How to Turn a 1 Bedroom Apartment Into a 2 Bedroom Apartment

How to Turn a 1 Bedroom Apartment Into a 2 Bedroom Apartment - Do It Yourself

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12 жыл бұрын

Note: See answers to FAQ below.
A one bedroom apartment is converted into a two bedroom apartment, using a temporary "Floating Room Divider" designed and constructed by Andy Thompson (www.andythompson.ca). Construction assisted by Kryshan Randel (www.kryshanrandel.com).
Construction Details
In order to adhere to residential tenancy laws (and reassure the management) this structure is "temporary". It is not screwed, nailed or bolted into the existing structure. Instead, it was "wedged in" using vertical pressure from strategic lengths of lumber. Foam and plastic were attached to the 2x4s that touched the walls, ceiling and floor.
There were some special factors that made turning this one-bedroom apartment into a two-bedroom apartment possible: (1) the carpeted floors with underlay allowed the 2x4s to be secured by "wedging" them in vertically, and (2) it's an 800 sq. foot apartment with a solarium (seen on the left of the screen), as well as a huge living / dining room that could afford to be a bit smaller to allow for the new additional bedroom to be built from the solarium area.
The wall is wired internally with HDMI ports and cabling for a video projector, as well as a "temporary" power outlet (courtesy of Adam Weidl of Weidl's Wiring).
Special Thanks
Dennis Arnett
Weidl's Wiring
Peter J. Nadler
Myrna & Robert Doig
Amarjit Uppal
Film Details
Shot and edited by Kryshan Randel and Andy Thompson. Time lapse film created from over 10,000 stills shot using a Canon 5D and an intervalometer. Shot on location in Yaletown, Vancouver, British Columbia.
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FAQ
(1) What's the layout of the apartment?
Answer: Good question! We had a schematic but the link is now dead! We will see if we can locate that and if we can we will add the link here. Keep checking back.
(2) How much did it cost?
Answer: Around $1,200 (Cdn), which included HDMI wiring within the wall and electrical (considered "temporary" by our electrician friend; basically the wall itself plugged in!)
(3) How long did it take?
Answer: About a week (part-time).
(4) Why didn't you show us the entire room?
Answer: Um... we realize that would have been useful. We were just making a fun movie as we did a home reno. Hindsight! Sorry about that!

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@liamlowenthal8476 8 жыл бұрын

Oh thank god for this. I wasn't sure how to make the dining room I never use into a bedroom without ripping shit up. I had no idea floating room dividers existed. It might cost me a bit, but it'll save me a lot of money when I get a new roommate.

@jant4813 10 жыл бұрын

Loved your video. I suspended a floor to ceiling tension system in an apartment kitchen to triple my storage and counter space. It was a small galley kitchen that when after completion I could reach anything from a seated position in the middle of the room. Best most efficient kitchen I've ever had.

@Kristinapedia 10 жыл бұрын

I loved the happy dance at the end. That was great!

@chrism81804 7 жыл бұрын

in NYC, that small room is a full blown studio going for $1800 a month

@casparandechs4758 3 жыл бұрын

Same in central london haha

@daniebdrenchemm 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly that’s y I’m watching this cause who paying 2,000 a month at least for a 2 bedroom apt no a living room turned into a extra bedroom room will due

@christiansgrandma6812 6 жыл бұрын

Best silent movie I've scene in a long time. 🌹

@awesomeheadquarters 11 жыл бұрын

The expenses were somewhere around $1,500 - $2,000 including the best quality soundproofing insulation, the door and frame, embedded wiring (AC and HDMI) and a small honorarium for an electrician friend to wire the wall into an existing outlet, so the wall could be "plugged in".

@TheJuleBoxStudios 8 жыл бұрын

this is pretty nice! the thing that made me not like this video much is that you didnt really teach us "how to" like the title says. i wish i knew what you used and how you used it since I am not a builder, i needed the instruction. you did show us how YOU 2 did it but no explaining:( to show us "how to" build it. you guys looked like you had fun though. enjoy your space!

