Shelves in the pantry: features and step-by-step manufacturing instructions

Storage Planning Features

The most important thing when arranging a pantry in an apartment or a private house is to determine what things it will be intended for and correlate the load with the dimensions of the room.

• For a small pantry, several rows of shelves located one above the other are suitable. Below, it is better to leave room for boxes and boxes: so the area will be used optimally.
• The dimensions of the compartments must be done in accordance with the dimensions of the items that will be cleaned in the pantry.
• If the room has a high ceiling, it is worth providing a place for a stool or stepladder: it will be more convenient to get things from the upper shelves.
• Some pantries have enough free space to make deep shelves. This is not always convenient, in addition, you should leave a distance for the passage and entry of objects.

Training

Before installing storage systems, the pantry must be repaired: clean the space, carry out dry and wet cleaning, remove old wallpaper and flooring. If necessary, the walls of the pantry or attic are leveled and also put in order: they are painted or glued.

It is recommended to use a primer, which contains antifungal impregnations.

A laminate, parquet or linoleum is laid on the floor. It is also worth equipping the pantry with ventilation and lighting, which will greatly facilitate the use of the room.

What material can be used?

One of the most affordable and durable materials for creating shelves in the pantry is wood. Boards made of natural wood (pine, larch), as well as chipboard, are fixed to metal fasteners. The heavier the items to be stored in the pantry, the thicker the boards should be. For conservation, large equipment, construction tools and other heavy things, it is worth providing an additional stiffener.

If you make shelves in the pantry with your own hands, you can use what is at hand - wooden pallets, old unnecessary furniture, plastic fruit boxes. Plywood is considered a budget option, but thin sheets are not suitable for heavy items. Lightweight but durable plastic suitable for storing books, clothes and bulk products. It is easy to look after him, besides the material is not afraid of moisture.

Metal racks are considered the most durable and do not require additional reinforcement. Modern products have a collapsible design, they are easy to rearrange and transport, moreover, the material easily withstands temperature extremes. When buying, you should pay attention to the coating - it must be protected from corrosion by a special composition.

In the photo there are racks, drawers and wall shelves for a spacious pantry.

What is the best way to arrange shelves in the pantry?

The placement of shelves is primarily affected by the size of the utility room.

• A small pantry (about 2 meters) allows you to install shelves only in one row - linearly, along one wall. Sometimes designs are made rounded - this form allows you to win a few centimeters and use three walls.
• The angular arrangement in the form of the letter "G" is considered much more practical, but the storage area should exceed 2 meters.For maneuvers, you need to leave a small passage, especially if the room is elongated and narrow.
• In a large utility room, it is optimal to place shelves in the shape of the letter "P". In this case, it is necessary to calculate the depth of the structures so that in the middle there is room for movement.

In the photo there is a pantry in which the racks are functionally arranged in the shape of the letter "P".

Determine the size

The most popular and practical form of shelves is straight. The length of the shelf is usually equal to the length of the wall. If the distance between the opposite walls is 2 meters or less, then the shelf does not need additional support. Otherwise, the structure should be strengthened, especially if it is planned to store seals and tools.

The thicker the wooden shelf, the more fasteners it requires. Also, its strength is determined by the distance between the support posts: the more massive the design, the smaller the gaps.

To use the shelves was convenient and safe, the heaviest items must be put down. The width of the protrusions should decrease from the bottom up. The standard width of the shelf for cans with preservation is considered to be 30 cm. The height depends on the dimensions of things.

Pictured is a pantry with a wide passage between the wooden shelves.

DIY shelf options: step-by-step instructions

You can save your family budget with homemade shelves in the pantry and detailed workshops, which are listed below.

How to make a wooden bookcase in the pantry?

Before starting work, it is necessary to measure the walls of the pantry and create a drawing of the desired design. Next, prepare the consumables necessary for the manufacture of functional shelves in advance.

In the photo there is a linear home-made rack of their tree, which occupies the entire wall of the pantry.

Tools and materials

To work, you will need:

• Planed whetstone for a vertical rack (8 pieces, about 2 m).
• A bar for horizontal supports (12 pcs, about 50 cm, depends on the depth of the rack).
• Boards or lining for shelves (the number depends on the depth of the shelves, the length on the length of the wall).
• 16 metal corner fasteners (corners).
• 45 screws (3.5x25).
• About 70 thin cloves.
• Wood impregnation and brush.
• Building level.
• Roulette.
• Hammer.
• Jigsaw.
• Screwdriver.

Step-by-step instruction

1. First you need to prepare the material. Using a hacksaw or a jigsaw, we cut the bars and lining in accordance with the dimensions of the future storage rack.
   

   

2. We apply impregnation, carefully processing each detail. You need to dry as much time as indicated in the instructions on the bank.
   

   

3. We fix the corners with screws at the level where the shelves will be located:
   

   

4. We fix the horizontal bars as follows (4 such constructions should be obtained):

   

5. We install the lining horizontally, nail it with thin nails:
   

   

   

   

6. We make the second shelf in the same way: we fasten the corners, fix the horizontal bars, attach the lining.
   

   

7. We lay the upper horizontal bars, fasten.
   

   

8. Shelves in the pantry are ready. In this way, you can make a rack of any height, depth and shape.

   

You can learn more about how to make shelves in the pantry from this video:

DIY wall shelves

The following describes the simplest and most economical way to make hinged shelves in a small pantry. The amount of material for the shelves depends on the size of the room and the number of storeys.

In the photo there are storage rooms in small-sized apartments such as Khrushchev or Leningrad, equipped with simple shelves.

Tools and materials

To make shelves in the pantry with your own hands, you will need:

• Sliced ​​bars.
• Plywood, chipboard, boards or the remains of old furniture.
• Self-tapping screws for fastening.
• Screwdriver.
• Thin nails.
• Hammer.
• Level.
• Jigsaw or hacksaw.

Step-by-step instruction

1. We cut the bars and plywood in accordance with the storage area. If desired, they can be painted or varnished. For the frame of one shelf, you will need 1 long and 2 short bars, for the base - plywood sheet or boards of the required size and thickness.We make markings on the walls and securely fasten the bars.

   

   

2. Make markup for the next shelf.
   

   

3. We mount the shelf in the pantry.
   

   

4. We fix it with nails.
   

   

And in this video, there are two ways to install a wall shelf in the pantry: on the brackets for the chipboard and on the standard brackets.

Shelves in the pantry from the profile

A solid U-shaped rack for a spacious pantry is obtained from metal profiles. Having understood the principle of work, you can make shelves of any configuration, replace plywood with wood, cover the metal profile with paint and create a loft-style shelving.

In the photo there are two types of shelves for the pantry, made with their own hands from a metal profile and wood.

Tools and materials

• Guide profiles 50x40.
• Guide profiles 50x50.
• Plywood or wooden boards.
• Roulette.
• Building level.
• Scissors for metal.
• Jigsaw.
• Screwdriver.
• Dowel nails.
• Self-tapping screws.
• Ladder.

Step-by-step instruction

1. We make a drawing and calculate the amount of materials. We cut the profile into components in accordance with the dimensions.
   

   

2. Mark the horizontal lines. We fasten guide profiles 50x40 to the walls using dowels and nails.
   

   

3. We make the frame of the first shelf, put it on temporary supports from the profile.
   

   

4. Cut the plywood sheet with a jigsaw:
   

   

5. We fix the finished parts with screws.
   

   

6. We replace temporary racks with guides. Shelves on the walls in the pantry are ready.
   

   

This video demonstrates how to independently make shelves in the pantry from the profile:

Photo gallery

Other options for shelves in the pantry can be found in the photo selection below.