Ikea Besta Livingroom and kitchen

[@pinksexyon1837]

I love this look. Very sleek and modern. Gorgeous work on both rooms. Great job.

[@Goldshot123]

Very nice, great video, wonderful ideas, good space. Thumbs up, be happy in your new spaces!! Greetings.

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Thanks!

[@lacigreystone621]

I love this remodel. I gravitate towards masculine color schemes; I also like the touches of British swag here and there. You did a great job!

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Thanks! :)

[@anasismaiel8471]

Are you kidding me!? Looks amazing.

[@EricaMEspino]

Looks great. So sleek and modern !

[@georgeperez4340]

Your home now looks like a big art :) nice job

[@robertsteinke6919]

Good Job. Its looking awesome. Well done

[@arunkalyan4399]

Loved the new look of living room wish it was my house one day for sure i will make my house look alike your's thank u so much for the video

[@raffaeleandreace1974]

Great job man !!! I really love it ;-) Nice touch on the kitchen and on the front door carpet hidden at the floor level as well.

[@mickeyfinagin]

Looks really great, just planning my besta set up for my Gym media centre. Could you please tell me the make and colour of the grey paint. Thanks

[@hgordonf]

NICE PAD !! LOOKS GREAT !! SPIFFY !!

[@Viper7Gamer]

Great job Chris. Working on my Besta setup now.

[@EricaYE6]

That media unit was just... Wow! :)

[@chapachuu]

I love the knife holder.

[@maximusmarzy]

Great job looks great! Can't beat good old ikea...

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Thanks yo!

[@polarbearhero9803]

Nice job. I just wish Ikea still made the Framsta frame and panels for behind a tv. They don't make them anymore, at least in the States.

[@SwitchbackRacing]

The Besta combination was around £900. You spec it very much like a kitchen in that you select the carcass then choose the doors, drawers and drawer fronts. Adding the cost of lighting, wall fixings and cabling then it probably came in at just over £1k

[@SwitchbackRacing]

It would depend on the spacing between the bracket fixings on the rear of your TV. The spacing on my 50" is 400mm x 400mm and the bracket was pretty much perfect. If it's any more than 450mm then I don't think it will fit. Thanks

[@AuntHoneysbaby]

I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so very modern , Euro/Asian/etc....

[@KayKashi]

That looks amazing

[@SwitchbackRacing]

@David Engel - I made the music myself a long time ago using Dance Ejay. I mentioned it in the description. Thanks

[@SergeantTuna56]

Always had something for re modelling and such, love the tv area wow! amazing job you my friend have good taste :P

[@jofgav]

Nice work Chris. I've just been and picked up some BESTÅ units myself. I did a search for some setup ideas and found this. Small internet. :) No curtains! Very manly. :D

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Ha! Thanks, have fun building your units

[@ucsmfu]

I love the TV set up, what do I need to achieve the same concept ? thanks

[@whata86]

This looks incredible!I wish I was as talented as you.

[@SwitchbackRacing]

+Tommy Hutchinson Ha! Thanks but I'm not talented. I just enjoy designing and building stuff :)

[@o01moreatheist0o]

Great job, looks beautiful. Thanks for posting. From san Francisco.

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Incloud Design Thanks a lot man! I didn't use Ikea's planner as like you say, it is a little limited. I designed it myself really, the Besta range is very much like buying a kitchen: You choose you carcass (size, colour etc..) then you choose the doors and legs you want. It's all on Ikea's website as individual items, they just show you some made up examples they think will be popular. Good luck with your project bud!

[@anornamentofgrace]

You did an awesome job I love it

[@afrojaakter9314]

wow how sweet house.like it🌷

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Thanks!

[@vitorhugoniedermaier3442]

Very good. Beautiful, Excelent . Tanks .

[@ThatSoJacki]

Looks great!! I love it!!!

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Thanks!

