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Published on October 16th, 2010 | by Jules Yap158
Turn your studio apartment into a 1 bedroom with PAX
Materials: PAX
Description: My girlfriend and I bought and moved into our first apartment, with a tight budget we couldn't afford anything bigger then a studio apartment.
I can't imagine anyone wanting to have their bed in their living room, so we started to brainstorm. We discussed ever type of foldaway bed and room divider. Then we found IKEA's PAX sliding cupboard doors.
We bought the biggest we could find in light aluminum and frosted glass.
We measured the size of our Ikea beds and marked off the new room so it would fit our bed and some clothing space tightly in order to save as much space in the living room as possible.
I whipped up 2 wooden frames and mounted them to the ceiling, walls and floor. I then mounted the PAX doors and tidied up the frame.
I installed four IKEA LED (color changing) spots in the frame so it would light up the frosted glass.
We finished up our new bedroom with some LACK shelves and a little art work.
In the meantime we mounted 6 IKEA kitchen cupboards over the TV in the living room and integrated the TV and PC cables into the wall so we could tidily hide the Stereo and PC in the cupboards with no exposed wires. We then mounted the surround sound speakers underneath the cupboard.
This was my first ever renovation at the age of 22, by myself. So if you have a small apartment and a lot of tolerance it's not that hard or expensive to turn your studio apartment into a 1 bedroom apartment.
~ thedesignguy
Update: 25 Oct 2010
By popular demand, thedesignguy sent me more photos. Some work in progress pics and 2 more finished views. Hope they give you a bit more of an understanding of how it all came together. ~ Jules
158 Responses to Turn your studio apartment into a 1 bedroom with PAX
Great idea! Somebody gave us an used huge IKEA wardrobe that comes with the same doors. I found out it will be easier to build something bigger doing that framing work. Thanks for the inspirations!
Amazing! Proof that your place can be whatever you want it to be with a little creatovity! ????
No you can't.
I live in England and there is absolutely no way that any private or Council (if you rent from the Council or Housing Association) do any building or structural work. Such as converting one room into 2 or anything like that.
And even if you own your home you still cannot do it or knock down any walls without planning permission from the council, they won't allow it.
I don't understand how the author got away with it without his landlord finding out. He probably did and got evicted and rightly so.
Whole some liberal minded landlords will let you pain or decorate as will some councils, there's no way they will allow you to do what this author is suggesting.
Not everyone lives in council housing in England.
OP commented below that they purchased the apartment. So no, they didn't get "rightly" evicted.
Yep, the ability to READ and COMPREHEND is a blessing.
The article starts right off with the author explaining that he bought this apartment together with his girlfriend.
So no landlord, no eviction – they are the owners and they get to decide how they want rooms to function within their home.
Plus, the didn´t do any alterations or damages to structural walls, heating, plumbing or electric. They only constructed a wooden frame between two walls, secured, veneered, plastered and painted it, hung in the sliding doors and it was done.
The entire construction can be easily built back within a few hours with absolutely no damage to the building´s original layout or its integrity – so they could have done this without any permission whatsoever necessary even if they had only rented the apartment, be it in England or any other country.
Sorry, Miss Borman.
In the last picture I noticed a room that looks like its being used as a dining room. Why didn't you make that into the bedroom ? The one with the wood floor and big window adjacent to the kitchen(?)
The way I see it, the space we see in the front (with the grey tiles) is the entrance hall. The dining room with the wooden floor is adjacent to the kitchen (visible doorway on the right side).
I don´t know about other people, but for me personally it wouldn´t have made much sense to squeeze a bedroom in there, since it would have blocked the kitchen.
Just imagine one partner wanting to sleep in on a Sunday, and the other one who´s already awake would like to fix some breakfast. You´d only be disturbing the other person, walking in and out and clanging with dishes, cups etc.
I certainly wouldn´t want that on a constant basis.
The way this couple solved their problem is much more convenient, as they created a lot more separated rooms.
For example, at night, one person can choose to stay up longer and watch TV while the other one retires to the bedroom. Also, entertaining guests in the kitchen & dining area is still possible, while the other one might want to call it a night and get some rest.
And in the morning, whoever gets up first can fix breakfast, do the dirty dishes, etc., sit down and eat, read the morning paper, maybe even listen to the morning radio without bothering the sleeping partner.
I have a very similar living situation and apartment layout, and so I can relate to what the couple´s thinking process probably was, as I used the exact same solution
the doors were made with cabinet doors pax?
This is a BRILLIANT idea! My husband and I live in a studio, and there is never any privacy. I wonder if we could purchase a commercial door, and do the same kind of thing. Do you think that would work?
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Always amazed by what ikea hackers comes up with. Great Job, looks impressive and well thought out!
Simply brilliant!
That is really clever!
Excellent – Well done, it is amazing with limited space you can always make a home so livable with a bit of creativeness.
Someone mentioned about the danger of the glass, if it is not safely glass, you can always get someone to put some film on the glass. We have chidren and an internal French door with non safety glass, a guy put some film on, you could not see it but if the glass was ever smashed, it would all stay together like laminated glass. It was so cheap as well.
kick a$$ studio! Brilliant! you are so creative
omg this is the coolest thing ever.. i am new this studio apartment and m trying to make it the best experience and i really would love to try this out.. wow you just made my expereince even more fun!! did they allow you to do this at the apartment..?
Hi Nikko, We had actually bought the apartment so the decision was ours to make. The wholes that I drilled in the floor and walls would be easily filled if the next owner wanted to remove the frame and I think that with a bit of effort you could avoid drilling the base frame into the floor. This is because the doors hang from the panel attached to the ceiling, the floor plank is only to keep them straight. If I wanted to avoid drilling into the floor I would mount the floor plank to the walls (you would lose strength but I don't think it would be impossible). good luck with it!
Wow! This is really amazing and very impressive. I got an ideas on how I can style my studio type condo in Eastwood so that I can have 1 room like that. I am glad to drop by here on your blog and thankful that you shared it to us. Keep it up.
That's Awesome!!!!
Buy a nice bed and make it a statement piece instead of breaking up your apartment into little dank spaces. Put some cool patterned cushions and use the mattress as a daybed when you have guests.
Pax is ugly as hell, why not salvage some vintage asian screens for a more temporary solution?
Why are you such a douche?
Hi Anonymous, well to be honest some people think vintage asians screens are 'ugly as hell'…and I would agree with those people.
wow! that looks amazing, good luck to you and your girlfriend, this place is just super!
Not sure you check this still – but how do you feel about air circulation with the doors closed? We have a basement (with windows) that we want to create a bedroom in. We don't want it to get "musty" and damp feeling though… What do you think? I doubt the doors are air-tight. Thanks!
To be honest air circulation was nothin I really considered but we also often slept with the doors open and closed them when we had guests, that was the whole idea behind them. The doors are definitely not air tight, there is a good size gap at the top and bottom of the doors but those gaps aren't visible when looking at the doors front on. //thedesignguy
Would take a little bit of undoing, but there's no reason you couldn't build a 2×4/drywall partition wall like that and remove it when you vacated.
thats not happening in California..I doubt they will allow the contruction of a wooden frame inside an Apartment..They will take your deposit and not return it.
Yeah, but how would they find out? do they check the apartments on a regular basis? because I have no doubt that to remove that would take a drill, some filler, some paint and about 2 hours. //thedesignguy
Anyone know what bed did he use? Name Or parts?
Ikeas Sultan Beds, 2 x 90cm with a connector to keep them together.
ONe person said, you rock. No, you are golden!!
Reception manager? You soooo need to get into design and or property. So young and so talented.
Your gfriend is a lucky girl. Can't get a guy to change a lightbulb these days…
UK love.
Thanks for the support! I am actually trying to get into design, but designing clothing/apparel, we'll see how it goes
This is amazing! if I ever buy a studio apt, I'll definately keep this in mind. you guys are so smart!
