ᐅ What is the best way to transport IKEA Brimnes furniture?

Hello everyone,

I recently bought some furniture from IKEA’s Brimnes series and now face the challenge of transporting it home as safely and efficiently as possible.

The problem is that some of the pieces are quite large and bulky, including large shelves and a bed up to 2m (6.6 feet) long. The packaging is flat but very long and somewhat awkward to handle.

So my question is:

How do you usually transport IKEA Brimnes furniture? I’m especially interested in:
- What transport options work best for these pieces?
- How do you protect them from possible damage during transport?
- Do you have any tips for storing and securing the furniture in a car or on a van?

I have access to a station wagon but no large van. It might also be worth considering disassembling the pieces, though I’ve heard that’s not always easy with Brimnes.

Thanks in advance for your experiences and tips!

It is best to lay the parts flat on the floor and protect them with blankets or bubble wrap.

In a station wagon, place the long parts crosswise to prevent them from shifting.

If possible, loosen a few smaller screws beforehand to make transportation easier.

In general, the following methods are suitable for transporting Brimnes furniture:

- Use a sufficiently large van or station wagon with a foldable rear seat to transport the furniture flat and supported.
- Use ratchet straps or strong ropes to secure the pieces and prevent shifting.
- Cover all edges and surfaces with blankets or padding to avoid scratches.
- Disassemble the bed or shelves only if you are familiar with furniture assembly; otherwise, there is a risk of damaging mounting boards.

Another important point: Brimnes furniture is usually delivered in multiple parts that can be stacked efficiently if properly secured.

Hello, from my own experience, I can say that Brimnes furniture can easily be transported in a large car or a small van if you keep a few things in mind:

- Keep the furniture parts in their original packaging whenever possible, as it already provides some protection.
- Place a soft layer like blankets underneath to avoid paint and surface damage.
- Use tension or ratchet straps to prevent the furniture from shifting.
- If possible, fold down the rear seats to gain extra length.

I advise against fully disassembling the furniture if you don’t have the assembly instructions handy, as the Brimnes series is quite complex in its connections and some joints are delicate.

If your car isn’t big enough, it’s worth renting a small van or using IKEA’s delivery service. This saves stress and minimizes the risk of damage.

Gerard schrieb:
Only disassemble the bed or shelves if you are experienced with furniture assembly; otherwise, there is a risk of damaging the mounting plates.

Thank you for this important advice. I had actually considered taking the bed apart into individual pieces because it is so long. However, since I am not entirely sure I can do it properly, I will leave it assembled.

Josan schrieb:
Keep furniture parts in their original packaging whenever possible, as it already provides protection.

That sounds sensible. Sure, the packaging is a bit bulky, but the protection seems important to me.

My main concern is that the parts might slide around in the car when braking. I do have blankets and will fold down the rear seats, but I don’t have suitable ratchet straps yet. Are simple straps really enough to secure furniture well in a station wagon?

SAIMLIS schrieb:
My concern is more that the parts might slide back and forth in the car when braking.

Tie-down straps are usually sufficient if they are properly attached and tightened. I recommend using at least two straps per load unit—one crosswise and one lengthwise, if possible.

Make sure the straps are fastened to sturdy points in the vehicle. In a station wagon, there are often tie-down anchors; otherwise, strong handles or the slats of the rear seat can help.

You can also place padding like blankets underneath to reduce compression and prevent sliding.

A tip: before driving, test whether the furniture shifts with light shaking. If it does, improve the securing.