How to make a pull-out kitchen shelf. How to make a drawer correctly
Pull-out drawers are an integral part of any wardrobe. Sometimes situations arise when there are not enough of them in order to arrange all things in a convenient place and order.
The drawers are very easy to use. They can be made even by those who have never made anything themselves.
Here it is worth talking about the fact that you can make drawers with your own hands. Some, of course, will want to purchase them, but the right size may not always be on the market. In this case, the retractable elements are the only way out of the impasse.
Tools and materials
So, in order to assemble the products that are being put forward, you will need the following list of tools and materials:
- drill or powerful screwdriver;
- an electric jigsaw, which will allow you to cut the material as efficiently as possible;
- building corner;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- roulette;
- rag;
- iron.
When everything is assembled, you can proceed directly to the installation.
The guides will be an integral part of the design. You simply cannot do without them, after all, do the boxes have to move along something?
Full roll-out guides are the best option. However, roller products can also be used. Some people prefer to install just ordinary pieces of wood instead. However, this is not the best solution.
All guides on the market have a pitch of 50 mm. Thus, if we are talking about a box, the length of which will be 450 mm, then a guide with a size of 400 mm is needed for it. In this case, the system will work efficiently and reliably.
It's one thing to buy, but you have to deliver. This is done very simply. The design of these elements assumes a standard fastening using self-tapping screws or other fastening materials.
Detailing of the boxes themselves
Now it's time to make the boxes themselves. For blanks, you can use chipboard sheets or purchase ready-made furniture boards. Even if they are smaller, they will be enough for work, but there will be a lot of waste from the chipboard (of course, if you do not equip a furniture set).
You can cut all the elements yourself using an electric jigsaw. Sometimes you can go the other way, for example, order this service in the store where the purchase of the material was made. The front and back walls of the boxes must be fixed between the sides. The bottom must be attached to the box.
DIY drawer assembly
All parts are ready for assembly, it's time to start. Before starting work, the edge of the elements is glued. This is done very simply - with the help of a not very heated iron and a rag. At the same time, the edge is laid with the beautiful side up, and then the iron is passed along it several times (the fastening will be more reliable).
The rag is then removed. Then everything is wiped with a dry cloth, the excess edges are cut off with a knife. All ribs must additionally be processed with sandpaper. The result should be a very nice picture.
For confirmations, holes with a diameter of 8 mm are drilled in the product, and 5 mm in the end. The guide markings on the drawer can be in any convenient position, but it is best if this line runs in the middle of the product.
Some features
It will be about the full roll-out guides, which were mentioned above. They are the most appropriate in such a situation. The products consist of two parts. The wide part must be firmly attached to the side of the cabinet using self-tapping screws of the appropriate size. They should not be too large so that the fasteners do not protrude outward. A small part of them should be attached directly to the boxes. Initially, these elements are sold as a unit, but must be disconnected before starting work. This is easy enough.
The guides can now be attached to the cabinet and drawer. On the first element, this is done with a small margin, which is approximately 3 mm from the edge. As for the drawers, no gaps are needed here. The guide is flush-mounted.
The facades themselves must be fastened from the inside with self-tapping screws.
There is one little trick to help you set these elements exactly:
- First, on the facades, you need to make the appropriate holes for the handles.
- Next, you need to attach it to the place, and then attach it from the outside through these holes. Then the drawer is pulled out, the facade is attached from the inside in normal mode, and then the fasteners are turned out. A very complicated system, but in practice it is quite easy to figure it out.
Now you can drill to the end of the hole for the handles, and then start directly attaching them. This is where the work starts.
It can be stated that the drawers are completely ready for use. In this case, it is imperative to first check their performance. If something is wrong, then you will have to adjust the elements from the very beginning. And this is highly undesirable. It is better to make sure that everything is done as efficiently as possible even at the design stage. Only in this case the work of all structural elements will be correct.
