DIY Window Seat HACK with IKEA Besta Drawers

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  • @lolitabonita08
    @lolitabonita08 2 роки тому +12

    suggestion can u speed the video even more so the pain that it is watching it will be over sooon!!!

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 роки тому +165

      I have a better idea. You’re free to not watch it ✌️

    • @lolitabonita08
      @lolitabonita08 2 роки тому

      @@olivegreyavenue no mature enough to take a suggestion???? Still a spoiled child???LOLOLOL Give to the king what belongs to the king and my suggestion belongs to U!!!!! Keep doing what u doing and i am sure that u sill grow so fast to 100K subscribers in 20 years 🤣😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @FunkDialout
      @FunkDialout 2 роки тому

      Congrats, you have been needlessly critical seemingly just for your own validation and you have contributed nothing except negativity. Here's a thought, instead of getting your dopamine hits being mean while hiding behind your own insecurities, try being kind. it cost nothing.

    • @FunkDialout
      @FunkDialout 2 роки тому +3

      @UC7cfwcbDXwLpobz5JSjL3_w Insecurities shine bright.

    • @ragarachanavunnava5286
      @ragarachanavunnava5286 2 роки тому +10

      You can go to another video faster

  • @hllymchll
    @hllymchll 2 роки тому +83

    nearly every diy UA-camr cuts so many corners or doesn't actually know how to do things the right way the first time. I was pleasantly surprised by your knowledge of building the frame and finishing and fixing issues like the door hinges. so good and so professional looking. can't wait to see more!

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 роки тому +6

      Thank you so much for the kind words! And thank you for watching!

    • @hllymchll
      @hllymchll 2 роки тому +2

      @@olivegreyavenue yes! I didn't mean to hate on other diy-ers, but you guys are just on another level. been binging your videos! new favorite channel for sure!

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 роки тому

      @@hllymchll aw I love that! We appreciate you being here! We are also on Insta @olivegreyavenue 😊

  • @Archifx
    @Archifx 2 роки тому +175

    You absolutely nailed this build. You created inset cabinetry at a fraction of the cost. Exceptional attention to detail on that seat. Nice work!!

  • @jmward1984
    @jmward1984 Рік тому +11

    I was looking for a diy window seat build and the first video I found was a professional carpenter. Then I stumbled upon this video. This is much more my speed! And you have a kid running around you the entire video. I will be making this. Thank you!

  • @woodpile20
    @woodpile20 Рік тому +81

    Upon unboxing, I was immediately upset at how the rails were very noticeably bent. But I kept going, all tools needed to assemble were included ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxqtX4Dxs6aecAZEuz6GY5-d81YecKCshn and I had it set up in about 30 minutes. Honestly I love this thing, make sure to read the measurements and measure your space so you know if it'll work for you. I bought this to put inside my closet, underneath where I hang my clothes and it is absolutely perfect! It is VERY sturdy and all drawers glide easily and mine are stuffed, and they are still flush when closed.

  • @douglasbender1456
    @douglasbender1456 Рік тому +12

    Nice job. You made an attractive and functional window seat at an affordable price and without a big workshop filled with expensive tools. It’s refreshing to see a project like this

  • @katg6274
    @katg6274 2 роки тому +11

    Wow🏆 I'm impressed with All you did here, & I cant get over how clean your work is; you skipped nothing, AND no Mess, no Paint smears👍

  • @nancyredd5048
    @nancyredd5048 2 роки тому +32

    U r such a good woodworker I feel like u didn't even need the Ikea cabinets.

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 роки тому +3

      Thanks so much! I am going to be making a tv console cabinet soon!

    • @sheilakerr-jones4345
      @sheilakerr-jones4345 Рік тому +1

      We said the same, could have bought the drawer hardware by itself!

  • @sanjivoberoi5361
    @sanjivoberoi5361 10 місяців тому +1

    You have done an amazing job fast forwarded at the right times and provided descriptions that are very useful. Well done you.

  • @Hitec_asian
    @Hitec_asian 2 роки тому +18

    Looks so natural like it was one product from the beginning. Good work!

  • @blaneclorley6958
    @blaneclorley6958 2 роки тому +1

    I like that you made it so that it's not reliant on the besta supporting your weight. Welldone

  • @LACHTRADING
    @LACHTRADING 2 роки тому +8

    Thank you for this. One of the best How Tos I've seen. Thanks for being so detailed with every step, tools and materials. Exactly what I was after!

