The toilet is an important part of housing, which should also be comfortable and tidy. The arrangement of the toilet is not only in the decoration of walls, ceiling and floor, but also in the organization of space. For a competent distribution of free space, you can equip shelves that will not only create a special atmosphere in a small room, but will also contain the necessary, useful things. But how to make shelves in the toilet with your own hands? Let's try to figure it out.
Benefits of toilet shelves
If there is a sink in the toilet, then the shelves will be very convenient for placing various containers with household chemicals. Girls will definitely find use for shelves that are located near the sink and mirror. If the shelves are equipped with special holes, you can place some hair care equipment in such places: hair dryer, curling iron, tongs.
If the interior of your apartment is made in a classic style, then the design of the toilet with shelves should be made using classic decor elements. On the shelves you canarrange old books or figurines. The main thing is to make sure that there is always order on the shelves.
If there is enough space in the toilet, then you can make a whole system of shelves located along three walls. Pots with flowers will enliven the boring interior of the toilet. At the same time, the toilet must have a window. Shelves in the toilet can be made with climbing plants.
Purchased shelves
The stores offer a wide range of corner and classic shelves of all sizes and colors. The most inexpensive option is a system of shelves made of plastic. Such shelves are quite practical, but their appearance leaves much to be desired. Over time, the plastic loses its appearance and becomes covered with stains that are very difficult to wash off. Scratches and scuffs make the plastic wall shelves in the toilet unusable quickly enough.
Metal chrome shelves are a good option for a toilet. They do not look bulky and give the interior of the toilet some zest. The rest of the room can also be decorated with the addition of chrome elements. The price of such shelves is slightly higher, but it is quite affordable for the average resident of Russia.
Purchased glass shelves are very difficult to find. If your toilet does not have any pipes that come from neighboring apartments, and the wall space is empty and even, then you can use store-bought glass shelves.
Shelves ofdrywall
Drywall is a versatile material that allows you to create entire niches with shelves. You can make rounded shapes or corner designs. To form a frame, which will then be sheathed with drywall sheets, a metal profile is used. It will not be difficult to assemble such a structure with your own hands. In the photo - the shelves in the drywall toilet are painted with white paint.
The first step is to draw up a detailed design of the future design of the shelves. Using a profile, we build a frame. The joints of the profiles are fastened with special brackets. We cut drywall and attach it to the frame.
The next step is to finish the product. We level the surface of the niche itself and the shelves with putty. Use a silicone spatula to distribute the mixture. We are waiting for the complete drying of the putty. Next, carefully process the surface of the shelves with fine-grained sandpaper. You should get perfectly even shelves.
Wooden shelves
Wooden shelves are not hard to make. The main thing is to use good, even and fresh material. In the photo - shelves in the toilet, made of solid wood, covered with stain. Boards must be free of stains, knots and deformations. Before starting the construction of the structure, process all the lumber. You can walk several times with an electric planer or grinder. Achieve a perfectly smooth surface.
Treat the boards with an antiseptic and varnish them in several layers. If you do not want the surface to be glossy, you can use a special matte varnish. To give the wood an elite shade, we use stain. It will soak into the wood, but leave a noticeable texture and saw cut pattern.
To give the wood the effect of aging, you can use a gas burner. The fire will highlight the saw cut rings in a dark color. After firing, the surface must be cleaned.
When the wood is prepared, you can proceed with the installation of shelves. It is more convenient to fix them on furniture corners or corners made of wood.
Shelves made of chipboard
Particleboard is the most popular material for furniture production in Russia. The reason for this popularity is that chipboard sheets are relatively cheap, and thanks to the laminated surface, any color and texture can be used in the manufacture of furniture.
For self-manufacturing of chipboard shelves, you will need the sheets themselves, which have a laminated surface on both sides. The side cuts of the parts are processed with an edge, it can be glued with a conventional iron. The cut is made with a circular saw. Cuts are even and smooth.
Euro screws or self-tapping screws are used as fasteners. The mounting method depends on the type of shelf construction. If you plan to connect two sheets of chipboard with an angle, then we use euro screws. We use self-tapping screws to fasten the shelf supports.
Chipboard shelves look neat. Such material will last for a long time if the humidity in the toilet is low. For shelves, you can use sheets with a thickness of 1.5see
OSB shelves
OSB boards differ from chipboard boards in that their strength level is several tens of times higher. OSB board is impregnated with a resin composition, which prevents the surface from getting wet and absorbing moisture.