Thus, as is clear, making boxes with your own hands is quite simple. Most importantly, follow the instructions above. This will allow eliminating various modifications and defects that may arise at different stages of work and operation of structural elements of this type. Good luck!
Where does your old furniture go after purchasing a new one? To the garage? To the dacha? To “poor relatives”? But, as you know, if the furniture is still quite sturdy, it deserves to get a chance for a new life - just thanks to your imagination and skillful handles.
Suppose you have an old chest of drawers, a desk or kitchen cabinets that you don't want to throw away, but there is no point in leaving them in the same place, because their new counterparts have already been bought. What these pieces of furniture have in common is that they have drawers that can be turned into an unusual and practical element of the interior.
You can make original wall shelves and even shelving from the drawers of an old dresser, table or cabinet. On such improvised shelves, you can place useful or just beautiful little things, creating pretty islands of decor. Most likely, such a creative will appeal to lovers of vintage solutions, as well as those who wish to update the interior with little or no investment.
Any old drawers will do - from wood or chipboard, from a chest of drawers, a desk or an old kitchen:
any size and number of drawers can find a worthy application, as you will now see.
Here is the algorithm for your actions:
remove boxes from old furniture, check them for the integrity of surfaces and joints;
to remove the pens or not is a matter of taste, nevertheless, many believe that with them - the view is more original;
change the appearance of the boxes if you want;
add transverse shelves if you want to place small items in several tiers;
screw it to the wall at a convenient height;
small drawers can be made removable - on the back of the frame, attach 2 fasteners for hanging light furniture on the wall;
arrange your little things or decor.
how to use drawers from an old chest of drawers or wardrobe
Small drawers are ideal for interior decoration, while medium and large drawers can be used to create additional storage space.
option number 1: beautiful - displays for decor:
Beautiful dishes, small plastic, any collections and even photographs - all this looks very unusual in boxes fixed to the walls.
option number 2: convenient - shelves for small items:
Books and discs, bathroom and dining accessories, shoes and jewelry, handicrafts and stationery, garden and household tools - this is not a complete list of little things that can be placed in boxes from old furniture, hung on the wall.
how to make drawer shelves more attractive and practical
Change the look of the boxes as your imagination tells you and taking into account the purpose.
back wall decoration:
In this case, the “back wall” is the bottom of the drawer. How can you make it more interesting? Leftover wallpaper or fabric (for all surfaces), smooth or textured paint (for wood and plywood), slate-effect paint, sheet music or old maps. In a word, everything that is in the house.
internal shelves:
In boxes that will turn into volumetric shelves, it makes sense to make horizontal partitions, i.e. internal shelves. Sometimes they already exist as intended by the manufacturer. If you are going to place small but heavy items, take care to reinforce the bottom (with a wooden plank or bracket).
other ideas for creating shelves from the drawers of an old cabinet
If you have a lot of boxes from old furniture, you can create a creative composition. And the shelves from the drawers can be horizontal, as if sliding out of the wall.
how to combine multiple boxes:
Close or spaced, at different angles and in combination with traditional shelves, adding wall decor or modular compartments.
horizontal mount:
In small boxes, traditionally fixed to the wall (handle first), you can place even more small things. But they need to be hung on reliable brackets used for the shelves.
floor racks from drawers of an old chest of drawers
And you can also build a rack, and even if it is not the most roomy, but you will not spend a dime! In addition to checking the reliability of the boxes and possibly updating their appearance, you will need to correctly compose the composition of the modules so that it is stable, and then firmly connect the boxes to each other, and then additionally attach them to the wall.
modular bookcase from old drawers:
An equally interesting solution, when from the old kitchen furniture made of wood there are not only drawers, but also frames. Rotating the elements in different directions, create the optimal composition, if possible, without gaps. Attach each piece to the wall and add sturdy brackets from below.
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It is not necessary to spend a lot of money to make an apartment look stylish and cozy. Enough simple materials at hand, a little imagination and a desire for change. And of course, you can spy on interesting ideas for the house, which he shares from time to time site.