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 роки тому

      Omg I'm so glad it was so helpful! Thanks for watching!

    • @h3artands0uLL
      @h3artands0uLL 2 роки тому

      Yes the mention of the exact tools used came in clutch! Thank you!!

  • @brimhalljohn
    @brimhalljohn Рік тому

    You did a great job! I was impressed throughout the build. You didn’t cut any corners.

  • @duongp91
    @duongp91 2 роки тому +2

    Cant believe how great urs turned out. Unlike the DIY one of the Sorry Girls did for a similar bench, this was done properly and well thought out too. Bravo.

  • @zebratroopfan6695
    @zebratroopfan6695 Рік тому +1

    I know it’s a year old but I loved this video. You didn’t really need IKEA for this one. Great job.

  • @Wovenpink
    @Wovenpink 2 роки тому +29

    You KILLED IT!! I love love love this! I’m converting a school bus into an RV and will definitely be using your method. Oh…you don’t think it’s strong?? Yeah right. They sure look strong based on how you constructed it. YOU GO GIRL! Thanks

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 роки тому +1

      Aw that so sweet of you! Thanks for watching!

    • @louieg8825
      @louieg8825 2 роки тому

      Not just strong it is very strong because you can cleary see it is supported by the 2 x 3 lumber he put between the boxes, so watever you will do in it even jumping is ok because the load will not go to the boxes itself but to the lumbers.

    • @missmayflower
      @missmayflower Рік тому

      It does look strong. But it is too heavy for RV construction. Weight is a big consideration when building an RV.

  • @marm2371
    @marm2371 2 роки тому

    Impressive!!! This looks good and you can definitely sit on it. Heck you can dance on it.

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 роки тому

      Oh yeah! It’s super sturdy, dancing has maybe definitely happened 😌

  • @paulab5888
    @paulab5888 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the inspiration! I'm attempting this right now in my own home with the EKET cabinets (4 with drawers under the window, and two cabinets in the corner with 4 open for bookshelves above. It's a former kitchen window so it's up high, but this should give some coziness to the converted room that it lacks now.

  • @Aureolis
    @Aureolis 2 роки тому +3

    Wow this turned out great, and your DIY skills are just fantastic!!!

  • @shandafetter553
    @shandafetter553 2 місяці тому

    Looks phenomenal. Thank you! Not brave enough to try it yet but I'm taking notes.

  • @chlexiel.1022
    @chlexiel.1022 2 роки тому

    WOW! You are accomplished in carpentry!!

  • @patriciakiteke1033
    @patriciakiteke1033 7 місяців тому

    Love it. The colour is gorgeous and I love how built in it looks.

  • @elwood212
    @elwood212 2 роки тому +16

    Love you went to all that trouble and then hardly showed us the end result, which looked fabulous.

    • @JG-jq4dg
      @JG-jq4dg 2 роки тому +6

      Agreed! I wanted to see more beauty shots!

  • @TheMidnightBlue
    @TheMidnightBlue 4 місяці тому

    This is so helpful, thank you! I’ve been dreaming up ways to turn IKEA products into something like this and your video was the final push I needed and will be going back to throughout my process!! So good thanks!

  • @SeBastistuta
    @SeBastistuta Рік тому

    Greatings from Germany. I was searching yt for Ikea Besta content and found your video. Very nicley done!!! Thx for sharing!

  • @Simphome
    @Simphome 2 роки тому

    The window seat is one of the many pieces of furniture that I must have. And I'm lucky enough that I found your video.

  • @connyhanson6293
    @connyhanson6293 2 роки тому +2

    Wow! You are so talented. Looks just great 👍

  • @donnacook2531
    @donnacook2531 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! That’s beautiful! You are so knowledgeable and talented! Well done!

  • @zohrehbenn6634
    @zohrehbenn6634 Рік тому

    Thats amazing! I cant believe you did that by yourself! This is what I want to build in my house… so will be watching this vid over and over and over again for help! Thank you

  • @Hanna-zr6hz
    @Hanna-zr6hz 8 місяців тому

    Very nice result and great skills to role model for your kids 🙌

  • @planetsassy
    @planetsassy Місяць тому

    Amazing! I love the amount of detail and explanation you added for us. Wondering how you made the cushion?