Cutting parts from this lumber is easy. You can use a jigsaw or a circular saw. Cutting carved elements will not work, the material crumbles.
The surface of the OSB board has a peculiar pattern that can not be masked under several layers of paint, but highlighted by staining or varnishing. The design will be very strong and durable. The edges of the cuts can be treated with putty.
If you want to get a smooth, perfectly flat surface, then it is better to take another material for the manufacture of shelves. The surface of OSB boards is coated with a resin solution to maintain the moisture resistance of the material. Putty from such a surface will quickly peel off.
Metal and glass shelves
Metal shelf holders in combination with glass shelves are suitable for decorating any room, including the toilet. Glass will give the effect of free space without the effect of piling up.
Metalworking will require you to have certain knowledge in this area and the availability of special equipment. The attachment points of metal parts are connected by a welding machine.
Glass thickness must be at least 6 mm. The edge is carefully processed and polished. If you do not have special equipment, then it is better to order all glasses in a glassworkshop.
Mounts for shelves are better to choose with suction cups. So you do not have to make holes in the glass, and the shelves will hold firmly. Suction cups should be sufficient. The entire glass area must be evenly supported, distributing the total mass among themselves.
Plywood shelves
Plywood is compressed lumber. Thin layers of veneer are glued together until the required sheet thickness is formed. For the manufacture of shelves, you can use sheets from 6-10 mm. If you decide to construct a shelf for the phone in the toilet, then plywood 4 mm thick will do.
If you want to give shelves an unusual curve, then plywood is the material you need. From the sheet, you can cut not only various shapes, but also make carvings, a variety of patterns. The edges will remain even and smooth.
Sawn blanks can be covered with several layers of varnish or stain. If desired, you can use interior paint. It is also applied in several layers.
You can mount shelves on metal shelf holders, this is the most convenient option. Self-tapping screws of the required length are used as fasteners.
Shelves above the toilet
The area of the wall, which is located along the edges of the toilet bowl, in most cases is not involved in any way. To make this space useful, it is necessary to place a system of shelves there, on which all kinds of toiletries and interior accessories will be stored. The shelf above the toilet in the toilet will not interfere if you do not make it too deep.
At the shelves abovethe toilet bowl has another very significant function - masking the pipes of the water supply and sewerage. The upper shelves can be left open, and small doors can be made on the lower ones. In apartment buildings, a wide sewer pipe runs directly with the toilet. In order to hide it, you can use any of the materials listed above.
Shelves above the toilet bowl and along its edges will look more attractive if you lay out neatly folded towels of the right colors, arrange scented candles, figurines. The main thing is that the composition looks like a single whole.
Shelf lights
Spot lighting can be used as a backlight. Small round shades are easily mounted in chipboard, OSB or drywall. A small border is made above the topmost shelf. Behind it, you can hide the wiring that will move away from the lamps.
An interesting lighting option is obtained using LED strips. To connect them, you must use a special converter - a power supply for 12 or 24 watts. The choice of power supply depends on the type of tape. Currently, there are LED strips that even connect to AC power from a wall outlet.
Pieces of tape are attached with their sticky side to the bottom surface of the shelves and are interconnected by wires. The LED lighting switch can be brought to a convenient place for you. If you use a motion sensor, then the light in the toilet will light up automatically when someone enters. All these interesting little things are impressive whenthey are located in a room such as a toilet.
Shelves with doors
It is not necessary to leave shelves with items on them for everyone to see. You can close the space with doors. The material for the door leaf should be light. For this purpose, plywood is the best option. You can take thin sheets, as the door area is small.
We will fasten the doors with the help of furniture hinges. There is another option: we attach guides to the shelves from below and from above, and make holes in the doors or fasten small handles. Sliding doors ready.
On the surface of the doors, you can stick a photo wallpaper element or paint the plywood in a color that will blend with the rest of the interior. Decoupage is a great decor option. It is not necessary to use classic elements with flowers and ornaments, you can make a modern design, for example, in the style of pop art.
In conclusion
Original and creative solutions will make a cozy and comfortable "nook for reflection" out of an ordinary toilet. All it takes is a little imagination and perseverance. Working with materials is quite within the power of an ordinary person who does not have experience in the field of carpentry.
