DIY Ikea banquette seating hack | Ikea Havsta storage unit

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I hacked IKEA Havsta tv stand into dining banquette seating. I’m sharing how to build BENCH seat with Ikea Havsta cabinet to achieve a built-in bench with storage units. Hope you enjoy this Ikea hack DIY video!
UPDATE:
This year IKEA has changed Havsta TV unit design and I have come up with new ways to hack it. Check out the updated instructions: hydrangeatreeh...
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[@volkanbekdas]

We have had this bench kzbin.infoUgkxNuLbiXpLQ-mKH5NlyjrNe88hiCk2N3Cg for five years now and it is still holding up strong with minimal signs of wear! So much so that I decided to get another one to store other stuff. The first one is still beautiful, strong and is easy to clean. It’s been in our living room and we store toys and blankets in it and it really holds quite a bit of stuff. I purchased a similar one two years ago from Aldi and let me tell you that one fell apart in less than six months of use. Get this one if you’re looking. Seriously worth it. Five years already and I can’t believe it looks this good and has held up for the price! Awesome bench, the new one I just got is identical.

[@archit9919]

The size of your wall fits perfectly!

[@HydrangeaTreehouse]

yeah, it was kinda magical lol

[@SatumainenOlento]

I was marvelling that too!

[@chandracox6814]

I really like this idea of using the built in bench as part of the seating for the table. It's a great idea for a small nook. My breakfast nook is almost identical to yours except I don't have a window. But I've been looking to do built-ins and I might do this option. I like how it's functional and practical as well as aesthetically pleasing. Very cool!

[@HydrangeaTreehouse]

Thank you Chandra! Without window can be really nice too, as you can fully lean your back on the wall :)

[@Ik1973.]

You are one of a kind for sure !!!

[@carissa4081]

You’re a genius! I love your hack videos

[@Sunshinelady]

This is beautiful, great job!! I Love It!!

[@HydrangeaTreehouse]

Thank you Pamela :D

[@rimaalsekait]

Your home is beautiful! And you are very creative 😍

[@Nivimary]

So pretty! I love the color!

[@MrMusic238]

Genius! I'm going to do this too 😍

[@Aureolis]

Turned out great, just would wish for a more detailed / step by step / tutorial, so it would be easier to understand for the not so skilled ;o)

[@HydrangeaTreehouse]

I have a blog post with step by step instructions! (check out the link in description)

[@SFV_Aurora]

This is so beautiful! Thank you so much for the idea! I’ve been wanting to change up my dads dining area 😊🙌🏻

[@jebageorge4741]

Looks great!

[@mitterpe]

So clever! So beautiful. Well done!

[@naurm.a4686]

Looks great! Being IKEA products, it would be helpful and appreciative to know how they are still holding up? Thank you

[@danimalmac77]

Gorgeous!!!! Nicely done

[@westelevenlane]

This was so well done and you have such great style!

[@bdvloggerbutterfly1000]

This is really stunning decoration. Love from Bangladesh. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@HydrangeaTreehouse]

Thank you!

[@carolinebesinger437]

Beautiful and very clear. Great idea

[@SuperDuperBrit]

That is beautiful!

[@HydrangeaTreehouse]

Thank you :D

[@n.t535]

such clever and pretty ideas .

[@baybay7898]

very well done. thank you for sharing with us. budget friendly decor.

[@HydrangeaTreehouse]

thanks!

[@kgarrison5638]

Love it!!!

[@TracyHRodriguez]

Really great job!

[@elizabethmorgan2513]

Just found your channel today and I LOVE IT!!!!! I am so impressed with your skill and creativity!!! I LOVE THAT YOU CAN DO all of these things! Brilliant and inspiring! I want to learn to do some of these projects as well. Do you have a video showing how to put up decorative molding on the walls? THANK YOU for sharing!!!!

[@HydrangeaTreehouse]

So happy to hear that you love my videos :D I don't have a video on it, but you might be able to find it on YT by searching "diy mouldings"

[@BH-zx4dm]

Ingenious!

[@joysiner102]

I love it! Thank you for sharing. 😀

[@glasgowbeck]

Brilliant!

[@hayleykerrigan1092]

your home is truly tranquil and beautiful ❤ your such a sweet lady 😀

[@HydrangeaTreehouse]

Thank you Hayley! You are so sweet :)

[@remembertosmile6256]

Can you do a kitchen tour? :)

[@HydrangeaTreehouse]

I was thinking about that too haha! Just need to find a time when my kitchen is clean 😅

[@remembertosmile6256]

Hydrangea Treehouse hahaha for me that would be never.

[@milliemorales8968]

they no longer have that tv stand ugghhhh...i was so ready to personalize your hack for myself

[@HydrangeaTreehouse]

I know! I was so bummed to see they updated the design. You can combine havsta cabinet with other bench seat option though. I just posted a new bench seat hack yesterday - with Ikea again.

[@milliemorales8968]

@@HydrangeaTreehouse thank you! Looking to do a bench seat/hidden shoe storage

[@icecastles1432]

Your brilliant lady

[@kristinparker957]

Can you tell me what the measurements are from between the window trim to where the cabinet begins? Thank you!

[@hajar1000]

Can you please link the items? I can’t seem to find the center piece

[@angiecsoto]

Awesome

[@GraceBelleCo]

Is it bad that I want to do this to our apartment? 😅🥲

[@krithigaravichandran8141]

Hi. You've created such wonderful projects that inspire us 😊. Between this and the nordli bench you built, any differences you feel between the two in terms of sturdiness, feel..? Any personal preference?

[@HydrangeaTreehouse]

I find them both sturdy since I sit on them all the time. Nordli has drawers, and Havsta has a more traditional look :)

[@steveo5174]

Only for banquets. No eating breakfast here.

[@909blush]

Where are those pillow covers from?

[@HydrangeaTreehouse]

The only pair you see in the video is from Ikea, other two pillows are DIY. I shared my DIY pillow resource here: hydrangeatreehouse.com/diy-throw-pillows/

[@yingxifei7816]

你好 太喜欢你的风格了 从pinterest追到这里/ 果断订阅 请问你用什么设计软件 我正在为新家设计 又是菜鸟一枚 需要一个可以呈现3D效果的简便版设计软件，有什么好的推荐吗？谢谢你！

[@HydrangeaTreehouse]

谢谢：D 我用sketchup（免费版）做3d效果。其实在纸上画也是可以的哈。

[@xiaohan6445]

非常喜欢你的设计！请问餐桌是什么牌子哒？谢谢！

[@HydrangeaTreehouse]

餐桌是thrift的

[@SFV_Aurora]

Since they’ve changed it you think we can still use the same concept with the countertop on it?

[@HydrangeaTreehouse]

Yes! Actually I updated my blog post to reflect their new design and how to hack it, so check it out. hydrangeatreehouse.com/ikea-hack-banquette-seat/#update

[@SFV_Aurora]

@@HydrangeaTreehouse thank you I love you videos 😍🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@barbra429]

Do you have the link to your hanging lamp?

[@HydrangeaTreehouse]

I liked everything on my blog: hydrangeatreehouse.com -> shop my home

[@ghaniaboumaza5750]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