Mad skills, man! Keep it up and you could end up giggin' on HGTV
Nicely done !!
You've gotta love Aussies …. well done mate !
This is a really great idea, and very well well done. I am thinking of giving this a go in my own house and was wondering if the sliding track came with the doors or if it came separately?
The track comes with the doors! Good luck with the project.
Thank you for sharing. This is a brilliant idea and has given me an idea to divide a room in my own house. Your project turned out fab! How creative of you.
Love,love,love this.
Thanks for your support, good luck with your own project.
This is really great and it looks beautiful. As there are so many PAX wardrobes and doors can you specify exactly which doors you used and the sizes (or can you get different sizes)? Also can one buy doors separately? Thanks.
hey designguy, i love what you did so much..very creative and beautiful. i'd love to do similar things to my small space but its really just a matter of money. I would definitely take the time to teach myself tho
anyway, I'm wondering what the material is that you placed over the wooden frames. Is that what MDF is? Or is it just plasterboard..plywood or something?
Sorry if this has been asked already.
Also, I'd love to see what you and your wife (grats on getting married btw) have done to your new bigger space! I bet it looks great
Hi! Nice job. What is the size of the doors?
Your landlord just let you have at the walls like that? Anyways, it looks absolutely amazing.
Wow, if you don't do this for a living maybe you should be lol … This is like something from one of those design shows on tv! So crisp clean and decorative. LOVE IT!
This is genius!
Hi from France^^Good job really…Félicitations
would this be illegal in NY?
where are you guys living now? im over in kungsholmen. would be great to get your opinion of what i can do with my tiny place. Can i email you a floor plan, you thought you had it tight with 44 kvm, i have 23! …..
You are awesome and creative! Great job!
What an excellent solution! Bravo!!
Splendid!! Also gave me a wonderful inspiration!! Thankyou!!
Excellent! Well done! Am very impressed!
Thank you for the inspiration!
to you people who are upset with redundant questions…remember, some of us asking may have ADD or other brain processing issues. some people have not yet learned to slow down to take their time and read, read, read! please be patient with those of us with ADD who have not arrived yet. thanks!
ps. amazing hack…but i am still scared to attempt this!
is the track similar to a shower door sliding track set up, just mounted on a wood piece? thanks!
I am a curious where did you get the wall vinyl?
@ Tyler, I did paint it but first traced it's projection, I have sent you the silhouette, I hope you make good use of it!
@ Jennifer D'Souza, sorry to hear that your having trouble finding just the doors, to be honest they are listed as a whole cupboard unit on the Swedish IKEA site too, we had to go in and request the price without the cupboard, it was no hassel and a lot cheaper. I hope you can do the same in UAE, good luck.
@ Anon, as previously said, no wall sticker, it's a 'vector' / image that I projected on to the wall, traced, then painted! give it a go, it's a piece of cake.
@ Tamara, Sorry I can't provide you with more detailed picks of the floor rail, we didn't take any and have moved. I can say that it was relativley easy, just a single piece of thick wood with the 'ikea included' metal skirt drilled into it. The top of the door is more important because the door hangs much more then it rests on the floor. I had NEVER done anything like this before, did not put a huge amount of effort into planning and still managed to get it right first time, so my advice is don't overthink it, just jump in!
@ Emma, thanks for listening
@ flexluthor, The table in the living room is a version of 'elipse' (from MIO [Sweden]) the table and chairs in the dining room (which you can see briefly in the last pic) is called FUSION and is of course from IKEA the chairs in the living room are 'hand me downs'and I have unfortunaley no idea where they have come from…
@ Tara, I wish you the best of luck!
@ Stuck in the 80s, thanks for the back up
…..and once again a big thanks to the rest of you for your kind words and support!
Hey I think I saw you signed as Dean once, so greetings Dean, from Australia. I love what you did but I like who you are being for everyone even better. You seem so lovely to take the time to answer everyone I noticed somewhere (can't seem to find again) that you sent the "reservoir dogs painting" silhouette to one the woman that asked to buy. Could I please do the same. Im in middle of turning a bedroom into somewhere I can hang in to do some art, read whatever…..if u didn't get into the course you wanted u should send them this link. I am truly happy to pay u for your efforts. A huge thank you and well done. Razor from Melbourne
thats amazing!
Wow. That is one heck of a hack. I'm sort of thinking that this is a really big deal.
Very nicely done! With nice taste!!
Sharp! Just sharp!
Thanks! Thats amazing!
@ People who ask redundant questions
If you are in anyway inclined motivationally or technically to attempt such an undertaking, the least you could do is extend him the courtesy of reading through the posts as //thedesignguy aka the person who made this all happen has explained in quite detailed comments about how he did some of the things.
I'm massively, MASSIVELY impressed with this. I have to say the humble beginnings looked rather drab but you've made it into a very pleasing abode no one of any age should feel ashamed to live in.
Wow, THIS LOOKS AMAMZINGGGG… I think I'm going to ask my boyfriend to do this! We just got our first studio!
Very nice result! Might have been ask a dozen times: from where do the table and chairs come from? Thanks.
Great job!! And a source of inspiration Thanks for sharing!
do you people ever read what others said or what the designguy said? they OWNED the apartment, they weren't renting it. The men in suits on the wall is not a wall nor a sticker he painted it himself!!!!
This is devine! Thank you. Thank you! I have been turning a similar concept around in my head and you've given me the courage to go forward. I still am not seeing/grasping the bottom rail. I can see it in the rough framing. Does it stick up from the floor in the finished product? I see stubbed toes in my future if that is the case. Please advise. And
Here did you get that wall sticker, with the mans in black suit and a red tie?
Thank you
i tried for the doors alone in the UAE …but they are not selling it in bits if i have to buy stuff ill have to get the whole thing..and it would cost me a 10000 aed =( wth which i can buy a 1 bedroom apprtmnt )! hope i lived in Sweden=( !
just absolutely love this hack
hacker guy u r just tooooooooo goood !
Really really impressive :_)
Hi where did you get the silhouette's of the men in suits or did you paint it? I want something like that for my room. I can be reached by email, [email protected]
thank you.
it's the same in 2006??
I work for IKEA and love to see people get creative and use our products so well. It looks beautiful!
"I've always hesitated to do that much work on a rental, though. I see that you've drywalled the new partitions. Will you disassemble it when you move?"
Lots of people asking this, but he clearly said he BOUGHT the apartment.
Hi Everyone, I have just returned back from holiday to discover an email from Jules informing me that you have voted my PAX doors "Hack of the Year" I am really happy to be able to contribute and that you all liked them. To be honest; before we designed the build I actually looked around the net for inspiration or a similar execution of this idea but found nothing. Which is what led me to uploading the process pics, so that I could share the idea and hopefully inspire others to make the best of a small space.
Thank you for all your votes and very flattering comments!
@ Janis, I would be happy to share the vector at no cost, just email me at [email protected]
@ Dee, we owned the apartment so no need to disassemble in fact I think it majorly increased the selling price of the apartment, in regards to the clothes, we kept them at the end of the bed, if you look at the pic with the reservoir dogs painting, there were 2 poles to the left of that painting where we hung all of our clothes.
@ majeral, I would love to come to texas!
@ MyFuZZyButtZ, Thanks! I actually tried to get into freelance design but struggled to get the company off the ground, I am currently a reception manager at a hotel.
@ emily erin, Both doors actually run on the same track but one overlaps the other so you can move them both at the same time.
@ TeeCee, Glad to help! Good Luck with yours.
@ Anonymous, The "New York wallpaper" is actually a canvas poster from Ikea called PREMIÄR in Swedish.
@ Stimpy and BikerBrat – Thanks for the kind words, This will surely not be my last Ikea Hack!
Thanks Everybody! Keep on Hacking!
