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

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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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[@valkyriesardo278]

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.

[@oeendrila]

Hi! I am thinking of doing sth like this but I have no idea how. Why do we need casters? Why do we need overhang? Could you pls tell me ?

[@amonadi2]

​​@@oeendrilaif you go into your kitchen and stand in front of your sink you will understand the toe kick. Your cabinets don't go straight down to the floor. There is essentially enough space for your toes when you are leaning against the counter. The slight indentation makes it look a bit more visually appealing as well.

[@joannehopesLife_After_40]

Yes, I have seen this done before. Because I was a kitchen and bathroom designer at the Home Depot and we did all kinds of fun things with cabinets. Yours turned out great! ♡

[@StyleMySweets]

This bench turned out beautifully! I love how you used the cabinets! It really makes the front looks so complete and high end 😍

[@thediymommy]

Style My Sweets Thank you! Yes,I really love the look of these door fronts and they match our kitchen cabinetry perfectly.

[@MakingitintheMountains]

This is SUCH a brilliant idea! LOVE how it turned out!

[@MommaFromScratch]

Christina I love it! The intro is perfect!

[@thediymommy]

Momma From Scratch Thanks so much, Emily!

[@chantalemitchell7449]

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

[@kristiN1214]

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!!

[@lifestylebyvita]

Such a great project! Looks amazing!

[@gloriadesousa5394]

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.

[@shrimptempuraasmr3742]

Seems like the easiest most stress free option!! Thanks for the inspiration

[@LiveItLikeLisa]

Great DIY Christina, I don't think I have seen a bench made this way before....what a great idea!

[@SuperDuperBrit]

This is gorgeous!! What a great idea!

[@TheJanicetunes]

Great job! You've inspired me to do this on my entryway. TYFS!!!

[@jessicalynnathome]

I love this! I’ve see people make benches for their breakfast nooks but never like this! Great idea and you made it look pretty easy 👍

[@CraftyShannon]

This is exactly what I have been looking for!!! I am so excited to try it out!!

[@mon201074]

Great DIY!! I would have never thought of something like that! And it gives added storage

[@CreativeHomescaping]

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

[@reniehandler2595]

What a great idea!!!! I love it....a bench with storage! Awesome!

[@thediymommy]

Thanks so much! We love the extra storage.

[@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!!!

[@letsvanglamp]

Crafty DIY idea!! Super cute.

[@weaver7249]

I love it! You always do such a great job of bringing colors and texture together - I learn a lot from you.. Thank You!

[@thediymommy]

Thank you! Have a great Sunday!

[@medsurgcutie]

This is gorgeous!

[@susanvelez6534]

You never cease to amaze me woman! What a great idea!

[@thediymommy]

Susan Velez Thank you!

[@patmatty1049]

Love it !!! I'm going to make it for my coffee shop. !!!

[@michellewashington9835]

Excellent!! Never seen it done love it!!

[@MeeganMakes]

Great idea! Beautiful style.

[@martinebangs6520]

Hi Christina, beautiful bench idea, can't go wrong with more storage. You did a great job. I love that you're outside in a tank top with all the snow around you...tough Canadian girl, lol....tfs

[@thediymommy]

Martine Bangs Thank you, Martine! Haha - it's warmer than it looks. (Or maybe just warmer to me because I'm used to -40°c! 😂)

[@martinebangs6520]

Same here...-17 right now but it's sunny ...

[@thediymommy]

The sun can make all the difference!

[@martinebangs6520]

Sure can, if it warms up this weekend I want to make a little fire outside...my favorite thing to do...

[@sirinechabbat2878]

Martine Bangs 6

[@bibianesproule6585]

Wow, great idea, looks lovely, you did a fabulous job!!!! 😍👍

[@merchy1087]

Te quedó impresionante👍👍💖💖

[@christicyngier5988]

Absolutely love this idea

[@chyhart]

Watching you blast through cutting down the middle of that cloth strip with confidence and precision was very satisfying😂

[@janetsorianoakaorchidluv8811]

You are so talented! I love it!

[@Lena-np3zv]

You are amaaaaaaazing. I’m literally blown away.

[@MARY-tw7lh]

A great idea! Love your work jumpsuit😂💕

[@rainbowcheeze99]

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

[@brendatate8986]

Love it! Looks great 👍!💁🏼

[@janreynolds3794]

Love this idea!!

[@TheMixedGirlDIY]

love this, looks great

[@DeannaMaurice]

I absolutely LOVE this, i'm thinking of using the same concept in my home so this came right on time!

[@thediymommy]

Deanna Maurice Perfect! Thanks for watching!

[@bethkeel1419]

Great job! Thanks for sharing!

