DIY Window Seat HACK with IKEA Besta Drawers

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
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    I got these cabinets from IKEA and built it onto the wall to transform it into a custom piece of cabinetry! This is one of my most proud moments, when I built this window seat with my own two hands! I would never consider myself a carpenter or builder but dang, after this I AM AND YOU CAN DO IT TOO! I sourced all my materials in my blog, linked below.
    This is just the beginning of this office space so make sure to SUBSCRIBE to see the waterfall desk coming next!
    #windowseat #ikeahack #besta #diy

КОМЕНТАРІ • 548

  • @lolitabonita08
    @lolitabonita08 Рік тому +9

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

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  Рік тому +157

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

    • @lolitabonita08
      @lolitabonita08 Рік 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 Рік 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 Рік тому +3

      @UC7cfwcbDXwLpobz5JSjL3_w Insecurities shine bright.

    • @ragarachanavunnava5286
      @ragarachanavunnava5286 Рік тому +8

      You can go to another video faster

  • @Archifx
    @Archifx 2 роки тому +169

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

  • @woodpile20
    @woodpile20 Рік тому +76

    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.

  • @jmward1984
    @jmward1984 Рік тому +8

    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!

  • @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

  • @nancyredd5048
    @nancyredd5048 2 роки тому +29

    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!

  • @katg6274
    @katg6274 Рік тому +10

    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👍

  • @Hitec_asian
    @Hitec_asian 2 роки тому +16

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

  • @elwood212
    @elwood212 2 роки тому +14

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

    • @JG-jq4dg
      @JG-jq4dg Рік тому +6

      Agreed! I wanted to see more beauty shots!

  • @TheMidnightBlue
    @TheMidnightBlue Місяць 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!

  • @LACHTRADING
    @LACHTRADING Рік тому +7

    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  Рік тому

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

    • @h3artands0uLL
      @h3artands0uLL Рік тому

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

  • @paulab5888
    @paulab5888 2 місяці 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.

  • @raieven
    @raieven 3 місяці тому

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

  • @duongp91
    @duongp91 Рік 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.

  • @brimhalljohn
    @brimhalljohn Рік тому

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

  • @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.

  • @sanjivoberoi5361
    @sanjivoberoi5361 7 місяців тому

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

  • @Wovenpink
    @Wovenpink 2 роки тому +28

    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.

  • @patriciakiteke1033
    @patriciakiteke1033 4 місяці тому

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

  • @blaneclorley6958
    @blaneclorley6958 Рік тому

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

  • @Aureolis
    @Aureolis 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @md-craftie
    @md-craftie 18 днів тому

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

  • @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 😉

  • @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
    🙌

  • @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 😊

  • @xuanlu8131
    @xuanlu8131 Рік тому +1

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

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

    great baking video

  • @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

  • @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.

  • @Hanna-zr6hz
    @Hanna-zr6hz 5 місяців тому

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

  • @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.

  • @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!

  • @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.

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

    You did a beautiful job! It looks so awesome 👌

  • @riekodi5508
    @riekodi5508 2 роки тому +5

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

  • @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 😌

  • @jazzfan7491
    @jazzfan7491 Рік тому

    That is a lot of hard work

  • @jacha5134
    @jacha5134 6 місяців тому

    Félicitation pour ce beau travail, je suis admirative !

  • @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.

  • @Karaboo162
    @Karaboo162 2 роки тому +6

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

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 роки тому

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

  • @annanicole1717
    @annanicole1717 Рік 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  Рік тому

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

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

    WOW! You are accomplished in carpentry!!

  • @littleone7404
    @littleone7404 Рік тому

    That turned out absolutely amazing

  • @SaraVV
    @SaraVV 3 місяці тому

    Great idea! Thank you for sharing ♥

  • @zebratroopfan6695
    @zebratroopfan6695 Рік тому

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

  • @limoncello946
    @limoncello946 2 роки тому

    Your hard work paid off beautifully!

  • @hllymchll
    @hllymchll 2 роки тому +76

    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 +1

      @@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 😊

  • @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.

  • @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!

  • @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!

