Room Divider Storage Unit

lvm

HELP!

I've been looking for ages and can't find something entirely suitable.

I've purchased a studio flat and want a way of dividing the sleeping area from the living area.

I was going to go for something like THIS or THIS

Problem is, I don't want to have to fix it to the floor or wall.

I really want it to be some sort of storage unit to hold some books, DVDs, small decorative objects to look nice etc.

Anyone got any idea at all or are using something themselves that would work?

I really don't want to have to use one of these modesty board type things.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions! :-)

jennifernil

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/categories/departments/living_room/11465/

This type, the Kallax range, with a broad, flat base is more stable, so you could get away with not fixing it in place.

But it is not perhaps as high as you had in mind?

lvm

jennifernil wrote: »

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/categories/departments/living_room/11465/

This type, the Kallax range, with a broad, flat base is more stable, so you could get away with not fixing it in place.

But it is not perhaps as high as you had in mind?

This is actually something I'd be fine with as I could put little flower vases on top to increase the height slightly.

But it says "This furniture must be fixed to the wall with the enclosed wall fastener." Which is what put me off when I first saw it.

The flat is actually going to be used for short term stays which is why I'm hesitant to get something which isn't as sturdy as I'd like.

I may end up getting this and seeing if it's at all wobbly (I'm hoping not!)

Dan-Dan

lvm wrote: »

This is actually something I'd be fine with as I could put little flower vases on top to increase the height slightly.

But it says "This furniture must be fixed to the wall with the enclosed wall fastener." Which is what put me off when I first saw it.

The flat is actually going to be used for short term stays which is why I'm hesitant to get something which isn't as sturdy as I'd like.

I may end up getting this and seeing if it's at all wobbly (I'm hoping not!)

I have the same issue , i cant imagine the children knocking it over but would never forgive myself if they did , because it would easily seriously injure or even kill a small person

jennifernil

I think, at only 147cm high, it would be really very difficult to topple by accident, especially if you loaded the bottom level with books.

The "must be fixed..." bit is for Ikea to cover themselves just in case.

If you like the unit, why not get one and try it out? Or go into the store and test how easy/difficult it is to topple it?

Cisco001

I personally would go for something like this
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/S59021562/#/S99019675