Great bookcase except for the awful ODOR.AmyStraightforward Ikea build, nice bookshelf/storage unit, reasonably priced.
HOWEVER... The chemical off-gassing has been horrible! Ikea furniture made of manufactured wood generally has an odor, but this piece has by far been the worst by several magnitudes. Almost intolerable to be in the same room with it, took weeks to dissipate. Minus one star for that alone.4
Looks nice, but missing hadware JoelIt looks nice, and seems to be sturday knce you anchor the top to the wall. But beware, you will need to have the screws that are missing from the pack. The handle screws were missing from mine. 3
Easy to assemble and just right for the space we needed for!LillianAll the parts needed were included. Delivery was on time and quick!5
Amazing!TraceyWe love these! We bought six right out of the gate and loved them so much, we bought two more.5
Perfect KariThis is perfect the size fits exactly! I was worried it would be flimsy but it's not the drawers could be a little deeper but it's perfect I use it for my linens 5
BookcaseNancyI absolutely love this bookcase. It is a perfect solution for a small space for me. 5
LOVE LOVE LOVE these book cases!LindaI used the online video for assembling. These were crazy easy to put together and I used a screwdriver! They are tall and have great storage capacity. I purchased some bins online and they fit perfectly. I was considering purchasing similar pieces through California Closets but after reading customer reviews and recommendations on sites like reddit, I thought I'd give Ikea a try. Their prices are amazing and the quality is outstanding. These are not light weight either. I just LIVE them. Wish I could post pics!5
Not Worth ItHuiThe price is pretty high for a typical IKEA quality bookcase (same goes to other variations of this BRIMNES brand, I bought 5 cases of different variations but I'm just gonna comment once here).
The package design is trash, I literally have to destroy the box to open it, making it impossible to return with scratches and cracks on some boards as usual.
Missing one or two screws (for wall fixture) and no spare parts, looks like IKEA is overconfident in itself.
The finished look is decent and meets my expectation, so I give 3 stars despite above reasons.3
Good sturdy bookcase MiaIt fits perfectly into a small bedroom. Little things all off the floor. I can finally see my boy’s bedroom floor. ^^5
Great cabinet!CathyI put this in the corner of my bedroom next to my bathroom and this cabinet works out great!5
poor qualityDatpoor quality, the paint on the shelves are starting to peel off after two weeks1
BRIMNES bookcaseBobMet our needs for bookshelves and drawers nicely.5
The perfect matchMartinThat's what I want, perfect for my own space at home, great! 5
Nice deep shelves and easy to adjust each shelf heightIzaiahBought the shelf to hold various records and albums. Deep enough to fit records without them sticking out and enough height between shelves for figures and books.5
Lower Price, but at What Cost?Laura AshleyA great problem to have: My office needed another Brimnes bookshelf to accommodate my new books. A bummer to realize: I purchased my previous Brimnes bookshelf in 2021, and this newer version pales in comparison.
Putting it together was considerably more precarious, and the material is inferior. The bookshelves have a width discrepancy of approximately 1/8 of an inch, which seems small but gives the eye pause when scanning the room. The drawers don't align as well, either.
It's a real shame because this is a wonderfully designed piece that offers flexible storage for smaller spaces. I would have gladly continued to pay slightly more for the previous iteration of the Brimnes bookshelf.3
NightstandMarianaWas able to organize all my book and make it look very nice. 4
Best item ever MelissaPerfect item for all your needs5
Great.EnikoGreat looking and great price 5
Perfect FitDenaGreat piece. Quick delivery. Easy to put together.5
PerfectFloydThis shelf unit fit perfect in an opening in our entrance way. It was the exact size need. It was easy to ASSEMLBE AND LOOKS GTREAT.5