Hello everyone,
We are planning to start the final attic conversion soon, including insulation and so on. The cross battens are still missing, as well as the cladding.
We would like to save space in the knee wall by incorporating various storage options, preferably with sliding doors. Possibly a ready-made system / kit or something similar.
Of course, we have already searched online, etc.
However, we would prefer tips or practical recommendations / solutions / advice. 🙂
Has anyone had something like this done or even installed it themselves?
Thanks in advance
We are planning to start the final attic conversion soon, including insulation and so on. The cross battens are still missing, as well as the cladding.
We would like to save space in the knee wall by incorporating various storage options, preferably with sliding doors. Possibly a ready-made system / kit or something similar.
Of course, we have already searched online, etc.
However, we would prefer tips or practical recommendations / solutions / advice. 🙂
Has anyone had something like this done or even installed it themselves?
Thanks in advance
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Bausparfuchs3 Feb 2023 23:07I built it myself, but with doors.
The downside, however, is that you need the space in front of the door.
At the top and bottom, I installed anodized and brushed aluminum profiles, also between the doors. For the doors, I used IKEA kitchen fronts and the door hinges from IKEA as well. Everything is handleless, operated with the IKEA push-to-open system. It actually looks quite good. I also used these fronts as paneling throughout the house.
At the time, I had to watch my budget and found the IKEA fronts in the clearance section. Instead of 60 euros, they only cost 3 euros. The end justifies the means.
Nowadays, you can also find sliding door systems at hardware stores for a relatively low price. You can do it quite affordably that way too.
I store many items there that I don’t need every day, so having doors is fine for me.
The downside, however, is that you need the space in front of the door.
At the top and bottom, I installed anodized and brushed aluminum profiles, also between the doors. For the doors, I used IKEA kitchen fronts and the door hinges from IKEA as well. Everything is handleless, operated with the IKEA push-to-open system. It actually looks quite good. I also used these fronts as paneling throughout the house.
At the time, I had to watch my budget and found the IKEA fronts in the clearance section. Instead of 60 euros, they only cost 3 euros. The end justifies the means.
Nowadays, you can also find sliding door systems at hardware stores for a relatively low price. You can do it quite affordably that way too.
I store many items there that I don’t need every day, so having doors is fine for me.
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Bausparfuchs4 Feb 2023 20:39You're welcome!
I only have a picture of the hallway for now, but the ceiling looks the same there. Since the lower aluminum profile is higher, I raised the floor accordingly and installed heating pipes, electrical wiring, and water lines underneath.
A slight push opens the doors easily. The Ikea components are quite manageable to work with, and the quality of the fronts is pretty good.
As mentioned, if you have to buy everything at regular retail prices, it can get expensive.
I only have a picture of the hallway for now, but the ceiling looks the same there. Since the lower aluminum profile is higher, I raised the floor accordingly and installed heating pipes, electrical wiring, and water lines underneath.
A slight push opens the doors easily. The Ikea components are quite manageable to work with, and the quality of the fronts is pretty good.
As mentioned, if you have to buy everything at regular retail prices, it can get expensive.
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