DIY Window Seat HACK with IKEA Besta Drawers

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  • @lolitabonita08
    @lolitabonita08 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +166

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

    • @lolitabonita08
      @lolitabonita08 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @UC7cfwcbDXwLpobz5JSjL3_w Insecurities shine bright.

    • @ragarachanavunnava5286
      @ragarachanavunnava5286 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      You can go to another video faster

  • @hllymchll
    @hllymchll 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    nearly every diy TH-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 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @hllymchll
      @hllymchll 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Archifx
    @Archifx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s so kind of you! Thank you!

  • @jmward1984
    @jmward1984 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +32

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

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @sheilakerr-jones4345
      @sheilakerr-jones4345 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @sanjivoberoi5361
    @sanjivoberoi5361 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

  • @woodpile20
    @woodpile20 ปีที่แล้ว +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 th-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.

  • @LACHTRADING
    @LACHTRADING 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @h3artands0uLL
      @h3artands0uLL 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @blaneclorley6958
    @blaneclorley6958 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @brimhalljohn
    @brimhalljohn ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @paulab5888
    @paulab5888 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @TheMidnightBlue
    @TheMidnightBlue 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @elwood212
    @elwood212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

    • @JG-jq4dg
      @JG-jq4dg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Agreed! I wanted to see more beauty shots!

  • @duongp91
    @duongp91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @Simphome
    @Simphome 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @marm2371
    @marm2371 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @shandafetter553
    @shandafetter553 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @SeBastistuta
    @SeBastistuta ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Aureolis
    @Aureolis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @patriciakiteke1033
    @patriciakiteke1033 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @zohrehbenn6634
    @zohrehbenn6634 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m so glad you enjoyed! It was a lot of fun!

  • @BJLMTAC
    @BJLMTAC ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @Hanna-zr6hz
    @Hanna-zr6hz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @chlexiel.1022
    @chlexiel.1022 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW! You are accomplished in carpentry!!

  • @Wovenpink
    @Wovenpink 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aw that so sweet of you! Thanks for watching!

    • @louieg8825
      @louieg8825 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @planetsassy
    @planetsassy หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @donnacook2531
    @donnacook2531 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @chrisstratton987
    @chrisstratton987 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @DJD8RR
    @DJD8RR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @connyhanson6293
    @connyhanson6293 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! You are so talented. Looks just great 👍

  • @jacha5134
    @jacha5134 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Félicitation pour ce beau travail, je suis admirative !

  • @pauldicarlo3057
    @pauldicarlo3057 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @zebratroopfan6695
    @zebratroopfan6695 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @riekodi5508
    @riekodi5508 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @HeavensMee
    @HeavensMee หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very pretty results!

  • @chrism3537
    @chrism3537 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @hexhex7220
    @hexhex7220 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah that’s so kind of you! Thank you!

  • @annanicole1717
    @annanicole1717 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @limoncello946
    @limoncello946 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your hard work paid off beautifully!

  • @xuanlu8131
    @xuanlu8131 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg thank you! I’m so glad too 🤗

  • @Shakashack2022
    @Shakashack2022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @bsdnfraje
    @bsdnfraje 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah thank you!!8’ glad you enjoyed!

  • @Angel_HippieCityHealing
    @Angel_HippieCityHealing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @raieven
    @raieven 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @jebageorge4741
    @jebageorge4741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!! You are amazing! Looks so good!

  • @july713x3
    @july713x3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @TeachingTinyDisciples
    @TeachingTinyDisciples 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @pndmmm1126
    @pndmmm1126 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @starseed2226
    @starseed2226 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @BH-zx4dm
    @BH-zx4dm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very talented young lady!

  • @catherinemiles3563
    @catherinemiles3563 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @josephukedaddy0548
    @josephukedaddy0548 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s one of my most favorite projects!

  • @JohnSmith-ef6rg
    @JohnSmith-ef6rg ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @cabro9120
    @cabro9120 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Karaboo162
    @Karaboo162 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @123nyanna
    @123nyanna 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This project turned up very nice. Thanks for sharing

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Kim-ve1ji
    @Kim-ve1ji 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You did a beautiful job! It looks so awesome 👌

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! That’s so kind 😊

  • @ianwheeler7513
    @ianwheeler7513 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @kyfy24
    @kyfy24 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @md-craftie
    @md-craftie 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @akhere4279
    @akhere4279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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💡

  • @masonburke8487
    @masonburke8487 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!

  • @littleone7404
    @littleone7404 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That turned out absolutely amazing

  • @juliej5917
    @juliej5917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job!! You’re very talented. 🎉

  • @claudioscola
    @claudioscola 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jenzz6841
    @jenzz6841 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dominicajoyce8281
    @dominicajoyce8281 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is beautiful well done. Pretty colour too 🌿

  • @barbarar5869
    @barbarar5869 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Since you are not really sitting on the Besta units, do you think it would be possible to turn them so that the open part is on the top so that you can access storage from the top? You could place some hinges on the top board. Or would the structure be too weak?

  • @bellaqueen913
    @bellaqueen913 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did an EXCELLENT job!!!!

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!!

    • @bellaqueen913
      @bellaqueen913 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@olivegreyavenue You're so welcome. Thanks for sharing!

  • @jazzfan7491
    @jazzfan7491 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a lot of hard work

  • @priyam5264
    @priyam5264 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @globaloneinc.2838
    @globaloneinc.2838 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! you are so talented! Truly beautiful woodwork!

  • @rudra7615
    @rudra7615 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, wish me and my girl were this dedicated

  • @deshiiiful
    @deshiiiful 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @mandizmouth2952
    @mandizmouth2952 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and I love the final product.

  • @sageabovethemoon21
    @sageabovethemoon21 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jessicapetrin1655
    @jessicapetrin1655 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I agree it was so fun!

  • @silviahope9775
    @silviahope9775 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @VictorRamirez-by4tw
    @VictorRamirez-by4tw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great baking video

  • @evanpritchard927
    @evanpritchard927 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @PetraEatJuicy
    @PetraEatJuicy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @suep.3334
    @suep.3334 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @las1257
    @las1257 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nicely done!

  • @hermit556
    @hermit556 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @iandaniels5653
    @iandaniels5653 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @andrewbardwell4832
    @andrewbardwell4832 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @andrewbardwell4832
      @andrewbardwell4832 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@olivegreyavenue thank you so much.

  • @jaymomo7462
    @jaymomo7462 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow amazing you go go go!

  • @charisdorsey8594
    @charisdorsey8594 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you willing to share your measurements for just the 3 boxes? This looks really great. Good job

  • @pleiadesluciernaga8877
    @pleiadesluciernaga8877 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very impressive skills!

  • @clarifyingquestions
    @clarifyingquestions ปีที่แล้ว

    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  ปีที่แล้ว +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!
      th-cam.com/video/HyZQL3qfGCU/w-d-xo.html

  • @angelabracher8806
    @angelabracher8806 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @olivegreyavenue
      @olivegreyavenue  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Iianaslife__
    @Iianaslife__ ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow you are so talented

  • @MARIAVP53
    @MARIAVP53 ปีที่แล้ว

    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  ปีที่แล้ว

      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!

  • @emilynelson5880
    @emilynelson5880 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is such a great tutorial! Thank you!!

  • @BriannaDeas1
    @BriannaDeas1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    fantastic!!!! well done 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @jessgodber38
    @jessgodber38 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @chrisstratton987
    @chrisstratton987 ปีที่แล้ว

    O, Where did you get the chairs on your kitchen island? Super cool. I'm actually designing an island now and I want those chairs.