So, what can you do to decorate the interior inexpensively and tastefully.
1. Use tapes instead of rings and clips
2. Update curtains with edging
3. Hand paint flower pots
4. Draw a pattern on the lamp with a marker
A little patience and a marker that writes on different surfaces - and a modern lamp is ready. How to draw a drawing on a plafond is shown in this blog.
5. Decorate the lamp with scrap materials
6. Make a handmade watch
Original wall clocks in the best traditions of expensive decor stores can be made at home in a few hours. This is not as difficult as it might seem. instructions for creating a blackboard style clock. And it is shown how to make a pin-up watch.
7. Organize a real mini-bar from an old sideboard
The era of sideboards with tons of crystal is irrevocably a thing of the past. But many still have sideboards themselves. So why not turn your used furniture into a modern home mini-bar (not necessarily alcoholic). That turned out very well.
8. Use corner shelves
9. Make an additional shelf for spices
10. Use cabinet doors
11. Attach the magazine holder
12. Stick the fabric "wallpaper" on the door
Using a patterned fabric and cornstarch glue, you can decorate a boring door in an original way. Such "wallpaper" can be easily removed, so when the picture gets bored, it can be easily removed or replaced with a new one. You can see the process of decorating a door in this blog.
13. Paint the front door rug in unusual colors
The door mat can be interesting too. To do this, it is enough to paint it in bright, non-standard colors. How to turn a regular rug into an original thing, see this blog.
14. Make a bathroom rug from natural materials
Cork is an excellent natural material that dries quickly and retains heat well. It is pleasant to step on such a rug with bare feet. And its creation from wine corks will surely make you remember many good moments. You can see how to make such a rug.
15. Hang the wall panel
16. Arrange a photo exhibition
17. Add color accent to the door
This idea is perfect for cases when you want to revive the interior a little, but there is no way to change something radically. This trick can be done even in a rented apartment, in the end, you can always return it as it was. How it is done is shown.
18. Paint the old linoleum
19. Convert a desktop shelf into a wall shelf
Often there is not enough space on the table to store various little things. In this case, the desktop shelf can be easily turned into a wall shelf, moreover, a folding one. It will not only allow you to organize the space, but also decorate it. A simple instruction can be found.
20. Decorate clothes hangers
Hello, friends!
Today I want to offer you an overview of an interesting topic. We will talk with you about drawers that are often used when.
This is a very often designed element; it can be found in almost any furniture.
Its advantage is that it is quite convenient to use.
For example, take the lower kitchen unit.
If it contains swing doors, then in order to get any object out of it, you need to squat down (or bend over strongly), after which you need to find this object inside the box.
Retractable elements are another matter! It is enough to open them from any position - and all its contents are immediately visible.
Of course, the cost of such a box in comparison with the same, but with swing doors is very different (due to the amount of material used and built-in fittings), but they also differ in ease of use.
The boxes themselves are assembled in a certain way (as shown in the figure). To calculate their sizes, you need to know two things:
- Dimensions of the box in which they are to be installed
- The gap on the guides by means of which they are attached to it
The size of the box affects all the parameters of the sliding element we are considering: On its width, depth and height.
Knowing the overall width, we can find out the inner opening. And if so, knowing the tolerances for the installation of retractable fittings, you can determine the total width of the drawer.
When purchasing accessories, you need, if possible, to look in their instructions, or in the manufacturer's catalogs. But the standard rail clearance is 13 millimeters.
We calculate the total width of the box
X = S-90(mm), where X is the size of the part of the box, S is the total width of the box.
Similarly, for a chipboard with a thickness of 18 mm, the formula will look like this:
X = S-98(mm)
Now let's talk about the depth of the box.
Usually, this size should match the size of the rail installed on it.
The box (for them) is designed based on the dimensions of the same guides (250mm-300mm-350mm-400mm-450mm-500mm-550mm-600mm).
