Hello everyone,
I am currently planning a redesign of our living room and would like to separate the living area from the dining area (or play area for our daughter).
We prefer an open style (like panels), ideally combined with storage space for toys.
We were thinking of something like this:
DIY skills: I gained a lot of experience during the house build two years ago and am open to trying new things.
However, the project should not require too much craftsmanship and should be doable for a hobbyist.
Does anyone have experience with panel-style room dividers? Which systems are practical and feasible—preferably combined with a suitable shelf for storage?
The panels from the local hardware store come with mounting brackets for gluing to the ceiling and floor—I’m not sure what to think about that... Since we have underfloor heating, gluing to the floor might make sense—but I would prefer if the panels were screwed directly to the shelving unit.
Also, I find the floor and ceiling brackets visually quite unappealing.
Of course, the whole thing should be as affordable as possible—we need about 1.20m (4 feet) in width.
I would appreciate any input that could support such a DIY project.
Most of all, I am interested in how to fix the panels to shelving units or possibly also to the floor and ceiling.
I am currently planning a redesign of our living room and would like to separate the living area from the dining area (or play area for our daughter).
We prefer an open style (like panels), ideally combined with storage space for toys.
We were thinking of something like this:
DIY skills: I gained a lot of experience during the house build two years ago and am open to trying new things.
However, the project should not require too much craftsmanship and should be doable for a hobbyist.
Does anyone have experience with panel-style room dividers? Which systems are practical and feasible—preferably combined with a suitable shelf for storage?
The panels from the local hardware store come with mounting brackets for gluing to the ceiling and floor—I’m not sure what to think about that... Since we have underfloor heating, gluing to the floor might make sense—but I would prefer if the panels were screwed directly to the shelving unit.
Also, I find the floor and ceiling brackets visually quite unappealing.
Of course, the whole thing should be as affordable as possible—we need about 1.20m (4 feet) in width.
I would appreciate any input that could support such a DIY project.
Most of all, I am interested in how to fix the panels to shelving units or possibly also to the floor and ceiling.
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nordanney22 Oct 2024 14:46Arauki11 schrieb:
No, it’s not, or at least not less than other Ikea products. Kallax – as already mentioned – has a lot of empty space in the "walls" and nothing solid. The inner parts, meaning the compartments, are made of particleboard. This is not comparable to Metod.
Arauki11 schrieb:
I’ve seen Kallax painted with gold paint, tiled over, or even covered with textured paint. As I said, these “hacks” offer ideas if your own imagination runs out. Yes, you can do a lot with it.
But if you want the entrance area to look reasonably high-quality, unfortunately Kallax is just "junk." This is also reflected in the price comparison between Kallax and Metod.
Prager91 schrieb:
Do I have any advantage with METOD compared to Kallax?Metod can be cut to size and is made of particle board, while Kallax consists of honeycomb panels with air inside. I recently built a sideboard using Metod, but I wonder how you plan to create a semi-open room divider from floor to wall using Metod. A cabinet is a cabinet.
And even though Kallax core is also made of particle board, this shelf looks more homely and fits your wish better than a full cabinet.
ypg schrieb:
Metod can still be cut down and is made of particleboard, while Kallax is constructed with a honeycomb core filled with air.
I recently completed a sideboard using Metod, but I’m wondering how you plan to create a semi-open room divider from floor to wall with Metod. A cabinet is just a cabinet.
And even though Kallax is mainly made of particleboard, this shelving unit looks more homely and fits your wish better than a full cabinet. I don’t quite understand your question? I am picturing exactly what I posted as a photo in the first post.
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nordanney22 Oct 2024 15:59Prager91 schrieb:
I don’t quite understand your question? I’m picturing exactly what I posted as an image in the first post. Then Kallax is definitely out, and only Metod (or similar) makes sense.
Besta and Platsa are also options, and there is a configurator available for them as well.
The main difference: Metod is usually open at the back or may only have a thin paper backing, might require side panels, and comes standard with kitchen legs/no countertop.
Just compare them carefully; you’ll surely find a suitable configuration from the Swedish retailer.
The main difference: Metod is usually open at the back or may only have a thin paper backing, might require side panels, and comes standard with kitchen legs/no countertop.
Just compare them carefully; you’ll surely find a suitable configuration from the Swedish retailer.
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