Wood furniture has always been valued. But factory options are not available to every family. And if you have the desire and a little construction skills, you can create your own original work.
The easiest way would be to make a cabinet out of wood. However, its design depends on what you will store in it: clothes, wine, books, kitchen utensils. It is also worth considering where the closet will be located.
Features of the built-in wardrobe
Before planning your cabinet design, you should think carefully about which model to choose. You can make either a built-in or free-standing wardrobe.
The use of sliding doors, which can save a lot of space in the room, is becoming increasingly popular.
Advantages and disadvantages of these options:
- A built-in wardrobe is always a piece of custom-made furniture that allows you to perfectly manage the available space. It can be made of any material; it is possible to design individual elements in such a way as to fit any number of shelves and hangers, or make a small storage room. The disadvantage is that it is placed in one place - the built-in wardrobe cannot be simply moved.
- Freestanding is a cheaper and easier to assemble option. Can be placed anywhere in the bedroom, hallway or other room. They do not always fit perfectly into the interior layout; they usually have less space.
Photo gallery of ready-made options
Below are solid pine cabinets in various shapes, finishes, and styles.
A cabinet made of natural pine will be a great addition to many interior styles, and a homemade design will also save money, which you can spend on decorating your home.
Rack
Sometimes there is no need to assemble an entire closet to get additional storage furniture. For this reason, shelving is increasingly being manufactured. Of course, wood is most often used as a raw material. In case of much larger loads, you can safely think about a rack whose frame is made of metal.
Regardless of the design of the cabinet, its implementation will require not only effort, but also time. Time can be reduced by purchasing ready-made components or material that does not require additional processing (cutting, gluing, etc.).
Anyone familiar with the furniture market knows that, in general, making your own cabinets is more financially profitable than buying a custom-made option. However, it should be remembered that not every enthusiast will be able to cope with this task with his own hands.
Applying an edge
If you have never done edging, then watch the lesson first. Thanks to a special tape, it is easy to process the edge, that is, the place of the cut, yourself. Detailed step-by-step instructions are included with the material. There are craftsmen who recommend edging on parts involved in the visible zone. But on the other hand, the edge protects the cutting area from moisture and dust.
Simply apply the tape yourself by securing the adhesive side and heating it with a hot iron to ensure adherence.
Please note that we are not talking about a professional tool - an ordinary household iron. It is recommended to heat the material on mode “2”
Be sure to wear gloves to avoid burning your hands. After cooling, the excess tape is trimmed and cleaned with fine-grained sandpaper or a special whetstone that has a soft side and is low-abrasive. Edge around the perimeter of all structural parts.
PVC edge
Built-in wardrobe dimensions
This is a fundamental issue that must be resolved before purchasing materials. Using a tape measure and level, it is also worth checking the walls, ceiling and floor for unevenness.
You also need to plan the type and number of hangers from the very beginning - this will affect the size of the closet, including its depth.
Drawings and detailing
If you have the skills and abilities, draw your wardrobe yourself using a special computer program. This will allow you to work in more detail and clarity. If this is not possible, draw sketches manually, taking into account all previously performed calculations. This is called “detailing”, that is, working on furniture in detail. Be sure to indicate in the sketch the thickness, width and depth of shelves and partitions, the length of the rods and their position, etc. Put all the information in a table to better organize it.
In general, whether we design our wardrobe on a computer or draw up a diagram by hand, we carefully take measurements, organize them and proceed to purchase the materials and tools needed for construction.
Required Tools
It is impossible to name an exact set; much depends on the design of the cabinet and the choice of materials.
However, the main elements can be identified:
- Saw;
- Level;
- Roulette;
- Drill with a set of drills;
- Screwdriver and screws;
- A set of keys;
- Knife.
Drawing
The main feature of any piece of furniture should be its ergonomics and good spaciousness. To make it much easier to assemble the cabinet and calculate the required amount of consumables, you need to draw a preliminary sketch and diagram.
For cabinet furniture, it is necessary to build back, side and top walls. And for a built-in one , side walls and a top cover are not needed. The cabinet is mounted directly into a niche, and shelves and other elements are attached directly to the walls in the room.
A drawing of a wardrobe for outerwear is drawn up using a ruler, pencil and a sheet of paper. If you draw it by hand, it will take a decent amount of time.
Advice . To create a drawing it is easier to use special programs on a computer.
What to make a closet from
A cabinet made of wood would look great for a hallway or bedroom.
- It is unlikely that the frame can be made from a monolithic material - usually such a product is 1.8x125x250 cm.
- Where it is necessary to connect the boards, angles or connecting strips will be used.
- It is also worth buying pegs, material for making shelves, drawers and handles, or tubes for hangers.
The more elements you can make yourself, the more you can save. Of course, DIY furniture is also expensive - in this case, people pay for it with their own time. In addition, the cost of wood will be considerable.
Finishing
The final finishing of hand-made furniture directly depends on the selected materials.
A product made from MDF, laminated chipboard or natural solid wood does not require additional finishing. But plasterboard products should be decorated to add aesthetics.
The interior surfaces of the cabinet are painted to match the walls . This visually enlarges the room. And to make a piece of furniture a bright spot, you can use a rich paint color. Plasterboard shelves are pre-primed and covered with vinyl wallpaper or self-adhesive tape.
As for doors, they are most often ordered ready-made from laminated chipboard sheets or mirrors and do not require additional finishing. And the side walls can be primed, puttied, covered with film, wallpaper or painted with permanent paint.
Advice . If the creative passion has not passed, you should start making a bookcase.