Very impressive ~ well done. It's no wonder she married you… you have vision, talent, drive, and flair. Congrats to you both & do us keep us posted with other projects, would love to see more from you!
Wow! I'm impressed! great job… I would like to have an Ikea store in Argentina someday…
Wow, that's truly awesome!
This looks absolutely stunning! I really wish I was that handy. Very imaginative! In fact, your entire space is quite lovely. I've been looking at condos in Montreal and the more affordable ones of the bunch to be very open – I'm not a fan of having my bed in my living room – and I was trying to think of ways, other than using fabric, to partition the space. This proves to be the best idea. I hope when I'm ready to buy that I'll be able to achieve something like this or hire someone that will be able to at least!
Sorry, I was mistaken – they're PAX LYNGDAL doors.
That must be the best Ikea Hack ever.
Just been to my local IKEA because I'm thinking of using this idea and get our 2 bathrooms' doors hacked. In case someone is still looking for the name, these are PAX FEVIK sliding doors and yes, they're sold separately from the cupboard (although they come in pairs).
I lived in an L-shaped studio with apparently that identical configuration just north of NYC and did just about that same thing with the reclaimed closet doors and some fabric instead of the IKEA treatment. I must say though that the IKEA treatment looks much better.
This is absolutely amazing. I enjoyed the making of the studio conversion so much! I love IKEA and your space has so many interesting and impressive ideas!!!
Beautiful space and brilliant hack! I'm voting for you.
You are a god. I'm graduating law school in a year and a half, and I've already been checking out the market a little bit. I was worried I wouldn't be able to afford at least a 80m^2 apartment, but now I've been *actively looking for* apartments in this size.
What I love most is the dining room, or, more specifically, the "door". It's absolutely stunning, and the colors as well.
I would never be able to build such a thing myself, and I wonder if maybe my dad could do it, or how much a carpenter would ask for such a mod.
this is the most awesome work i've seen in IKEA hacker, good job!
Great job!!! Where did you get that awesome city wallpaper? Are there any more pictures somewhere from your flat?
Thx for sharing with us, it is very inspiring!
REALLY GREAT, this is the only real hack I could find on this site so far…
I made a sliding door from an old one: I bought a sliding rail and fittings in the OBI, got rid of the old surrounding and made new one from wood. I think that was cheaper but after Your brilliant solution I'm thinking these doors to the wardrobe
looks really great!
so theres a track running under the whole width of the doors?
and you can open both (one at a time)?
anyway around the bottom track?
Brilliant. Hack of the year!
Great, just great!!!
I love this new vision into how you did it. I'm even more impressed – AS IF that was possible!
You're a young guy too, right? What kind of job do you have? If it's not in design or even real estate, then you're missing a true calling!
Very professional job. I vote yes for hack of the year.
That's brilliant! Good job.
I've always hesitated to do that much work on a rental, though. I see that you've drywalled the new partitions. Will you disassemble it when you move? Also, where do you keep your clothes?
what a seriously great idea! thats so clever!
I wanted to do this at the 30 m2 studio I share with my son. It wrked out too expensive so I changed my mind and use now 6 Anno Unni panel curtains, which look quite good both fully closed and pulled to one side
Simply superb!
Ambitious, clean, and creative. Easily a top 3 hack!
I love this project. Please please please feel free to upload any new concepts you decide to work on in the future =)
Excellent idea, I 'm looking for a similar solution for my own appartment, so since yours looks so great, I thought I'd copy it.
I went down to the IKEA store and was underwhelmed unfortunately, first off by the price: the doors alone are close to 900 euros (at least in the Greek IKEA store). And even if they had turned out to be more reasonably priced, the back side of the doors (ie from inside the bedroom) isn't that nice of a thing to look at, unless you've found some way of concealing the door's visible frames without canceling the luminosity effect of the glass?
Also, it would help if you could go into some more detail re: the bottom rail. You say you implemented it into the floor, so I assume the rail is also visible when the doors are open? A few more pics would help, perhaps you can upload them somewhere like flickr and give us a link here?
Sidenote: the glass is what they call safety-crystal, it's very hard to crack, but even you manage it, it breaks int a million tiny little pieces that don't even fall off –much like a car's windshield, they're designed especially so that they won't injure anyone if they break. That's why they're so damn expensive.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE what you did here! It's executed flawlessy and that mural of the Reservoir Dogs art is nothing short of amazing. Would you be interested in selling the vectorized Illustrator file? Thanks for sharing this!
Love it. Thanks for sharing.
@kmkat & MyFuZZyButtZ
Changing the sheets isn't that hard, in Sweden it's traditional to have a fairly thin matress, so you can simply fold it back and tuck in the sheet.
Don't know about footage but the whole apartment (kitchen, bathroom, hallway, living room and mini dining room) was 44 Square meters in total.
The bottom track was held in place with the frame (a piece of wood screwd into the floor) you would think it would be hard to match it up and ran smoothly but to be honest it worked perfectly first time, no adjustments required!
No IKEA, that's no go, we live 10 minutes from the biggest in the world.
Julius is right!
Believe it or not they're not wall decals, I took the original photo from Reservoir Dogs, vectorized it in Adobe Illustrator and projected it onto the wall using a home cinema projector, I then traced the projected outline in pencil, went over it with a permenant black marker and painted with standard black wall paint.
@ Scottie V
The Doors were 3 meters wide, the track was a little bigger, once again, no lanlord, we owned the apartment we actually bought the apartment (with average wallpaper and the bed in the living room) renovated for just over a month, nothing major (apart from the wall) we sold it a year later and made a bit over 40% profit… in one year. Now we own an apartment 3 twice the size, and when I am finished 'hacking' it I'll post it.
@ Julius Seizure
Actually it wasn't as tight as you may think, and we often had the doors pushed open / 'to the left' so when you got out of bed you exitted the room at the same time, but the main idea behind it is to cleanly hide the bed when you've got company.
@ Sing
The cupboards over the TV is actually kitchen cupboards from ikea, the reason we mounted them over the tv instead of under is because when you see more of the floor; it makes the space look much bigger.
@ -1-
I never had a problem with the glass actually, I thought that it might be a little dangerous myself, but I never even bumped it!
@ Bunedoggle
We did by the doors without the cupboards, because you can mix and match what style of doors you want with what cupboard, maybe this is only available in Sweden??
@ Anonymous
Sorry I have no idea what the cupboards are called after we bought them quite a while ago now, but they're pretty standard.
@ jo
I wish you the best of luck with it, to be honest I wasn't completley in to the wallpaper from the start either, but it's very Swedish and my girlfriend/ now my wife really liked it and to be honest it really grew on me!
@ Rebecca
Thanks for your vote and I would love to post some more pictures, I am not sure wether I can post more on the ikea hacker blog but I will email and ask. I have some fairly High Def pictures of the finished product and 13 'step by step' pictures. Maybe if I make hack of the year I will be able to post the rest
Thanks for your comments and feedback, I am glad you all liked it and I will ask if I can post some more pictures so you can try it yourselves!
I love ikea and your blog, great ideas!
What a bloody brilliant idea! Well impressed.
I'm like the others who asked about changing the bed linens . . . It must be a real pain in the ass to have to do it, AND it's all white, so it's not like it's something you can get away with not doing regularly . . . Especially since the couch is right there and anyone can see it!
WOOOW….this is beautiful!!!! Great Work
WOW! This studio is gorgeous! I absolutely love the door to the bed area. This would even be great in a regular size condo with a large bedroom. It really breaks off the bed and gives it a very private and safe feel.
I don't see the track for the bottom of the doors, are they just dangling from the top track? If you did use it, i would suspect it would be easy to trip on it.
great and fabulous idea! my family and me are moving to a new used house in some month and i'm planning to have sth like that for my parents room, just to create a kind of a corridor to divide the bedroom from the bathroom and have a wardrobe at the same time. i'll study your project in some way, i'll submit to someone that can help me build this, but, please, will you give me (too) some other details of it?
ps what i don't like is the green-and-pumpkin flowery wallpaper in the living room, but the pax wall gives you so many points that, even with "that" wallpaper, you are still in a good position
thedesignguy, can you point me to which specific Ikea kitchen cupboards you used? Cheers.
