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DIY flower shelves

Shelves for flowers

The life of people is closely connected with the outside world. Trying to bring nature closer to themselves, they transfer a part of it to their homes and apartments, fill the interiors with various plants and flowers, growing them in pots. For many, the cultivation of home planting turns into a hobby, and the flower fund increases so much that there is no longer enough space on the windowsill or table to accommodate the next green pet. At this moment, you have to seriously think about organizing new areas. Shelves for flowers are often used to solve the problem. Finished products can be bought in specialized stores, or made with your own hands.

Varieties of flower shelves

Shelf - a furniture product without a front, sometimes without a back wall, used to place various items. The existing variety of models can impress any, even the most sophisticated imagination. Finished designs may vary in shape, size, color, material used for their production. The simplest classification is based on the method of their location in the room:

  1. Outboard. They are attached to the ceiling with cables, chains, brackets, and other elements. The design is not designed for heavy loads.
  2. Wall mounted. A standard variety of furniture, the most common option. The simplest model is a board horizontally mounted to a wall. For fixing, self-tapping screws, brackets, traditional hinges are used.
  3. Floor standing. These are the most stable and safe objects in operation, capable of withstanding significant loads. They are installed on the floor, can additionally be attached to the wall.

Original shelves

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According to the design of the shelves can be divided:

  1. Corner They are located in one of the corners of the room, attached to two adjacent partitions. There are models for interior and exterior corners.
  2. Direct. They are represented by a board, another horizontal plane, fixed perpendicular to the partition.
  3. Layered. Products have several horizontal walls that are located one above the other.
  4. Curly. There are single and multi-tier options that have a non-standard shape.There are round, oval, triangular, other options.

Flowers on a shelf

By mutual arrangement, the following subspecies are distinguished:

  • Single. On the wall is one shelf, or several, located at a substantial distance between each other.
  • Group Several single structures located close to each other, creating a single composition.

Flower shelf

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Materials for the manufacture of shelves

Specialists, home craftsmen who like to do everything with their own hands, are not limited by anything to the choice of raw materials. For independent production of shelves for flowers, you can use everything that is at hand, for example, pipe trunks, pallets, old suitcases, other items.

Shelves for flowers

However, in the manufacture of quality furniture are used:

  • Tree. Natural wood refers to the classic material from which the highest quality products are obtained. Wooden structures look attractive, presentable, expensive, compatible with any interior. When choosing this type as the basis, it is worth considering the tree’s fear of moisture, which can get to the surface when watering plants, but with proper treatment, the item will last quite a long time.
  • MDF, particleboard, chipboard, plywood. Products made from this type of raw material are much cheaper than wood. Compared to natural wood, they are of lower quality, but some species look no worse.
  • Metal. All-metal structures are rarely used at home. Most often, this base is combined with wood or glass. Original items complemented by forged elements.
  • Glass. Glass shelves have a very stylish and original look. Despite the fact that the raw materials seem rather fragile, wall-mounted structures can withstand significant loads, because for their production mainly tempered glass with special protection is used.
  • Plastic.The cheapest material, but very light, durable, easy to clean, not afraid of moisture. Plastic products are not very popular, they are incompatible with many interiors, do not belong to the category of environmentally friendly.

Shelf for flowers

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DIY shelf making ideas

Self-made shelves reduces the cost of the product several times. A useful decorative item made by yourself will be original and unusual, it will certainly fit into the parameters of the apartment. When drawing up a drawing of a rack or rack, you can calculate the options for their location in the room, provide a suitable place for pots of a certain size. There are many understandable workshops on creating budget coasters for indoor plants.

DIY flower shelf

Plywood shelves

From several pieces of wood-laminated board, an excellent shelving unit will be obtained. To create a new element of decor, only improvised materials will be required, you can even use used plywood sheets. The process of creating according to the instructions is very simple. If you have the necessary tools, it will take a minimum of time.

First you need to create a sketch. It is necessary to calculate the dimensions of the workpieces, to indicate the places of fastening of all elements. The future design must be appropriate for its purpose, be strong and able to withstand the planned number of flower pots. Then the drawing is transferred to plywood. Using a jigsaw, all the elements are sawn out.

Plywood Shelf

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For fastening wall options use metal corners and staples. Due to the same details, the assembled structure will be attached to the surface. Plywood shelves are not suitable for bathrooms and open balconies.

Plastic shelving

Almost all plants are photophilous, so their usual location is the windowsill. The plastic sheet of euro windows is an ideal place for the installation of the original rack.You will need to purchase 2 more of the same windowsill, metal pipes, mounts for the base, brackets. The design will be installed on the windowsill close to the glass. The work of manufacturing a plastic shelf is as follows:

  • We make the necessary measurements;
  • Saw the window sill into parts of the desired length;
  • In the main canvas, we drill holes for pipes, two at the edges and one in the center. All recesses must be strictly parallel to each other;
  • We divide the pipe visually into two parts, install it on the windowsill;
  • We mount the remaining plastic elements;
  • We fix the shelf using brackets and flanges.

