DIY BOOKSELVES

Shelves are one of the most useful furnishing items in a house or office. Shelves can carry books, ornaments, tools, utensils, photos, craft projects and much more. They help you to organize, categorize, clear away and keep things neat. There are many ways to make a shelf, some easier than others, and a few of the possibilities are presented here.

Beginning Your Shelves

Choose your shelving board. Select a shelving board according to personal preference, your budget and the way in which the shelving complements your décor. There are a wide variety of potential boards to use.

• Softwood boards: These are easy to have cut to the desired length and can hold many items, including heavy books.

• Plywood boards: This is made up of layered flat boards. The surface is often made to imitate a wood finish or it can be laminated.

• Particleboard or chipboard shelves: Made from wood chips glued together under pressure, these are common shelving boards that are lightweight, affordable and easy to find. It is best to get these cut professionally, as the makeup of the boards can blunt cutting tools.

• Blockboard shelves: These are stronger than chipboard and are suitable for heavy duty items, like tools and appliances kept in the garage.

Pre-made and pre-sized shelving boards: These are traditionally part of a kit and will often be made for adjustable shelves. The instructions for putting these together should always be included; if not, call the retailer or manufacturer.

Paint and decorate your box bookshelf as desired. Use one paint color only or multiple paint colors to make assorted patterns and designs. Or, glue other materials to the bookshelf, such as scrap fabric or old wallpaper. Allow all paint and glue to dry for about 20 minutes before use.

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