Love it! I looked on Ikea's website but I don't see a way to buy the doors without the wardrobe. Did you buy both and not use the wardrobe? Or maybe I can buy the doors alone at the store?
Brilliant work, you did a fantastic job. The LEDs were a nice finishing touch. At 22, you should be very proud to have your life so "together".
The only mild fear or question I would have is the very, very slight possibility of injury from broken glass…maybe from slipping/falling/err…getting wild in bed…? I've never seen these doors in person, but I'm assuming they're fairly thin.
I can imagine getting caught up in the moment, and a foot accidentally smashing through the pane of glass. Just a thought.
It really looks awesome.
Hi, What a great hack! Although I probably would have gone for the new white glass Pax doors with the shadowy branch photoprint as I really love the look of these and I might have used Besta instead of the kitchen cupboards.
This should definitely be nominated for hack of the year!
I also have my bed enclosed on three sides (by walls) and so can inform the curious questioners that it is possible to learn how to change the sheets whilst kneeling in the middle of the mattress. It doesn't make me feel claustrophobic, in fact sleeping this way feels like a cosy nest. But the men on this Reservoir Dogs-esque wall would give me nightmares!
Genius, great idea for the studio space. Love the cabinets above the tv. Good job!
excellent…still young but your work is like the work of art… more ideas em waiting for it… make it soon please.
Well done! I assume you can move the doors to change the sheets – or get in or out of bed? Privacy… when you need it – but great to be able to close off your bed and misc. to public area.
The only thing I don't think I could deal with is the claustrophobia of being enclosed on three sides. Then again, they could always sleep with the door open next to the bed.
Since he and his girlfriend "bought and moved into" the place, I don't think there's a landlord having an infarct. It's very well executed – I'd have "borrowed" another 4in or so (probably because I'm too old to be crawling into bed from the foot any more. HA!)
Pleeeeeeaaaaase Designguy, inquiring minds want to know: 1)A little more detail/description(mainly size of door, door tracking) and 2)How does the landlord feel? Or is this easily dismountable with little enough tear on the apartment that it might just be a small deduction from the deposit? I'd love to do something like this, but lasting damage is my main worry(assuming the renter doesn't want to keep it when you're gone)
Can I vote this in now as top ikea hack of 2010?
And would you be willing to post more photos or a description of how you set up the track for the doors?
This is a fantastic and creative hack. Great job, thanks for sharing!
I love it, where did you get the wall decals?
Fabulous Reno! The apt is gorgeous!!
Also wondering if the landlord is going to have a cow… I've never rented a place that I could alter so significantly.
I was wondering about that as well!
Clearly says in description that they bought the appt.
Great idea, but what does the property owner/landlord think about it?
Man, you have skill. Well done!
Looks so awesome!! Loved it so much I even had to share it on my blog, hope you don't mind
Spectacular alteration!
Wow, great work.
I'm 26, with house. You'd make me feel bad, but I don't have an IKEA nearby, at least, that's what I'm going to tell myself.
Wonderful — this is very useful for any studio apartment
I love, love, love it!! )
ahem… "I whipped up 2 wooden frames and mounted them to the ceiling, walls and floor."
Us ordinary people don't "whip up" such things- I hope you realise that you rock!
Wow. Great idea. I'm bookmarking this idea
(it's that awesome).
That looks GREAT!
What do you use to hold the bottom track?
It looks great, but how do you change the sheets on the bed? (Inquiring minds want to know.)
The door opens from the wall end.
What an awesome idea and i love the reservoir dogs art work in the bedroom.
I've seen similar solutions. A relatively easy way of making a small apartment a bit neater. Thanks for sharing.
Very clever! What is the square footage of the apartment?
Kudos! Amazing place for a 22yo! Great taste. And shows that you care.
Veeeeeeeeeery well done!
L.O.V.E. Love this!
Absolutely brilliant!
Awesome! It really looks like a showroom.
I am so impressed!
Brilliant. Nice work
very well done! simple & impressive!
Excellent! Great work!
Very nice!
Like it a lot!
IKEA är bäst!
IKEA is the Best!
looking great! the black speakers need more hiding.. white maybe?
other than that, the space is spectacular!
Wow that is impressive! Looks amazing too, great job!!


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President looks to future in General AssemblyJanuary 17, 2013
Dr. Michael D. Shonrock, president of Emporia State University, presented his third General Assembly on Monday, Jan. 14, to launch the Spring 2013 semester. Classes began Wednesday, Jan. 16.
During his presentation to more than 450 faculty, staff, students and community members, Shonrock presented a New Years resolution for the Hornet family, looked forward to the university's 150th anniversary year and challenged all to move forward.
"Culture triumphs strategy every time," Shonrock told the crowd in Webb Hall.
A key to Emporia State's culture is summed up in the resolution the president suggested for 2013: Yes, we can!
Rather than focusing on procedures or customs that provide stumbling blocks, everyone was encouraged to focus on how to make things happen.
Guidelines for the new culture at Emporia State University also can be found in the book, "The Go-Getter" by Peter B. Kyne. Written in 1921, "The Go-Getter" tells the story of a new employee who refuses to take no for an answer and is asked to obtain a particular blue vase for the owner of the company. The employee's response each time he is given a task: "It shall be done."
"The blue vase — or gold vase at Emporia State University — is that impossible project that pushes you to the limits of your energy," Shonrock explained before offering copies of the book to those attending the assembly.
"The first rule of the go-getter is to never take no for an answer," Shonrock continued. "Hunt for that eventual yes and don't take yes for granted. Remember, every yes is an opportunity, not a gift."
The president then appointed everyone at Emporia State to the Go-Getter Task Force with this charge: "Consider what current policies or practices at Emporia State prohibit you from getting things done. We created these policies and practices and we can improve and change them."
The general assembly, which traditionally launches the fall and spring semesters, also was the first official function of Emporia State University's sesquicentennial year. A yearlong celebration begins on Founders' Day, Feb. 15.
As Shonrock looked toward special events and plans to celebrate the significant anniversary, he shared the idea of "filling the dash" as presented by author Linda Ellis in her poem "The Dash."
The poem tells the story of a eulogy given by a man at the funeral of a friend. He noted that his friend's life was summarized by two dates separated by a dash.
"For that dash represents all the time that she spent alive on earth…
And now only those who loved her know what that little line is worth."
Said the president, "What we do in our dash is important in 2013."
Significant events during the university's sesquicentennial year include a gala celebration kick-off on Feb. 15, a campus visit by the Kansas Board of Regents in April and a student-led project to plant 150 trees on campus for Arbor Day on April 26.
Also coming to fruition will be searches for a new provost and business school dean with a goal of being hired and in place for Summer 2013; creating and launching a campus master plan focusing on beautification and building; creating a new strategic plan for the university and planning for the 2015 sight visit of the Higher Learning Commission.
Shonrock concluded by previewing the Now and Forever comprehensive campaign that has a goal of raising $45,351,863 and sharing the sacrifices it takes to create a vision and work toward it.
The Now and Forever campaign has four components. Nearly one-fourth will go to sustaining and building annual support; more than half is earmarked for recruiting and retaining scholars — both students and faculty; the final one-fourth is designated to capitalizing on our strengths and creating champions in athletic programs.
Recounting a true story from the 19th century, Shonrock showed what could be accomplished by people of vision. Between 1848 and 1854, he said, nearly 20,000 workers built the Semmering Railway to connect Vienna, Austria, and Venice, Italy.
Engineer Carl Ritter von Ghega oversaw construction despite knowing there was not a train built yet that could travel the steep grade.
