1/2 Bedroom

 by jcolturi
video 1/2 Bedroom
Typically a bedroom is contained inside an enclosed box in the privet section of the home. This project inverts the bedroom and stacks its main functions. The resulting configuration allows for a multi-purpose perch that serves as a guest bedroom, reading room, lounge, additional seating, and viewing platform.

Skill: Intermediate

Work Hours: 40

Cost: $300

Essential Tools: circular saw, cordless drill, jig saw, palm sander, hack saw, hammer, vice, drywall trowel
Optional Tools: miter saw, blow torch, table saw, drill press

Material:
  (24x) 2x4's x8'
  5/8" Plywood
  (5x) 1/2" Drywall Sheets
  Corner bead
  Drywall mud
  1"x1" x10' angle iron
  Paint
  Drywall Primer
  (2x) 30" bi-folding doors

Hardware:
  1-1/4" screws
  (6x) 4" lag bolts 
  2-1/2" screws
ArtsyFartsyGirl says: Feb 18, 2012. 2:23 PM
Dude, you are too cool!
cruffing1 says: Nov 16, 2011. 3:12 PM
Very creative! We really need to get to Chicago to see this! Can't wait to see everything you have done to the place! You guys are very talented!
dcolturi says: Nov 16, 2011. 12:49 PM
Awesome. Very impressive! Love it. Such talented young men! Congrats, well done!
Penolopy Bulnick says: Nov 14, 2011. 8:09 PM
Great use of space! How do the shelves work for a ladder? Are they pretty strong?
jcolturi (author) in reply to Penolopy BulnickNov 15, 2011. 4:54 PM
Thanks! The shelf supports are very strong and each rung can comfortable hold three people's weight.
mcady1 says: Nov 15, 2011. 12:27 PM
Spectacular Design, good craft, and easy to follow, Well done.
l8nite says: Nov 14, 2011. 9:30 PM
this would make a really cool instructable
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