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She Used IKEA Cabinets to Build a Storage Bench — The Results Are Stunning
September 28, 2025 - Modifying the IKEA KALLAX shelving unit into an entryway bench is one of the most popular hacks on IKEA Hackers. And with good reason — the KALLAX unit is at… ... I decided to update my hallway so I converted my Lack Storage unit into a ...
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This IKEA Hack Serves Plenty of Storage and Style, and We Want It
March 25, 2025 - Measure out where you want the bench and map out the base. Use the timber, angle brackets, and wood screws to build a ladder-style frame. Screw the base into your baseboard to add extra stability.
Videos
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IKEA BESTA / BESTÅ BENCH HACK | EXTRA STORAGE - YouTube
I'm back with another IKEA hack | DIY Kallax storage bench
DIY Ikea Skirted storage bench using a set of curtains as the upholstery fabric! I think this bench would look so cute alongside hanging the curtains in a room for a fully custom look 🤎 Would you give this project a try? #ikeahack #diy | TikTok
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Reddit
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r/ikeahacks on Reddit: Bench with storage using kitchen cabinets
September 23, 2024 -
I found this on Pinterest and it lead me to a Danish interior design influencer. From what I could translate it sounds like she used kitchen wall cabinets to create this and added padding to create the bench. Does that sound feasible? I’m wondering if it’s realistic to expect the cabinet to be able to hold someone’s weight while sitting on it
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Ikea does bench sitting on some displays, I've seen them done with 40cm tall kitchen units and a butcherblock type top. I'd say add some L brackets to the inside, use a solid top and build a proper base (from wood, just don't use the plastic legs) and it will work.
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Absolutely lots of hacks for benches on this sub using kitchen cabinets. They are very sturdy
600sqftandababy
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Ikea Hack: Small Storage Bench for our Dining Table — 600sqftandababy
October 25, 2021 - I would love to add an upholstered cushion on top but I don’t have the budget at the moment so for the meantime I added 3 ikea round outdoor cushions which are doing the trick to raise the height of the bench a bit and add comfort but they are annoying because the kids kick them on the ground constantly. In the end the bench functions well and solves a few problems for us in our dining room by adding seating and storage without taking away any precious square footage.
At Home with Ashley
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IKEA Hack Banquette Seating - at home with Ashley
May 17, 2025 - I didn’t attach the bench to the floor, but you can if you’d like. After that, add the piano hinges to the bookcase. These are what will hold on the wood top and make it so it can open and close for hidden storage.
Pinterest
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17 Best Ikea Hack Bench ideas
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Feeling Nifty
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IKEA Kallax Hack: Turn Bookshelf into a Seating Bench with Storage {DIY}
February 20, 2024 - Easy IKEA Kallax Hack seating & storage bench- made from a $40 Ikea bookshelf! See how with a step-by-step guide w/ pictures. Perfect for kitchens, mudroom
Henrik June Home
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Easy IKEA Besta Bench Hack
March 3, 2022 - I have to note, the benches are not built in, and moved pretty well with two strong people supporting the weight. I've received a lot of requests lately on my Instagram page for how-to build these...so, here's a proper post. I hope it finds you well. I updated pricing to reflect today's costs. When we made them, they were about $350 each. Today, they're about $450...go inflation. Although, making a custom, storage bench for this size and under $500 is well worth it.
Hydrangea Treehouse
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DIY IKEA Banquette Seating Built-in | IKEA Havsta Hack - Hydrangea Treehouse
December 31, 2024 - Ikea banquette seating DIY. I hacked IKEA Havsta cabinets into bench seat for my dining room. Ikea Havsta cabients offers tons of storage, makes it a great DIY bench seat option!
Yellow Brick Home
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A DIY Built-In Storage Bench Using IKEA Cabinets - Yellow Brick Home
February 24, 2021 - For reference throughout this post, our ‘toy box’ with the flip-up top measures 16″d x 38″w x 16 1/2″h, not including the platform. The main structure that combines the three IKEA cabinets is 21″d x 91 1/2″w.
Cozy DIY Home
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3 Ways to Make a DIY Storage Bench with IKEA Finds - Cozy DIY Home
July 11, 2025 - Breakfast nook bench made with IKEA NORDLI modular units · My first DIY storage bench takes advantage of the flexibility of IKEA’s modular units using the IKEA NORDLI modular line.
Reddit
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r/IKEA on Reddit: Anyone recommend an IKEA storage bench that can handle adults weight?
December 22, 2022 -
Ikea’s website doesn’t list weigh limits, despite advertising as benches to sit on with a cushion seat.
This will be going in the kitchen so ideally a pull out like the Smastad for pots and pans. Alternatively the Besta. Does anyone recommend?
