Materials:
From Ikea: Billy bookcase, Billy Height extension, 2 Faktum base cabninets 40cm wide, Faktum wall cabinet (40 x 92cm).
Other stuff: Plasterboard, wooden slats, monitor arm and wallpaper (Cole & Son Wood).
Description: We needed to add some extra storage space in the our living room and we were looking for a cabinet that would blend in. We came up with the idea to make a cabinet at the head of the table. First we thought to make the cabinet entirely from MDF, but we also wanted the wallpaper that we have in our kitchen to repeat somewhere in the living room. Wallpaper on the side of a thin plate of MDF didn't feel right and for that reason the side of the cabinet had to have a more "wall like" appearance.
Finally we came up with this solution. We stacked up 3 Faktum cabinets (for hidden storage) on one side and a Billy bookcase with height extension (for books) on the other. Both sides with their backs to each other. Both Billy and Faktum have a width of 40cm. In front of the Ikea storage heap we constructed a frame of wooden slats, which in turn was covered with plasterboard. We took 36 mm slats and 12.5 mm plasterboard. This results in a "wall" of approx 5cm. After plastering the bumps we gave this "wall" a wallpaper finish.
Finally we mounted our monitor on the wall with a monitor arm that can fold back completely. This way we have a working space on the table that can easily be pushed aside or made into a interactive picture frame for a diner with friends.
The only thing missing now is a nice colorful fake bird on the wall. A new table project will be next.
~ Roel, Netherlands
Where did you purchase your wallpaper. I really like it.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I think it's a sign of good hack when I immediately think, "Where can I do this in my own home?" :)
ReplyDeletehi what brand wallmount u used
ReplyDeletegreat idea
cool looks great.
ReplyDeleteplease tell us how you hide the cabels and powercord.
picture;s please
VEry cool and a great space saving idea.
ReplyDeletelooks fantastic. very well done.
ReplyDeletemonitor seems a bit low though.
Very nice , when you coming to Texas? got a job for you!
ReplyDeleteFirst of thanks for the comments :)
ReplyDeleteNow to answer some questions:
@Zlinko: The wallpaper is from Cole & Son and the pattern is called Wood from the Contemporary II collection. You can find suppliers on their website (http://is.gd/1TglFp).
@Anonymous: The monitor wallmount is from Newstar type
FPMA-W830: http://is.gd/JpDqkB
@Anonymous: The main power cord goes up between the Billy and the Faktum, then enters faktum at the right height. The computer is just inside on a shelf. The cables go through a hole in the wall. (http://rmnl.net/images/F4Uwf2D0.jpg) That hole is covered by a USB HUB Cable hole cover from DealExtreme (http://is.gd/SWnKns).
@Anonymous: The monitor is not that low. Our table is very high (> 80cm) The table will one day be replaced by a lower one. Also this computer is also used by our kids.
amazing. way to make the space work for you!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice man. Definetly coping your work pretty soon. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteThis is a verry nice idea!
ReplyDeletewil copy for sure!
Great idea. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHye Roel, your idea is great!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to do the same thing in my living room but I cannot find any wall cabinet with the same depth as the base cabinet.
You said you needed 2 base cabinets and one wall cabinet? Were they the same depht? 60 or 37?
What I found is:
faktum wall cabinets :
Width: 40.0 cm
Depth: 37.0 cm
Height: 92.0 cm
base cabinet:
Assembled size
Width: 39.8 cm
Depth: 60.0 cm
Height: 86.0 cm
Thank you so much!
(Sorry for my english)
Estelle
Hi there, I want to glue wallpaper to a screen (room divider) - did you just use normal wallpaper glue, is it strong enough? Mine will be 'handled' a lot so dont want peeling. Should I use wood glue?
ReplyDeleteAmazing!how to use the space is learnt from you.Beautiful wallpaper gives classy and exotic interior.i want to apply this technique to my room.good idea indeed.
ReplyDeleteI love this project, great job, good ingenuity. I also love the wallpaper. Does anyone know where to find the cabinets? I can't seem to locate them on the IKEA website?? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Charlie