How to make a bookcase yourself

For a comfortable life, people need furniture. Sometimes it plays a decorative role. Most often, this becomes a bookcase. Purchasing this piece of furniture is a rather expensive undertaking. Therefore, it is much more interesting to learn how to make a bookcase yourself.

For a home office, bookcases are a must.

Having a home library is a sign of the intelligence and erudition of the owners. And if it is done independently, then this is a separate reason for pride. At first, it may seem that making a wardrobe is a rather difficult task. In fact, everything is simple. The main thing is to have the right tools, prepare a project and adhere to it strictly.

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Varieties
How to make a bookcase with your own hands
Cabinet creation process
Decor features
Where can I put
Video: DIY bookcase in 15 minutes
Bookcase options in the photo

Varieties

Before you start developing a project, you need to decide on the type of cabinet.

This rational use of space will give you the opportunity to arrange literature on the shelves so that it is always at hand.

They differ in the following ways:

by material of manufacture;
by design;
by style.

The cabinet material is the basis of the furniture. A library made from the right raw materials will last more than 10 years without a single breakdown and will look great.

Natural wood has been used to create furniture for many centuries.

The locker can be made from:

wood;
drywall;
glass;
metal;
MDF;
Chipboard.

The most common option is the first item on the list. This is noble, beautiful looking furniture that will delight the eye for a very long time. Particleboard and MDF are also popular. These are inexpensive, practical materials based on pressed and glued wood shavings.

material for the cabinet chipboard — Chipboard is one of the most popular materials for furniture.

Less commonly used drywall, metal and glass. The first building material is suitable when arranging a niche where books will be stored. The metal is heavier to work with and won't suit every style. Will look best in styles leaning towards a technical direction. Glass is also not easy to make a wardrobe. It is even more difficult to keep track of it, as it is a fragile structure. But outwardly, glass pieces of furniture look pretty pretty.

Structurally, the libraries differ in overall dimensions and device. You can make a wardrobe for placement in the corner of the room or just against the wall, standing or hinged, with sliding or opening doors. The latter are made of transparent material such as glass, plexiglass or polystyrene.

How to make a bookcase with your own hands

The complete scope of work for the manufacture of a cabinet consists of several stages. First you need to decide on the type of library, determine the location, and take the appropriate measurements. After that, choose a style and start drawing.

cabinet sketch — First sketch out the cabinet.

According to the dimensions, make individual parts, and then, using fasteners, assemble and install it.

Choice of design

It is very easy to choose the right style if the furniture is installed in a renovated room with other items. In this case, the cabinet is made according to the style of the room.If the making of the library is part of the renovation and furnishings, then it can be the main subject, and the whole design will line up around the bookcase.

Cabinet design — The cabinet design may vary.

Most often they prefer to make a choice from the following styles:

classic - made from natural wood, with embellishments made using carving;
Art Nouveau - an expensive style, requiring the use of precious woods with handmade ornaments;
Provence - unpainted wooden cabinets with round shapes and milling on the facade;
loft - a bulky dark structure characterized by some chaos, for example, asymmetry, uneven steps from the shelves for storing books;

The rest of the styles are either very rare or cheap. If you make a beautiful wardrobe, then it is better to choose one of the options from the list. Of course, you can combine different styles and come up with something unique.

Drawing and diagram

To make a bookcase with your own hands, drawings and diagrams are required. When building them, you need to plan well the location of the library and take measurements. It is necessary to take into account the level of the floor, the presence of decor on the wall, and the rest of the room. The wardrobe should look laconic, and not occupy "half" of the room.

First, the floor level is measured using a laser or water level. If there are deviations, then legs must be made for the wardrobe. Lengths different by a couple of millimeters should take into account the differences.

Shelves connected together can serve as furniture for books.

Then, the height, length and width of the cabinet are measured. These are the main parameters for drawing up a drawing. It should be borne in mind that the width of one shelf can be 21 cm, or 42 cm. For one or two rows of rather big books, respectively.

The number of shelves is calculated by the thickness of the shelf and the height of the books. At the same time, it is better to leave a gap of 1-2 cm above the books. Now you can plan the facade and decorations of the future library.

Selection of material

As you can see from the above, the choice of materials is very large. A tree is best for making a library yourself.

wardrobe boards — The boards for the cabinet can be of various types of wood.

It has the following positive aspects:

relatively low cost;
ease of processing;
strength;
durability;
environmental friendliness.

For a wooden cabinet you will need boards of suitable sizes, plywood for the back wall. For shelves, you can take a furniture board or make them from boards and MDF.

Plywood for making furniture — Plywood is cheaper than wood, but less durable and strong.

Manufacturing from metal or glass increases the cost of work, requires special tools and skills. It is very easy to make furniture from sheets of plywood, chipboard and fiberboard. Most popular materials.

bookcase creation — One of the best options for solving the problem is to create a bookcase with your own hands.

Such a cabinet can be made from scratch in a few hours. But outwardly, it will not look noble and will not last more than 5 years without breakdowns.

Choice of tools

To work with wooden furniture you need:

jigsaw;
sandpaper;
hammer;
jigsaw;
drill;
screwdriver;
milling machine;
Sander.

In addition to the tool for work, you will need hardware for fasteners:

wood screws;
corners for shelves;
nails;
canopies for doors;
magnetic locks.

From above, the cabinet is necessarily hidden with varnish or stain.

Cabinet creation process

First, strictly according to the drawing or diagram, you need to prepare the parts to create the frame. After that, using metal corners and self-tapping screws, assemble the received parts. You should get a rectangular frame. Legs are attached to the bottom, taking into account the evenness of the floor.

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Then the internal system is cut and assembled.According to the fashionable loft style, the frame is divided in width into several narrow compartments. You can also divide by height. This will require the manufacture of more shelves. But it will look great.

The bookcase must be made to fit the exact dimensions of the room.

Decor features

There are several methods you can use to decorate your bookcase:

wood cutting with a milling machine;
pasting with additional decor;
painting work - painting;
a combination of several ways.

In the first case, figured indentations are made. With the help of the machine, the necessary patterns are cut out. They can accentuate the body and run parallel to the walls. You can also cut fillets on the walls and doors.

creating a bookcase — Get creative with your bookcase.

For the second option, you need to prepare future pattern details from narrow boards. This is done with sandpaper. Then the details are assembled into a pattern and attached to the furniture with nails or wood glue.

You can also paint beautiful pictures and patterns with paint on wood. In this case, everything can be combined into one whole together with milling and hanging decor. But you cannot overload the facade with drawings, because a large number of patterns do not always look good. Everything should be done concisely.

Where can I put

The resulting wardrobe can be installed anywhere in the room. He can stand against a wall or divide a large room into areas for reading and other types of relaxation.

The corner library is installed in the corner of the room or can also be divided. One part should be against the wall, and the other should be a railing of a coffee table and a comfortable chair.

Standard cabinet — A standard cabinet can be placed in any room.

Any furniture made with your own hands will always look beautiful and arouse respect in the eyes of guests. Manual work develops motor skills and mental abilities. It can be very interesting, so don't be afraid to learn and start new. If it doesn't work the first time, don't give up. We need to keep making the bookcase. After all, a good result can please any mster and more than once.