Behind the couch storage and charge station

This behind the couch storage and charge station was made from leftover IKEA parts after we moved to another place. The core components are obviously IKEA, what I did add on top were some wheels and some plain white boards which serve as covers eventually.

IKEA items used:

GNEDBY
BESTÅ
UTRUSTA
TYDA

IKEA items for behind the couch storage and charge station

Other materials and tools:

Wheels
Wooden boards for cover
Socket strip
Cable passage

How to make a behind the couch storage and charge station

1. Cut 3 equally long cover boards and 1 for the front panel.
2. Use a jigsaw to make a proper slot in order to place the cable passage.
3. Attach the wheels to the bottom side of the BESTÅs.
4. Bolt all components together.

Behind the couch storage and charge station

5. Assemble the 3 top covers by using IKEA door hinges and push openers

Behind the couch storage and charge station

6. Add the handle to the front panel
7. Plug in the socket strip

Behind the couch storage and charge station

8. Enjoy

~ by BigBonsai

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