Choosing a door mechanism
If you decide to use traditional door leaves, you will have to buy hinges. The sliding door system must be well sized and made from solid materials. It consists of a rail, rail supports, rollers, kickback protection, bumpers and guides.
It is worth remembering that such doors always have at least two sliding doors. This is important when choosing guides.
What is needed for this
The market is filled with all sorts of materials, so the question of how to make a cabinet and get the necessary components is not as difficult as it seems.
Some of them will be:
Multilayer plywood is very durable and wear-resistant; it does not contain chemical compounds harmful to humans. Treat environmentally friendly design components.
Wood chip boards are the most popular today. The price makes them accessible to many people, but the quality does not suffer.
Wooden boards can be cut from different species, sizes are adjusted to an exclusive order.
Cabinet plans often include: pine, birch or oak. Such types are characterized by high strength and resistance to temperature changes, and water resistance.
If the furniture is made for more than one year, then the choice must be approached with special care.
Wardrobe arrangement
A closet can be used to store clothes, but the space inside sometimes also serves as storage space for other items.
- It should have enough shelves and drawers to ensure comfortable use of the furniture.
- The closet should be deep enough so that bulky winter clothes can be hung on hangers.
Sometimes it's worth installing a few extra shelves so you can sort things later.
Examples
Double door wardrobes
A two-door wardrobe fits organically into a small space.
Three-door wardrobes
Fans of classic solutions will appreciate the variety of three-door cabinets.
Schemes and drawings of sliding wardrobes of a rectilinear configuration
The internal content of a three-door bedroom closet can be as follows.
The diagram shows that the owner has more long clothes on his hangers than short ones. And also that the wardrobe will also be used as household storage - there is a niche on the left for storing an ironing board and a vacuum cleaner. Drawers are more convenient for storing laundry, but they increase the cost of the entire product. So, if the issue of economics is of any importance, then it is better to replace them with open shelves.
For three-door wardrobe designs in the hallway, the predominance of sections with shoulders for long coats, coats and short jackets, and down jackets in two rows is more typical. Drawers are often used to store scarves, hats, gloves and shoes.
A pantograph can be provided for storing seasonal outerwear if large “garbage” shelves on the mezzanine are not particularly needed.
Sources
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How to make a cabinet yourself
The following are instructions for creating furniture with your own hands. It consists of several stages.
Stage 1. Frame assembly
First you need to install the elements that support the larger parts of the structure, that is, the frame of the entire cabinet. The next step will be to assemble the vertical partition.
- To do this, use dowels and a screwdriver to screw the corners to the wall, and then screw the boards to the corners.
- Corners are also installed on the side walls to support the shelves.
- It is better to start this work from the top, then the lower shelves will not interfere with the assembly of the higher ones.
Afterwards, hanging hooks are installed. Using a drill/screwdriver, they are screwed with self-tapping screws with a diameter of 15 mm.
Stage 2. Dividing the space
The body of the appropriate width is already ready, so it’s time to start screwing the guides to the side walls on which the shelves will be attached. They can be made independently or by a carpenter to order.
It is enough to use a thick and durable board. If space allows, you can also install convenient drawers. Use 15 mm self-tapping screws to secure the shelf holders.
Stage 3. Door installation
A suitable sized board for creating a door will also work. It will be easier to use traditional door leaves, but you can also install a sliding system at home. Open doors take up more space.
- Use two guides or a guide with space for two wings.
- The axes of both guides are set so that they are perfectly parallel to each other.
- We install running gears at the corners of the wings.
Then install the door on the guides and make adjustments.
Manufacturing
Once the drawings are ready, you can begin manufacturing the necessary parts. Sawing boards is a rather difficult task, and it is better not to test yourself, but to order this work from professionals. As a rule, such a service is provided at the place of purchase of chipboard sheets. The difficulty is that a machine for sawing chipboard is quite expensive, and purchasing it for one cabinet is pointless. Many people prefer to cut it themselves with a jigsaw, but this results in chips, so it’s better not to risk it.
You need to decide in advance on the door opening system: sideways, up, down, move like in a coupe. Taking into account the number of shelves, drawers, doors, you can calculate the required number of European screws, rivets for them, guides for drawers, and holders.
Separately, it is necessary to say about drills. They should only be made from wood, which will allow you to make an accurate hole yourself without the use of additional force. Their characteristic difference is the presence of a blade in the center and a flat profile (and not a cone, as in other types). Before assembly, it is important to practice drilling on unnecessary scraps that will remain after sawing the chipboard.
To avoid measurement errors, you need to use high-precision instruments. You should avoid tape measures and give preference to a metal meter and half meter ruler; it can be purchased at every stationery store. But beware of Chinese-made plastic analogues; they often contain errors that can turn out to be a serious drawback when assembling the product.
Felt pads will help make further movement of the cabinet easier. They should be glued to the places where the object stands.
Photo of a homemade cabinet
Hull view
Many design ideas are beneficial because the owners themselves complement the design with various elements. This option is no exception; you need to take into account that the parts must be combined with each other and with the body, respectively.
Assembly involves making the roof, bottom, rear and side walls. It wouldn’t hurt to think through and implement a retractable wardrobe for seasonal shoes into the furniture.
Coupe
In this option, during opening, one sash overlaps the other, creating a sliding structure. To install this type of installation you need to have certain knowledge or experience.
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The accessories are sold as a set and include:
- Wheels for the box.
- Guide structure for the web.
- Special installation cassettes.
- To facilitate opening, locks and a closer are provided.
The cabinet structure should have a threshold; this is the most suitable option for such furniture.
