Japanese Step Chest, pt.2 ... January 5, 2012
Japanese step chest for my apartment ... January 2, 2012
For my new apartment, I’ve decided on a loft bed, which I’ve been constructing my self. To get up to the loft bed, I decided against your typical ladder and go with a Japanese style step chest. I’ll be using Ikea Prant boxes instead of drawers to store my clothes. The tallest step or box has a hanging bar. I also won’t be adding a cover to it—I like the exposed hanging shirts.
It will be across from the television and adjacent to the main seating area in my apartment so it can also double as a seat if need be.
I began construction today, getting all the wood (5/8″ spruce plywood) cut and then assembling this evening. I’ll be staining it in a few days, but probably leaving the inside raw plywood because I think it looks cool. Once at the apartment, the individual boxes will be screwed together for added stability. Total cost is probably around $100 with hardware.
Here are some post-assembly pictures.
Christmas Eve, Misc. ... January 2, 2012
I didn’t take too many pictures this Christmas Eve as I was too busy having a good time. There are no pictures at all from Christmas Day as I was in bed puking my guts out and missed my family’s gathering. Here are a few from Christmas Eve with the Italians.
Building a loft bed, pt.1 ... December 18, 2011
For my new tiny apartment, I’ve decided that building a loft bed is the best way to go about using my space efficiently. Thanks to the fine folks at Simplified Building, and a little bit of plywood, I should (emphasis on should) have a wonderfully usable loft bed. The bed platform and walls are made out of 3/4″ spruce plywood which I will be painting, and the bed frame will be made out of 1 1/4″ schedule 40 galvanized pipe.
Here are some pictures from part one of the construction. My apologies on the shitty iPhone camera—it sure does suck in low light!
Nicole’s Niagara University Showcase ... December 15, 2011
Nicole’s studying to be a teacher at Niagara University in New York State. It was her portfolio showcase night last night. She’s incredibly talented, so naturally I was very impressed. You can check out her website here!