  • @xuanlu8131
    @xuanlu8131 2 роки тому +1

    UA-cam recommended your channel and I am so glad they did! The window seat looks amazing!

  • @july713x3
    @july713x3 2 роки тому

    Wow. So dope! Lovely. And I love that color.. I also loved how u edited ur video. So many ppl feature themselves talking blah blah blah and then show the project. Voiceover ppl. Voiceover! Did I say so dope.

  • @chrisstratton987
    @chrisstratton987 Рік тому

    O, That was so good. Great attention to detail.

  • @BJLMTAC
    @BJLMTAC Рік тому

    Awesomeeee, looks doable, this is such a great idea. Can't wait to start on mine. Easiest one to follow I've seen so far.

  • @Shakashack2022
    @Shakashack2022 2 роки тому +1

    You’re hired!! Great work, thank you for sharing.

  • @chrism3537
    @chrism3537 2 роки тому +5

    It's beautiful! You did a wonderful job and explained/documented your process lovely.

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 роки тому

      Oh thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊

  • @jacha5134
    @jacha5134 9 місяців тому

    Félicitation pour ce beau travail, je suis admirative !

  • @limoncello946
    @limoncello946 2 роки тому

    Your hard work paid off beautifully!

  • @pauldicarlo3057
    @pauldicarlo3057 2 роки тому

    Really well thought-out, nicely done, and explained. Thanks for documenting and sharing.
    A professional looking result, yet no fine cabinetry skills needed.

  • @bsdnfraje
    @bsdnfraje 2 роки тому

    You go, girl! Couldn't have done it better if I tried. And thanks for the reminder that besta boxes aren't very structural.

  • @HeavensMee
    @HeavensMee Місяць тому

    Very pretty results!

  • @catherinemiles3563
    @catherinemiles3563 Рік тому

    Wow, I love how this turned out awesome work.😍

  • @hexhex7220
    @hexhex7220 2 роки тому +1

    I'm so impressed! and your attention to detail and quality of work are beyond words. thanks for such inspiration and a great idea.

  • @masonburke8487
    @masonburke8487 2 роки тому

    This looks so good, for anyone thinking of doing this I would recommend screwing the framing to studs if you want to keep it permanently and I would also use a rubber hammer on the window frame. just some extra advice, this looks excellent though.

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 роки тому

      Oh I’m sorry that wasn’t clear! It is screwed into studs, I just also had to go through the baseboards since I didn’t remove those. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @ianwheeler7513
    @ianwheeler7513 2 роки тому +3

    What a beautiful job, anybody would be proud of how this turned out, this is an inspiration to us all.

  • @riekodi5508
    @riekodi5508 2 роки тому +5

    Impressive! Thanks for sharing and inspiring me! It looks professionally done! God bless.

  • @annanicole1717
    @annanicole1717 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome job. You are such an inspiration. I’m just learning how to use a drill. I love the idea of building things.

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 роки тому

      That’s great! In no time you’ll be building stuff like this!

  • @jebageorge4741
    @jebageorge4741 2 роки тому +1

    Wow!! You are amazing! Looks so good!

  • @raieven
    @raieven 6 місяців тому

    I'm going to use this to do a similar project this summer can't thank you enough for this video ❤❤❤

  • @DJD8RR
    @DJD8RR 2 роки тому +1

    Mammamiaaaaaaa….
    No quisiera hacer un concurso de adornos o de arreglar un mueble con ella
    Seguro pierdo
    😊👌
    Bravo, te felicito
    🙌

  • @Angel_HippieCityHealing
    @Angel_HippieCityHealing 2 роки тому +6

    This was so inspiring! I’ve been wanting a window seat that can also hold my record collection. It’s ridiculously expensive! I’m so impressed and although I have ZERO experience your video made it so easy to see all the steps. Well done! Thank you! Hugs💕✨

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 роки тому +2

      Aw I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! Stay tuned for lots more fun stuff like this 😉

  • @Kim-ve1ji
    @Kim-ve1ji 2 роки тому +7

    You did a beautiful job! It looks so awesome 👌

  • @TeachingTinyDisciples
    @TeachingTinyDisciples 8 місяців тому

    Love it, so helpful! My boys also love that your kids were watching the old school Mario cartoon. They love it 🥰

  • @md-craftie
    @md-craftie 3 місяці тому

    This is a great tutorial, thanks for sharing! Just what I was looking for x

  • @juliej5917
    @juliej5917 2 роки тому +1

    Great job!! You’re very talented. 🎉

  • @123nyanna
    @123nyanna 2 роки тому

    This project turned up very nice. Thanks for sharing

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much! I love it and loved doing it 🥰

  • @JohnSmith-ef6rg
    @JohnSmith-ef6rg Рік тому

    Very nice! Do you have a finished video with the trim above? I have a corner in my mudroom and I'm trying think of removing the trim but wanted to see what you came up with. This video solves 90% of my problems. Thank you!