[@mgrangersmith1]

Thanks for the info are co-op is renovating the kitchens and we're getting the cupboards done in this ikea style. Eventually I would like to have a banquet in the diningroom and this seems simple enough for my husband to do. Thanks.

[@terryannanderson8812]

What a neat idea. Great hack. Thanks for sharing.

[@jenniferikelman5516]

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

[@donnariggs1567]

LOOKS SUPER GREAT JOB!

[@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.

[@annehanda475]

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

[@gchaudhry1]

Nicely built.The storage will be handy.

[@thediymommy]

Ghazala Chaudhry Thanks! It sure will be.

[@tiarrab.8267]

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

[@ChessaKali]

Great video. You make it look so easy!

[@StaceyFlood]

A neat idea!!

[@horrisajones8933]

Awesome job!

[@shahanasaberin1186]

Thank u so much 4 d idea....loved watching...gonna try it 😊

[@bapngofambam]

Wow that’s so creative

[@Kindercrafty]

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

[@nickram4210]

Ohhhhhhh!!! Thank you, that was wonderful. I love it💟💟💟

[@melwee8511]

Really nice,good job!

[@tammyleer9268]

So cool! You are just so inspiring girl, love it!

[@thediymommy]

Tammy Leer Thank you! ❤️

[@KaysCreativeHome]

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

[@tiffanystewardbenn7922]

I love it and thank you for sharing

[@doriskawas8721]

❤️ great job!

[@AmelNewZ]

Bravo il est très beau

[@nikkier2409]

I love it. It's exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks for sharing.

[@thediymommy]

You're welcome!

[@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!

[@shpakovskayasya]

Wooow! Amazing! Thanks for the inspiration 💋💋

[@sincerely-b]

Great idea!

[@judykiser3537]

Yes I absurdly loved it I never have seen this donemyself I would love to try this myself THANKYOU for shareiing

[@kireniadiaz6283]

Beautiful!!!!

[@Noidentityism]

Utterly lovely! I am going to make one for our hallway to store shoes and for people to sit down to put on their shoes.

[@thediymommy]

Great idea!

[@doowopshopgal]

You did a damn great job. 👍👍

[@gaileenfrost3889]

You dId a fantastic job you go girl

[@TIBBIEGIRL1]

Great job Great idea thanks for sharing

[@jerrimclaughlin8432]

Nice job! I love it

[@Lesl68]

This is a Great instruction. Thank you.

[@Master_Blackthorne]

Great video! Great ideas!

[@joshmiranda2011]

Great job

[@michelle-qz2eb]

I love it.

[@spicyingrid1]

Thank u for all the infor it really helps. I will be trying it out🤗

[@Tahoe22escape]

This is so epic!!

[@carolinemcloed9480]

OMG love all your pillows!

[@thediymommy]

Thanks Caroline! I just posted a round up of 9 DIY throw pillows - half of which don't require any sewing! You can check it out here: thediymommy.com/9-diy-throw-pillows-sew-and-no-sew-options/

[@nancyg7770]

I just discovered your channel today and I feel like I landed on a gem. Your channel will come handy for my needs in more ways I can say. Thank you so much for sharring.

[@thediymommy]

Thanks Nancy!

[@elliadzn4804]

its awesome and so easy to make

[@shahannagrey8427]

I’m going to try this in my caravan.

[@TommyMerry]

Fantastic Job on the bench cover!

[@thediymommy]

Thanks TommY!

[@jacirogers9109]

Love this.

[@janreilly3186]

Looks Fab xx

[@addie2532]

Wow Christina you did a great job, I love this idea especially that you can move it around. Did you make your pillows? Love, love the pattern. You're so talented.

[@MariaHernandez-sb5kj]

Awesome job :)

[@2cutelittlegirls763]

This is awesome. Thanks for sharing!! Where’d you get that gorgeous jute rug?

[@viji402]

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@PaisleySzuSzu]

Very cute

[@chinitamadrina2150]

i love your project

[@BE-bs8oe]

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.

[@deborahcraig8466]

Wow gr8 hack! You are so talented. I can't use a saw, I am barred from using things that could hurt me, not a good track record, lol. Spring and you have lots of snow!!!

[@thediymommy]

Deborah Craig Oh no!! This could be done (minus the trim) by asking a hardware store to cut your base lumber to size, too!

[@mehrit1648]

Good job

[@altagraciaperalta6864]

Altagracia Peralta.Dom Rep.I love it, beautiful.

[@Me-mw5zx]

Awesome! :)

[@bouchraoukkache1251]

Luv it

[@emmamcgowen1620]

Beautiful! Where did you find your tall tree in your dining room?

[@DiybyUnclenui]

👍👍👍 V e r y n i c e 👍👍👍