Before starting this project, cut the drywall under the studs and clean the gap. Carefully measure the space (Image 1) and draw a layout for the home office (Image 2). One idea is to design the office inside a giant box to make installation and construction easier.
Cut out the pieces for the office "box" using 3/4" birch plywood. If one side of the office box is at an angle, measure the edges of the plywood at those joints for a better fit. Also cut the parts (including ledger strips) for the office desk and shelves, according to the drawing.Always wear safety glasses when working with a chain saw or any other power tool.
Assemble the office box with 2" wood screws. Drill pilot holes with a countersink bit before driving the screws into the wood. Do not use wood glue on the pieces as they will come apart and reassemble in no time. the office space.
Once the box is assembled and all joints fit properly, carefully remove the screws and disassemble the office. Sand and stain the box pieces, then apply multiple coats of polyurethane sealer to protect the wood. It also stains and finishes parts for the desk and shelves. Why build the box only to take it apart? Pre-assembly of the box shows if the pieces fit together correctly before they are stained, finished, and moved inside for installation.
Cut a piece of 3/4" pressure-treated plywood to fit the floor under the office, then use subfloor adhesive to adhere it to the floor. This brings the floor below the level of the stairs with the rest of the room Moisture from the floor dirt can seep through the concrete and rot the wood If the wood comes directly with the concrete, always use pressure-treated wood to combat rot.
Take the box pieces to the office area and reassemble the box with screws and wood glue. The assembly should go much faster this time, as the screws go back to their original holes. Attach the bottom of the office box to 2" x 4" wood blocks for easy assembly and moving.
Slide the box into the cavity under the stairs, lining up with the angled cut in the drywall. Use screws to fix it to the studs on the back wall.
Install the finished ledger strips in the box:The strips on the back and right wall will support the desk; a strip on the left wall will support the shelf.
The desk and shelf are supported by ledger strips and a vertical support. Attach the desk and shelf to the bracket, then attach the entire frame to the office box and ledger strips. Fasten these pieces in place with a nail gun to hold them in place, then install screws for strong support.
Nail a 3/4" decorative trim to finish the edges of the desk. Cut and install a wider wood trim around the bureau opening to give it a finished look and cover any gaps between the bureau box and the wall. surrounding.