  • @chrisstratton987
    @chrisstratton987 Рік тому

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

  • @catherinemiles3563
    @catherinemiles3563 Рік тому

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

  • @islandyyt
    @islandyyt Рік тому

    So impressive!!

  • @rudra7615
    @rudra7615 Рік тому

    Awesome, wish me and my girl were this dedicated

  • @jebageorge4741
    @jebageorge4741 2 роки тому +1

    Wow!! You are amazing! Looks so good!

  • @jaymomo7462
    @jaymomo7462 Рік тому

    Wow amazing you go go go!

  • @lucaslawless
    @lucaslawless 8 місяців тому

    Great work. 👍

  • @IMOO1896
    @IMOO1896 27 днів тому

    Well done!

  • @emilynelson5880
    @emilynelson5880 4 місяці тому

    This is such a great tutorial! Thank you!!

  • @heidibee501
    @heidibee501 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful result but far beyond my abilities. It was fun to watch the process tho. And l learned a few things.

  • @sangamnijanandi5313
    @sangamnijanandi5313 2 роки тому +3

    Just love each and every work you guys done 👍

  • @juliej5917
    @juliej5917 2 роки тому +1

    Great job!! You’re very talented. 🎉

  • @Iianaslife__
    @Iianaslife__ Рік тому

    Wow you are so talented

  • @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!

  • @pndmmm1126
    @pndmmm1126 10 місяців тому

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

  • @starseed2226
    @starseed2226 2 роки тому

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

  • @danielakriesche3658
    @danielakriesche3658 2 роки тому

    Only WOW!😱👍👍👍👍

  • @jenzz6841
    @jenzz6841 2 роки тому

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

  • @jenht3260
    @jenht3260 Рік тому

    Looks great.

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

    Very talented young lady!

  • @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.

  • @claudioscola
    @claudioscola 2 роки тому

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

  • @BriannaDeas1
    @BriannaDeas1 2 роки тому

    fantastic!!!! well done 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @bellaqueen913
    @bellaqueen913 2 роки тому

    You did an EXCELLENT job!!!!

  • @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 🥰

  • @cmhall8569
    @cmhall8569 2 роки тому +1

    Looks Great!

  • @KD-mz5xv
    @KD-mz5xv Рік тому

    enjoyed watching great job

  • @dominicajoyce8281
    @dominicajoyce8281 2 роки тому

    It is beautiful well done. Pretty colour too 🌿

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

    Wow! you are so talented! Truly beautiful woodwork!

  • @cabro9120
    @cabro9120 Рік тому

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

  • @lisanetgark415
    @lisanetgark415 Рік тому

    Great Job!!

  • @kyfy24
    @kyfy24 9 місяців тому

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

  • @iandaniels5653
    @iandaniels5653 2 роки тому

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

  • @traceypalangio9615
    @traceypalangio9615 Рік тому

    Genius!

  • @karensorto6405
    @karensorto6405 2 роки тому

    is perfect builted !

  • @lukkiajohnson
    @lukkiajohnson 2 роки тому +1

    Looks amazing!

  • @mandizmouth2952
    @mandizmouth2952 2 роки тому

    Great video and I love the final product.

  • @silviahope9775
    @silviahope9775 2 роки тому

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

  • @josephukedaddy0548
    @josephukedaddy0548 Рік тому

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

  • @evazilcaiova9940
    @evazilcaiova9940 2 роки тому +1

    Beautifol, super, bravo. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️. Slovakia.

  • @donnacook2531
    @donnacook2531 2 роки тому +1

    Love the cushion!

  • @jessgodber38
    @jessgodber38 2 роки тому

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

  • @rachelbee7921
    @rachelbee7921 Рік тому

    Spectacular job!!! ❤️❤️❤️👌🏽

  • @las1257
    @las1257 Рік тому

    Very nicely done!

  • @jeanherny7327
    @jeanherny7327 Рік тому

    Bravo ! (Depuis la France)

  • @sageabovethemoon21
    @sageabovethemoon21 Рік тому

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

  • @BeeeHonest
    @BeeeHonest 2 роки тому

    Good job!

  • @evanpritchard927
    @evanpritchard927 2 роки тому

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