Table and chairs made from bottles for a summer cottage
The modern world is characterized by creativity and the presence of many original ideas. Useful objects are created from items that most often become trash. For example, furniture made from plastic bottles is an interesting idea that requires creative thinking.
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Light and comfortable plastic chairs and table for a summer cottage
Summer cottages are a place to bring ideas to life. Creating something with your own hands is interesting, and things turn out unique. Making furniture from plastic bottles is not as difficult as it seems. But the process itself has a number of advantages that are worth noting:
- The embodiment of a unique idea;
- Spending free time doing interesting activities;
- Creation of a useful item;
- Saving money.
Unusual room with a bed made of plastic bottles
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Purchasing interior items involves additional financial costs, but not every person wants to spend a lot on a summer cottage. Therefore, creating furniture from plastic elements is an excellent option for saving the family budget. In addition, it will be resistant to humidity and external weather influences.
An excellent budget furniture option - a plastic sofa and a coffee table
Homemade shelves for the hallway: purpose and varieties
The shelves differ in the number of shoe compartments and in style. In addition, they can be either open or closed. They differ in depth, height and a number of other criteria.
One of the most common shelves for shoes is the so-called. It is a full-fledged autonomous structure.
Advice!
Even if the space allows you to place several “shoe racks,” it is better to assume that the shelves should fit exactly as many shoes as all family members use in one season. It is much more convenient to keep the rest of the shoes in boxes.
Requirements and materials
Original room with fencing and furniture made from plastic bottles
Before you make furniture from plastic bottles with your own hands, you need to decide on its structure and design. There are many options; if you wish, you can create the following unique things:
- bed;
- sofa;
- ottoman;
- table;
- chair.
Each item has its own design features, and the design is selected according to your own taste. Creating furniture from plastic bottles begins with preparing the required materials and tools. You will need to have:
New plastic bottles of different colors for creating furniture and crafts
- plastic bottles, each design will require a certain amount;
- sufficiently thick cardboard;
- foam rubber to create a soft seat;
- finishing materials (this can be the fabric from which the upholstery is formed);
- scissors and tape.
Tools and materials for creating unusual masterpieces
In some cases, additional tools may be needed; this fact depends on the type of product being manufactured.
Original table made from plastic bottles
An excellent budget solution for a room partition made from transparent plastic bottles
Manufacturing of stands and decorative elements
To make jewelry stands, you should use bottles of various sizes from 0.5 to 3 liters . Using scissors or a utility knife, cut out the bottom, leaving 4 cm of plastic. We will get bottle saucers.
It is necessary to make a hole in each saucer, which must correspond to the diameter of the rod we have chosen. It is best to string saucers onto a threaded rod between special layers with washers and fastening washers and their nuts.
Stand for decorations
A wooden rod or metal pin is suitable for an improvised rod. You can also glue the saucers using glue. A saucer cut from a 3-liter bottle will represent the lower base of the stand.
Instructions for implementation
Let's take a closer look at how to make common furniture options from plastic bottles.
Lightweight and comfortable pouf made from bottles, covered with fabric
Ottoman
- We take the bottle and make an incision in its wide part;
- insert another part into it with the neck;
- repeat steps 1 and 2 until the desired height of the product is obtained;
- wrap the resulting structure tightly with tape;
- we make a sufficient number of such blanks of the same height and fasten them together with adhesive tape;
- result: round design;
- we cover it with foam rubber to ensure softness;
- we upholster the product and get a full-fledged ottoman.
The product can be decorated in different ways, the main thing is to choose the right pouf style.
We make a beautiful ottoman from bottles according to instructions with photos
Shelf
This version of the product is suitable for manufacturing by beginners. The shelf is suitable for a room, country house and location on the site. It does not take up much space and is suitable for storing small items. To make the product, you need to complete the following steps:
- select the size and shape of the structure;
- cut off the material at the neck;
- cover the resulting parts with acrylic paint (you can take several colors);
- We fasten the parts with tape to each other;
- We fix them to the wall with self-tapping screws.
You can add an additional element - plywood, to which the parts are secured, this will add reliability to the structure.
Convenient and spacious shelf for toys made from large plastic bottles
Sofa
A sofa made from plastic bottles will look original in the garden. To do this, you need to follow the steps provided:
- purchase two-liter elements in quantities of 500 pieces;
- you need to buy wide tape;
- make a reliable foundation;
- The top is removed from each bottle, and the neck down should be inserted into the lower part;
- Another bottle is installed in this design, which is covered with a cut-off bottom;
- We use tape to connect two elements; the product must be wrapped securely;
- the resulting modules serve to form the structure itself;
- first the seat is assembled, then the supporting part, and lastly the armrests;
- We fix all the elements with tape.
