Assembly of the'Canberra' Sit & Store

by Ancoaster78Interior Architecture & Design

1.Rubber feet fit into the endsof the aluminium leg frames

to protect any surface theSit&Store is placed on.

2.Aluminium leg frames aresupplied with fixing points

for all other componentsattached and threaded.

The leg frames are to be available in a range of

surface finishes, dull or bright polished.

The option of wooden legframes is also a possibility

but would require someslightly different fixings.

3.Plywood side panelsscrew onto the legs.

Side panels are to beavailable in a rangeof surface finishes,

painted as here, or upholstered.

4.Veneered side panels

screw onto the legs.

Side panels are to beavailable in a rangeof surface finishes,

different veneersor upholstered.

5.Toughened glass shelves

slot into leg frames, and are secured with plastic

and/or rubber fittings.

Glass shelves are to beavailable in a range of

different tints to suitupholstery/veneers.

6.Rigid aluminium base frame

to be supplied preformed,connects the legs and creates strong base.

7.Aluminium or steel runners

for footrest drawer arefitted to the frame.

The runners will be suppliedmatching the legs as here,

or in a painted finish to match the drawer.

8.Cushioned/upholstered panels

clip onto the leg frames.

Upholstered panels are tobe available in a range of leather and fabrics.

9.Aluminium or steel seat frame is

bolted onto the base frame.

Strong elastic straps are tobe provided pre-fitted to

support the cushion.

10.Aluminium or steel backrest frame is

bolted onto the base frame.

The two parts of the frame arejoined with bolts to allow

angle adjustment.

Strong elastic straps are tobe provided pre-fitted to

support the cushion.

11.Bent plywood armrests fit into

slots in leg frames together withplastic fitting clipped into the leg

to allow backrest adjustment.

Armrests are bolted to thebackrest to allow pivotwhen angle adjusted.

Bent plywood armrests tobe available in a range

of surface finishes,different veneers

or upholstered.

12.Upholstered foam cushion is

fitted over the seat frame.

Cushion secured in place byflaps of the upholstery fabric wrapping around the frame

to be secured out of sightwith zips and/or Velco.

The seat cushion is to beavailable in a range of

upholstery options.

13.Next the footrest drawer is

constructed and fitted.

Bent plywood base to be available in a range

of surface finishes,different veneers

or painted.

14.Plywood sides to drawer

joined with concealedmetal fittings andscrewed to base.

Plywood drawer panels tobe available in a range

of surface finishes,different veneers

or painted.

15.Plywood lid to rear part of

drawer to keep out dustand ensure content not visible from any angle.

Plywood lid is fitted to drawerwith metal hinge screwed

to lid and drawer box.

Plywood lid to be suppliedin matching finish to

base of drawer.

16.Drawer secured to runners

with several screws on each side.

All fixtures and fasteningsare to be of materials and

colours to minimise visual impact, and concealed

where possible.

17.Aluminium or steel mounting plate

for footrest fitted to drawer withpre-assembled hinge and

support mechanism tosecure footrest at

different angles.

18.Bent plywood front panel

is screwed or clippedto footrest bracket.

Bent plywood front panelto be available in a range

of surface finishes,different veneers

or painted.

19.Upholstered, plywood backed

foam cushion secured tobracket with clips

or screws.

The footrest cushion is tobe available in a range of

upholstery options tomatch the seat.

20. Finish!The final stage is to clip thebent plywood panels to the

rear of the backrest andthe base frame.

The bent plywood back panelsare to be available in a range of surface finishes, different

veneers or painted.

The Sit&Store is now ready foruse, for relaxing on and forkeeping useful items close

for convenience and comfort.

A stylish space saver, adaptablethrough customisation of finishes

to suit any environment, andsimple to build from a kit.