IKEA Hack | How to Build a Bench from Kitchen Cabinets | The DIY Mommy

We've decided to turn our kitchen dining room area into a more cozy and casual breakfast nook. I've always wanted to try my hand at DIYing a custom (semi) built in dining bench, so I used some inexpensive IKEA refrigerator cabinets to make one for our new breakfast nook. I love how it turned out & I'm sharing the how to here!

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[valkyriesardo]

Suggestions: Cut the 2x4 to shorter lengths so that the cabinets have a slight overhang above the base, particularly in the front to form a toe kick. Cover the exposed 2x4 with baseboard. Cut a rectangle of plywood for the top of the bench as IKEA's pressboard construction sags under weight and with time. Add casters or furniture gliders to the bottom of the bench. Add bumpers to the back of the unit to protect your walls. If you are machine sewing a seat cushion cover, use an iron to press the seams smooth after stitching.

[kristiN]

I really needed this easy, step by step video! Remodeling a basement into a sort of mother in law suite and looking for projects I can actually do without feeling overwhelmed…so thank you lol!!

[PS-bsoe]

They have a smaller toybox in the kid's section that's very sturdy and ideal for a bench project. Instead of handsewing just glue velcro on the 2 seams and have a washable cover. It allows you to use the foam again and not waisting it when the cover is dirty.
Put some velcro on the plank in between the matress and the bench if u don't want the cushion to glide off.

[SmithSabrina]

I anticipate a kitchen remodel this summer. If we take down a row of 4 short upper cabinets in this work, i would like to repurpose them as a storage unit for the living room or under family room TV.

[MommaFromScratch]

Christina I love it! The intro is perfect!

[Kindercrafty]

I have seen it done in a classroom; for the class library center! Love this so much!!

[gloriadesousa]

Yes I have see done with a bookcase on it's side and also with the cubberd your's looks very nice and functional tfs.

[rjs]

I like the idea. Maybe reinforce the structure so you can safely sit on it?

[Sunshinelady]

This is exactly what I’m looking for, thank you so much! It is great and you are awesome! Learning so much from watching your videos...thanks again!!!

[CreativeHomescaping]

Looks good! We built something similar for a window seat between two bookcases.

[KaysCreativeHome]

Very nice. I don’t like power tools but this makes me want to start using them. TFS!

[chantalemitchell]

I love this diy just what I needed for my space. Can’t wait to do this

[rainbowcheeze]

I'm in love. Will be doing this project soon.

[remoorekable]

I’ve been thinking of making a banquette for my new house too. It would be an L shape with pillows. I just wonder how often my littles would toss a pillow in their cereal bowl or spaghetti plate? Still, what a neat way to do lots of seating in such a cozy way!

[annehanda]

Great idea it is actually very easy once I saw you put it together

[shpakovskayasya]

Wooow! Amazing! Thanks for the inspiration 💋💋

[jenniferikelman]

I like this. I would really like to change our formal dining room, but I am struggling with designs. This gives me more options.

[B.Champagne]

Beautiful!! How much weight can those cabinets take on them with people sitting? Have you had any breaking or giving happen?

[amonadi]

This is a great idea. However, i would some separator/support in the middle of each cabinet door. After a few months of sitting on the cabinet it will sag and the doors will look out of place.

[tiarrab.]

💕🌸This was a really great idea!!! Looks awesome!