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.
Prager91 schrieb:
I don’t quite understand your question? I’m picturing exactly what I posted as an image in the first post. I thought you were referring to the so-called "panels," not the cabinets underneath. The cabinets can theoretically be purchased anywhere, or Ikea offers options in many series to use a chest of drawers as a bench or shelf. That doesn’t require much creativity since the internet is full of Ikea hacks focused exactly on this.
Either way, I would definitely go with Metod for stability.
Wo1z3rl schrieb:
Besta/Platsa are originally designed more for the look shown in the opening post. With Metod, you have to do more DIY or rely on third-party suppliers (for example, we also have So-Tech legs on ours). Besta is way too overpriced. I don’t really see what kind of DIY would be needed with Metod.
Metod is a suitable option as it offers cabinets with varying heights. Most likely, you will be working with the 37cm (15 inches) deep cabinets. These can be fully customized with doors, drawers, or pull-outs. Matching front panel divisions are also available. The back panel (the thin rear wall) will need to be covered, which can easily be done using matching fronts.
nordanney schrieb:
As mentioned before, Kallax has a lot of empty space within the “walls” and nothing solid. The inner sections, meaning the compartments, are made of particleboard. This is not comparable to Metod.
But if you want the entrance area to look reasonably high-quality, Kallax is unfortunately just “trash.” This is also reflected in the price comparison between Kallax and Metod. By chance, I actually saw a 4-cube Kallax standing during my workout today, and it didn’t wobble at all.
Regarding materials, IKEA is known for using the minimal amount necessary; they don’t use one gram more than needed. I have installed Metod kitchens several times, and compared to some competitors, IKEA seems more like entry-level quality. Nonetheless, we have moved three times with our Metod kitchen, and I would consider choosing an IKEA kitchen again anytime. For me, it doesn’t matter if there’s “empty space” inside or whatever else—it’s the stability that counts, and that is definitely sufficient.
I find the term “trash” unnecessarily derogatory, especially since the opposite can be found all over the internet, implying that every Kallax buyer is basically a fool and every Metod buyer automatically smart.
There are many kitchen buyers who call IKEA Metod “trash,” so this should only be viewed with nuance.
I wouldn’t want the solutions pictured in my house anyway, regardless of price, because in my opinion they never look stylish and will end up on the quoted “trash” pile within the next 10 years—but that is just my personal feeling.
Price comparison is not a reliable parameter; otherwise, Opel compared to Porsche would always be “trash,” too.
I think there are many shades of gray between black and white on this topic.
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nordanney22 Oct 2024 22:27Arauki11 schrieb:
For me, it doesn’t matter whether it’s "air" inside or something else; what counts is stability, and that is definitely sufficient. No. The smaller the grid size (1x2 or 2x2), the more stable it feels. But stability is something different. Especially when you have a 4x4 at home, then you know what I mean. We have enough Kallax units standing and hanging at home. Great for the kids (with matching colorful doors, etc.). But simply unsuitable for the living room.
Arauki11 schrieb:
I find the term "trash" unnecessarily derogatory since you can see the opposite everywhere online, and every Kallax buyer would practically be a fool while a Metod buyer is automatically smart. That’s why I put trash in quotes. These are two completely different products. The simplest shelving construction in the lowest price segment on one hand and a rather high-quality kitchen cabinet on the other.
And for a high-quality entrance area, Kallax is simply rubbish. That won’t change.
Arauki11 schrieb:
The price comparison is not used as a parameter; otherwise, the Opel compared to the Porsche would also always be "trash." It’s like a Dacia compared to a Mercedes. You get what you pay for.
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