DIY Dog Window Seat IKEA Dresser HACK. Dogs love it!

·April 26, 2013·3 Comments

I created a dog window seat so that they are able to sit and look out the window. As a base I used the MALM 6-drawer dresser as it was just the right height for our window.

My dogs love it! They just jump up on it.

If you have smaller dogs, you may want to add some dog steps up to the top.

IKEA item used:

MALM 6-drawer dresser

Materials:

Paint
Plywood
Foam
Batting
Fabric
Staples
Upholstery Nails

DIY dog window seat

Firstly, I painted the dresser. This step is optional but I wanted it to flow with the rest of my living room decor.

Next, I cut a piece of plywood to fit the top of the dresser.

Then, using the plywood as a guide, I cut a piece of foam the same size as the plywood.

Then, I wrapped batting and fabric around to back side of the plywood and stapled down the edges.

To create tufts, I used upholstery nails hammered down through the fabric, batting and foam into the plywood. (Again, this is optional and the dogs won’t mind if it wasn’t tufted. But I like the look of tufted cushion.)

I can still use the drawers for regular storage.

What do you think of my DIY dog window seat?

~ by Lauren, Ohio

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