@andythompson6012 8 жыл бұрын

+Jules Aviles Hi Jules. Some pre-existing technical skill would be required to pull this off. By looking at the video and reading the descriptions if a person didn't say "I get it" then it would not be recommended. New page created here: www.andythompson.ca/how-to-turn-a-1-bedroom-into-a-2-bedroom/

@awesomeheadquarters 11 жыл бұрын

You could do it on a hardwood floor, but I'd recommend "simulating" the benefit that the carpet and underlay provided, that is: the "give" or "play" that the "sponginess" provided when wedging the vertical 2x4s in. What you could do it get some high density bed foam and custom cut it and put it under the 2x4 at the bottom and above the 2x4 at the top. This would also help with soundproofing, as well as make up for any imperfections in the surfaces that you're wedging the wall into. - Andy

@Carena722 8 жыл бұрын

i wanted to see a layout to get a feel of it

@GOFGameplayOnly 9 ай бұрын

how much would these cost to be done by a contractor, ballpark?

@utubestalker.dotcom 3 жыл бұрын

2:29 Yay, now if my roommate won't open the door, I can climb out the window. wait.. what floor are we on?

@robinsonbunay 10 жыл бұрын

I am in need of doing the same in my house but I was wondering does sound travel easily into the new bedroom.

@SuperTruthful 9 жыл бұрын

I love the happy dance and kicking of legs outta joy. put a smile on my face.

@da23du 11 жыл бұрын

Hey i love this idea, i am in a very similar dilemma, my mom wants to buy a room divider but that's not exactly private but if i was to present this to her she'd ask me what if some one leaned against the wall? and she would want specific details, any extra details would be much appreciated, thank you very much!

@saltnlightful 10 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a video of your floor to ceiling tension system to triple your storage and counter space! Sounds like a solution to problems many of us face.

@Oilisdeathtomany 10 жыл бұрын

Looks like a nice, tidy piece of work from here. Good stuff.

@awesomeheadquarters 11 жыл бұрын

Well we were focused on doing the best possible job. Not a rushed job. But great to hear you have such amazing skill! Impressive!

@bolon8200 10 жыл бұрын

how many days for the job to get done please ? great job

@rowanwood5397 11 жыл бұрын

very clever, you guys are doing this in Canada? I do this in California.

@JgHaverty 9 жыл бұрын

2 bedrooms? I see a smaller 1 bedroom with a sweet walk in closet.

@kazukokobayashi9986 9 жыл бұрын

JgHaverty this is two bedroom in NYC unfortunately...

@JgHaverty 9 жыл бұрын

Kazuko Kobayashi Lol, I can imagine it would be a city. Creative for sure, Thats just a tiny ass room though.

@riveratech1 8 жыл бұрын

+JgHaverty you hit it right on the spot. I have a 1 bedroom apartment 20 mins outside of Manhattan and its HUGE compared to this. instead of spending all that money on rent for a closet....he should actually look around a bit....there's alot of hidden treasure in The Bronx and i hit a goldmine. 2 minute walk to yankee stadium and the D train.

@laurabrown5568 3 жыл бұрын

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@laurelschmitz6750 8 жыл бұрын

yah right....my landlord would just LQVE ME TO DO THAT to my apartment.

@manchee8589 8 жыл бұрын

DOB will make you take it out.

@trixiepixie5168 8 жыл бұрын

I know right? the best option is a portable divider

@KissofDawn2012 7 жыл бұрын

+Matt Jocobs It's not screwed to anything, it's just wedged. It is temporary and removable. Read the very end of the video.

@laurelschmitz6750 7 жыл бұрын

Well, that makes a big difference....then my comment is "how clever!!!"

@s.l.thomas6731 6 жыл бұрын

This was my initial thought!...but read credits.