TikTok
tiktok.com › morgan r (@morganzuhmakes) | tiktok › new ikea hack loading 🫣 i’ve got 99 problems but a bench will not be one haha! welcome to day 1 of my dining room makeover 🤗 i saw this $4,300 banquette on etsy and knew it would be the perfect addition for our dining area… except it was a little out of budget. so i picked up 2 smastad storage benches from ikea and we’re going to make something that looks similar, for way way less. today i built the benches and did lots of brainstorming for what i want to do in the space. #ikeahack #smastadikeahack #ikeastoragesolutions #diybanquette #diningroommakeover #smalldiningroomideas #diy #doityourself small dining room ideas, small dining room makeover, breakfast nook, room makeover, ikea hack, small home storage, small space, diy
new IKEA hack loading 🫣 I’ve got 99 problems but a bench will not be one haha! Welcome to DAY 1 of MY DINING ROOM MAKEOVER 🤗 I saw this $4,300 banquette on Etsy and knew it would be the perfect addition for our dining area… except it was a little out of budget. So I picked up 2 SMASTAD storage benches from IKEA and we’re going to make something that looks similar, for way way less. Today I built the benches and did lots of brainstorming for what I want to do in the space. #ikeahack #smastadikeahack #ikeastoragesolutions #diybanquette #diningroommakeover #smalldiningroomideas #diy #doityourself small dining room ideas, small dining room makeover, breakfast nook, room makeover, ikea hack, small home storage, small space, diy | TikTok
new IKEA hack loading 🫣 I’ve got 99 problems but a bench will not be one haha! Welcome to DAY 1 of MY DINING ROOM MAKEOVER 🤗 I saw this $4,300 banquette on Etsy and knew it would be the perfect addition for our dining area… except it was a little out of budget. So I picked up 2 SMASTAD storage benches from IKEA and we’re going to make something that looks similar, for way way less.
TikTok
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IKEA HACK ✨ DIY Bench Seat with Storage! If you would like a step by step comment “STEP” below to be DM’d the full tutorial ✨✨ Stay tuned for no-sew cushion tutorial #IkeaHack #DIYBench #StorageSolutions #HomeDIY #InteriorDesign #ikeametod #ikeahackers #diycushion #diningnook #homedecoration #diningroominspiration | TikTok
So to maximise space in our small dining room + give us much needed storage for toys we turned two @ikea_au Besta Entertainment units into a bench seat 💁♀️ Here's how: 1. Build a timber frame on the floor 2. Pop together the flat pack units + attach to wall, frame + each other 3. Attach edged melamine to the top + sides for extra support. More stepped back for a kicker. 4. Get sewing (or task this to someone else like I did) to make 2 bench seat cushions.
Cozy DIY Home
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Build a Bench Seat for the Kitchen Table - DIY IKEA Hack - Cozy DIY Home
July 11, 2025 - I love how it looks… and that storage is fantastic! I’m so happy with how the NORDLI dresser units functioned as a base for this bench, and now I know how to build a bench seat for kitchen table with these units as the starting point. My sister loves bright colours, so I added lots of colourful cushions to the nook to give it a pop of brightness. I also added some IKEA outdoor chair pads to the top of the bench for comfort.
Reddit
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r/ikeahacks on Reddit: IKEA Besta hack kitchen bench
March 13, 2023 - I wanted to do something similar with besta for my dining room but got a bit freaked out by all the stuff online saying you can't sit/stand on it. ... So far it seems good. I put 2x4’s between each cabinet and screwed the top plate into those, so hopefully that should lighten the load on the besta’s More replies ... Looks awesome!! Great job. ... This looks amazing and I have been thinking of doing the same thing for a kitchen corner bench.
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Before and After: The IKEA Bench Hack That Solved a Family’s Tricky Dining Setup
October 23, 2025 - “Using IKEA units for the main part of the bench saved us money compared to having a bespoke dining bench with drawers made by a professional,” she says. Not to mention, now they have a place to enjoy family meals together, complete with three push-to-open drawers of storage. To see a bedroom DIY project in Henrietta’s house, check out her guest room makeover. ... This article originally published on Apartment Therapy. See it there: An IKEA Hacked Dining Bench Uses 3 BESTAs to Solve a Family’s Dysfunctional Dining Setup
Pinterest
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Beautiful & Stylish IKEA Bench Hacks - Make Calm Lovely
March 25, 2021 - Upgrade IKEA Benches into stylish and beautiful storage and decor for your home. See these 12 DIY IKEA hacks!
Reddit
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r/ikeahacks on Reddit: Using IKEA kitchen cabinets as benches- weight bearing safety?
July 5, 2025 -
Hello all,
I’m thinking of using IKEA Sektion kitchen cabinets (upper cabinets) to form a storage cum seating solution for a nook in my living room. The idea is to mount these cabinets on a rail about 20inches off the ground and put cushions on top. I’ll also instal metal legs beneath (possibly on a plywood piece running across the bottom and screwed into the cabinet sides).
The width (left to right as you face the cabinets) would be approx 48 inches to 52 inches. The max weight in the cabinets would be say 30 kilos, and people sitting on them would wring a total of say 150 kilos.
I wonder if the cabinets would bear the sitting weight on them. Any ideas (for or against) would be most appreciated.
Thank you.
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Another option is to use the IKEA nordli range which is marketed as a seating option. Like this: https://almostmakesperfect.com/our-dining-room-the-reveal/#more-15058 May not work for your project, but another option to consider. We have done it, but too soon to tell how well it'll last.
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I like your idea of a single piece of plywood across the bottom. And you definitely need legs. Consider legs both at front and back even with the rail. Not an engineer but the pressure from someone sitting down is, I think, more than their weight just sitting there
Hana's Happy Home
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DIY IKEA Window Seat Hack with Hidden Storage - Hana's Happy Home
April 10, 2025 - I installed beautiful oversized brass handles on the drawers, using a hardware jig to ensure perfect alignment and placement. These handles added a touch of elegance and made it easy to access the storage inside the BESTA units.