Built In Wall Unit With Bench

I then used various trim pieces to fill all gaps and make it look built in to the wall and appear as one unit.

Built in wall unit with bench.

Step 1 build the 2 ikea base cabinets and place them at each end. I put together the wardrobes and tv unit and then attached the wardrobes to wall studs. Use pieces of tape 18 inches above the floor to mark the locations of wall studs. See more ideas about built in bench home window seat.

Then i placed each cabinet and secured them to the wall with a screws from the inside of the cabinets. There are outlets behind each of our cabinets that we wanted access to so i cut a hole in the back of each cabinet to expose the outlet before placing them. Position the base against the wall. Of course we build more than custom wall units and entertainment center cabinets for your living room.

To avoid distorting the base along uneven walls insert wood shims between the base and walls over each stud location project diagram drawing 2 drill countersunk holes and screw the bases to the wall studs with 2 1 2 inch drywall screws. We offer many options that increase your storage capacity including bookshelves and wall unit desk combos. Building the built ins with bench seat the side cabinets. I used a mix of 1 6 1 8 pine boards over the top of the tv unit to fill in the gaps between it and the wardrobes and create a bench.

See more ideas about built in wall units family room home. Built in furniture is not for the commitment averse but if you re ready for a long term storage solution that will fit your home and style perfectly then it could be the right choice.