[@graytechnics03]

Very nice!, can you tell me what the thickness (depth) of the panel fillings are? Unfortunately, IKEA no longer makes the FRAMSTA panel fillings, and I'm trying to put together a similar looking unit. Thank You

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Thanks! They're around 3mm. They're basically just flexible furniture boards, the kind that you usually get at the back of flat pack wardrobe or chest of drawers

[@SeanLay1]

Great work! What's the name of, and where did you get, the living room and hallway lights (3:40 mark)? Thanks.

[@123aceist]

really nice work. !!

[@zelenplav1701]

I love arched windows and doorways

[@raieven]

+1

[@kylesiebold4389]

What is the height within the top shelves where you have your recievers, bluray player and what not. I am wondering if I could fit my xbox in that upper shelf or if I would have to go with the smaller bottom drawer to have more room on top. Like 3 inches? Please let me know I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

[@Atharun18999]

What table is that for the dining area?

[@awaahaab]

Looks brilliant. Good job. :)

[@CAAJDJ]

Simply astounding!

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Thanks!

[@sand-monkey-9113]

Very nice 👍👍

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Thanks! Yes they're from Ikea UK and part of their 'Besta' range

[@jag1870]

You sir are a badass! That looks awesome!👍

[@c.j.9992]

Good job mate!

[@Ragluvvulgar]

THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUUUL OMG WHEN I MOVE YOUR DECORATING MY HOME LOL

[@cheriecunningham5494]

What is the name of the blue paint and where did you get it? Great Color!!!!

[@LetsCatchYourDream]

Thank you!!! I do NOT like those arch ways! Thank you for letting me see how to get rid of them! Praises! and when I decide to become a real estate investor...this will help!

[@raieven]

dude some people like character, just saying.

[@hybridgaming4429]

very nice work!

[@yerblues10]

This is stunning, great work...can you tell me what flooring that is please?

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Graeme Simkins Thanks! I'm not sure of the name as it's 5 years since I fitted it but it's from B&Q and it's walnut

[@patorchid5880]

do you know if the besta will hang a 70 sharp flatscreen tv

[@mverzal]

chrisshield1982 Question about the entertainment unit. Other then the overhead cabinets, does the unit mount to the wall in anyway? Mainly the back part the TV hangs on? Looking for something like this in my apartment but do not want to fill holes or anything when i leave. Also did you custom make this unit by buying parts from ikea? Thanks for the info.

[@djl7steve177]

I really like that unit. Do u have the model number. I dont like the other ones.

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Hi, you can't buy this unit. You have to make it yourself from these parts - 1 x 60x38 BESTÅ Shelf unit/height extension unit. 4 x 120x38 BESTÅ Shelf unit/height extension unit. 1 x 120x64 BESTÅ Shelf unit/height extension unit. 2 x 60x64 BESTÅ Shelf unit/height extension unit. 19 x White BESTÅ Legs 5 x 60x40 Gloss Black Doors. 4 x 60x26 Gloss Black Drawer Fronts. 4 x 60x64 Gloss Black Doors. 1 x FRAMSTÅ Wall bracket for flat TV. 2 x FRAMSTÅ Basic unit 6 x FRAMSTÅ Add-on unit. 8 x FRAMSTÅ Panel filling - White. Thanks

[@djl7steve177]

Lol. Thanks.

[@ashleyhardy2732]

awesome job..

[@allanwoodburn4917]

Thanks for that chris, I'll post my pics when I've set my media wall up , but I do like yours

[@allanwoodburn4917]

Well I completed my media wall (4 years ago now) but unsure how to put pics up on here, any ideas Chris? Thanks allan

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Thanks! Yeah I just used some self tapping screws to hang them

[@thomasrojas8099]

You sir are a genius! Great motivation. Where can I locate the lights in your kitchen floor?

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Ha! Thank you sir :) They're basically just LED decking lights. I got mine from B&Q but I'm sure you can get them anywhere

[@Zack.J.999]

superb man !