  • @jessicapetrin1655
    @jessicapetrin1655 2 роки тому +6

    What an awesome job you did!!! I love how simple the build is and how professional it looks completed :)

  • @littleone7404
    @littleone7404 2 роки тому

    That turned out absolutely amazing

  • @BH-zx4dm
    @BH-zx4dm 2 роки тому

    Very talented young lady!

  • @starseed2226
    @starseed2226 2 роки тому

    You're very good with the tools, clever girl 👏

  • @josephukedaddy0548
    @josephukedaddy0548 2 роки тому

    Awesome job. Really. My wife is asking me to do the same thing. Very excited to start.

  • @cabro9120
    @cabro9120 Рік тому

    You are incredible !!! Well done , girl!!!! xx

  • @claudioscola
    @claudioscola 2 роки тому

    Damn! I built mine from scratch. This is great! You clever sausage!

  • @Karaboo162
    @Karaboo162 3 роки тому +6

    It looks so good!!! Now I want to make one!!

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  3 роки тому

      You can totally do it! It was a really fun project and I love sitting there so much now!

  • @kyfy24
    @kyfy24 Рік тому

    Great job! Looking to do something similar and this was incredibly helpful

  • @jenzz6841
    @jenzz6841 2 роки тому

    Wow! I'm really impressed - this looks professional.

  • @pndmmm1126
    @pndmmm1126 Рік тому

    amazing job! looking at the equipments that i need to have... im giving up even before i started lol

  • @VictorRamirez-by4tw
    @VictorRamirez-by4tw 2 роки тому +1

    great baking video

  • @mandizmouth2952
    @mandizmouth2952 2 роки тому

    Great video and I love the final product.

  • @sageabovethemoon21
    @sageabovethemoon21 Рік тому

    Great video!! Good job! Wow, so nicely done!

  • @PetraEatJuicy
    @PetraEatJuicy 2 роки тому

    All that work and long epic video and the reveal is so short - I want to see the finished product - great job!

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 роки тому

      There’s more reveal in the office/gym room reveal!

  • @dominicajoyce8281
    @dominicajoyce8281 2 роки тому

    It is beautiful well done. Pretty colour too 🌿

  • @bellaqueen913
    @bellaqueen913 2 роки тому

    You did an EXCELLENT job!!!!

  • @clarifyingquestions
    @clarifyingquestions Рік тому

    Thanks so much for the video. I wish there was more footage of the finished product though. I just wanted a better look. Is it posted somewhere else? pls and thnx!!

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  Рік тому +1

      I didn’t show a ton of it because I was still working on finishing it with different Projects like the desk, here is the reveal of the office that shows more!
      ua-cam.com/video/HyZQL3qfGCU/v-deo.html

  • @globaloneinc.2838
    @globaloneinc.2838 2 роки тому

    Wow! you are so talented! Truly beautiful woodwork!

  • @hermit556
    @hermit556 2 роки тому

    wow, great job, you do better work than a lot of men I have seen, lol. It's beautiful even not totally finished.

  • @jazzfan7491
    @jazzfan7491 Рік тому

    That is a lot of hard work

  • @priyam5264
    @priyam5264 Рік тому

    Very nice.Can you please share the link for the besta boxes?I couldn’t find with the door

  • @iandaniels5653
    @iandaniels5653 2 роки тому

    Great job , final product looked fantastic and your young apprentice worked hard too lol

  • @emilynelson5880
    @emilynelson5880 7 місяців тому

    This is such a great tutorial! Thank you!!

  • @silviahope9775
    @silviahope9775 2 роки тому

    Wow you are so creative, we’ll done. It looks beautiful. 👍👍

  • @MARIAVP53
    @MARIAVP53 Рік тому

    Such an awesome job you did. I am a little confused on the drawer front. How were the drawer faces attached? How did the circular holes come into play on the drawer?

