Parts aren't the right size SuzanneAfter an hour of thinking I had lost my mind because there was absolutely no way the pieces they sent were the right length.
I turned to YouTube and the internet and found out that I was in fact not the only one having the same issue setting up the bed. The pins are not long enough to connect with the locking nuts and the bed simply doesn't stay together.
So now after spending over $600 on getting the bed and headboard delivered I am off to home depot to buy the parts that should have been properly manufactured in the first place.
Ikea is no longer "Swedish for Common Sense" its now Swedish for frustrating.2
Package missing key components ChrisWhy are the slats and support beam not included? Nothing like making a 2nd trip to get necessary parts. 2
Corner angles too sharp PeterBed corners and the drawer handle corners are too sharp, very painful when hit.2
Drawers broke SarahThe bed frame is nice and the drawers are spacious However 2 of the 4 drawers are now broken and they do not sell replacements. Very dissatisfied with the resolution from customer service of me getting the drawers fixed/ replaced. Zero parts and zero solutions other than buying another full new bed frame 2
Easy to set up this quality itemAnonymousWe did use a Youtube video that walked us through putting the bed together. What I like about the bed is that you have mattress height options. I like the high bed option for it looks more elegant and more importantly it is easy to put bedsheets on without crushing your fingers on the frame.
The bed is sturdy and has great drawer space. 5
Why would the slatted base not be included?!?!CorrieOrdered online, took 3 weeks to arrive from a city 4.5 hours from my town. Centre connection was so short almost couldn’t put it together. Halfway through assembly discovered there were no slats. There is absolutely no reason not to include these when they are required. Why? Someone please explain the reasoning??? 1
Needs to be redesigned.Lisa Please IKEA fix STEP 6 so there aren’t tears and incredible frustration on your customers part who are desperately trying to assemble the queen size Brimnes bed. The pin is too short to turn the locking nut and fasten together the 2 major boards of this bed. It’s NOT a new problem, installation would be simple if the parts were actually the right length for the job. It leaves one thinking that it’s them that is unable to correctly assemble it which is NOT the case. It’s a defect in the workmanship of a part. It seriously left me reconsidering whether I would ever purchase anything IKEA again. HELP your customers.2
Great storage!JudyLove this purchase! Provides great storage in a house where storage space is limited. I was worried it would be too low but it works just fine for us seniors!5
Box 3 MAY BE A DIFFERENT COLOURSamanthaTo save everyone the extreme hassle and confusion: box 3 may come as a different colour than the entire bed. We've had the boxes for 3 weeks and 1 out of 5 people who worked at ikea could tell me this. The photo shows it clearly, but no one could explain that to me when I was live chatting/calling.
I will update the star rating if the bed is any different than a 4 once I actually build it. 4
Putting it together was so easy. MichelleLove our new bed. Perfect height and was so easy to put together. 5
Extremely squeaky MeganI love the idea of this bed, it feels sturdy and supportive. Though, after about a week of using the bed it began squeaking with every move, not just a slight squeak but a high pitched one that wakes you up with every move. It is horrible and I have not been able to sleep in the bed for a while because of it. Very disappointing, hopefully we can solve the issue somehow. 2
Skip if you want to be repurchasing a mattressNickDesign is clean and l live the under bed storage, but the top has no indentation to hold the mattress in place. Had to replace a mattress under warranty from Ikea and the second one is already starting to sag again. Had this frame for 6 years. 3
We are very Happy with this bed bought it on line and found the information online so helpfull making our choice.JaniceLove this bed! lots of storage for extra bedding. Love the extra height. I don't have to clean dust bunnies under the bed :) We bought online and The online information regarding it was very helpful. The delivery service as always is very good !5
Great product !JorgeSome work to put it together but once done what a difference..so much space..my daugther loves it!5
Not easy to assemble, need to be 2Valerie2 people are necessary for this piece4
Poor Design. Looks Great. Priced Well. Hard to Build. Kevin[ 1 ] Poor Air Quality: Made of particle board; the bed caused significant off-gassing, making the room unusable for a while. This was especially concerning as we were trying to conceive. I expected IKEA to use safer materials. [ 2 ] Difficult Assembly: Assembly was time-consuming and not intuitive. [ 3 ] Lack of Mattress Airflow: Fully enclosed drawers beneath the platform prevent proper airflow, causing hot sleeps and potentially damaging the mattress over time. [ 4 ] Flimsy Headboard Design: The headboard relies on a single leg for support, and poorly aligned horizontal pieces make it unstable. The particle board construction feels fragile, and the design is uncomfortable for leaning against while in bed. [ 5 ] Storage & Aesthetic: Offers ample storage with large drawers and has an attractive appearance. [ 6 ] Priced well all things considered. In the future, I will pay more for better design/simplicity and less off-gassing. 2
Great BedMelissaWe ordered this bed in King size as we already own the same one in a double. We love it. The under bed storage is great and the bed is comfortable and more importantly the frame is quiet. I can't speak to how easily it is to assemble as we took advantage of Task Rabbit for that. 5
Love this bed!JeanneSooo much storage!!!
Be sure to set it up in the place you want it and FOLLOW DIRECTIONS EXACTLY!5
Very Practical for Small SpacesMoniqueOur bedroom is super tiny, you can literally only fit a queen bed with some limited space around it and you’re supposed to put all your clothes in a tiny closet. The space added with the drawers on the Brimnes is amazing and very practical. It is a great solution for small spaces :)5
Broken partsTroyAs soon as we got it and I was putting together there were a couple broken parts and I wasn't impressed with that other than that it's an OK platform bed frame draw size is good I fixed the broken pieces of wood by milling my own new pieces out of pine2
