Brimnes Bed Frame: Solid ChoiceTanachatSolid choice for a bed frame with storage. I deducted a star because the central construction was not supported well although once everything tightens up it is fine. I wish there was more support during the central part of the frame.4
Great Frame but with a Modification...AllenI bought a King Size Brimnes frame in 2017, and I'm still using it. That should be a testament in and of itself. However - this is why I removed a star - I kept kicking the drawer handles with my bare shin. After removing the offending handle, I went in search of a replacement, and found some leather strapping of the same blackish color scheme. Running a couple of screws through the leather and attaching it through the same holes as the wood handle, achieved a painless resolution. I then proceeded to do the other 3 drawers. My wife said it would never hold. 8 years later it still holds, and she's gone.4
Would give 0 stars if I couldSandiGot to step 11 and the center + piece fell apart. Came back to read the reviews and decided I’m going to return this. Based on other reviews and my current experience, it’s not worth it to try and continue putting it together. 1
BRIMNES King bed frame and headboardJacquelinewhile this bed frame is sleek looking and works for us, the assembly was a bit of a nightmare. If you don't have a huge space to work with, it can be challenging. I almost wanted to pay the the task rabbit price for assembly!
Some of the cabinet drawers don't line up and close flush (it's annoying) but I can live with it. Weirdly enough, once we put our mattress on top, there's a gap (which still baffles us).
Nonetheless, it works - our mattress is pretty high and I need a stool so I can get on (short people problems).4
Headboard is great, Bed frame not so greatAnonymousI’ve been assembling IKEA furniture for 30 years, this was by far the most challenging to build. It took me about 10 hours, including googling known issues and a trip to the hardware store. I found a problem that IKEA engineers/designers may want to take a look at. The center section of the bed frame where there are two screws with round cam locks on both sides meet does not line up properly. I took apart the center section and reassembled it about 10 times before I finally gave up and went to the hardware store to add an additional L shaped corner bracket to reinforce the center. IKEA should consider redesigning this differently as eventually the center comes apart so the drawers will become crooked over time. Overall we love the bed for our teen, so I wasn’t going to return it after investing so much time into designing the room and assembling the headboard (escalation of commitment on my part). I would be happy to provide photos if contacted.3
Great bedSarinaThis bed is amazing and is really good it was hard to put the pieces together but the bed is amazing5
The Brimnes Bed Frame with storage and headboard is absolutely great.VirginiaWe are so happy with out purchase.5
HappyJohnFrame and head board work as advertised, enjoying them.5
LoveBrenLove this frame. Fits perfect in my room.5
Falls apart after awhileAlyssaThe bed was good, drawers were always a little crooked, but functional. The wood came off the string so it would slide a little bit and the metal broke that held the entire bed up. So there’s no support to the bed frame, not sure how to replace that. Most the wood screws pulled out of the board. Not the most sturdy3
Great storageNadineThis bed offered great storage. We upgraded my son from a twin to a full and he loves the bed. It looks great in his room.5
Would not suggest itDanielleAfter trying to hours to get this thing together, breaking two pieces, I finally gave up. I could not, no matter what I tried get the center pieces together. Looked online for help, everything. Going to have to drive the 2 plus hours to return now. Definitely wouldn’t suggest buying this one. Super sad about it, thought it would be perfect for my son.1
Missing partsChristyThe bed was great, but I didn’t receive the necessary middle support beam. I contacted customer support to remedy the issue and unfortunately ended up being charged for a new one. Otherwise, the bed is great.2
Bought this ten years ago-- still great after multiple moves!BenjaminI've moved three times since I got this bed, disassembling and reassembling it every time. It's still solid as a rock, the drawers are as smooth and easy to use as ever, and I couldn't be happier with it.5
Stunning bed. Easy to build. Don’t let people scare you in the reviews. RyanDon’t let the negative reviews about build time or the headboard mounting scare you. The couple who took 14 hours to build it together must have never used so much as a screwdriver before in their lives.
This bed took me 1:30 to build by myself. If you’ve ever built IKEA furniture before and/or you’re moderately handy you’ll be able to do this one eauditioned asy. Beds are some of the easiest things to build and this is no exception. Look up the instructions before buying and see if it looks good to you that’s what I did.
THE HEADBOARD!
Yes it mounts to the wall not the bed. It stands on two legs and you anchor it to the wall to help it stay upright. It’s built to be very easy to anchor just get some screws find a stud and anchor. Or use Sheetrock anchors like EZ anchors. It’s not difficult and you put the bed up against it when it’s done.
The bed is really nice. Very pretty. 5
Firmness QuestionableDianaThis was supposed to be a firm mattress but after a few weeks of sleeping on it it had lumps. I am contemplating returning it.3
Avoid this bedAnwarThe instructions was not clear. The bed frame was flimsy.1
Drawer handles are a hazardRachelI'm not sure why people are hating on this bed. Yes, it did take quite a while to put together. But once done, it is fine. EXCEPT for the drawer handles.
The 8" handles that bolt onto the underbed drawers are surprisingly sharp at the ends. A real hazard when you're sitting on the bed with your legs over the side. I'm looking for new handles...4
Horrible! Do not buy!DavidAside from being very complicated to buy, the locking screws do not work correctly. This is especially true of the central “+” sign region in the center of the bed. This does not lock and lead to the bed breaking in two places as we were trying to put it together. This will need additional braces now and I don’t know where to buy these as we now need to re-engineer the bed frame to make sure it is sturdy. Something IKEA should have done in the first place. What I would like is for IKEA to haul away the broken one, replace it with a new one and send people to build it! 1
It’s Amazing!!Mary BethCouldn’t be happier!5
