Bench with storage using kitchen cabinets
Anyone recommend an IKEA storage bench that can handle adults weight?
Kallax as window seat bench? (Picture is not mine) Has anyone done this? I’m worried about if it can actually support the weight of a person sitting on it, I’d like it to be functional rather than just for storage & for looks. Is there another IKEA item I should/could use for this?
I have the 1x4 kallax as a toy box in my kid's bedroom. We built a cushion to go on top with a thick piece of particle board, glued foam to it, and stapled fabric on top. My husband (6'7" tall and 250lbs) sits on it regularly and it's fine.
More on reddit.comFollow up to my Besta cabinet hack entry storage bench - I finished the CCC (cozy cat cubby) and my mom finished the cushion top. Cameo by pops testing out the cushion!
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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
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?