@ciaracorr6015 7 жыл бұрын

can u show a step by step guide ?????please and thank you

@glcf123 11 жыл бұрын

perfect job

@angelitacanaria5207 5 жыл бұрын

To show it inside whis a little deco sure was more nice. Thanks from Canary islands _Spain. Merry Christmas.

@jaylee2835 6 жыл бұрын

Do u guys had to nail the 2x4 to the floor?

@godswatching2863 8 жыл бұрын

good work all in under 5 minutes too. Lol the victory Dance made it worth watching.

@ARTofWAAR 11 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Me and my brother are moving into a one bedroom apt soon and i love this idea.. He ofcourse is scared but i am looking forward to maybe having a lil project to stay busy and learn a new skill at the same time. I have a few questions so i will be looking forward to reaching out to you guys for your experience... ;-) Congrats on the vid ....

@annabanana5203 5 жыл бұрын

Whats the white thing put in wood looks like a paint

@awesomeheadquarters 11 жыл бұрын

Technically this wall is a "floating room divider". But the management did freak out when they saw all the 2x4s and insulation coming in. They initially said we couldn't do it, after seeing all the stuff. But after discussions with senior management of the property, they realized there was nothing they could do: it's a temporary structure. Just a sophisticated and "permanent-looking" one.

@utubestalker.dotcom 3 жыл бұрын

that was an Ingenious workaround. never thought of wedging using foam on the ends of the 2x4's. thank you for the idea. maybe next time add a blurb before the video starts so that people don't get turned off thinking you are using nails into the apartment wall. i bet a lot of people didn't watch the whole video or read the technical paragraph at the end since people don't like to read

@dididisun 8 жыл бұрын

You guys are so awesome!

@hrdcpy 11 жыл бұрын

nice work

@fa1576 6 жыл бұрын

This is what exactly I am looking for, but I didn't get anything from your video, your speed is too far, could you please do another video for the same point? I have one apartment and I would like to divide it to two apartment, but there is no place for two entrance doors, how could I solve this problem? Could you please help me for that? Thank you..

@mic74mic 5 жыл бұрын

nice and price is reasonable!

@MayaBee3 9 жыл бұрын

well done!

@patrq 11 жыл бұрын

door has too be bolted because it would be too loose, what u guys used for casing around door , i was thinking of doing something like that but with paneling instead of drywall, nice project respect

@NotZeMaidOfOrleansFV 10 жыл бұрын

Just build a wall and install a door? Golly gee, why didn't I think of that!????!!?!?!?!?!?

@charlywood Жыл бұрын

Excellent

@kevinkavanagh68 7 жыл бұрын

Great video

@terrypower1940 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video....What sort of foam and plastic did you add to buffer the studs to the ceiling walls and floor?

@awesomeheadquarters 2 жыл бұрын

We used a high-density foam that comes in rolls. It's translucent... um... Sorry, I'm not a professional carpenter! I think it was polyethylene foam. It comes in the width of a 2x4 (3.5" wide).

@robinjohnson717 4 жыл бұрын

I love the ending!!! Lol

@freaker126 9 жыл бұрын

could instead install glass with aluminium frame to make it looks more open and spacey or turned into a bookshelf wall. you'll have extra storage space.

@morpheusjp 10 жыл бұрын

3 days to do a drywall?, i think it takes some hours...

@farfara27 8 жыл бұрын

Love the music

@PaulinaAllure 8 жыл бұрын

Love this video ! Enjoyed watching it !

@bd3825 7 жыл бұрын

Well, you're very easy to please.

@awesomeheadquarters 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@skonenblades 12 жыл бұрын

Wild!

@SOFGames 6 жыл бұрын

More like "how to get evicted"

@MG-tv3hg 4 жыл бұрын

some people own apartments, they are not just for rent

@invisigrl 4 жыл бұрын

Tadashi Yoshida - 作家 if they did not own it they wouldn't make it permanent which is why at the end it says "FLOATING" 02:35 and it says it's temporary after that at 02:41..

