DIY stylish sofa-bed

Step 7 Build the soft part of the sofa

Using the paper shape cut out booth high and low density foam. Put together the 2 layer of foam (the low density foam must stay on top because it will give a smoother shape to the sofa).
The same paper shape will also be used to cut out the fabric of the sofa (the fabric shape must be bigger than the paper shape to be easily sewed).
You can stop here. Adding some pillows (from Ikea) the sofa is ready to be used!
If there is remaining fabric, you can try to build your own pillows (I made one big and 2 small)

Comments

[lpkid1057]

How did you sew the fabric together on the foam seat? I think that is black fabric sewn around the two layers of foam as you described, right?

It looks really professionally done, so how can I make mine look that good? lol

[derte84]

You need to firs sew the fabric on the reverse side without the foam leaving a part not sewed. Then you reverse the fabric through the not-sewed part (you should get a nice empty fabric bag). Then you need to put the foam inside the fabric bag through the not sewed part. If you keep everything squared it should be quite easy. Then you need to close the not sewed part (I used a zip, but you can also use velcro)

[cnegrea]

how remote control works?

[derte84]

Well enough to surprise me! I think that it works because of the giant white wall in front of the watchers that reflects the IR signals

[mreusguy]

I followed this article for my cabinet.

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/howtos/keep_your_pcxboxps3appletv_from_overheating_a_closed_cabinet

[dallama]

Aren't all those electrical things dangerous in that wood and fabric?

[cornflaker]

nah its not dangerous, its not like there are bare hi voltage cables in there, but he probably should have cut some vents so the home theater equipment doesn't overheat and get damaged/keep shutting off though.

[arzie2000]

i agree, electrical and electronic components inside a wood and fabric enclosure without vents... sounds dangerous... just don't forget to turn it off when not in use..

[derte84]

Electric cables are mainly to transport sound so they will not overheat. The only one that do a lot of heat is the big amplifier.

[marjorieallea]

 Really cool sofa bed/entertainment center!

[teejex]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing this design.
;o)

[deofthedead]

Brilliant! It seems to simple. And I have a perfect little truncated corner to stick it in, even. Now if I can just get the time to do it... Along with convincing the other half to let me re-arrange the living room. Either way, wicked job! Five starred and fav'd!

[derte84]

 Take your time to design it. The making is quite fast if you thinked a good design

[jweber26]

Looks fantastic!

1 critique though: recievers are notorious for giving off quite a bit of heat and can overheat without proper ventilation. Were there any concerns that this design does not provide adequate ventilation for your equipment?

[derte84]

 Indeed I added a fan inside the box tho blow out hot air