Shelves for flowers with her own hands

Flowers are the best decoration of any house, so their lovers often face the problem of placing pots and flowerpots. Shelves for flowers must first of all be capacious, compact and comfortable, so their construction requires attention and effort. On how to make a shelf for flowers, let's look further.

Flower shelves: types and features

Shelf type, which is necessaryFor color setting, depends on many factors, such as:

• number of plants;
• type of room;
• the appearance of the room;
• plant species;
• individual host preferences.

Therefore, when choosing a shelf designed for placement of colors, you should consider all these factors. Depending on the number of places for vases, the shelves are:

• single;
• double;
• multi-seat.

The first option implies the location of just one flowerpot. Such shelves are installed both indoors and outdoors, for example, at the entrance door. On single shelves well looking plants of a tying type, with a lot of leaves and flowers. Such shelves are:

• wall-mounted;
• outdoor.

Floor shelves mean the installation of a large flowerpot with plants in the form of trees.

Double shelves are suitable for installation of plants of the same type, which feel good under the same climatic conditions, for example, in the shade.

Multiple shelves occupy either a specific section of the wall or the entire wall. Such shelves are also wall-mounted and floor-standing. In most cases, the wall shelves are small in size, since they are not able to withstand heavy weight from the ground located in the vases, but the floor shelves perfectly accommodate several dozen flowerpots with flowers.

Photo shelves for colors:

In addition, the flower shelves are angular. This type can accommodate from one to seven vases. Also, the shelves for flowers are ceiling. They are attached directly to the ceiling and imply the placement of climbing plants.

In relation to the material from which the flower vases are made, they are divided into:

• wooden;
• plastic;
• metal;
• glass;
• combined.

Shelves for flowers from wood are the most common, but at the same time not very practical. Since it is known that the tree is unstable before moisture, and the flowers require frequent watering and spraying. Therefore, before the construction of such a shelf, careful processing of wooden parts is required, otherwise, such a shelf will not serve its owner even for a year.

Plastic shelves can not be built independently, they are sold in specialized stores. Among the advantages of this type of shelves are practicality, variety of shapes, ease of use, ease of care and a variety of colors.

Metal shelves for flowers are characterized by stability and quite heavy weight. In doing so, do not forget that the metal is a material that is prone to corrosion. Therefore, it requires careful treatment with anti-corrosion solutions. Metal shelves are decorated with forged parts, in any interior they look beautiful and exquisite.

Glass shelves for flowers are very special because they make the room more airy and light. For the construction of such shelves, there is a need for certain skills in working with glass. The option of decorating the shelf with mosaic, stained glass or a seal on the glass is possible. This type of shelves requires careful care, so it is very impractical.

Combined flower shelves mean the use of several materials in the process of their construction. For example, wooden shelves are decorated with forged elements, metal pipes, in the form of a frame for a shelf, etc., are added to the glass surfaces.

Shelf for flowers by her own hands: simplified version of

This shelf model is easy to construct, and cheap, since with a sheet of plywood, the cost of its construction is minimized. The size and thickness of the plywood sheet determines the size of the shelves for flowers and their capacity. The thicker the plywood, the more the shelf will be.

To build such a shelf, you will need:

• plywood sheet;
• two nickel-plated or galvanized pipes;
• finishing materials for surface treatment, in the form of varnish or paint.

Tools:

• electric jig saw;
• electric drill with special nozzles;
• tape measure;
• sandpaper.

In relation to the location of the rack, determine the required shelf size and its capacity. Make a drawing to accurately calculate every centimeter of free space. In relation to it, draw out the contours of the shelf on the plywood sheet and proceed to cut out the parts. A variant of construction as a standard shelf in the form of a square or a rectangle is possible, since non-standard constructions with undulating or elliptical cutouts. Everything depends on the interior of the room and the manufacturer's imagination.

Use the electric jig saw to cut out the desired shape. On the parts make a marking for the installation of pipes. Using an electric drill, drill a hole of the required size to install the pipes. All wooden components should be treated with sandpaper or a grinder.

Plywood parts are covered with special materials that increase their resistance to moisture and antiseptics, preventing the formation of a shelf of mold or mold on the surface. Then follows the procedure for their coating with paint and varnish materials.

