shower rooms.
- Glass. This material almost always looks advantageous and expensive. Manufacturers offer transparent, multi-colored and matte models. Furniture made from it is exclusively decorative; there is no place for glass shelves in the corridor, balcony or kitchen (with the exception of products where the material is used in finishing elements).
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In addition to the material of manufacture, it is worth carefully considering the shape. The bookcase will fit well into almost any room, but only if the dimensions are chosen correctly. The following configuration options can be roughly distinguished:
- Rectangular. Great for long and tall rooms. Look great in the office, on the balcony, in the hallway.
- Square. This is a universal shape if the room is wide enough. They are also often placed in corners. It is ideal when there are two or more shelves in the room.
- Angular. If there are empty corners in the house, then it is worth occupying them with decorative shelves. This utility rack will fit perfectly into bathrooms, where every centimeter is usually precious.
- Oval and semi-oval. They look great in the center of a studio apartment, zoning the space.
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How to choose the right one
When choosing a bookcase, it is important to consider the following points:
- Purpose. Products for work, storage of household needs or representing a decorative element look differently and are made of different materials.
- Location. The choice of form also depends on this.
- Material of manufacture. It must withstand the expected loads, and, if necessary, be moisture-resistant (if the rack is in the bathroom) or impact-resistant (if placed in the hallway or kitchen).
- Form. A bookcase is not an essential item; it can easily be replaced by a cabinet or cabinet. For the most part, such furniture is chosen either because of its low cost or for its aesthetic qualities, and the shape directly depends on the existing style in the interior.
The modern market can easily provide hundreds of models of each type and purpose; all that remains is to make the right choice. In this case, you need to take into account the design of the room, personal preferences, and material of manufacture. This item will make the interior unusual and functional.