[@FHDTV]

What are those little plants at 5:53 on the tv stand?

[@SwitchbackRacing]

+FHDTV They're just some fake Cacti. Cactus? Cactusus?... Cacti :)

[@cowensbrother]

Hi David I want to do something simular to my man cave and I like the look of the bottom half of what you got can you advice me what it is please my room is only small tho 2.78cm x 1.92cm thanks

[@HARPzC]

Hey Buddy, I've had a good look at your setup and description of all the items you used. It looks awesome! and i'm after a very similar setup. I was just wondering how long the full bottom section is? Im not sure if my living room wall will fit the whole setup! Cheers bud

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Hi there! Thanks a lot! Each 'door' is 600mm wide so the entire bottom section is 4.2m. Good luck with your project!

[@stevem7834]

Hi. Where did younger the living room ceiling light from please?

[@mclintock205]

Whats the wall colour in livingroom nice job

[@MrSandRune]

Really Great.Fantastic IDEA.Perfect Urban Night Life.SelfMade Million.

[@user-gf1bt6tf2m]

where did you get your hall ways light and dining room lights?

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Thanks! :) It's a Panasonic TX-P50ST50B 50" Smart 3D Plasma

[@FJWhite-eu4uz]

Can I ask what color paint you used? It's perfect!

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Hi, it's called 'Urban Obsession' by Dulux :)

[@Shoshana152]

Great job! How do you put your speakers on it? Do you drilled them on the framsta panel?

[@tdm3301]

Was that mold at 0:59? Did you get rid of it?

[@eman0j0]

Good job love it

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Thanks!

[@Jay-iq6yh]

Cool that mate .. What kind of lights did you fit around and behind the TV ? And what is the best way to do it .. I would like the same TV set up , Where could I get the units and white back panels from? Thanks in advance !

[@SwitchbackRacing]

+Jay 1 The units are Ikea Besta but they no longer make the paneling. The LEDs are Ikea's own but if I was to do it again I would use Fluxia LED tape

[@jgrey4]

How did you mount the speakers to the panels? Cannot find the best figments and have gone for a similar set up to yours. Ta

[@jgrey4]

I meant fitments

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Joe Grey Hi there, I just used some small self tapping screws and screwed them straight into the wooden panel. Doing it that way worked fine for me. Good luck with your set up :)

[@shaquillefarrington1310]

That is nice! Is it all white or white and black it kinda look black to the bottom

[@isctony]

Hi Chris, where is the flooring from? been looking at trying to find a good place to get something similar. is it what you would call laminate? many thanks if you can help!

[@SwitchbackRacing]

It's from B&Q. Colours Dolce Caramel High Gloss Walnut Effect Laminate Flooring

[@TheOpelkoenjas]

Well done!!! We recently bought a house and it also needs a major tune-up, but only upstairs. Downstairs everything is pretty good, beside the usual small repairs (new, paint, new wallpaper, new lighting,... But upstairs is a real mess. It's very old fashioned (the layout, but it can be fixed with a little use of sweat), dividing walls are not set properly (crooked and some show cracks) and a proper bathroom is missing (there's only a toilet, that's it). The floor is not leveled out properly and some old crappy vinyl is put on top of it but all in different, non matching pieces (not really a priority, but you get my point). Also, there's no running hot water there, go figure. Kinda weird, since that upper part has been rented out for several years. o.O Showering was totally out of the question upstairs. The kitchen is in a pretty good state, old but the cabinets look good. They only need a good cleanup, a new paint job, a new top and some cool LED lighting to finish the job. Oh and not to forget (otherwise I would get slapped by the wife) a DIY kitchen island. ^^ Great job, buddy!

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Thanks! Good luck with your renovation bud! :)

[@BjarneMulder]

What besta products did you use? Thx

[@simitjon132]

woooooowww......georgeous

[@AindriuMacGiollaEoin]

music had me going, great job ! only thing is can you get out through the door in the living room with the sofa ?