"He knew that if he provided a vision and a tangible foundation for achieving it, the rest would come quickly," Shonrock said of the engineer. "And it did.
"Engineers soon began designing the most technologically advanced train of its time. Freight, then passengers followed later. Nearly 150 years later, Carl's tracks still stand; his vision achieved."
Concluded Shonrock: "Sometimes vision requires movement and action before confirmation of its legitimacy is attained. Focus on what you know, learn what you don't, push forward into the mist and believe that the train will eventually come."
The video of Dr. Shonrock's address and the performance by the Educational Theatre Company that opened the assembly is online here.
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When I attempted to take on ideas here, it was something that jumped out, good or bad, wrongly or rightly. So last night I was 'monkey minding' about our idea discussion and something was telling me that I had gotten some of my take from ZMBM. So I grabbed the book and went through some of the earlier chapters, which I had read about 2 months back and came to the chapter on No Dualism, page 33. I was surprised that I had come as close as I did, even with some twisting and confusion, I was all around it. Suzuki starts out right away by saying... 'our practice should be without gaining ideas', and then he takes a more depth look, at and through, 'form is emptiness and emptiness is form' and clarifies the non duality of this with 'form is form and emptiness is emptiness'. Most of which has been touched on in this discussion right here. So Pontus, you need to dust this book off again, and take another gander at ZMBM.
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I really do need to dust off that book!
The point about not having gaining ideas is very, very important. At least it has been in my practice.
In a spring outside time, flowers bloom on a withered tree;
you ride a jade elephant backwards, chasing the winged dragon-deer;
now as you hide far beyond innumerable peaks--
the white moon, a cool breeze, the dawn of a fortunate day
It seems many people who have been doing the Zen thing for some time, probably have moved on from this book thinking they have out-grown it or have fallen for more romantic/charismatic writers and teachings. And right there misses the point of remembering in Zen we are all beginners, as some have gotten a little filled up with themselves on intellectualism and concepts, and that is the point Suzuki points to. Its the basics, and just like in sports, once you feel/think the need is no longer there, that is when you need it/them the most. Take care, and thanks for the discussion.
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Pontus.......... if or when you do decide to re-read ZMBM, let me know your take on page 7 on Posture, whether there is some disagreement with Jundos take on not-2. Suzuki seems to see it from a different perspective. Jundo, don't way-in till Pontus posts his own take.
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I agree with Saijun. Don't tell sangha members, especially teachers, what to do. Ask nicely, please.
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If I am posting, I have sat today.
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No one wants to argue, we simply ask that you proceed with some respect towards the people with whom you share this space.
You remind me of someone for whom I have a soft spot....I can't...*ahem*...quite put my finger on who it is though....
For Christ-Buddha's Sake! Everybody cool it!
This is like Jesus and Buddha having a fistfight!
By the way (yes, my perogative to jump in ), in Suzuki's "Zen Mind Beginner's Mind" on Posture, I don't see anything he is teaching that is but "not-2" ...
Now I would like to talk about our zazen posture. When you sit in the full lotus position, your left foot is on your right thigh, and your right foot is on your left thigh. When we cross our legs like this, even though we have a right leg and a left leg, they have become one. The position expresses the oneness of duality: not two, and not one. This is the most important teaching: not two, and not one. Our body and mind are not two and not one. If you think your body and mind are two, that is wrong; if you think that they are one, that is also wrong. Our body and mind are both two and one. We usually think that if something is not one, it is more than one; if it is not singular, it is plural. But in actual experience, our life is not only plural, but also singular. Each one of us is both dependent and independent. After some years we will die. If we just think that it is the end of our life, this will be the wrong understanding. But, on the other hand, if we think that we do not die, this is also wrong. We die, and we do not die. This is the right understanding. Some people may say that our mind or soul exists forever, and it is only our physical body which dies. But this is not exactly right, because both mind and body have their end. But at the same time it is also true that they exist eternally. And even though we say mind and body, they are actually two sides of one coin. This is the right understanding. So when we take this posture it symbolizes this truth.
By the way ... Jesus and Buddha are "not two".
Gassho, J
galen, this is not a video game or a projection story.
It is your life -death. Beyond, much beyond what you make of it.
take care
By the way Willow, galen ...If I may, these clumsy words opening the ten oxherding pictures talks... Or what to do with a question...
take care and be well
Love that bell, Taigu. Will keep my ears open for one of them.
無 (MU, Emptiness) and 氷 (HYO, Ice) ... Emptiness Ice ...
I may be wrong and not knowing is acceptable
Thank you, Taigu,
I have read the ox herding steps, and there were even 10. I say that because, I guess one or two steps were added to the original, the last being, getting off the ox and going among the market (people) and totally being one-with, with not even a hair of separation. I look forward to hearing your discussion. I feel I have at least spotted the tracks .
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Suzuki's, Jundo's and Taigu's pointing is very similar and pointing to the same moon. If you ask me, Jundo's take might even be closer to Suzuki than even Nishijima or Sawaki in this regard (but I could be wrong of course). I see no real difference in perspective. Do you think of something in particular?
Posture is a personal thing. I prefer the lotus position for different reasons, but there are several classic positions to choose from, so if you can't sit lotus, no big deal. When I started sitting, knowing that I was sitting in the exact same position as Gautama and all the ancestors gave me the reassurance I needed, a kinship or connection, helped me find the Buddha mind. It's also a very practical position in that it's very stable. I find it easier to trust my body and let go in this position than in any other. And for me, it's neither too comfortable, nor too painful.
Then there is the symbolism, or the tantric dimension of posture, that is different to every practitioner I suppose. I like Suzuki's take regarding the legs. You can also find meaning in the upright spine, the position of the arms, the shape of the mudra, the whole body as one.
I'm not sure any of this is helpful at all...
In a spring outside time, flowers bloom on a withered tree;
you ride a jade elephant backwards, chasing the winged dragon-deer;
now as you hide far beyond innumerable peaks--
the white moon, a cool breeze, the dawn of a fortunate day
And Taigu's take on the ox herding pictures is fantastic, please listen to them all!
In a spring outside time, flowers bloom on a withered tree;
you ride a jade elephant backwards, chasing the winged dragon-deer;
now as you hide far beyond innumerable peaks--
the white moon, a cool breeze, the dawn of a fortunate day
倫道 真現
As a trainee priest, please take any commentary by me on matters of the Dharma with a pinch of salt.
Your perspective of `my perspective on projection, is just that. We both have a right to that. I did not mean it like you say here as seeing life as some movie, that is your take, and that is quite ok, I get that. I had posted in the past something like this... when we are in a relationship with other, verbal or otherwise, we are getting back, good or bad as such, what we project on them. If they seem to have a negative attitude, it can contain not only a lesson for our self to own about our self, but we are projecting our attitude on them and they back to us. If we approach with hostility, we are going to probably meet frowned eyes and some distress. If we meet another with a good attitude and openly, we can quite possibly get a warm feeling and understanding from them, even if they are having a bad day, we may change their perspective in a `moments time' if our projection has a more loving take. Others feedback is more about us then about them. You did not contest that at the time, Taigu... friend, and expressed something close to that using the word projection in a later post yourself. But this is not an argument here, its just me stating my feelings and maybe getting it off my chest. I did chuckle when you bursted forth the ol' "eloquent bla bla bla" and thought to myself, now that is a hell of a projection right there. While I am getting to know you as a person first, a teacher second, and have joy in that, sometimes you are also peddling a lot of Zen "eloquent bla bla bla"... ie, so nice projection there. When we find ourselves whining and feeling victimized by other, we need to grab a mirror and drop the drama.
