Hello everyone,
I am planning to set up some Ikea Brimnes furniture pieces in my attic room. However, I have the problem that the sloping ceilings significantly limit the wall height and room depth. My question is: how can I adapt Ikea Brimnes furniture to sloped ceilings so that they remain functional and visually appealing?
I am interested in practical modification options (such as cutting, adjusting the back panels or surfaces) as well as tips for installation or combining them with other built-in elements.
Are there any experiences with sawing, custom-made additions, or specific Brimnes models that work better for these kinds of spaces? I am reasonably handy and can use tools, but I don’t want to damage anything.
Thanks in advance for your tips and advice!
I am planning to set up some Ikea Brimnes furniture pieces in my attic room. However, I have the problem that the sloping ceilings significantly limit the wall height and room depth. My question is: how can I adapt Ikea Brimnes furniture to sloped ceilings so that they remain functional and visually appealing?
I am interested in practical modification options (such as cutting, adjusting the back panels or surfaces) as well as tips for installation or combining them with other built-in elements.
Are there any experiences with sawing, custom-made additions, or specific Brimnes models that work better for these kinds of spaces? I am reasonably handy and can use tools, but I don’t want to damage anything.
Thanks in advance for your tips and advice!
Lubla schrieb:
Angle screws for securing on the slope are practical.Exactly – I also recommend metal brackets that you screw from the inside of the cabinet body and into the wall.
One more tip: Before cutting, make a cardboard template and hold it against the furniture. This way, you can better judge which areas actually need adjustment. It saves a lot of frustration later!
kemads46 schrieb:
Before cutting, you should make a cardboard template and hold it up to the furniture.Absolutely – I did the same with cardboard. Just leave a little extra space for the angle and the “play” of the boards. Also, if you position the cabinets slightly angled, it can lighten the look and save some space.
And of course, if you’re not very precise with your tools, it’s better to measure one more time than to cut too quickly – otherwise, the boards will definitely remind you of it. 😄
Thanks in advance for your detailed responses!
What I wanted to know more precisely: Does anyone have experience with the width of the roof slope? Specifically, how much clearance do you leave between the top of the wardrobe and the slope?
I ask this because I’m concerned that placing the furniture directly against the slope might later interfere with opening the wardrobe doors or the function of the drawers.
Do you have any tips on how to adjust the top edge of the furniture so that it still keeps at least 1 cm (0.4 inches) of distance from the slope without looking untidy?
I’m curious if anyone has a clever solution for this.
What I wanted to know more precisely: Does anyone have experience with the width of the roof slope? Specifically, how much clearance do you leave between the top of the wardrobe and the slope?
I ask this because I’m concerned that placing the furniture directly against the slope might later interfere with opening the wardrobe doors or the function of the drawers.
Do you have any tips on how to adjust the top edge of the furniture so that it still keeps at least 1 cm (0.4 inches) of distance from the slope without looking untidy?
I’m curious if anyone has a clever solution for this.
Bentpe41 schrieb:
Does anyone have experience with the width of the sloped roof? Specifically, how much clearance do you leave at the top between the wardrobe and the slope?I would recommend leaving at least 1.5 to 2 cm (0.6 to 0.8 inches) of space. This prevents stress on the furniture and allows the wardrobe doors to open more smoothly.
Simply install a small strip or trim along the top edge – you can paint or cover it to match the decor for a neat appearance.
Sometimes small rubber or felt strips used as spacers also help; they are unobtrusive and absorb slight movements.
Will44 schrieb:
Simply attach a small strip or trim at the top edge – you can paint or cover it in a matching color to make it look neat.Good point about the trim. Another idea would be to design the trim to follow the slope and visually serve as a finish, essentially a cost-effective custom solution. This way, standard furniture and individual adjustments are combined elegantly.
Additionally, you might consider adding a precisely fitted baseboard to the lower furniture area to use the space harmoniously.
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