@SwagMexican 8 жыл бұрын

How much would a project like this cost ?

@ramirlopez1396 5 жыл бұрын

unless you are the owner of the apartment, you can do that if not a heavy drapery will do as a divider.

@sct4040 3 жыл бұрын

Best music on KZfaq, thanks for the Beethovan.

@YogscastJne 10 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that something could be JUST pressure fitted, without any other support.... Hmmm...was that a stop-motion, or a sped-up video? Fantastic! Jne

@crafty56 11 жыл бұрын

how much was everthing in total ? reply

@marceloquiroga1904 10 жыл бұрын

loved the video!

@andythompson6012 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@irealyhatepozers 11 жыл бұрын

Why are there nails in the very first 2x4 you put up then? I really want to do this, but I'm pretty sure I can't because of putting nails in the wall

@MsSassyMT 11 жыл бұрын

Very cool.

@genesizstudiospvt.ltd.2506 7 жыл бұрын

nice one thank you....could you please let me know why you fill inside the partition ?... Thanx

@andythompson6012 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The insulation was only for soundproofing.

@genesizstudiospvt.ltd.2506 7 жыл бұрын

thank you very much for your fast feed back..im working on doing my own partitioning. your video really helpful. thanx again.

@michellecampbell1115 9 жыл бұрын

How to they even have storage space in that tiny room?

@jaylenharris7763 5 жыл бұрын

How do I build a 3 story home?

@TheUnknownHarbingers 11 жыл бұрын

That's awesome.

@awesomeheadquarters 11 жыл бұрын

The 2x4s themselves were screwed together, but nothing was actually screwed or nailed into the building. It was 100% pressure-fitted.

@nunkap8874 3 жыл бұрын

Love it!!

@awesomeheadquarters 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@darlafoster608 11 жыл бұрын

Great!!

@chiakatt 10 жыл бұрын

How are the vertical studs held up? How do you nail them into the top and bottom plates?

@andythompson6012 9 жыл бұрын

Pressure-fitted by being smart about what the length should be, then hammering them in wedge-style. No screws or nails or anything like that into the walls.

@rayleeo1951 6 жыл бұрын

Do you have more pictures of what you're talking about? I'm trying to create a bedroom for my kids in an apartment....upsizing is out of budget for a while right now

@thesoundofeverything8023 5 жыл бұрын

G.E.N.I.U.S thanks for sharing!!!

@awesomeheadquarters 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@updog5989 3 жыл бұрын

love the background music! Beethoven :)

@josva0012 11 жыл бұрын

love the moonlight sonata =DD

@p4phenomenal 4 жыл бұрын

how was the door mounted with screwing/nailing to the preexisting structure?

@awesomeheadquarters 2 жыл бұрын

The new "temporary" walls were pressure-fitted first. They were solid as a rock. Then the door was simply added to the one wall. Done!

@user-ms5nv6yu4j 5 жыл бұрын

2:30 LOOOL😂😂😂

@awesomeheadquarters 11 жыл бұрын

We're both single.

@julianaraspe 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine your landlord coming in to see a new wall up loooooool

@LeBrownSquirrel 8 жыл бұрын

genios!

@ladybird491 3 жыл бұрын

Just make your living room a bedroom and stop having so many low key enemies at your crib. Start having cook outs and go outside to meet up with fam and friends, cause you don't need their toxins and germs in your crib any way. The house is for sleeping not having parties at. You want to have a party, go to a park. ,🤣

@vatarar 2 жыл бұрын

THIS‼️‼️‼️💯💯💯

@amarshatiry924 10 жыл бұрын

team awesome i was just wondering how much would a job like this cost to do?

@andythompson6012 10 жыл бұрын

$1,100 - 1,200 (Cdn) for materials approx.

@AyeshaNoelle 7 жыл бұрын

Looks easy is probably not

@jhwil90 12 жыл бұрын

awesomeness

@daydaygee4406 5 жыл бұрын

How bout when you move out. Is it going to be easy to disassemble?

