Hello everyone, I am currently considering how to use my IKEA PLATSA furniture not only for storage but also as room dividers in my apartment. My apartment has an open floor plan, and I want to visually separate areas like the living room and dining area without installing permanent walls. The PLATSA series seems well suited for this because it is modular and flexible. However, I am wondering how to best combine storage space, stability, and an attractive appearance—especially when placing the furniture freely in the room without attaching it to walls. Maybe someone has experience or ideas on how to use PLATSA effectively as a room divider? What should be considered, which modules are ideal, and how can you ensure the structure is stable and doesn’t wobble? Any ideas or suggestions are welcome!
I would also like to mention the possibility of making Platsa units accessible from both sides. This can be particularly useful when you place the furniture in the middle of the room as a room divider. You can achieve this by leaving out or partly removing the back panels, so that compartments are open on both sides.
However, this reduces stability, so in this case you should pay attention to good joining techniques and, if necessary, reinforcing inserts.
The choice of finishes and colors can also emphasize or downplay the room divider – white or light fronts make the space feel more open, while dark fronts can create a stronger separation.
However, this reduces stability, so in this case you should pay attention to good joining techniques and, if necessary, reinforcing inserts.
The choice of finishes and colors can also emphasize or downplay the room divider – white or light fronts make the space feel more open, while dark fronts can create a stronger separation.
I will try to provide a brief step-by-step guide for building a room divider using PLATSA modules:
- Planning: First, sketch the desired size and shape of the room divider. Consider the height (usually 128 cm or 192 cm (50 inches or 75 inches) with PLATSA) and depth (40 cm (16 inches) is common).
- Module selection: Choose between closed doors, open shelves, or drawers based on function and appearance.
- Connection: Use the IKEA connector brackets to securely join modules side by side. These are available from IKEA customer service if not already included.
- Stabilization: For free-standing wall units, I recommend additional brackets or floor anchors. Alternatively, counterweights placed at the bottom inside the cabinets also help.
- Back panels: Solid back panels greatly increase stability. If you want double-sided access, backs can be omitted, but additional measures are required to ensure stability.
- Flexibility: The modular design allows for rearranging or expanding later. Be careful not to damage the rows of holes for adjustable shelves.
Common mistakes include insufficient connections and lack of stabilization, which make the furniture unstable. It is better to invest time in secure connections.
- Planning: First, sketch the desired size and shape of the room divider. Consider the height (usually 128 cm or 192 cm (50 inches or 75 inches) with PLATSA) and depth (40 cm (16 inches) is common).
- Module selection: Choose between closed doors, open shelves, or drawers based on function and appearance.
- Connection: Use the IKEA connector brackets to securely join modules side by side. These are available from IKEA customer service if not already included.
- Stabilization: For free-standing wall units, I recommend additional brackets or floor anchors. Alternatively, counterweights placed at the bottom inside the cabinets also help.
- Back panels: Solid back panels greatly increase stability. If you want double-sided access, backs can be omitted, but additional measures are required to ensure stability.
- Flexibility: The modular design allows for rearranging or expanding later. Be careful not to damage the rows of holes for adjustable shelves.
Common mistakes include insufficient connections and lack of stabilization, which make the furniture unstable. It is better to invest time in secure connections.
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JAMESONB4110 Jan 2021 08:05Quick tip: Use the lower PLATSA units as room dividers, connect them securely on the sides, and do not place them alone—always position at least two side by side. This way, they stand more stably and make a stronger impression.
KUDAISY schrieb:
Typical mistakes are insufficient connections and lack of stabilization, which make the furniture unstable.Thanks to everyone, your tips are very helpful! I had already researched thoroughly, but your posts have made it clearer what I need to pay attention to. I find the idea of combining open and closed modules especially interesting, not only to create storage but also to keep the space feeling more open.
Grace schrieb:
Make sure to align the backs of the cabinets with each other, as this increases stability.I will definitely keep the cabinet backs in mind when arranging them.
Does anyone have practical experience regarding the acoustic effects of these room dividers? My apartment is quite lively, and I’m wondering if such a large furniture unit would dampen sound or rather reflect it. Are there any experiences, for example, with incorporating fabric panels or soundproofing materials into the furniture?
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