I made the Applaro bench+wall panel a free standing unit : r/IKEA
IKEA - Keep your outdoor gear close at hand but tidied away with the ÄPPLARÖ storage bench. Just close the lid and the bench is extra seating that can be easily moved
FREE 3D MODELS IKEA APPLARO OUTDOOR FURNITURE SERIES Special bonus - Patio gazebo included — PROVIZ | architectural rendering visualizations and 3D walkthrough animations