I Used IKEA NORDLIs for a Stunning Built-In Kitchen Bench Seat | Breakfast Nook MAKEOVER 2023

I gave my sister’s small breakfast nook a makeover complete with a built-in IKEA hack dining bench! So, if you’ve ever wondered how to build a bench seat for a kitchen table, I hope you enjoy today’s room transformation & DIY tutorial. ❤ Subscribe to my channel for more DIYs: http://youtube.com/thediymommy?sub_confirmation=1

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Here’s how I turned IKEA kitchen cabinets into a dining bench for my own breakfast nook:

Do you have a small, unused corner in your home that’s just begging for a makeover? Well, today’s YouTube video is just for you! I’m going to show you how to create a cozy and functional breakfast nook using an innovative IKEA hack that will blow your mind. So, buckle up and get ready to be inspired!

In this makeover, I transformed a tiny, neglected space in my sister’s home into a charming breakfast nook that’s perfect for enjoying morning coffee or working from home. We chose a fresh color scheme of white & blue, accented with pops of vibrant hues to give the space a fresh, inviting feel. And here’s the best part: we did it all on a budget! This high end looking nook cost us less than $1000 CDN.

Now, let’s talk about the star of the show – the ingenious IKEA hack that took this nook from drab to fab. We repurposed the versatile NORDLI dresser units from IKEA into a stylish and functional dining bench that fits seamlessly into this new design. Not only does it provide comfortable seating, but it also offers a clever storage solution for keeping the nook clutter-free.

So, if you’re ready to witness a small space transformation like no other, grab your favorite snack, sit back, and enjoy the journey as I reveal this stunning breakfast nook makeover using this game-changing IKEA hack. Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button and give me a thumbs up if you love what you see!

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00:00 Intro
00:20 Breakfast nook BEFORE
00:43 Design plans & mood board
01:33 Assembling the IKEA NORDLI
03:50 Painting the breakfast nook
04:28 Hacking the IKEA NORDLI
05:24 Adding the top & niches to the bench
07:19 Creating DIY board & batten trimwork
09:14 Styling the breakfast nook

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11 Replies to “I Used IKEA NORDLIs for a Stunning Built-In Kitchen Bench Seat | Breakfast Nook MAKEOVER 2023”

  1. It's gorgeous! Such a clever use of space to make it useful and beautiful too. I'm sure your sister and brother in law will enjoy it every day. Not just good to look at but so much extra storage too! Ingenious.????????????

  2. Beautiful. This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for as a solution in my dining room. Great job.

  3. So pretty! I love the "juicy" colors ???? We did something similar using the Besta line at Ikea, it's saved us so much space and is great for adding additional seating!

  4. Turned out great! I did something similar in my last kitchen. I loved having the extra storage.

  5. Great job with useong the space and integrating it the current kitchen

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