I have spent the last 25 years seeking a way to heal my psyche and figure myself out after a very traumatic divorce, and spent a lot of time in depth psychology readings, along with psychotherapists teachings (Carl Jung), and what could be called a metaphysical perspective. Oh I know all the talking heads here are already up in arms... that is not the Zen, the Soto Dogen way, fine. The reason being I am going on here, is because a few things I have said or stated have been thrown back to me as 'thats just metaphysics', please! Or here in this thread concerning the word projection, someone stated something like thats just amateur psychology 101, again fine, that is that persons right, no problem. So I say this from My perspective, and that is all it Is, all humans are amateur psychologists, from your 6 year old working you for a piece of candy, or grandma or your barber. It's the natural make up of our humaness. From a person who sees things from what could be called a metaphysical stance, a lot of what Dogen says and theorizes about, could be seen in that perspective (as metaphysical {even though he has insinuated otherwise}). Also, it could be said, that Dogen is a tremendous psychologist. In his own Way, he is selling his way to better deal with our often distressed human mind, in the hopes that his teachings (perspective) is healing or putting us in some more blissful state or feeling, if you will.
In Suzuki's chap of `Study Yourself', in ZMBM, WHAT THE HELL IS THAT if its not psychology. His opening sentence goes like this... "The purpose of studying Buddhism is not the study of Buddhism, it's the study of ourselves.", and it seemingly leaves the door open to psychology or what could be called a metaphysical perspective. In other chapters he even infers using the christian god to make some of his points, also.
As I get more Dogenized, some of my perspective will change, but these perspectives I have discussed here are a part of who I am, for better or worse, esp since there is no such thing as good or bad.
Please excuse my normal poor grammar, phasing and spelling, thats also who I am .
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So, did anyone get to see the Kennedy Roshi film?


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Taking a page from the world of aviation, Nissan Motor Co. plans to enter the "by-wire" world and control the steering of a future Infiniti vehicle with electronic signals.
The decision to bring steer-by-wire to a production vehicle is a major one for the automobile industry because it lays the foundation for eventual elimination of the mechanical components that now connect the driver to a vehicle's tires.
"There are a lot of advantages to this," Infiniti spokesman Kyle Bazemore told Design News. "It enhances the driving experience. And in the future, after consumer acceptance of the technology, we could theoretically do away with the mechanicals and save the weight."
The next-generation steering system, as Nissan calls it, works by endowing the steering wheel with sensors that read the desired steering angle. Data from the sensors is sent to one of three electronic control units (ECUs), which activate electric motors on the vehicle's steering rack. In contrast, conventional steering uses a direct mechanical connection to the rack-and-pinion.
In truth, the new Nissan system won't eliminate the mechanical connection to the driver. Instead, it will use the mechanical connection as a redundant system, only in cases of extreme emergency. If, for example, a power supply conks out or all of the ECUs fail, it will employ a back-up clutch to mechanically connect the steering wheel to the tires. "The clutch is disengaged 999,999 times out of a million," Bazemore told us. "But the steering shaft is still there, just in case."
Nissan said steer-by-wire will enhance the driving experience. When it reaches the market late next year, it will eliminate some of the vibration from rough road surfaces and it will minutely adjust tire angles to compensate for crosswinds and sloped surfaces. At the same time, it will enable drivers to "feel" the road. Grip information, such as slipperiness, will be transferred back to a steering force actuator that will allow the steering wheel to retain some of its original feel.
"Theoretically, you could have no steering feel at all, but that would not be good for drivers," Bazemore said. "That's why we dialed some -- but not all -- of the steering feel back into the system."
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Bob Graham, former Fla. governor and senator, to speak MondayFebruary 7, 2013
Reforming civics education into citizenship education is the topic with a former governor of Florida and United States senator speaks at Emporia State University.
Bob Graham delivers the Boertman Lecture at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, in the KSTC Ballroom in the Memorial Union at Emporia State University. The event is free.
Graham has been a strong advocate of a learn-by doing approach to citizenship education since 1974 when Florida high school teachers challenged him to teach an 18-week class of his own, which he did.
"Imagine if basketball coaches tried to teach the sport by explaining it to the players, rather than by taking them onto the court to play the game," Graham explained in his 2008 book, "America: The Owner's Manual," co-written with Chris Hand. "Civics is being taught in just that way, and it is no surprise that citizens can't play when they step onto the court of democracy."
Graham advocates an approach to citizenship education in which students work in groups to complete projects effecting policy change within the university, or at the local level. The teacher or professor teaches students the practical skills needed to identify decision makers, enlist allies, research the topic and take other steps necessary to make these changes happen.
ESU Political Science professor Michael Smith has been teaching this curriculum and the "America" book in his Political Science 100 course for several years, with some remarkable success stories.
"I am incredibly excited to have Bob coming to Emporia State," Smith said. "His approach is the perfect blend of practical, real-world political science with the university's mission of great teaching."
A book signing will follow Graham's lecture. He will spend the day visiting classes and touring the ESU campus. His visit is part of the Department of Social Science's Boertman Lecture Series, which is endowed in honor of C. Stewart Boertman, who taught at Emporia State University for 41 years.
Graham served two terms as governor of Florida and 18 years in the United States Senate. His interest in citizenship education began in the early 1970s while he was a state senator and chair of the Florida Senate Education Committee.
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My dad's family always gets together the Saturday after Thanksgiving. I think this is smart as there's nothing more stressful then either having to make a choice on where to eat on Thanksgiving or—even worse—shuttling between two huge dinners in order to make everyone happy. Nope, Thanksgiving should be a time where you can enjoy yourself and savor both the meal and company, something that my dad's side of the family has figured out how to do right.
The food on offer at this Saturday gathering is usually Thanksgiving fare, with Uncle Bubba providing additional entertainment by frying up a turkey or two outside. Now, I have to admit, I haven't been to one of these feasts in quite some time as I return to New York the Saturday after Thanksgiving to avoid the Sunday-travel rush. Graciously, however, I'm always included in the discussion about the get-together, and this year Aunt Janet decided to mix things up a bit by suggesting that a Mexican feast would be more fun instead.
As I started reading the emails from family chiming in on what they'd provide, I was inspired when I saw a request for tamales. As we enter December it also marks the beginning of tamalada season, a time when Texan families gather to make a mess of tamales to feed friends and family throughout the holidays. And what better stuffing for a tamale than leftover turkey?
Turkey tamales are usually made with one of two salsas, either a tangy tomatillo or a rich mole (pronounced moe-lay). I find that smoked turkey goes especially well with a zesty salsa verde, but nothing beats roasted turkey paired with the earthy bittersweet flavor of mole—it's a classic combination. I am, however, not one to follow the rules. So while a traditional mole poblano is usually comprised of ancho and pasilla chiles, along with almonds and raisins, I made up a Thanksgiving-themed mole with dried cranberries, pecans and the bright berry-like guajillo chiles instead.
Now, I reckon mole purists may scoff at this salsa, but I believe that the flavors definitely work well together. I often find that traditional mole can be a bit heavy, which after a few days of solid eating may be a bit much for your system to handle. This guajillo-cranberry mole, however, while still complex also has a lightness to it that's not so overpowering. But the best thing about turkey tamales is that after being soaked in sauce and steamed even the most dried-out turkey meat becomes soft and succulent—a fine way to enjoy the bird.
What do you usually make with your leftovers? I'm still a big fan of the day-after-Thanksgiving sandwich made with leftover turkey, a smear of mashed-potatoes and a spoonful of cranberry relish all doused in gravy. But if you're looking for a Tex-Mex twist, I highly recommend making tamales.
I wish I could join my family on Saturday as nothing beats seeing loved ones while savoring a Tex-Mex potluck. I will be with them in spirit, however, as I put my leftover turkey to work and make a batch of turkey tamales. Happy Thanksgiving!
