Just because the build has been idle, doesn't mean the planning has been. I've been drawing and redrawing layouts, designs, and color samples for weeks. I finally settled on a plan I love. I matched a stain the the basketball flooring I'm re-purposing, and it looks awesome with the color scheme I've pulled from my fabric choices.
I've decided that carpentry is all about being an expert at covering up and hiding mistakes, and I'm getting really good. Because of a mismeasurement on my bed frame, we had to patch in some spacers so the finished facing ended up flush with the top of the platform. Dumb mistake, easy fix. We also framed out the left wheel well since I'm leaving the space around it uncovered.
We cut pieces of plywood to cover the front of the bed on either side, leaving the middle open for access under the bed, and eventually a hinged table will hang there. A couple coats of stain and varnish on those and the pieces to box out the wheel well, and it was actually relatively easy to screw everything in place (I never expect anything to go that smoothly). Eventually, I'll be adding trim to cover the exposed screws and make everything look more uniform.
With a little extra time on our hands, I borrowed dad for his saw skills and we measured and cut the section of flooring under the bed. I got too excited and went out to purchase my mattress. Full size 4" memory foam, which fists pretty well and is extremely comfy. I even laid out some fabric samples and pillows to snap a few photos. Just a couple touches have Rus feeling very much like home already. Who's ready for curtains!!!?
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