Five years ago, TikToker @cozydiyhome, also known as Christina Dennis, faced the same issue in her home, so she headed to ...

Image of a greenish gray mudroom with a built-in shoe bench, wood paneling, and cabinetry. No IKEA hack is complete until you've customized the look, and this doesn't need to break the bank.

What we see as ordinary IKEA basics, a DIYer would see a vision for an incredible custom built-in. For the average shopper, IKEA already has countless useful and functional pieces. Add some DIY ...

To make up the bulk of her dining bench, Christina bought a couple of IKEA's kitchen top cabinets. She didn't specify which product, but mentioned that it was a wall-top cabinet 30" wide and 24" deep.