Ingredients for the filling:
4 dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed
2 dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 medium yellow onion, cut into wedges
4 cloves garlic
1/2 cup pecans
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes, drained
1 corn tortilla, torn into strips
2 cups chicken or turkey broth
4 cups shredded turkey
Ingredients for the tamales:
Dried cornhusks
1 cup lard, shortening or butter, room temperature
4 cups masa harina
2 cups turkey, chicken or turkey broth
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
To make the mole, in a dry skillet heated on high, toast the guajillo and ancho chiles on each side for about 10 seconds or just until they start to puff. Fill the skillet with enough water to cover chiles. Leave the heat on until water begins to boil and then turn off the heat and let chiles soak until soft, about 45 minutes. Once hydrated, discard the soaking water, rinse the chiles and place into a blender.
Meanwhile, to get started on the tamales, pick through the cornhusks and choose the widest ones. You'll need 24 for the tamales plus a couple of more to rip into strips for fastening the tamales. Place the cornhusks in a pan of boiling water, turn off the heat and submerge until completely covered. Let soak for 45 minutes or until soft and pliable.
To continue making the mole, add the vegetable oil to the skillet and while stirring occasionally cook on medium-low heat the onions and garlic cloves until they start to brown, about 5 minutes. Lift the onions and garlic from the skillet with a slotted spatula and place into the blender. In the same skillet, add the pecans and while stirring occasionally cook on medium-low heat until they are slightly darker and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the sesame seeds and cook for 1 more minute. Add the roasted nuts to the blender.
Also add to the blender the cranberries, cocoa, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, crushed tomatoes, corn tortilla strips, and broth. Blend on high speed until smooth.
Pour the mole into a pot, and cook on medium-low heat for 20 minutes, tasting and adjusting spices and adding salt if necessary. Once the mole has cooked, pour out half the mole and set aside. Add the shredded turkey to the pot with the remaining mole and stir until the meat and mole are well combined.
To make the masa dough, in a mixer, beat the lard or butter until fluffy and creamy. Add the masa harina, chicken broth and cayenne and continue to beat until the dough comes together into a moist dough. Taste and add salt if necessary
To form the tamales, take a moistened cornhusk, which you'll notice has four sides and is in sort of a cone shape. Place the cornhusk in front of you, with the pointed end at your right. In the center of the husk, spoon out 1/4 cup of the masa and spread it leaving a clean border around the masa. Place 1 tablespoon of the sauced turkey in the center of the masa along with 1 teaspoon of the mole salsa.
Now, join together the two long sides (not the pointed side and the wide side) and then roll the husk until it's about the width of a cigar. Take the narrower, pointed end and fold it up about 1/4 way of the tamale. You can leave it like this or you can rip strips from a cornhusk and tie the tamale in the middle. Alternatively, you can rip strips from a cornhusk and after rolling, tie up each end like it's a package.
In a large pot, place a steamer basket or a colander. Add water to the pot just to the base of the basket. Place the tamales in the basket seam side down, bring the water to a boil and then cover the pot and turn the heat down to low.
Check the water level occasionally to make sure there's enough in the pot, and steam the tamales for 2 hours. You'll know they're done when the masa pulls cleanly away from the husk. Serve with additional mole sauce. They will keep in the refrigerator for a couple of days and can also be frozen. To reheat the tamales, once thawed, steam them for 20 minutes.
24 tamales
If you're not a fan of mole, try making the tamales with a tomatillo salsa instead. You can find masa harina and dried chiles at Mexican grocers. Many regular stores, such as Whole Foods in NYC, now carry these ingredients as well.
Lisa Fain
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Turkey tamales with guajillo-cranberry mole
43 comments:
- Kalyn said...
What a brilliant recipe. Sounds like a perfect way to use leftover turkey.
- Aunt Suzy said...
Totally making this over the weekend! Looks delicious.
- Melissa said...
The recipe sounds delicious. It's been years since I made tamales, but I'm going to have to try these out. I may even rope my New Yorker boyfriend's family into the process.
- Heather @ chiknpastry said...
what a great way to use those leftovers! i might have to go pick up some cornhusks this week :)
happy turkey day!
- Rachel said...
I have always wanted to make tamales but they definitely intimidate me. These sound soooo good...smoked turkey could tempt me out of vegetarianism.
- HZ in DFW said...
That's real inspiration! Maybe I can convince my own family to have a tamalada using your recipe. My favorite leftover meal is like yours: a turkey sandwich with mayo, lettuce and lots and lots of my dad's cranberry relish (no mashed potatoes at our meal). And a side of frozen cranberry salad. Gobble gobble!
- Tommy said...
Interesting recipe. Too ambitious for me to attempt though.
I usually make "Bubble& Squeek" , a traditional Brit dish using leftovers. Combine mashed potatoes, stuffing, turkey into patties, fry until a golden crust appear. Serve with leftover cranberry sauce. Voila.
Enjoy your Holiday Lisa.
- DessertForTwo said...
I can just imagine how wonderful cranberry and guajillo tastes together...mmm now I'm craving mole! :)
Happy Thanksgiving! I know you're as happy as me to be flying home to Texas soon :)
- Melanie said...
My family always makes (or buys) tamales at Christmas time, but I didn't really know other Texans did too! We don't have any Hispanic heritage in our family, it's just a tradition that goes back to my great-grandmother or maybe even before her. We also eat them with ketchup :)
Your recipe sounds so delicious!
- Lisa (Homesick Texan) said...
Kalyn--Thanks! Again, too bad we're not neighbors or I'd share some with you!
Aunt Suzy--Hope you enjoy it!
Melissa--It's a bit of work but so worth it. Plus it's fun if you have a bunch of people to help!
Heather--You should! Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Rachel--Smoked anything could turn a vegetarian, I reckon!
HZ--Yum! I love the sandwich--it's a Thanksgiving evening tradition!
Tommy--I'm a big fan of bubble and squeak. My mom went through an Anglophile phase and we ate it at least once a week. I should write about it! Thanks for reminding me!
DessertForTwo--They go together quite well. Enjoy your time at home!
Melanie--Ketchup? Now that's a first! Have fun making tamales with your family!
- Katie@Cozydelicious said...
I'm sorry you don't get to partake in the feast, but this looks so good! I love cranberry anything and the idea of cranberry mole is just too good! I bet it would be good on more than just tamales - even just grilled chicken.
- deb said...
Tamales also on my list to try. Your recipe seems quite manageable. Might be a good christmas holiday project I think!
- Mijke said...
Slomigan. This word apparently doesn't exist on the internet and I have no idea how to spell it, if indeed it's ever written. Slomigan is (allegedly) an Icelandic-Canadian tradition that consists simply of mashed-up turkey, potatoes, stuffing, and gravy. I think this could also work in tamales...
- Brooke said...
wow, just wow! I am drooling at my desk. I will have to make these for my family!
- Lisa (Homesick Texan) said...
Katie--I bet it would be good on chicken, too!
Deb--I admit that there are a lot of steps but it's certainly not difficult. Give them a try!
Mijke--Yum! I could definitely get into eating slomigan!
Brooke--Hope they enjoy them!
- dandelion said...
I have other plans for leftovers on thanksgiving, but for Christmas I'm going to cook a turkey just to make these! Do you think these would freeze well? I want to make a lot to share with family and friends.
- The Fierros said...
Juan (my husband) and I were just talking about tamales de mole this past weekend. We opted for a lighter menu this week in anticipation of the "feast" we are about to partake this weekend. But, when I saw this post, I just had to send the link to him...so going to try this recipe...what a great idea to take something tried and true and put a mondern, lively spin on it! Love it! Will let you know how it goes when I give it a whirl.
Thank you so much for this one! Have a very happy Thanksgiving!!
The Fierro Family!
- Anonymous said...
I don't know your story, but I really enjoy your blog. The creativity of this recipe just blows my mind. Who are you? You're amazing, that's who. I try my best to be a good cook, but I am so not worthy. Fantastic job. I hope one day I can tackle this prepping/cooking event. By the way, born and raised in Beaumont.
- Jessica said...