The next step is to fix the structure on the wall surface. At the bottom of the shelf, attach the metal brackets and drill special holes through which they are fixed to the wall with the help of self-tapping screws. Keep an eye on the strength of the structure and the reliability of the connections, since it is from these factors that the safety of people near the shelf depends.

Wall Shelves for Wooden Flowers:

Shelf Construction Before constructing this model, a drawing should be made, with which the workpieces will be cut. The shelf for flowers has the following dimensions:

• length - 60 cm;
• width - 23 cm;
• height - 70 cm.

It will boldly accommodate up to ten flower pots, since the rack consists of three levels. To build such a flower shelf, you will need:

• of six wooden boards, the length of which is 200 cm, and the cross-section 3.5х5 cm;
• two bars, 200 cm long, section 2х2 cm;
• several dozen nails, the length of which is 2.5 and 4 cm;
• finishing materials in the form of varnish or paint.

In addition, it is necessary to prepare the tool in the form of a saw, a hammer, a grinding machine or sandpaper and a tape measure.

Thin strips are required for the manufacture of shelves, and from the bars we will produce racks for the rack. The first stage involves cutting wooden blanks onto parts in the form of eighteen elements. To make them, you need to measure 60 cm from the length of the board.

The beam is marked by a length of 70 cm, it will produce four elements in the form of columns. From the remainders of the bar, you should cut out the elements, each length is 23 cm.

Put all the racks on the workstation, place them parallel to each other, make a marking in the place of fixing the first, second and third shelves. Their height depends on the type and height of the plants that will be located on them. Each of the shelves consists of six slats. The shelves are joined by the end parts using 23 cm wooden parts. Their fixation is carried out with nails, 2.5 cm long. Using a grinding machine, process the end sections and sharp edges of the rack. Cover the finished product with an antiseptic, varnish or paint.

How to build a shelf for flowers on the windowsill

This type of shelf perfectly fits in any size window. For its construction it will be necessary to have:

• two wooden racks;
• several glasses, the number of which depends on the size of the window.

When choosing glass, make sure that it is hardened, and its thickness is not less than 0.5 cm. As the weight of flowerpots with colors will significantly affect the strength of the structure.

For making vertical slats the wood is perfect, its thickness influences the thickness of the groove in which the glass is installed. Such a shelf model has a special advantage: it is able to pass light through itself, so all plants will receive it in full.

If the thickness of the shelf is about 40 cm, then the groove will be 15-20 cm in size. In this case, 35 cm thick slats are required. The combination of wood with glass makes this shelf not only practical, but also beautiful. In addition, in order to ease the load on the shelf, it is recommended that its lower part is also made of wood. Such a shelf for flowers on the window can accommodate up to fifteen flower pots.

Combined shelf for flowers: wood and metal

This shelf is wall-mounted and consists of metal welded racks and wooden partitions on which the flowers are located.

To make a shelf you will need the presence of metal rods, with a diameter of 10 mm. When arranging the floor version, it is recommended to use metal corners. Before the construction of the shelf, it is necessary to determine its location, and in accordance with this parameter, its size is chosen.

We offer to consider the construction of such a shelf with dimensions:

• side contours of length - 90 cm;
• width - 20 cm

This option implies the presence of four shelves with an interval of 30 cm on the shelf perfectly fit small flowers, and for tall plants the upper shelf will fit.

The connection of the racks is done by welding the crossbeams between each other, and already on the frame a wooden structure is installed, which holds the flowers.

The number of strapping elements must be sufficient to construct the four tiers of the shelf. The welded structure after manufacturing is painted with a paint and covered by an anticorrosive solution.

Following is the process of sawing wood pieces 60 cm long. Next, the strips are laid together and fixed using a bar, which is 20 cm in length.

To fix the structure on the wall, use self-tapping screws. Keep track of the strength of the structure and the reliability of the attachment. The interval between the fixation of the shelf fasteners is a maximum of 50 cm. Then follows the coating with paint or varnish of wooden surfaces. After completely drying them, the shelf is ready for use as intended.

Floor shelves for flowers from the windowsill

The original and practical solution is the production of a shelf for flowers, using a window sill from plastic windows. This material has high strength characteristics, is not subject to moisture and is easy to care for, therefore it can serve as a shelf for many years.

