In the interior of any room, be it a room, a kitchen or a bathroom, corner shelves fixed to the wall look very harmonious. This element of furniture, with its simplicity, plays both a practical and aesthetic role. It can be used to arrange books in the living room, children's room or study, set in the kitchen to arrange kitchen utensils, bulk jars or cute knick-knacks, arrange convenient places for personal care and cosmetics in the bathroom.
Thanks to this design, it is possible to rationally use space in small rooms, as well as smooth corners. Such shelves, not being the main elements of furniture, will accentuate the interior design, effectively decorating it.
What materials are corner shelves made of?
Now in stores there is a huge assortment of various shelves, which makes it possible to perfectly match them to any room interior. Manufacturers offer products made of different materials, various designs, sizes and shapes. Despite this, many are not averse to making corner shelves on the wall on their own.
But in any case, it shouldknow what materials are the most suitable for the manufacture of such structures.
- Wooden array. This natural material has always been and will be very popular for the production of furniture, including shelves.
- MDF and chipboard. They consist of recycled wood raw materials, to which formaldehydes are added, and are well suited for the manufacture of cabinet furniture and its accessories, both in factories and at home. The surface of finished products is then covered with veneer or film.
- Metal. For the manufacture of shelves, different profiles are used, from which racks and transverse load-bearing elements are made. Various polymer coatings are used to protect against corrosion.
- Glass. For such shelves, shock-resistant glass is used, and the supporting structures are made of metal.
- Plastic. Wall corner shelves made of this material are structures in which the cross members and posts are made entirely of polymers.
Corner kitchen shelves
When designing a kitchen, such shelves are used not so much for decoration as for convenience. As a rule, they are placed above the work surface, taking into account the rules of ergonomics. How the hanged corner shelves on the wall look, the photo will reveal in full.
They are L-shaped and can only occupy a corner or continue along the length of the wall. Often such an element, placed in the corner, is connected by hanging cabinets located on adjacent walls. For small kitchens they area great alternative to bulky cabinets and are used to hold certain types of food, cookware and other utensils.
They can be made from all the materials listed above, but the attached corner shelf on a wooden wall looks more organic in the kitchen interior, especially if the room is decorated in such styles as classic, Provence or country.
Bathroom Corner Shelves
It's no secret that most bathrooms are small and space saving is a big issue. But in this room you should conveniently place bath accessories, shampoos and shower gels, cosmetics and perfumes, as well as all kinds of detergents for washing and cleaning.
That's why various suspended structures are simply irreplaceable here. The best option is to hang corner glass shelves on the wall. They look great with mirrors, look elegant and go with almost any bathroom decor. And if you consider that the humidity in this room is always high, then you won’t find a better material for the shelves.
Although plastic shelves will be no less appropriate here. Their design consists of a rack, which is installed in a gap between the edge of the bathtub and the ceiling, and four perforated shelves (for water drainage). For convenience, the shelves are equipped with hinged soap dishes and hooks for washcloths.
Also in the bathroom you can hang corner shelves on a metal wall. Such structures are usually made of stainless orchrome steel.
Book corner shelves
Shelves for books are present in every home. On the one hand, they are very comfortable, and on the other hand, they complement the interior of the room well. The design of these structures is striking in its diversity and originality.
Corner shelves are made on the wall in the room in both classic and non-traditional versions.
But even the classics can be somewhat unusual. A wooden shelf looks spectacular, the elements of which alternately adjoin either one side of the corner or the other. Planes for books are rectangular, rounded at the corners, and spaced at equal distances from each other.
Shelves look more monumental in the form of an open bookcase. Typically, each side of such a cabinet is divided into compartments of different widths, in which the transverse shelves are at different distances. Such corner shelves on the wall, the photo of which is proposed below, have a shallow depth, while remaining very comfortable and roomy designs.
This type of shelves for a children's room looks interesting. They are L-shaped with the same length of the transverse elements from the angle. But their highlight lies in the fact that they can be placed on both books and toys, for which semicircular vertical compartments are provided at the ends of the shelves.
The original corner shelves on the wall in the style of minimalism are very popular now. They are made from wood. The base also has an L-shaped rather narrow shape, at the endswhich the sides are installed as book holders.
How to make your own corner shelves?
Because shelves are a fairly simple design, many prefer to make their own. There are plenty of benefits to this. Firstly, you can really save money, and secondly, you can make the desired design to your taste, which will ideally fit into the required angle in size. Yes, and special knowledge, skills and expensive equipment will not be needed here.
Do-it-yourself corner shelves on the wall can be made from any material, as mentioned above. And having decided on it, you just need to choose the right tools.
Glass corner shelves
If you decide to make a glass shelf, you need to prepare the following set of tools:
- glass with a minimum thickness of 7mm;
- fasteners "pelican" at the rate of 2 pcs. per 1 cross member;
- drill;
- glass cutter;
- grinder with grinding wheel;
- building level;
- file;
- pliers;
- rubber mallet;
- polishing paste;
- tape measure, ruler, scissors;
- pencil (marker), cardboard for template.
Glass shelf technology
The process of making such a shelf consists of several stages:
- Open the template. It is cut out of cardboard in full size, slightly rounding the corner of the joint with the wall. This will make it possible to install the shelf closer to the wall in the future.
- Glass preparation. It is cleaned of contamination using soda or detergents. Please note that the glass must be at room temperature for further work.
- Manufacture of the transverse bearing element. Having covered a flat surface with a cloth, glass is placed on it. Having attached the template, the element is cut out with a glass cutter.
- Sanding edges. They put on cloth gloves and use a file dipped in kerosene (turpentine) to clean the edges.
- Edge grinding. To do this, use a grinder with a grinding wheel, after which the edge is polished with a grinder with a felt wheel, using a polishing paste.
- Installing the shelf on the wall. This requires a pelican mount. First, places for self-tapping screws are marked on the wall, then holes are drilled with a drill, dowels are driven in there, after which fasteners are installed and glass shelves are fixed in them with special screws.
Wooden corner shelf
This shelf can also be made by yourself with some carpentry skills. The best material for its manufacture will be chipboard, MDF or plywood.
To work, you will need the following tools:
- saw with fine teeth;
- electric jigsaw;
- drill;
- hacksaw and knife;
- compass;
- glue "Moment";
- rails to increase rigidity.
Wooden shelf technology
Corner shelf on the wooden wallin the following way:
- cut out a transverse element (shelf) from a chipboard board - draw a circle with a compass, divide it into 4 parts and cut each with a hacksaw or jigsaw;
- on the rail-rack, mark the places for each shelf and make grooves of the desired recess, for this use a saw and a knife;
- on each shelf, a section for drinking is marked near the corner-base, corresponding to the size of the groove; they also use a saw and a knife for this;
- after that, the shelves are polished and checked for entry into the grooves;
- rack rack with glue and tape attached to the wall and left for 1 hour for better setting;
- then insert the shelves into the grooves without additional fixation.
Knowing all these subtleties, making corner shelves on a wooden wall is not so difficult. This job will take you several hours. A comfortable and beautiful shelf will serve you for many years.
Creating coziness and comfort in your home is a very pleasant experience. And if handmade items are used in the interior, this brings some warmth to the home environment. Fantasize, experiment, make decor with your own hands - and you will bring joy to yourself and your loved ones.