You will need quite a lot of adhesive tape - this should be taken into account when preparing the tools. The sofa can be decorated as desired.
Beautiful sofa made from bottles with your own hands
Stylish and comfortable sofa frame made from bottles
The process of making a chair from plastic bottles with step-by-step photo instructions
Stool
Even a beginner can make such a piece of furniture. To do this you will need to complete several steps:
- preparation of 10 two-liter parts filled with sand or water for structural reliability;
- rewind them tightly with wide tape;
- production of individual sections (used as legs) and their fixation;
- installation of a seat embedded from a plywood sheet, it is nailed or screwed to the bottle caps.
It is necessary to use a large amount of adhesive tape to increase the reliability of the stool.
Simple stool made from plastic bottles
Original do-it-yourself stool made from bottles
Master class on creating an outdoor breakfast table from bottles
Such a convenient device can be built easily and quickly. The only materials you need are a plastic tray and any four plastic containers. If the bottles are thin and long, then the product can be used as a coffee table.
The idea itself is very simple:
- It is necessary to glue the bottles to the surface of the tray with their bottoms. These will be the legs of the table, and the tray itself will be the surface of the table.
- To make the product more attractive and have a nice appearance, the bottles can be coated with acrylic paints or wrapped with thin and durable twine or jute twine.
- The tabletop can be decorated by gluing various objects to it. This technique is very popular and is called decoupage. For items you should use old photographs and postcards, and unnecessary playing cards. Pieces of material are also quite suitable. For gluing it is possible to use both regular glue and PVA glue. The tabletop can also be laid out with flat small pebbles.
You can see in the photo that it will look simply amazing.
If you get the hang of it, build a bigger table.
Here you will have to act in approximately the same way. Only for the surface of the table it is necessary to choose a stronger material. A piece of plywood or, even better, a used tabletop from an old table will do just fine.
To make the table durable, you need more bottles.
You need to proceed approximately as follows:
- Give the surface the intended shape. The table can be made either rectangular or square. If desired, even round.
- Make the necessary markings on the back of the surface. In these places, you should use self-tapping screws to connect the bottle caps to the back surface of the tabletop.
- To make the legs longer and stronger, you can glue a second row of bottles to the first row, so that the bottoms of the first row join the bottoms of the second. Use special glue for plastic or universal glue as glue.
- If desired, the containers can be painted or painted.
Decoration
An interesting solution to using bottles in the interior for decoration
Do-it-yourself furniture made from plastic bottles is decorated at your own discretion.
Beautiful high fence made from plastic bottles with your own hands
There are several common options:
- the use of foam rubber, padding polyester, to ensure the softness of the product;
- use of sheathing or finished cover;
- pasting the product with decorative elements.
Stylish and budget table with a frame made of plastic bottles for the living room
Proper decoration will give the furniture an original look that will delight others.
Beautiful decoration of furniture made from plastic bottles
Original decoration of the site with structures made from multi-colored plastic bottles
Shoe rack “Woodpile” made of PVC pipes
The rack is made of PVC pipes
This option is suitable for placing indoor, summer and demi-season adult shoes or for any children's shoes. High boots will have to be placed separately.
The “Woodpile” rack is good for everyone, but it would hardly suit Lena from KVN. After all, you can put exquisite stilettos in there, but somehow it’s not comme il faut. Especially for Lenin’s stilettos, there is a mega simple version of a shoe shelf called “Cornice”
Photo: Storage option “Cornice”
It is convenient to place high-heeled shoes on the ledge
Unusual use of a cornice as a shelf for “hairpins” Any cornice is suitable for playing the role of a shoe shelf You can organize an entire shoe rack by attaching several cornices under each other
- Take any window cornice and cut off part of the required length.
- Attach the cornice to the wall.
- We hook the shoes with the heels to the cornice and hang them up. It turns out to be a witty shelf for your favorite heels.
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Options for placing plastic bottles
Below we present the most popular options for building a raft from plastic bottles.
Option 1: horizontal arrangement of bottles
This method of arranging the bottles is the simplest and is suitable for creating a small raft, similar to an air mattress (Figure 6). Accordingly, it is better not to take risks by testing such a structure for strength, for example, by rafting down the river. This type of boat is more suitable for relaxing on the seaside or for entertaining children.
To create such a raft you will need about a hundred plastic containers, depending on the desired size, and electrical tape or waterproof tape.
Figure 6. Horizontal arrangement of bottles
Connect the bottles together in the manner described above (dividing the entire area into blocks).
Make sure that all bottles are tied with their necks facing the same direction.