[@liamrhysbond]

which parts need to be drilled into the wall ? thanks for your help

[@SwitchbackRacing]

The frame that the TV is mounted on is attatched to the units below and fixed to the wall and all of the units above the TV are wall mounted. Thanks

[@Islandprincess82]

Looks great subbed what type of floors are those?

[@tylerdurden8917]

Nice!, Where is the wall sconce from?

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Tyler Durden Hi, all of the wall/ceiling lights are from B&Q. Thnaks!

[@louchsquad]

awesome job! what size tv do you have mounted?

[@missjames4886]

Awesome work, looks very nice😀 good job!! Really love the sofa, where is this from pls?!

[@nekerrivera]

wow nice job.

[@litterboxlr]

So are the white wall panels on the frame also Besta pieces?

[@JDMxBL4Z3]

THE PANEL WERE THE TV IS MOUNTED DOES IKEA STILL SELL THAT CAN FIND IT ON THE WEBSITE.... BEAUTIFUL LAYOUT BTW

[@SwitchbackRacing]

+Ali Montañez Hi there, no they've discontinued it I'm afraid

[@JDMxBL4Z3]

Thanks for the fast answer ...I'm drooling over your setup

[@LatviaLVL]

Awesome music

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Sean Lay For some reason I can't reply to your comment (?) Anyway, thanks, they're part of B&Q's 'Colours' range

[@juanantigua9150]

Hey, love the new renovations! What brand/color are on the living room walls?

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Hi, it's grey and it's called 'Urban Obsession' by Dulux. Thanks

[@PACKY231]

How did you install the lights in the kitchen and which did you use?

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Which ones? The ones in the kickboards are just decking lights from B&Q. The bright ones under the wall units are from Ikea and the coloured ones on top of the units are Ikea's 'Dioder' LEDs. I hope this helps :)

[@The951ok]

Could somebody write the name of the song, I would be very thankful.

[@svencarlson7754]

where did you get those blinds ?

[@MrERICK896]

I know this is an old thread but where did you get that metal bracket / white panel set up that you mounted your tv on ???

[@SwitchbackRacing]

It's from Ikea called Framsta but they've since discontinued it I'm afraid

[@MrERICK896]

+chrisshield1982 damn ... It hid the wires so well

[@MrCheech813]

did u buy the sofa at ikea

[@325Rezo]

I love your setup! Where did you get your LED lighting behind your TV?

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Thanks! They're from Ikea and they're called Dioder

[@sjampie67]

What brand is the rack where the tv is hung up on?

[@SwitchbackRacing]

+Jp Strik It's all Ikea Besta and the part is called Framsta. Thanks.

[@BabySleepLullabyMusic]

I have a question hope you can answer. What is the length of the Livingroom wall cabinet? What was the approx cost for the livingroom wall only? And obviously this was a few year ago, did it last and withstand the test of time?

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Each section is 600mm wide so the whole unit is 4.2m. It cost around £1000 for the whole unit including internal shelves, drawers, doors, hinges and lights and it's in as good condition now as it was when I built it

[@allanwoodburn4917]

wow liking your living room chris, was this a combination of the the besta units from ikea chris? was it bought from ikea uk? cheers

[@adityaherfrison]

"also this music is my creation from 13 years ago".. you sir literally create everything by yourself XD

[@andycx2]

Great job! How did the laminate hold up its been a few years? I am going to do my living room in a similar style and the laminate is still available in b&q although they have removed the caramel from the name its just called Dolce Walnut Effect Laminate Flooring £17 per sq meter. I seen very similar back panelling in my local IKEA at the weekend so they mist still make something like it.

[@SwitchbackRacing]

Hey, the flooring in the living room is still excellent. We steam clean it quite often and it still looks like new. It hasn't fared so well in the kitchen though. Water is not it's friend.

[@shaquillefarrington1310]

And what is that the tv on what's the name of that I notice that's where u hide the wires