Space in the bus is precious. It’s hard to justify putting big bulky things into the bus that don’t serve a practical purpose. So, as I was thinking about how to divide the living space from the driver’s cab, I had to consider what to do with the armrest. What better use for what would otherwise be a dead space box than a secret compartment?

I thought about this one for a long time. Ultimately, it came out better than I expected!

The video does a pretty good job of covering it. Obviously this is an easier project to do before the cabinet is completed, so you can build the faces around it. Also, if you’re installing flooring after the compartment, be sure you leave space for the floor so you don’t block your drawer from sliding.

I hope this inspires somebody to improve upon my design.