To these dimensions are also added a tolerance for the "stroke" of the element itself (5-10 mm), and, if necessary, for stiffening ribs (20mm), if any.
The height is determined based on the height of all facades designed for this module
Parts are attached to each other with confirmations (up to 150 mm - one confirmation per corner, over 150 mm - two each).
The bottom is made of fiberboard, which is stuffed with nails (h = 20mm), after which it is reinforced with self-tapping screws (16x4, 16x3.5).
Fixing the bottom is a crucial moment in the assembly process. The fact is that, in addition to its direct purpose, it also gives the rigidity of the entire structure, and fixes its dimensions. Therefore, having “nailed” the bottom to the box, you need to make sure that its diagonals are the same (this is a very important point).
Sometimes the bottom is designed from chipboard, but then the structure turns out to be rather heavy. In this case, to give it the correct geometry, the bottom is made inline (enclosed between its parts).
It is better to make its dimensions 1 mm less than the inner width and depth (so when cutting a sheet, parts are made with a tolerance of + 1mm).
There are also almost ready-made solutions (for their assembly it is enough to have one part made of chipboard - the bottom), for example, samboxes or tandemboxes.
For information: samboks are "nonsense" from the category of roller guides, and tandemboxes are a high-quality system with a self-adjuster, not cheap and quite reliable.
The video below shows an example of assembling a drawer for telescopic e.
The bottom is made of fiberboard, made from leftovers from previous orders.
In "garage" conditions, all this is done quite simply, as shown in the video.
That's all, see you.
It's no secret that various kitchen pull-out systems - drawers, spice shelves and food baskets - make cooking much easier. With them, there is no need to rummage through the dark and deep shelves of kitchen cabinets, looking for the right pot or pack of cereals. You just slide the box into the light - and you get what you need!
But the modern possibilities of kitchen pull-out systems go far beyond traditional drawers. In this article, we have collected 23 photos of such functional elements that greatly simplify the process of cleaning and organizing the kitchen.
We look and keep a note!
Pull-out systems for the kitchen - drawers for storing dishes
Many modern kitchen drawers have very convenient dividers, which greatly increase the convenience of storing dishes. Narrow vertical dividers are great for storing plates, lids, trays and other flat kitchen utensils, while deep drawers with adjustable pins keep your pots and pans organized.
Is there not enough space in the kitchen? Then why not add some drawers to the very bottom of the kitchen cabinets - just above the floor? They can hold the same trays, baking tins, bags and more.
Corner kitchen cabinets with drawers
The space in the corner of the kitchen is usually not very convenient for storing things. But corner kitchen drawers are a game changer. Look at the following photos - this functionality is good news! In addition, by purchasing special fittings, such drawers for the kitchen can be made by hand.
Vertical pull-out shelves and systems for spices, food and detergents in the kitchen
Perhaps this is the most interesting item on our list. Firstly, narrow drawers and kitchen shelves are not the most common fixture in our region, although they have long been popular in the west. Secondly, they differ in their amazing capacity, despite the fact that the vertical pull-out systems themselves take up very little space in the kitchen.
Spices, cereals, tea, coffee and many other products, as well as detergents and various kitchen tools - all these small and ever-lost items are conveniently stored only in such pull-out shelves and kitchen cabinets!
The pull-out bar will transform your kitchen into a cute tasting room. All you need for this is a large shelf, where a hanging pull-out mechanism for storing glasses is built in, wine shelves and a pull-out board as a mini-table.
Finally, a great option for cat and dog lovers! The drawer with food and water bowls will not only allow you to move around the kitchen more freely and keep the floor clean, but will also help discipline your pet about nutrition.
Do you think drawers are handy in the kitchen? Which option would you urgently want to have in your kitchen?
Smart pull-out systems for the kitchen - drawers and shelves that every housewife dreams of! updated: January 12, 2016 by the author: Margarita Glushko