@awesomeheadquarters 2 жыл бұрын

It was a total mess. We actually filmed that, as well, but we haven't posted it. Maybe we will one day.

@learning4growth 9 жыл бұрын

Why didn't you show the use of the room or the decoration of it..was it meant to be a reading room or a sitting room?

@andythompson6012 9 жыл бұрын

We should have done that. no question. Though we have now moved out of the suite, I can tell you that it was a pretty awesome bedroom in there.

@SaiF290 9 жыл бұрын

Andy Thompson Hey Andy, is this legal in NYC? Never knew you could alter apartment spaces!

@captaincinema5066 9 жыл бұрын

Saif S Brooklyn Attitude: I pay the rent in MY apartment, I do what I WANT in my apartment.

@TFfan75 10 жыл бұрын

why insulate a inner wall?

@superjfbm 10 жыл бұрын

Why not use two sets of curtains instead? It'll be a real floating partition.

@TheRealMoanmyname 10 жыл бұрын

im still waiting to see the bedroom.

@losangelsresidence 10 жыл бұрын

What a smart idea here.

@andythompson6012 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@rthching 11 жыл бұрын

What if my floor was carpeted? Appreciate the advice! :)

@wadebarnett2542 4 жыл бұрын

You could put it right over the carpet. Put something spongy between the bottom plate and the carpet. If the wall is ever removed, the carpet will have a wall indentation, just like when anything else heavy sits on carpet for a while.

@awesomeheadquarters 11 жыл бұрын

If we were high it would have been a gong show. This was the creation of two very sober minds. :)

@kimdkus 3 жыл бұрын

You all should have let us see the room.

@awesomeheadquarters 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, good point. We no longer are roommates and no longer live in that space. Hindsight is 20/20!

@cherista 7 жыл бұрын

awww I wanted to see the other room too.

@aletab3051 7 жыл бұрын

cherista ?

@awesomeheadquarters 11 жыл бұрын

You do this in California? Like, for a living? Or a hobby? Do tell!!! :) - Andy

@BigBang2Chaos 11 жыл бұрын

nice music..

@xVern 10 жыл бұрын

Sound proofing im guessing.

@12dick 5 жыл бұрын

why a door in front of a door ? why not use some of the other space to the room and build there ? and not block out the light from the window light gives space ... hmmmm

@Ecoean 3 жыл бұрын

Is this legally allowed? I thought most places don’t allow changing the floor plan.

@awesomeheadquarters 2 жыл бұрын

It's technically "temporary" and floating; it's not attached by any nail or other type of fastener.

@agentjs09 6 жыл бұрын

Why are you insulating an interior wall??

@thechinadesk 10 жыл бұрын

Wow, you guys sure move fast!

@andythompson6012 10 жыл бұрын

Yeah I know!

@Kristinapedia 10 жыл бұрын

Please come build one in my apt! LOL.

@Kristinapedia 8 жыл бұрын

How big is that "bedroom" ? It doesn't look any bigger than 6X8. I guess that's legal? do you still have this up?

@laceypelham7535 4 жыл бұрын

the secret is all in the music.

@ubacow7109 2 жыл бұрын

How do you attach the wood frame to the floor?

@awesomeheadquarters 2 жыл бұрын

It was pressure-fitted (no nails or other fasteners).

@ubacow7109 2 жыл бұрын

@@awesomeheadquarters is that safe?

@brianapage3150 9 жыл бұрын

how long did it take?

@bollocknaked1975 8 жыл бұрын

Two minutes and fifty four seconds .Quickest builders on the planet.

@angrygirlfeminist7427 8 жыл бұрын

yeah it looks like a closet and had another door on the other side, this appears like a permanent wall.

@RonLarhz 7 жыл бұрын

are u serious??!that door is in the new "bedroom".thought u would change that window to door but I wasted my battery life to watch finish n then trying to find answers in desp/comments.