What home craftsmen do not go to in order to make their apartment not only functional, but also beautiful. And often the decisions they make are very interesting. The author of the YouTube channel told about one of these options. Vladimir, who suggested installing a podium in the bedroom with two roll-out beds and a spacious box for linen. But is it possible to assemble such a structure for a home craftsman who has never encountered such a thing? This is what will be discussed today.
Read in the article
- 1 Preliminary preparation for work, surface marking
- 2 Podium frame fabrication
- 3 The next step is making a roll-out drawer and beds.
- 3.1 Making bed bases: what material to use
- 4 Additional elements of the podium
- 5 Finishing work on the podium and facades
- 6 Assessment of the final result
- 7 Conclusion
Preliminary preparation for work, surface marking
When starting the installation of such a complex structure, it is necessary to understand that saving on building material can negate all efforts. The same goes for the instrument. When making a podium with roll-out beds, special attention must be paid to the accuracy of the marking. Therefore, it is better if all the marking is done using a laser level.
Podium frame fabrication
The podium frame must be started from one of the walls. One of the elements should be attached to it, consisting of a horizontal bar and several vertical ones.
For the manufacture of subsequent longitudinal elements, you can use the initial one as a reference. There should be four such frames in total - two adjacent to the walls and two dividing ones, between which there will be a roll-out box for linen. At this stage, the dimensions of future beds and the width of the box are directly set.
The frames are fastened together with crossbars in the amount of 5-6 pieces. At their core, these are logs that will give the podium the necessary strength.
Plywood strips are screwed to the frames of the frame. These elements play an important role, not only giving additional strength to the structure, but also working as guides. This will come in handy later, when beds and a linen cabinet will roll into the niches.
The next step is making a roll-out drawer and beds.
The roll-out linen box is made of thick plywood, which is fastened together with self-tapping screws. If a person has conceived such a grandiose project, it is hardly worthwhile for him to describe in detail the process of assembling the box. The only thing you need to pay special attention to is the choice of rollers. Do not expect the bedding to weigh a little. You should purchase rollers with a permissible load of up to 60 kg.
Also, special attention should be paid to the front of the drawer. It is best to make it simple, without frills, with a slight rounding of the corners.
Making bed bases: what material to use
The beds are made without the use of plywood. The main material for them is to choose an array of larch or oak. But pine for the manufacture of such products is undesirable.
Castors are also installed on the bed bases, but their characteristics will differ from those used for the cabinet.
It is better to choose rollers for roll-out beds that can withstand a load of up to 120 kg. This is very important, because it is not known which of the guests will be lucky enough to rest on this bed.
When the base of the bed is ready, you should check how correctly it fits into the niche intended for it.
It remains to install the outer headboards on the bed, after which you can move on to additional elements. The backrests can be made from the same thick plywood that was used for the cabinet and catwalk subfloor.
Additional elements of the podium
It will be inconvenient to jump onto the podium, which means that it is necessary to think over the steps. They need to be made functional so that the usable area is not wasted. The steps are attached to the front of the linen drawer, they will be pulled out with it. You can assemble their walls from plywood, but for the steps themselves, which will also serve as doors, it is better to use solid wood or chipboard.
Finishing work on the podium and facades
In order to give the facades the desired appearance, they can be painted. The same actions are performed with the steps. As for the podium, you can lay a laminate on it - this material will look quite natural.
Assessment of the final result
Upon completion of the finishing work, you can evaluate the final result. In our case, it turned out to be a rather functional podium with roll-out beds and plenty of storage space.
Conclusion
The manufacture and installation of such a podium with roll-out beds is not an easy process. However, it is quite feasible even for those home craftsmen who have never been involved in the manufacture of furniture. Indeed, in any business, the main thing is desire, hands that grow from the shoulders, and a bright head. Well, for the rest, as they say, "the eyes are afraid, but the hands are doing." Of course, such a design may not always be justified. But if you place a work area on the podium, installing a computer, shelves with books and other attributes of the office, then the savings in free space will be obvious. Is it worth considering?
We really hope that everyone who started reading it has reached the end of today's article. This means that the information offered did not leave you indifferent. HouseChief editors will be happy to answer any questions on the topic, if any. From you only a statement of their essence in the comments below. There you can also discuss the alleged benefits of such structures or express your opinion on the rationality of their installation. If the article "hooked" you, do not forget to rate it. Your opinion is extremely important to us. Take care of yourself, your loved ones and be healthy!
