DIY window seat hacked with IKEA MALM nightstands

This dormer window was begging for a window seat!
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I love an IKEA hack, and after using MALM nightstands to make a console table behind our sofa, I decided to use them again here.
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I built a base for the IKEA MALM, then used plywood and trim pieces to cover the top, front, and sides. A little paint, and voila - we have an easy DIY window seat!
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I added a battery operated light, played around with a pillows and a cushion, and created an accessible storage spot at the back with a hinged section. We can even still use the outlet if needed!
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FOLLOW along if you want more IKEA hacks and accessible DIY!

[harmonicaveronica]

Can you still access the outlet that's behind it?

[rintinrina]

Bit of wood filler for the lil gaps against the wall would work wonders. Absolutely awesome peoject. I want to to this as well under my window

[zacka]

You're creativity and design are truly a marvel. Such a special skill to have!! Thanks for the content!

[drlnd]

A battery bulb. Genius! I didn't even know there was such a thing. I still have the same wall sconces on my wall from when I moved in. They plug into the regular outlet and I hate looking at the wires hanging down the walls, and one is kinda broken and hard to turn on. I'm stealing your idea to replace them.

[Allulathepoodle]

I wish YouTube would add favorites for shorts because this is one short I would love to go back to.

[billiebuffalo]

It's all of the trim gaps for me 😂😂

[alainadacosta]

Looks like a nice reading spot, I like that you added the lamp as well

[klaramell]

It looks so pretty and cozy. A lounge area with cushions under the window is one of my romantic interior ideas 😍

[single_use_planet_]

I've been renovating the upstairs 25 years after my dad renovated it, seeing you nail those pieces at the sides makes me shed a little tear, I really try to think of whoever comes after me to redo this space so they won't have to suffer like I am rn trying the rip stuff off that has 4 scres amd 5 nails stuck in a small part, I think using screws that are easy to remove would be better for a space like that since you would have to pry it out and ruin most likely the wall as well as the dresser 😅

[michellealjunaidi]

Great use of space. I love the hidden storage in the back. Great place to hide valuables.

[clarabartha]

Nice job! Tell us more about the battery operated light conversion!

[y-._.-k]

Great video and I love what you're doing! That window seat is so cute. The music being so loud did make it pretty difficult to listen to you explain what you were doing, though.

[donnawestbrook]

Great idea. I found a love of French tufted cushions for benches. They just hold their shape and place much better.

[paratethys]

very cute! Caulking the cracks by that plywood you put in the sides will give an even more seamless appearance if you're into that kind of thing :)

[tallatlprincess]

Please tell me there is a full yt video coming for this one 🙏🏾

[piapadmore]

That wallpaper is amazing !! I need for my closet!!

[jcouch]

You could add a bead of silicone around the wall edges to hide the little gaps too, then it would look even more built in. Awesome job!

[Har_Har_Harvey]

omg, in that last shot you look like a mix of gal gadot and natalie portman!

[JayGiuriati]

Oooh it looks so good and functional too!

[rachaelb.]

That was so pretty, love the wallpaper, the colors, the pillows!