Plastic shelf

Plastic shelving can also be wall or floor. Plastic material can be given any non-standard shape. It can be transparent, tinted, smooth, textured. Regardless of the design, such a shelf will be durable, resistant to temperature extremes, and easy to maintain. It can be installed on the loggia, porch, on the street side of the window.

Corner shelves from MDF, particleboard

Corner designs for placement of flowers are presented by many options. Ergonomic, functional shelves made by yourself, will allow you to effectively use the area of ​​the room. From wood materials, you can make designs of any size.

Corner shelf

The easiest way is to make a multi-story shelf, tapering in the upper part, which will allow you to place different types of plants. From sheets of chipboard, MDF, it is necessary to cut suitable surface blanks. Then make holes in them corresponding to the diameter of the central axis. We put on all the parts in turn and fix with flanges. We install in a corner at a certain height and fix with brackets. The vertical decor for indoor plants can be painted or varnished.

Tree for flower shelves

Shelves made of natural material will look great in the interior of the house.You can easily assemble a design of any configuration and adapt to various plants. To make the simplest option, you will need a wooden beam for the base, metal corners for attaching to the wall, decorative varnish to give an aesthetic appearance.

Wooden shelf

Plants in large pots must be placed on sturdy racks. Such wooden structures can withstand heavy weight. From small boards and wood trimmings, excellent corner designs for curly or hanging flowers will be obtained. A truly creative option is to combine several materials of various types, colors and textures.

To make creative notes in the manufacture of shelves made of natural wood, you can replace the metal corners with leather straps to match the base.

Metal and wood - combined wall shelf

The combination of cold metal and warm wooden materials looks original and interesting. From welded metal, you can make a bulky frame for floor options or lightweight for wall models. In both cases, wooden elements are used as supports.

For large and miniature racks, an initial drawing with accurate measurements will be required, since it will already be difficult to reduce or increase the robust housing after connection. We will use metal rods as the basis. After welding, they must be treated with an anti-corrosion agent, apply a decorative coating. Then they fix the wooden board and screw the shelf to the wall.

Wood and metal shelf

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There are a lot of ideas for manufacturing combined products. Flower racks in this combination of materials can be multi-tiered, with forged stands, in the form of triangles, ovals and in other configurations. For large plants, it is better to make a shelf with support on the floor covering.

Glass shelves

Light transparent shelves are often made multi-tiered and placed near the window.Thus, all plants will be evenly lit. Due to the characteristics of the material, such models are not popular, but if you competently approach the manufacture and use the right raw materials, you can create a real window masterpiece.

Glass shelf

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The minimum glass thickness for the shelf is 5 mm. It is necessary to cut out several elements in size and clean the sharp edges well. Such work can easily be done by craftsmen in any glass workshop. Transparent parts can be stacked on brackets and attached separately to the window frame, provided that it is wooden, or on special slats, forming a rack.

Glass structures are best made in compact sizes, taking into account the fragility of the base material. They are suitable for vines, succulents, violets and other small plants.

If you strengthen the lower tier of the glass shelf with wooden inserts and put on the floor, it can be used to install several large pots.

Making shelves for flowers and seedlings with lighting

Shelves with illumination for placement of seedlings are made with wide stands, of sufficient height for the free dispersion of artificial light. Traditional materials - wood, plastic, metal. Everyone chooses for themselves the most acceptable manufacturing option. The main thing is that the shelf lasts a long time, is practical and reliable.

Shelf drawing

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A wooden product can be made of a lattice type beam. The bulky, heavy construction is installed on the floor, consists of several tiers. For the rapid growth of flowers and seedlings in the winter-spring period and the rapid build-up of mass, it is necessary to install additional illumination. The following lamp types are suitable for this purpose:

  1. LEDs The diode circuit is assembled from a selection of bulbs. Suitable elements of the red and blue spectrum. They are placed alternately on the base and fixed with a special paste. Then they are led to the driver and connected to an electricity plug and a switch.
  2. Fluorescent lamps. The devices have a fixed length, which must be taken into account when mounting the backlight to the rack. The wire is neatly distributed along the previous tier of the shelf and fixed on 2 lamps with a gap of 1.5 cm.
  3. Discharge sodium lamps. Lighting devices are screwed to the base with wire or metal tape. For their proper operation, you will also need to install a control device.
  4. Phytolapmas. Compact, economical lamps can be located at any distance from seedlings. Single elements with a large radius of light scattering are placed in the center, linear elements are mounted on a special rack.

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Sliding flower rack on the balcony

Shelves on the balcony are often used for growing seedlings or organizing a flower garden. Some plant lovers even arrange mini-gardens. Despite the limited area, there are plenty of ideas for organizing space with benefit.

To arrange as many flowers and crops as possible in a small area, use sliding racks. When arranging them, the main thing is to maintain the illumination for all plants. The material of manufacture is chosen resistant to moisture and temperature changes. Suitable metal, plastic, processed wood. It should be strong enough elements, since the structure will be high, built in several sliding tiers.

Shelves on the balcony

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Shelves made of plastic pipes

From cheap, easy-to-process PVC material, original flower shelves are obtained. To make a bookcase, you will need several meters of pipes, tees, caps and wooden linings. The material can be asked to cut directly in the store according to the size and number of parts of the drawing.