To make such a shelf you will need:

• plastic standard window sill, 390 cm long;
• three tubes coated with zinc;
• nine flange mountings;
• two brackets.

The first step is to cut the plastic window sill into three parts, the length of each is 190 cm. These parts must be drilled in such a way that they get three holes for the installation of the galvanized pipe. Two holes are at the edges, and one is in the middle, slightly pushed forward. In all workpieces, the holes must be drilled in the same place. Otherwise, the shelf will be a curve.

Further, three pipes are cut, which should be of the same length. The construction is fixed with screws that tighten the flanges. The installation of the shelf on the floor takes place using the same parts. The lower fixation of pipes is carried out with the help of screws and flanges. To increase the strength and stability of the shelf, it is necessary to pull on the brackets, which are fixed to the wall with screws.

Corner shelf for flowers: a step-by-step construction

Corner shelves for flowers are designed to install one or more vases, in the second variant, you should make a corner shelf, in the form of a rack.

To make a standard shelf for placing one flowerpot, you will need the remains of a sheet of chipboard, pipes, preferably of galvanized steel and fasteners, which will help to connect all the elements together and fix the shelf to the wall.

Such a shelf is very easy to assemble, enough to cut a sheet of chipboard of the right size and shape and make it a hole for installing the pipe. Flanges and screws will help to join together a wooden and metal workpiece, and the brackets - fix the shelf on the wall. Then follows the procedure for painting the shelves, in accordance with the general design of the room.

Making a multi-tiered flower shelf for your own hands

This shelf model involves the installation of a large number of flower pots, but it takes up a minimum of free space. Manufacture of such a shelf is important for owners of small apartments or houses. At the same time, the shape of the shelf does not prevent the light from falling on any of the pots, so that the flowers are in practically the same climatic conditions.

The main components of such a shelf is a floor platform with four legs, on which the racks made of chrome pipes are fixed. These racks hold four shelves, located at different heights from the floor.

To build a multi-layered flower shelf, you will need:

• multi-ply, with a minimum thickness of 1.5 cm, preferably with a water-repellent impregnation;
• several chrome pipes, a diameter of 2.5 cm, a total length of 5.1 m;Seventeen pipe flanges for
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• five threaded bushes;
• four furniture supports;
• several screws and screws;
• five furniture bolts;
• furniture edge in one color with pipes;
• aerosol can, for painting the structure;
• putty for working with wooden surfaces.

This shelf should be stable, as it will withstand weight not only from flowers, but also from wet heavy ground, located in the flowerpots.

In addition, you will need the availability of tools such as:

• jigsaw;
• tool for cutting pipes;
• screwdriver;
• electric drill;
• grinding machine;
• screwdriver.

This stand will please its owners not only with beauty and functionality, but also with practicality and grace.

Using the drawings of the flower shelves, cut the plywood and prepare the details for the lower shelves:

All blanks should be processed using a grinder. On the part that is placed from the bottom make holes for the installation of furniture bolts. On the workpieces in the form of shelves, measure the places in which the racks and sections will pass through them, for mounting the flanges. To drill holes for pipes, it is recommended to use a 2.5 cm diameter drill bit.

To smooth the surface of the sawdust shelves, use a wood shampoo. After it dries, use a fine mesh, for grinding. Next, paint the shelves with an aerosol can with the paint of the desired color. After complete drying of the paint, cover the end sections of the shelves with the help of a furniture edge.

Then follows the process of preparing the tubes, for the shelf will need five parts:

• one in the form of a rack for 60 cm;
• one stand for 90 cm;
• three racks of 1.2 m.

For cutting metal use a pipe cutter. It will provide a beautiful and smooth surface of the ends. In its absence, it is possible to use a hacksaw for metal.

Shutdown includes the assembly of all parts. Such a prefabricated structure will please the eye in any corner of the room, but in order to serve it as long as possible, it is necessary to ensure the reliability of fastening all the parts together.

First, on the bottom base are attached all the racks. Their fixation is carried out with the help of furniture bolts. On the racks, put on the flanges and screw them to the main part. Their fixation occurs with the help of self-tapping screws. Similarly, all the regiments are fixed. The interval between them is 30 cm. When all the shelves are installed, you need to attach the furniture supports to the bottom base. At this shelf manufacturing is considered complete, it is ready to fulfill its direct duties.