The Dependable IKEA Bed Frame That Has Plenty Of Hidden Storage For Your Needs

Small bedrooms and limited storage space have set many homeowners on an eternal quest for furniture that can accommodate both. With bed frames taking up the bulk of a bedroom's floor space, it's important to choose one that delivers function as well as ensures a good night's sleep. Fortunately, we can count on IKEA to offer a solution that ticks both boxes and more. Addressing space, stability, and storage issues, the BRIMNES bed frame counts as one of those small bedroom ideas that end up maximizing your space with its compact appearance and four pull-out drawers at the bottom.

Available in three colors (gray, black, and white) and sizes (full, king, and queen), there's bound to be a BRIMNES that can perfectly fit your bedroom's proportions and theme. Because the frame doesn't extend excessively beyond the dimensions of the mattress, BRIMNES' slim silhouette makes it ideal for small bedrooms. A commendable feature of BRIMNES is its stability. Once installed, the bed is super sturdy, given that its header and footer are made of solid pieces, unlike the screw-on bed legs of many other bed frames. We love that it already comes with four drawers, eliminating the need to purchase or DIY additional under-bed storage drawers. These also contribute to the bed frame's stability, especially once filled with items like bedding or clothes, which will give it extra weight.

The BRIMNES is a tall bed frame, even with your mattress placed on the lower height setting, which could be an issue for children or people of smaller stature. However, the roominess and depth of its four drawers make up for it. The drawers open and close smoothly and are ample enough to store pillows, comforters, bedding, and clothing. There have been comments about the slight wiggling of the drawers, but I have personally found this to be a non-issue once filled with items.

Other users have commented on the shakiness and squeakiness of the bed frame. The wooden slats don't get pulled as tightly across the frame and remain quite loose and wobbly against the upper and lower hooks that hold them in place. Fortunately, felt furniture sliders for protecting hardwood floors can address these issues. Sticking felt pads to the bottoms of each slat, as well as wedging them against the hooks that hold the slats in place, can help diminish the squeaking sounds. To stop the frame from shaking, installing L-brackets on the corners of each frame gives it the extra hold needed to reduce any shaking.

Note that you'll have to say goodbye to traditional bedside tables if you consider getting a BRIMNES bed frame. As the bottom drawers extend across the bed's entire length, you will need extra floor space on both sides to open and close them with ease. You can work around this issue by purchasing the BRIMNES headboard, which comes with built-in cubbies, or installing floating bedside shelves on each side.