Design Options
The modular design of this unit makes it adaptable to any number of situations. Hildi's original plan was for a four-piece unit, with each one oriented toward a different corner. Time constraints, however, resulted in a finished unit that included only three sections. The effect of subdividing the room was not lost by this compromise, but it was altered a bit, and perhaps even improved.
Using the design of three or four quarter sections, this unit can sit in the center of a room and effectively break up the monotony of a large, open space. But the same approach can be used in smaller rooms. You could build just two sections and place them against a wall, or even a single section for a corner.
If you like the idea of a portable storage unit, install casters on the bottoms of each section. That way you can slide the contents of the unit to where they are needed, then easily return them to home base when you are done. Portability also makes cleaning under and around the unit that much easier.
Additional design options include adjusting the size and color to suit your needs. The height and footprint of the unit can (and should) be decided on a case-by-case basis. If you build with MDF, as Ty did on the TV project, painting will be easy. Paint the entire unit a single color, or each section a different color.
Plan Ahead
Draw your plans on paper before buying any materials. With detailed plans that account for every piece in the unit you want to build, you will be able to know exactly how much material to buy.