Pipe shelf

We customize all the details of the future shelf according to the drawing, connect and glue it. For beauty, we put stubs on the legs. We make holes in wooden blanks and string them on plastic pipes. 2-3 tiers are enough, since the flexible material is not able to withstand a large load.

Shelf made of metal water pipes

A budget and practical option is a floor shelf made of metal pipes. You can make a flower stand of any size. The choice of model will depend on the functional requirements, type, purpose of the living room.

Design design is chosen based on the style of the interior. Shelves made of metal pipes for loft living rooms do not require stripping and additional processing. In the rooms of shabby chic, Provence, such a stand will look original with decoupage decoration, with the effect of aging.

Shelves made of metal pipes

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From metal pipes, you can also make miniature wall models. They can be supplemented with various decor, including lighting. The luminous element is installed on one of the open parts of the pipe, the wire is threaded through the hole and brought to the outlet.

Shelves from cable channels

A simple plastic mounting box in skillful hands can turn into an original shelf for a bathroom or children's room. Narrow slats allow you to place on it only small flower pots, devices for caring for plants. The product will be moisture resistant, but not durable enough.

Hinged shelf

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For manufacturing, two types of cable channels will be required - 6 and 4 cm wide. We divide the material into blanks, make cuts for mounting at the corners. The product cover will function as side walls. We insert plastic cuts into it and fix the structure to the wall.

Hanging shelf on leather straps

To make a simple shelf, you will need two wooden boards, two long leather belts and furniture carnations. We mark on the back of the stands - this is necessary to clearly indicate the location of the belts. We make loops from the belts, fastening them on the very first hole, put a board in them and align them according to the marks. We nail the belts to the wall with nails.

Flower on the shelf

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We beat the second board to the belts, backing at least 10 cm from the first shelf.If the boards are not parallel, the adjustment can be changed by breaking an additional hole in the belt.

Hanging shelf from old books

You can create an original shelf for indoor plants from simple materials at hand. One option is to use old books and rope. It will look great in country and eco style.

Shelf from old books

To work, you need two wide books, a drill, brushes and paints, a jute rope. We drill 4 holes around the perimeter of books. We divide the rope into 4 segments and tie knots at the edges. We put the books on top of each other and put the ropes through the holes, fixing them with knots. We collect the strips and fix the anchor hook to the ceiling.

Shelf

This shelf for flowers organically fits into the decor of the kitchen in the style of country or loft. The finished pallet does not even need to be divided and modernized, in its original form it is already suitable for use. A securely attached pallet to the wall immediately turns into an original piece of furniture.

Flowers on a shelf

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An excellent display shelf for ornamental plants will come out of the pallet. You just need to add a few transverse slats and place flowers of the same size on them in beautiful pots. If desired, the wooden elements can be sanded, treated with stain and painted.

Shelf rack from an old door

The second life of the old door leaf is a vintage shelf for indoor plants or other household trifles. For the manufacture of a good-quality shelving, a glazed product is suitable. We take it out, beat the transverse slats with a ladder. The depth of the vertical supports will depend on the degree of tilt of the structure.

Shelf from an old door

To increase the strength, the shelf from the door can be attached to the wall or equip its base with a drawer. Massive legs, like a wooden staircase, will securely hold the canvas.

Where better to install and hang shelves with flowers

Indoor plants are the best decoration of any interior.But in order for them to look beautiful indoors, you need to choose the best place to place them. When creating a flower greenhouse, it should be remembered that home plantings require a lot of light for growth, and its intensity depends on the variety of flowers planted in pots. Therefore, before hanging shelves, putting your favorites on them, you should find out the degree of their photophilism.

Shelves with flowers

The most lighted places in the house are located near the windows. Many flower growers plant their window sills with a large number of pots. However, using a window opening to arrange plants is not a good idea, especially if they are quite impressive in size and prevent light from entering the room. The best solution is to install on the side of the floor shelf for large specimens, the use of suspended, wall rails for several small colors.

Shelf for flowers

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Of great importance in choosing a place is the appearance and purpose of the room. For example, in the hall (a visiting card of any house) there is usually poor lighting, so it is best to place one or two large plants with lush greenery on floor stands. In most kitchens there is little space; here a hanging shelf located near the window opening, small shelves on the windowsill will be appropriate.

Living room - the most spacious room in the house. Here you can place both large lush plants and organize a whole composition, combine different types of shelves. To design an accent wall, it is better to use glass structures that perfectly transmit light. It is worth remembering that the shelves are not exclusively an interior item, with their help you can organize whole greenhouses on the loggia, balcony, on the house, cottage.

Shelf with flowers

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Stands, whatnots, wall and wall options should be securely fixed, and access to even the most distant flower is free.

Conclusion

The process of creating a do-it-yourself simple shelf for flowers will not cause problems even for a beginner. It is enough to familiarize yourself with the existing variety, choose the material suitable for the job. As you gain experience, you can proceed to the assembly of more complex structures. Home-made models look original, along with home plants will decorate the interior of the room.



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