To begin this breakfast nook makeover & DIY bench seat build, I picked up 4 IKEA NORDLI units. I bought 3 one-drawer chests and 1 two-drawer chest. Why the NORDLI m… See more

After I sorted out how I was going to configure the bench, I removed the casing around the pantry and primed and painted the entire nook… and the rest of the kitchen! M… See more

Next, my dad helped me start customizing the NORDLI units to function as a corner bench. We began by attaching the 3 units together with a drill and wood screws so that they w… See more

Now it was time to add the top of the seat. My dad helped me cut some 1/2″ MDF with a table saw into two pieces that fit perfectly over the base units. You could also use a circular sa… See more