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Kitchen in oak & Blue 02 - Bleu nuit
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Setting the bench mark

Late night chats, confidences, work day debriefings... Considering how much time we spend in the kitchen, you might as well make it a comfy space! It doesn't matter how soft your sofa is or how big the dining table; it doesn't matter what your living room looks like or what resolution your TV has. Flat after flat, it's always the same conclusion: the heart of any home is the kitchen. Your best ally? The bench seat. Placed well, it creates comfortable seating while increasing storage space. The perfect spot for those end-of-day work recaps over a glass of wine. Get inspired and turn inspiration into reality!



Out of sight, out of mind

More than just a seat, the versatile bench also provides a spot for your favourite plants and decorative objects. Or perhaps that painting collecting dust in the attic? Any mess can disappear in a flash behind its doors and drawers. Located at kid-friendly height, the bench cabinets are also perfect for storing colouring books and kitchen utensils for little chefs in the making, giving them independent access. Sign us up!

Project created with our matte lacquer fronts in Rose calcaire and Tuile, Bulle handles - ⓒ Hervé Goluza
Cane arch bench in Blue 04 - Ciel voilé
White bench

How's your bench game?

What's hidden behind each of these stylish benches? You guessed it, Ikea Metod cabinet frames! No risk of damage here: ultra-resistant, they can accommodate one person per piece without a worry in the world. It's up to you to choose the depth depending on the space you have available. The Swedish giant offers 37 cm and 60 cm versions. As for height, it's best to opt for 40 cm cabinets. Installed on 8 cm legs hidden by a plinth, the seat height will be 48 cm and can be perfectly adapted to your table. Creating a bench or impromptu dining table from Ikea cabinets has never been so easy! Not keen on using your bench as a dining area? Place it directly on the floor: voila, you now have a bench in your hallway to put on your shoes with ease. However, make sure you have small silicone glides so that the doors don't get in the way. You can also add a 60 cm high module at the end of your bench to play with different heights and looks.

Project created with our straight natural Oak fronts, matte black Bulle handles.
White bench

Ready to install

Not keen on using your bench as a dining area? Place it directly on the floor: voila, you now have a bench in your hallway to put on your shoes with ease. However, make sure you have small silicone glides so that the doors don't get in the way. You can also add a 60 cm high module at the end of your bench to play with different heights and looks.

Project completed with our U-Shape fronts in Storm matte lacquer
Cane bench in Blue 04 - Ciel voilé

Cream of the crop

Kitchen in oak & Blue 02 - Bleu nuit
Project by Marn Deco ⓒ Hervé Goluza

Linear furniture, a central island, maybe a bar... Whatever the look, classic kitchens repeat the same old story over and over. It's time to switch it up! With its height lower than that of a traditional cabinet, the bench seat helps redefine your space. Adding one of 1.5 to 2 metres is enough to make your room feel larger than it really is. It's also the perfect way to take advantage of your walls with windows that don't fit kitchen cabinets, or to optimise even the smallest of corners. Our tip for extra cosiness? Add cushions: you'll create a calm atmosphere perfect as an everyday dining area.

Within reach

Door or drawer, it's all a question of taste, but also of use. For everyday use, the drawer is easier to access. On the other hand, if you plan on storing appliances in your bench that you only take out once a year, the door will cost less and hide your relics very well (the door layout is less expensive because you won't have to buy a Maximera drawer, only Utrusta hinges). You can even opt for push buttons and exclude handles from your budget too, making your storage units go extra incognito. Installing your fronts and handles is ultra-simple: just follow our video tutorials, which you'll find in our Installation Guide. 

Project created using our fronts in painted wood and cane Green 03 - Vert de gris - ⓒ Hervé Goluza
Cane bench in Beige 01 - Beige rosé
Bench in Green 02 - Sombre forest

Cherry on the cake

Last but not least, it's time to decorate your bench! Cover panels are your best friend here: match them with your fronts, in the same colour but with a different finish, or opt for something radically different, the choice is yours. In our offices, we opted for a Green 02 - Sombre forest bench with matte lacquer doors and visible grain on top.

Project created by using our lacquer fronts Green 02 - Sombre forest, along with Mini-rond brass handles
Bench in Green 02 - Sombre forest

Ikea references to remember

Cabinet frames

Ready to take the plunge and customise your bench? When you head to Ikea, there's only one word to remember: Metod. The rest all depends on the dimensions you prefer.


> For 60cm depth, the "overhead" cabinets, which you can place on the floor:


> For 37cm depth, the "wall-mounted" cabinets, which you can also place on the floor:


Legs

  • Metod legs to be covered with a Plum Living plinth: Ikea reference 402.055.99
  • You can also choose to have your bench rest on the ground, by raising it slightly with small felt pads so that the fronts don't rub on the ground.


Hinges

  • Utrusta hinges (if you opt for doors): Ikea reference 805.248.82


Drawer rails

  • Maximera rails, chosen according to the cabinet dimensions


Plum Styler Bench seat

Imagine your dream bench seat with Plum Styler

Between cane or frame, painted or natural wood, brass or chrome... your heart is in the right place?


Discover our 3D Styler, which will allow you to imagine and customize in the smallest details the bench made for you.


There are no limits to your creativity!

Bench seat from Plum Styler, made with our Linen cane fronts, as well as cover panels and a natural Oak plinth, brass Bubble handles and Stone paint.
Plum Styler Bench seat
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