I didn't know about tamalada. My family's never done that, but I'm wishing they had. I love Tex-Mex, though.
I don't know if I want to move away from Texas or not. This is a wonderful recipe!
- suzinoz said...
Wow. Another winner. Have never seen corn husks here in Australia though. My heart aches for a good tamale. A few other Tex-Mex foodies I've gotten to know here have suggested banana leaves. Need to try it, but somehow, I just know it won't be the same. If/when I do, I'll report back! Happy Thanksgiving!
- Lourdes said...
These look so yummy! I can't wait to try out the recipe! Thanks!!
- Tommy said...
Lisa, you should muster up a Tex-Mex version of Bubble & Squeak.
I'm certain you'd come up with something awesome. Include it in your book.
- Anonymous said...
This recipe will finally force me to make tamales!! And a mole recipe that actually sounds good. Wow - it's a home run - thanks!!
For those having difficulty finding husks to purchase - do you have anyone around who grows corn? Get some husks from them and dry them at home. Free is good...
Yes, eating tamales is a definite Texas tradition. My Dad talked about them being standard fare, from street vendors, in the home, and widely available for everyone even back into the 19th century. Maybe that tradition got sort of lost as folks became more citified??
- Shelley said...
I like the idea of a de-stressing laid-back post-Thanksgiving meal. I believe it was the President who is the guiding spirit behind my work, FDR, who first made turkey day a national holiday? I could be wrong about that,though.
- Lisa (Homesick Texan) said...
Dandelion--Tamales freeze very well. To cook them, let them thaw and then steam.
The Fierros--Hope y'all enjoy it!
Anon--Thank you for the kind words!
Jessica--It's never too late to start having tamaladas!
Suzinoz--if you can't find corn husks, you can use parchment paper. Banana leaves will also work.
Lourdes--Hope you enjoy it!
Tommy--I'm on it!
Pete--Yep, I've heard the stories about the street vendors as well, such as Mr. Berryhill who sold his tamales in Houston.
Shelley--I think you're correct.
- John'aLee said...
I adore your blog. I LOVE Texas and miss it so. You are a way to connect for me to a state I love deeply in my heart. I found you through Tickleberry Farm and have newly subscribed.
- Jessica said...
We often have tamales for Christmas Eve! My sister and I were just talking yesterday about how we wanted to try making them sometime. We're both vegetarian, but this is brilliant for those with turkey leftovers!
- LisaA said...
I knew I'd found something wonderful to do with my leftover turkey! I love tamales, and plan to host my first tamalada this winter.
I made your recipe yesterday, and they were FABULOUS! I never would have thought to add dried cranberry to mole sauce, but it worked wonderfully with the turkey. The only modification I made to your recipe was to reduce the broth in the tamale dough by 1/2 cup, and add about a 1/2 cup of the mole to the dough--it added a nice little boost of flavor to the masa (I learned this trip from my friend's tamale making grandmother). Thanks!!
- Lisa (Homesick Texan) said...
Jessica--Tamales can easily be made vegetarian, just use vegetable stock and stuff them with beans, corn or roasted vegetables. Hope y'all do it--it's a lot of fun!
LisaA--You just made my day--I'm so happy y'all enjoyed the tamales. I also love that you added mole to the masa, I'll definitely be doing that next time!
- Nishta said...
I've always been too intimidated to try making tamales solo, but maybe this will be the holiday season for it...feeling emboldened by this post.
- Sydney said...
Ahh such a great idea!! Looks delicious. I wonder if I could find the ingredients to make it in Paris.... Hmmmm. I love your blog and would love for you to follow mine. I'm an expat living in France reviewing restaurants and helping readers discover the land of Champagne!! http://thetastysidetolife.blogspot.com/2010/11/perfect-day-trip-from-paris-champagne.html
- Susan: My Food Obsession said...
Yum, these look delicious!
- lisa is cooking said...
I'm attending my first tamalada next weekend, and this will be the perfect filling to bring along. The cranberries sound like a great addition to the mole!
- Kristen said...
I've been wanting to make turkey tamales ever since I saw the Two Hot Tamales do it back in the day when the TV Food Network was still about cooking. And reading your blog I decided THIS is the year I'm going to do it.
I did make a few variations on the mole. I accidentally used up my pecans and didn't want to head to the store. So I used peanuts. Yeah, not a nut. The mole has a sweet peanut undercurrent and needed a bit of heat to offset the sweet spices and peanut, so I added half a teaspoon of habanero powder. After simmering it tastes just the way I want a mole to taste. Sweet, spicy, and so complex that it's nearly impossible to identify specific flavors.
I also used fresh lingonberry sauce with local berries to give a bit more depth to the flavor.
The dough I made was pretty stiff, and I sort of molded it flat on the husk. Then I use the husk to roll and press into a nice shape. It actually went much faster than I expected and it so much easier too.
I really like the sweet, spicy, earthy flavors I get in every bite. Though I dirtied an awful lot of dishes making this; I guess I better sign off and clean the kitchen.
- The Photo Huntress said...
I love your site but it makes me so hungry. My family are originally from New Mexico and I so miss my mom's home cooking. I guess it's time to break out grandma's old comal. lol
I have a taste for Southwest cuisine and it's hard to find good Mexican food on the island. The food does not taste the same here. Different seasoning are used and it's just not the same. Filipino cuisine is the closest I can get to satisfy my taste for Southwestern food. Gracias for the recipes!
P.S. But the rest of the food is really good!!!
Island Tastes... are a fusion of many cuisines American, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Polynesian and Portuguese. Simply delicious.
By the way the tamales look wonderful...
- stella said...
i made the mole sauce and used it in pork chili! omg it was delicious & so easy to make! thank you for this grea recipe!
- Weekend Cowgirl said...
We LOVE tamales so will try these!
- Lisa (Homesick Texan) said...
Nishta--You should have a tamalada!
Sidney--I don't know if you'll be able to find all the ingredients in Paris or not. Good luck!
Lisa is cooking--Have fun! Tamaladas are a blast!
Kristen--I think peanuts are a fine substitute. Glad you liked the flavor and I love that you added lignonberry sauce--yum!
The Photo Huntress--The fusion of all those cuisines does sounds delicious!
Stella--Good to know it's also great with pork and so glad you liked it!
Weekend Cowgirl--Hope you enjoy them!
- MHead said...
To All - Our two sons Jeffrey and John (native Texans) are in the Navy - one in Monterey, CA and one in Poulsbo, WA. John discovered your blog a few months ago and started out with your carnitas. WOW! he was hooked and sends us photos of every meal he makes from your site. For Thanksgiving, we all gathered in CA. The boys prepared the "feast" from start to finish. The Menu: Your turkey, guajillo tamales, black beans and couscous. Precious daughter-in-law made key lime pie. It was perfect! Thanks Lisa!
- Lisa (Homesick Texan) said...
MHead--What a wonderful story and how great your boys got to come home for Thanksgiving. Sounds like the perfect feast!
- Tasty Eats At Home said...
I love tamale season. I could really get into these - yum!
- Sydney said...
These seem perfect. I mean healthier turkey with an incredible guajillo and cranberry mole? So creative bright and fresh I am sure. I wonder if i can find corn husks in france..... http://thetastysidetolife.blogspot.com/2011/02/champagne-tasting-trip-chateau-viewing.html
- Claire said...
I made these last night for a party and they were to die for! BUT, there was SO much filling left over! I am now going to double the masa recipe for one filling recipe. I had a ton of "foodies" over and they say "Brava!"
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- TCU Ceramic Chip and Dip Plate
Invite the gang over for the game and bring out this colorful new hand-painted chip and dip platter heaped high with chips, dip, cheese or whatever, and watch eyes pop when they see team colors and logo! Dishwasher safe and break-resistant, this colorful ceramic tray will find many uses. Measues approximately 14 inches in diameter.
Officially Licensed Product By: Memory Company
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