ᐅ How do you combine IKEA HEMNES furniture with other IKEA series?

Good evening everyone, I am currently exploring how to best combine IKEA Hemnes furniture with other IKEA series without causing a visual clash in the room design. The choice of color and materials seems to be particularly challenging, as Hemnes has a very classic and somewhat rustic look, while other series like Malm or Kallax appear more modern or minimalist.

I’m interested to hear if you have practical experience or creative tips on harmoniously arranging, for example, a Hemnes sideboard with Malm dressers or Regissör shelves. Are there any specific guidelines regarding color, finishes, or accessories that you would recommend to create a cohesive atmosphere? Any suggestions on which series work especially well with Hemnes are also appreciated. Thanks in advance!

LONEBLA schrieb:
I’m interested to know if you have practical experience or creative tips on how to harmoniously combine, for example, a HEMNES sideboard with MALM dressers or REGISSÖR shelving units.

The best approach is to match the color tones, such as pairing white HEMNES furniture with white MALM dressers. This way, they appear as part of the same collection. Use accessories that link the styles, like wooden boxes or ceramics. Avoid mixing too many different surface textures to keep a harmonious look.

LONEBLA schrieb:
When it comes to choosing colors and materials, this seems to be a challenge because HEMNES has a very classic and somewhat rustic feel, while other series like MALM or KALLAX appear more modern or minimalist.

That’s exactly the point! 🙂 To me, combining HEMNES with more straightforward designs can be exciting—if you approach it casually. Imagine having a white HEMNES bed next to a simple white MALM bedside table. That can work really well if you use small accessories to bridge the styles, such as wooden trays or warm lighting.

My advice: don’t be too rigid about it; a bit of mixing makes the space lively and cozy. It’s also perfectly fine to deliberately create visual contrasts to add interesting highlights 😉.

Jorgela schrieb:
The best approach is to match the color tones, for example, combining white HEMNES furniture with white MALM dressers.

Color matching is definitely the most important factor when combining HEMNES with other series. Additionally, I recommend paying attention to the material composition: HEMNES uses more solid wood, while MALM and KALLAX mainly consist of veneered particleboard.

To achieve a harmonious overall look, it’s best to avoid mixing glossy surfaces with matte ones. Instead, subtle decorative items made from natural materials, such as rattan baskets or fabric-covered storage, help connect the different series.

It is also advisable to align the furniture functions—pieces with similar uses (e.g., a HEMNES wardrobe with a MALM dresser in the bedroom) create more visual harmony than random combinations.