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.
nordanney schrieb:
Why don’t you make it easier on yourself?
The base cabinets could be Ikea Metod units, for example. On top, use oak boards – these are available at any home improvement store (for instance, OBI, where they’re happy to cut everything to exact millimeter measurements). Sand and bevel the wood nicely. Apply Rustins Danish Oil. Prepare the slatted frame separately. Then you can invisibly screw the braces to the horizontal beams from above and below.
Glue it onto the wood on the cabinets and drill three times into the ceiling. Thanks – that’s exactly the kind of advice I was hoping for.
Would you glue the entire slatted frame onto the wood board on the cabinet and then only screw it into the ceiling at the top?
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nordanney22 Oct 2024 10:00Prager91 schrieb:
Would you glue the entire slat structure onto the wooden panel on the shelf and then only screw it into the ceiling at the top?Yes, that’s how I would do it. However, you can also screw it in at the bottom if you are concerned it might come loose there. In that case, screw it in and use, for example, white glue mixed with sawdust to create a filler to close the screw holes. Then sand it finely and oil it, and you will have almost invisible screws.I once considered something similar as a divider between the living and dining areas. But then I made it out of drywall (like a wall full of holes), because that suited better.
nordanney schrieb:
Yes, that’s how I would do it. You can also screw it from the bottom if you’re worried it might come loose there. Then screw it in and create a filler for the screw holes using, for example, white glue and sawdust. Afterwards, sand it finely and oil it, and you’ll have almost invisible screw joints.
I once considered something like this as a room divider between the living and dining areas. But in the end, I made it from drywall (like a Swiss cheese wall) because it fit better.Does the METOD have any advantages over the Kallax?
Metod is more flexible, offering various widths, heights, and depths that you can combine if you want. Personally, I find Kallax a bit more suitable for youth rooms or student apartments.
I would argue (without having ever installed doors or drawers on Kallax) that you can work more precisely with the Metod system (gaps, etc.).
I would argue (without having ever installed doors or drawers on Kallax) that you can work more precisely with the Metod system (gaps, etc.).
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nordanney22 Oct 2024 10:23Prager91 schrieb:
Do I have any advantage with METOD compared to Kallax? Kallax are the "cheap" open shelving units:
Metod are Ikea’s kitchen cabinets. With these, you can create a much higher-quality base setup with closed cabinets. So basically, you can replicate your photo exactly or choose any front/finish look you prefer.
Kallax feels noticeably flimsier.
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