You can make sides or a “pillow” by connecting not four, but six bottles into blocks, and placing them along the edges of the vessel.
After you connect all the bottles to each other, arranging each row so that the necks of the bottles are connected to the bottoms of the next row, it would be useful to additionally wrap the sides of the raft with electrical tape to avoid damage from snags or sharp stones.
Remember that without additional reinforcement with wooden planks or a sheet of plywood, such a raft will not be very reliable and can quickly become unusable.
Option 2: Vertical arrangement
For this method of construction, the initial stages are identical to the previous one.
Figure 7. Even such a floating craft can be built from vertically placed bottles
You need to prepare blocks of four bottles. When the required number of blocks is ready, begin assembling the sections, but now place the bottles with their necks down. It is more convenient to fasten such a structure in rows rather than in square sections. The vertical arrangement of the bottles allows you to make a more durable base for the deck, which will not sag so much under the weight of a person due to the smaller contact area (Figure 7). You can put not plywood on the bottoms of the bottles, but, for example, a piece of linoleum or a wicker mat.
In order to make the sides of such a raft, you may need a rope or wire that will be used to secure the towering bottles. This option is suitable for long swims, ensuring the safety of passengers and their belongings.
Option 3: design from large containers
We consider 20-liter bottles or plastic canisters to be large containers. Due to their size, it will take a little more than an hour to fasten such containers and build a floating craft (Figure 8).
Figure 8. An example of constructing a raft from plastic barrels
To build, in addition to bottles, you will need boards, wire, nails and a sheet of plywood.
From the boards you need to assemble a simple frame similar to the type of sheathing. Close the plastic containers tightly and screw them to the frame using wire. Fix a sheet of plywood on top and, if desired, cover it with tarpaulin or oilcloth. Such a raft will be very stable, and even bulky, but it will be able to accommodate a large company.
Advantages and disadvantages of crafts made from plastic bottles
Plastic has not changed its shape for hundreds of years, it is easy to clean and does not allow moisture to pass through. Such a flowerbed or shelf will last for many years. The plastic is incredibly light. A structure made of this material (for example, a greenhouse or temporary shower) can be easily moved. And even if some element “fails,” it is easy to replace it with a similar one. As drivers say, “there are always replacement parts,” and in this case, it’s also free.
Of the minuses, only one can be highlighted. Such crafts do not always look attractive. However, this minus can also be turned into a plus; mastery will come with practice.
Round table for the garden
To make a stable, comfortable table, prepare the necessary materials and tools to help with your work:
- 40 empty two-liter plastic bottles with caps.
- Plywood or chipboard 1.5x1.5 m with a thickness of at least 10 mm. You can use a finished tabletop from an old table.
- Drill with drills.
- Jigsaw.
- Emery cloth or sander.
- Screws.
- Glue for plastic.
- Dye.
- Brush.
Description of the assembly process
- Prepare the countertop. If you purchased a sheet of plywood or chipboard, draw a circle of maximum diameter on it. Cut it out using a jigsaw. If using an old countertop, clean it of dirt, then sand the surface.
There is an easy way to draw a large circle correctly. You will need a rope that is slightly longer than the required radius. Use a screw or nail to secure one end of the string to the center of the sheet. Measure the required length, tie the pencil with the remaining piece after marking. With the rope slightly taut, draw a circle.
- The legs will be plastic bottles glued together in twos. Lubricate the bottom of one bottle with glue (you can use liquid nails), then tightly attach the second bottle with the bottom.
- Place one leg against the other to measure the minimum distance between the centers of the lids. You will need to apply circular markings on the countertop to indicate where the paired bottles will attach.
- Using a drill, attach the lids of the containers to the back of the tabletop with screws. Make sure that the Euroscrew heads are completely embedded in the surface material.
- Place the legs into place.
- Paint the surface of the product in the desired color or varnish.
Made on a smaller scale, a similar product can serve as a stool. But we recommend strengthening the position of the bottle legs by wrapping them with tape.
Preparatory process
The most important thing is to act strictly according to the scheme and carefully attach the bottles.
We warn you right away that in order to make a chair, you will need a lot of bottles, about 90 pieces for a large chair.
Necessary for work
However, its size can be reduced. In order for the process to move faster and easier, we recommend stocking up on large bottles - two or one and a half liters.
In order to assemble such a chair, you should carefully study the assembly diagram.
Scheme for making blocks for a chair
In addition, you should stock up on stretch film and wide tape.
