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in search of corner bench that looks like ikea hack but is not?

11 years ago

I'm not crafty or DIY at all, in any way. putting together the simplest Ikea thing makes me curse, hit things, etc. that being said, once in awhile I cave & buy something and then ultimately regret it.
I love hte look of this expedit ikea hack--- shelving made into a corner bench, w/ storage underneath!
I don't even need the storage, I really just want a bench w/ cushion like this... does anyone know where I could buy one that I don't have to assemble, sew, or otherwise create?
Thanks!

Here is a link that might be useful:

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Vertise
11 years ago
Like everything else, probably costs too much but here are some.

Here is a link that might be useful: cubby bench
Vertise
11 years ago
$60 but doesn't look that durable.

Here is a link that might be useful: target
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jlj48
11 years ago
I got an awesome bench with a lid to lift for storage and dark legs, fabric covered with a red/cream design at TJ Max. Not expensive, less than $100. We keep hats and gloves for the family in it.
nosoccermom
11 years ago
Just buy two Expedit shelves, put them sideways, and shove them together, without leaving the corner empty. Then get a foam pad and put on it. It's super easy to put an Expedit shelf together.

Here is a link that might be useful: Expedit
elphaba_gw
11 years ago
It of course increases the cost but you can probably hire a handyman to assemble the Ikea Expedit. Also, the store has a list of companies that can do this as well - if I remember correctly, online, you can order much of their furniture, pay to have it delivered ($99 for my zip code) and you can add to the order, the task of assembling.
The contractor doing our bathroom which was totally gutted with all new tile/countertop/etc. included "hacking" Ikea Godmorgen cabinets as part of the job. He agreed to make something a bit different which I had drawn a picture of for him as a guide. I'm very pleased with how it turned out.
I can't say the end result was "cheap" but it certainly was something that I could never have purchased without this help.
writersblock (9b/10a)
11 years ago
Elphaba, have you posted pictures of your bathroom?

(Sorry for the OT, ncdel.)
ncdel
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks all (and no problem writersblock :) )...
I own a 4 cube of expedit and it was not as complicated as others to put together but I still cursed my way through it and hurt my thumb screwing things in (did I mention I stink at DIY?) so I don't really want to put 2 of them together...but I suppose paying a handyman is a way to go, but then I have to go find the foam or cushions that work, etc.... sounds lazy I guess but I work f/t, have 3 1/2 yr old twins at home & I seriously just want to buy something all ready to go. LOL.
Boopadaboo
11 years ago
There is a seller on Etsy that sells the cushions with a fabric cover of your choice made specifically for the expedit's. I can't remember her name, but I am sure you could do a search.

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