Sitting and storage bench { IKEA storage shelf unit }
Finally I am back to blogging…I was overwhelmed with our business since our peak season has started.
I posted an entryway inspiration here on my blog few months ago. I was so exited to start searching and start working on the entryway project.
One part of the entryway was finished with big THICK STRIPES painted on the wall.
We have a small entry way with little storage space, so I really needed to create storage and I also wanted to have a sitting bench for the kids to be able to sit down to tie their shoes before we get out of the house in the morning.
…i think i found a great solution for my sitting bench project and I did not have to spend a fortune….and If I ever (just because I know myself enough–I am already thinking about the next design:-)) want to re purpose this shelf unit I CAN for sure!
I found this EXPEDIT shelf unit in Ikea…after really looking around I found the same brand (Expedit) but with two openings. { for some reason, the two opening unit does not show on the IKEA website, but you can buy them in store }
I though it would be perfect for my little space.I also found this white storage box at IKEA and I got 2 of them right away.
I discovered a yellow-grey-(one of my fav. color combination these days) chevron pattern fabric at a local fabric store. I was lucky to buy the fabric with a 50 % off discount, so it did not cost more than $10. I have a sewing machine at home (I really only use it once in a while…) and I used it to make the cushion for the bench.
ENTRY WAY
Where did you find the 2-seater (two opening) EXPEDIT? I don’t see it on the Ikea website.
It’s not on their website but they sell it in a store. Give your local Ikea a call to check if they have it on stock..{ they have black brown and white }
Excellent! Good to know!
I love the way the bench turned out. Very creative. You have inspired me to try something similar in my hallway.