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Study nook & feature wall
I transformed an under-utilised nook wall into a dual-purpose study nook and display space. The project features dark-painted MDF V-groove panelling for a sophisticated backdrop. I used 26mm SpecRite Acacia timber panels for the heavy-duty floating desk and matching shelves, providing a premium feel and ample workspace.…
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How to build a floating study desk?
I have a study nook with dimensions 2050mm wide and 550mm deep. I want to build a floating study desk on this area with some floating shelves above it extending the full width of the nook. The desk will be 45cm or 50cm deep (I don't want to use the full depth and want to leave some space to push the chair). I plan to use…
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Low-level deck with picture framing
A Merbau deck built over concrete in just three weekends. The project I built a 7m x 4m Merbau deck over a concrete slab in my alfresco area. I used H3 treated Pine attached to the concrete slab with L brackets which allowed a gap under them. The joists were placed every 450mm and bearers 2m apart. It took three full…
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Low-level deck on concrete slab
Hello there. I was doing some research around DIY decking over concrete and stumbled across this forum. What a lovely thread. Many thanks for some of the tips here which I find very useful. I still have few questions in my mind which I am hopeful that the community here will be able to help me with some guidance in the…
