If you are on the same part of the internet as I am, then you will 100% have seen the famous ADHD sofa! Okay, so it’s not actually called that. It’s the Living Tower by Verner Panton, but everyone in the world has renamed it, and personally, I like that name MUCH better!

So, you just KNOW when I saw it, I had to recreate it. And save SO much money in the process!! In fact, this sofa is almost $20k, but I managed to get it down to just under $300! You. Are. Welcome!

What do you need to get started?

• Plywood board
• Wooden slats
• Staple gun
• Drill
• Foam
• Fabric

Now, let’s get to the fun bit - how to make it!

1. This amazing construction is actually made from two sofas put together. So, we’re gonna start with the first one! Get your plywood out because you need to measure that bad boy!

2.Use your jigsaw to cut out the funky shape!

3. Then use your original plywood shape and use that as a template to cut out a second one exactly the same size.

4. Now, put both boards of wood on top of each other and drill holes through both around 10-15cm apart - this saves sooo much time and you don’t have to measure twice!

5. Once the holes are drilled, you can start creating the structure and see this sofa come to life!! Take your wooden slats, and screw them into place between the two boards of wood using the holes you’ve just made. Simple!

6. Do this for both sofas, but don’t put the slats in place for the outer edges just yet - this will help you when it comes to putting the fabric on later!

7. ALSO! There is supposed to be a hole at the top of one of the sofas so you can climb up and through it if you want to make sure to leave space for this, and don’t fill it with slats!

8. It’s time for foam!! Cover all the inside bits that can be sat on with foam by stapling the foam to the outside bits of the slats! It’s up to you how thick the foam you want to use is, but I used 2cm. Pro tip: if you are making this for your kids, it might be a good idea to cover the outside with foam, too!

9. Okay, so now it’s fabric time, and I needed a MASSIVE 18 metres!! Cover the entire structure with fabric and staple as you go as close to the joints as possible. And remember! You left the outside without slats earlier, so you can get in close and pull the fabric tight where you need!

10. Don’t forget to finish off by closing the outside and adding fabric to that bit as well – this should be the easiest bit because you can just use one long piece of fabric!

And that’s another project done!! I absolutely love this piece, and I hope you do, too!

full video tutorial here:

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