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Why are the IKEA slatted bed base and center support beam sold separately?

At IKEA, slatted bed bases and center support beams are sold separately so you can customize your bed to your needs.

IKEA sells slatted bed bases and center support beams separately so you can customize your bed setup according to your needs.
The center support beam is only required for beds that are 140 cm wide or larger. Smaller beds usually do not need additional center support.
You can also choose the slatted bed base that best matches your preferred sleeping comfort.

WHY SLATTED BED BASES ARE SOLD SEPARATELY

✓ More flexibility when choosing your bed setup
✓ Different comfort levels available
✓ Suitable for different bed sizes
✓ Center beam only needed for larger beds
✓ Individual combination of bed frame and bed base

IMPORTANT WHEN BUYING

Before purchasing a bed frame, please check:
  • whether a center support beam is required
  • which slatted bed base is compatible
  • whether both items need to be added separately to the shopping cart

GOOD TO KNOW

The center support beam provides additional stability for larger beds and helps properly support the slatted bed base.
 

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