Video: how to make a shelf from improvised means for storing shoes
And now, pay attention to the screen:
Simple production of pockets from cardboard “Guests on the threshold”
Cardboard shoe pockets are made quickly and easily
Anti-waiting cardboard is often used in making shoe storage sections. Although it sounds a little fantastic. The video shows how you can make durable and original pockets for storing slippers and summer shoes, armed only with a cardboard vacuum cleaner box, scissors and good glue. Even the most physically unprepared segments of the population - old people, women and children - can easily do such a thing. So, take your household appliances out of the boxes and start actively browsing.
Another cardboard version of a shoe rack from the “get creative with the kids” series.
Shoe rack “Triangle”
We take as a basis the same cardboard boxes, the design potential of which is as inexhaustible as an atom.
So, we will need: cardboard boxes, colored wide tape, scissors, ruler, glue.
The choice of material depends on work skills, the interior of the hallway or the place where you plan to place the shelf, as well as financial capabilities. To make this piece of furniture you will need:
- wood (bars, slats, plywood, chipboard);
- metal;
- plastic;
- PVC pipes;
- cardboard;
- textile;
- improvised materials.
Table - advantages, disadvantages and features of using different materials for shoe shelves
| Shelf material | Advantages | Flaws | Features of application |
| Wood | Eco-friendly, noble texture, plasticity of shape. | Expensive, difficult to process and ability to absorb moisture. | Due to sensitivity to moisture, dry, clean shoes can be stored in a wooden shelf and only indoors. Atmospheric precipitation and temperature changes will lead to its deformation. To protect against moisture, wood is primed with special compounds. |
| Plywood | A cheaper alternative to solid wood, easier to process. | Heavier than wood, absorbs moisture. | No special skills are needed when working with the material. |
| Chipboard | Furniture panels made of chipboard have a protective coating against moisture and temperature changes. Low price and variety of colors, does not require sanding or painting. | If the protective film is damaged, it quickly collapses due to its loose structure. | Suitable for inexpensive furniture, inferior to wood and plywood in terms of durability. |
| Metal | Strength and durability. | The material is heavy, susceptible to corrosion, and requires special skills and tools to work with. | Forging metal creates real works of art that can decorate any interior. Metal shelves will fit into the hallway of both a city apartment and a country house, and after special treatment they can be placed outside. It is easy to make a product from metal pipes, fastening them with fittings. It’s even easier to make shelves from metal pipes and gratings, combining them with a wooden or other frame. |
| Plastic | Low cost of material, easy to clean, not afraid of moisture. | It does not breathe, moisture does not evaporate, so shelves can only be made open. | Budget plastic shelves are available for sale; they are made by pressing. It is almost impossible to make such furniture with your own hands, but anyone can make simple shelves from leftover plastic panels. |
| PVC pipes | Original and cheap material, not afraid of moisture and temperature changes. | It is unlikely that he is able to keep company with an expensive interior. | Even a teenager can make a shelf from PVC pipes. |
The simplest and most creative options: shelves made of cardboard, fabric, scrap materials
If you want to quickly build an original piece of furniture, without special skills or the ability to buy expensive materials, you can make simple models yourself from available materials - fabric, cardboard, improvised items.
Which material to choose
When choosing material for a shelf, you need to consider where the product will be installed - in a residential area, on the veranda of a private house or cottage, or outdoors.
For home and garden - timber, plywood, chipboard
Any material is suitable for the room. When choosing, you should rely only on its safety and your taste. You should not make a shelf out of cardboard if there are animals in the house: this material will not withstand the teeth and claws of pets.
Outdoor shelves - metal and plastic
To store outdoor shoes, it is better to use moisture-resistant material or treated with a protective compound. It is important to consider here that the shelf will be affected by humidity, sun and temperature changes. It is advisable that the material is not too light, otherwise the shelf may be blown away by the wind. The best option is metal treated with an anti-corrosion compound. Chipboard should not be used; such a product will quickly become unusable outdoors.
Plastic is not afraid of moisture, it is quite suitable for the street if the shelf is well secured.
Advice! If you plan to use a wooden shelf outdoors, treat it twice with a moisture-proofing compound before painting, paying special attention to the ends.
Types of shelves for the hallway
The choice depends on the size of the room, its interior, and the functional purpose of the shelf.
- Closed. Used for long-term storage of shoes. They are a cabinet or cabinet with doors. They can be placed not only in the hallway, but also in rooms.
- Open. Placed in the hallway, suitable for daily storage of casual shoes. The advantage of open shelves is free air circulation: shoes dry faster and the smell disappears.
- Floor-standing. Suitable for spacious rooms, as they take up quite a lot of usable space. To increase functionality they can be manufactured with a seat. There are open and closed.
- Wall-mounted. Save space and make cleaning easier. For a small hallway, the best option is a narrow vertical design; it takes up little space and visually increases the height of the room.
