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Home office update with VJ panelling

Taysha
Building a Reputation
Taysha
Taysha
Building a Reputation

 

Office makeover with VJ panels, timber shelves, desk and new paint. 

 

 

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The project

 

I updated my home office that seconds as my library. I used VJ Panelling, Project Panels, Shelving Brackets, paint and hardware all from Bunnings and I'm very happy with the result.

 

We started with three 2400 x 1200mm VJ panels, which were then cut down to size and fixed to the wall directly in the studs behind that had been marked out earlier. 

 

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Once hung, we were able to tape up the wall, and start painting. Tip: Make sure you have some light sandpaper to run between the grooves of the VJ as it is a bit rough. This will give you a nicer finish when painting. We used Dulux Dinosaur

 

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Both the desktop and shelves were made from the Beech Laminated Panel from Bunnings. One was full size and the other one was cut down to make the shelves. Again, the brackets were fixed directly to the studs.

 

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We're very happy with the outcome and are looking at eventually hanging more shelves on the other side of the room to watch the ones in this picture for more storage space.

 

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Comments
Dave-1
Community Megastar

@Taysha 

What a difference! Your room wamed up like crazy even with the cool green! 

Nice work

 

Dave

debc
Finding My Feet

Hi there, I was wondering how did you get the VJ lining board to sit under the cornice without removing the cornice. ? 

EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Hello @debc 

 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about VJ panelling.

 

Let me tag @Taysha to make them aware of your question. Looking at the photos it seems that the panels were installed with the edges very close to the cornice. You'll notice on the second photo of the installation that the cornice is still attached to the wall and does not look like it was modified. 

 

I recommend having a look at this handy step-by-step article: How to create a VJ feature wall. It should should help with your installation, but please let us know if you need further assistance. I also, suggest checking out these VJ panelling projects for any room in the house.

 

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

 

Eric

 

Taysha
Building a Reputation

Hi @debc 

 

Sorry I didn't see your question and I actually have no idea how to just respond to your post so I will just post a new one.

 

It was just some very precise cutting. It sits on the top of the skirting and under the cornice. I wish I had some fantastic hack but unfortunately it was just a case of measure 500 times and cut once haha. 

EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Hello @Taysha 

 

Thank you for sharing that information about your VJ panel installation. Let me tag @debc to make sure they see your answer. 

 

Placing your answer in the "join the discussion" box is exactly the way to answer questions placed in the discussion.  

 

We look forward to seeing your next project.

 

Eric

 

debc
Finding My Feet

Thanks @Taysha for the reply, I thought that is how it would have been done because it would be a major project to remove cornice. 

I have one more question though not sure if you or anybody else here watching the discussion can help, but will try and explain what I mean. 

I am intending on putting the lining board on three different walls in three different rooms and all of these walls will have an edge, which does not join to a wall so I was wondering what one would do along that edge to make it look neat and finished. 🤔

Would appreciate any suggestions. 

 

Dave-1
Community Megastar

@debc 

I wonder if you could use something like this for those edges that dont join a wall?

Timber Moulding 90 deg 

 

Dave

debc
Finding My Feet

Thanks @Dave-1 , they do look as if they would be suitable.  My plan is to paint the VJ so would just paint the moulding the same, should be fine.  Thank you 😊

Shannon
Making a Splash

Looks great Taysha - well done 

camarmstrong
Just Starting Out

Thanks for the inspiration. Updated our teenagers room and he chose the colour.

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Dave-1
Community Megastar

Good Morning @camarmstrong 

Now that is a decent step up! Love the colour and texture that VJ paneling gives. Also like how you have done just one wall. It stands out nicly now.

 

Dave

DanDanTheTimber
Just Starting Out

Great work, lovely simple transformation yet very effective !

EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Hello @DanDanTheTimber 

 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It wonderful to have you join us.

 

Let me tag @Taysha to make them aware of your kind words. Are you planning on building something similar? If you are please don't hesitate to post an update. Our members will be keen to see what you are building.

 

Eric

 

Taysha
Building a Reputation

Thanks @Shannon and @DanDanTheTimber very happy with it.

 

@camarmstrong your project looks amazing! So glad I was able to inspire someone.

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