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  Рік тому

      The drawer fronts are used for multiple ikea systems so you don’t use the large holes for the way I did it. I bought the drawer bodies from ikea and they attach according to those instructions!

  • @evanpritchard927
    @evanpritchard927 2 роки тому

    That’s a really nice project, and a well done video of it all. Cheers!

  • @rudra7615
    @rudra7615 2 роки тому

    Awesome, wish me and my girl were this dedicated

  • @BriannaDeas1
    @BriannaDeas1 2 роки тому

    fantastic!!!! well done 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @deshiiiful
    @deshiiiful 8 місяців тому

    For the framing on the bottom , you say you used 1 by 4s...what does that mean? I am from europe so we use centimeters etc 4:06

  • @sangamnijanandi5313
    @sangamnijanandi5313 3 роки тому +3

    Just love each and every work you guys done 👍

  • @suep.3334
    @suep.3334 Рік тому

    Great Video. I am trying to find the Besta Boxes and all I see are drawer boxes with 3 sides. Is it called a Besta CUBE? Or what is it called? I am trying to find the cube things that you first installed. Maybe they don't have them any more? Thanks if you can post an Ikea link. That would be great. It is such a wonderful job. Way to go!

  • @jimkelley8658
    @jimkelley8658 2 місяці тому

    You might want to think about getting a Kreg jig for drilling the holes for concealed hinges. It's a lot easier than using the router.

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 місяці тому

      I got one for another project but I had no use for it at this time besides this one thing so a router works just fine too

  • @SonaliTandon24
    @SonaliTandon24 Рік тому

    Hi, this tutorial is awesome. How’s your seat holding up. Aldo could you provide guidance on what screws to use

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  Рік тому

      It’s held up great! It’s not a in a high traffic area but it’s perfect so far. I can’t remember exactly which ones I used but they were different sizes for different spots. I usually use general construction self-tapping screws. Pretty standard in the screws and bolts aisle!

    • @SonaliTandon24
      @SonaliTandon24 Рік тому

      @@olivegreyavenue thank you 😁 also is 3/4th plywood good enough for the top? I saw many videos with butcher block and the likes but that’s quite pricey

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  Рік тому

      @@SonaliTandon24 yes that’s fine!

  • @Reiskorn
    @Reiskorn 2 роки тому

    i have some relly boring besta units at home, and I am thinking what to do with those ... your project turned out really nice! Unfortunately when I bought those units a couple of years ago I got the plane flat white doors... I guess I have to add some trim or so to them to make them look more interesting...

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 роки тому +1

      You could add trim or just some nice handles!

  • @leeboriack8054
    @leeboriack8054 Рік тому

    Thank you for creating a great tutorial.

  • @angelabracher8806
    @angelabracher8806 2 роки тому

    Wow! Amazing job! You’re inspiring me to try some DIY projects.

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 роки тому

      Aw that’s awesome! We have some tool basics videos for you to start there!

  • @andrewbardwell4832
    @andrewbardwell4832 2 роки тому

    Well done! I need something like this for my office but I don’t know that I have your confidence.

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 роки тому +1

      I only got confident by trying new things! 😊 good luck to you!

    • @andrewbardwell4832
      @andrewbardwell4832 2 роки тому

      @@olivegreyavenue thank you so much.

  • @Iianaslife__
    @Iianaslife__ Рік тому

    Wow you are so talented

  • @jessgodber38
    @jessgodber38 2 роки тому

    Im looking at doing this in my study. Thank you so much, this was really useful!

  • @lamboiah
    @lamboiah 2 роки тому

    Great work!! I'm loving this! Thanks for the idea and encouragement

  • @akhere4279
    @akhere4279 2 роки тому +3

    Great work but where did you get that seat? And how did you get it in your required size? Did you cut the foam as required or you got seat made? Please suggest.

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 роки тому +2

      I made it! I have a blog post written about how I made it and all the supplies I used! www.olivegreyavenue.com/post/diy-window-seat-cushion-orc-week-7

    • @lululemon8122
      @lululemon8122 2 роки тому

      Thank you for this question and answer. Looks so profesh! I have been struggling to work out how make a seat for the bench we have. Brilliant💡