Materials: Besta Shelf Unit, Besta Suspension Rail, Inreda Ladder, self-drilling heavy-duty Nylon wall anchors, multi-position extension ladder

Description:
Problem
For the longest time I’ve been meaning to make use of the over head space in the stairwell of our home. With 1100 square foot of living area, space is at a premium. We keep all our books in the home office, but we don’t have enough shelf space on our bookshelves.

Solution
I decided to suspend a bookshelf in the over head space in the stairwell. The stairwell is high enough to fit a full height bookshelf without encroaching on the head space in the stair well.

We decided on a full height Besta Shelf Unit to accommodate some of our books, paperwork and other things.

Next on the shopping list was the Besta Suspension Rail. It is made of aluminum and features 20 drill holes for securing it to a wall.

To get to the top part of the shelf unit we need a ladder. Ikea sells the Inreda Ladder which fits the Besta Shelf Unit.

Preparation
The instructions for the Besta Suspension Rail only depict a height extension unit. There were no load numbers in the instructions or on the website so I estimated load bearing based on prior experience. Normally, the rail is fastened to the wall with a couple of screws. Since it is supposed to suspend a full height shelf unit I doubled that and used self-drilling heavy-duty Nylon drywall anchors to hold the rail in place.

Installation
To get to the top of the over head space I used a multi-position ladder (like the Little Giant brand) fully extended. First I took measurements according to the instructions that came with the suspension rail.
Then I fastened the rail to the wall with the self-drilling drywall anchors. Next I hung the assembled Besta Shelf Unit onto the Besta Suspension Rail. This required getting on the multi-position ladder half-extended on one side to sit on a higher step and fully extended on the other to sit on a lower step in the stairwell.

Getting the shelf unit up to the suspension rail required some heavy lifting for which I recommend at least two people. Once suspended from the suspension rail I fastened the shelf unit to the suspension rail per the instructions using the supplied screws.

Since the shelf unit is quite tall, its bottom part can still be lifted away from the wall. I used the additional plastic distancers that came with the suspension rail to fasten the bottom left and right corners to the wall using the supplied additional screws.

After a quick load test I used the Inreda ladder to get up high enough to replace the shelves inside the bookshelf and made sure I could reach all shelves all the way to the top.

Final Result
We now have an additional full height bookshelf for items we don’t need to access on a daily basis in a space in our home that wasn’t used before.

I plan on securing the Inreda ladder with a couple of simple wall hooks to the left of the bookshelf so it is out of the way yet easily accessible when needed.

~ Dierk Seeburg, Arizona

I was browsing what’s new over at Chiasso today and realized that they have a lot of modern planters , and some great new ribbed ones. Since Summer has officially hit, maybe it’s time to decorate that neglected patio space or bare corner? Enna planter vases in black and white Franco planter (middle) and Balocco planters in black and white © 2010 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings , News & Events | Permalink | No comments | Tweet This | Share on Facebook

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Modern Planters at Chiasso

At the DMY International Design Festival Berlin, Tim Vinke showed his latest project, UNA, versatile modular seating. I can see this used as a side table with magazine rack, two together maybe as a coffee table, or a long chain of them as outdoor seating.

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Una by Tim Vinke

Natural Wood Finish Modern Bedroom

Inspired by the urban studio lofts of Europe, this low profiled platform bed offering is accentuated by brushed nickel hardware and the clean lines associated with this style. Removable modular nightstands add function and flexability to this contemporary bedroom. Available in natural light finish and warm espresso finish with wood veneers and solid hardwoods.

Features:

• Contemporary Bedroom Set
• Natural light wood finish
• Low profiled platform bed
• Durable construction
• Wood veneers and solid hardwoods
• Brushed nickel hardware
• Also available in warm espresso finish

Dimensions:

• 899-1 Queen Platform Bed: HB: 38″H FB: 11″H
• 899K-1CK California King Bed
• 899K-1EK Eastern King Bed
• 899-4 Night Stand: 15.75″W x 15.5″D x 20″H
• 899-5 Dresser: 58.25″W x 19″D x 32″H
• 899-6 Mirror: 35.5″W x 1″D x 41.5″H
• 899-9 Chest : 35.5″W x 19″D x 51″H
• 899-7 Armoire: 39.75″W x 20″D x 60″H

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Natural Wood Finish Modern Platform Bed w/Optional Case Pieces

Distressed Oak Finish Classic Bedroom

Hand-carved bamboo motifs punctuate the West Indies style and European craftsmanship of the sensuous Bedroom Collection. With Wrought iron flourishes, and a decidedly tropical tone, these pieces suggest sun-splashed days and balmy nights in a tropical villa overlooking the Caribbean.

Features:

• Traditional Bedroom Collection
• Distressed oak finish
• Durable construction
• Classic Post Canopy Bed
• Select hardwoods and oak veneers
• Bamboo-like motifs
• Wrought iron flourishes
• Decorative hardware

Dimensions:

• Queen or King Canopy Bed: HB: 83″H FB: 83″H
• 853-4 Night Stand: 34″W x 20″D x 32″H
• 853-5 Dresser: 69″W x 20″D x 38″H
• 853-6 Mirror: 51″W x 3″D x 44″H
• 853-9 Chest: 44″W x 20″D x 56″H
• 853-7 Armoire: 48″W x 24″D x 83″H

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Distressed Oak Finish Classic Post Canopy Bed w/Options

This Drop bank from Portuguese designer Rita Botelho is made of glazed ceramic and inspired by gravity and the idea that a rain drop falling from the sky is akin to a penny dropping into a bank. © 2010 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments | Tweet This | Share on Facebook

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Drop Bank by Rita Botelho

Workstead’s newest collection of lighting pieces will be carried by HORNE . The Workstead Desk Lamp utilizes a re-purposed O.C. White industrial joint and brass socket

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Lighting by Workstead

Doesn’t this just look perfect for winter?! The Quilt comes from the infamous Bouroullec brothers Ronan & Erwan. It’s original while being timeless and unique without being flashy, making it nearly impossible not to like.

I think the Quilt could work well in a modern or traditional setting. No matter where you put it, it sure does look comfortable! More from the Bourellecs here.

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Black Traditional Bedroom

Features:

• Classic Louis Phillippe bedroom collection
• Black sand-through finish
• Sleigh bed
• Durable construction
• Antique brassed hardware
• Hardwood solids construction with wooden veneers
• Functional hidden storage

Dimensions:

• 599BK-1 Queen Bed with Wood Rails: HDBD: 51H FTBD: 42H
• 599BKK-1CK California King Bed
• 599BKK-1EK Eastern King Bed
• 599BK-4 2 Drawer Night Stand: 28 x 18 x 28H
• 599BK-5 8 Drawer Dresser: 68 x 20 x 37H
• 599BK-6 Frame Mirror: 41 x 2 x 36H
• 599BK-7 TV Armoire: 43.5 x 20 x 66.5H
• 599BK-9 6 Drawer Chest: 40 x 20 x 54H

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Black Finish Traditional Sleigh Bed w/Optional Casegoods

Not only is this a cool lamp shaped like a drum , but it is sound-activated! A tap of the drum turns on the LED lights inside the snare and another tap turns them off. The sound activation has been designed not to be triggered by ambient noise. The lamp’s heigh can also be adjusted. Check out the vid: © 2010 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings | Permalink | 1 comment | Tweet This | Share on Facebook

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Drum Light by 326