ᐅ How can I make the best use of IKEA Brimnes furniture for small spaces?
Created on: 26 Nov 2021 19:37
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jangarikHello everyone,
I would like to start a discussion about the optimal use of IKEA Brimnes furniture in small rooms. The challenge is that my living room is really limited in size—about 12 square meters (130 square feet)—and I want to make the most efficient use of the available space without making it feel cluttered.
My specific questions are: Which Brimnes pieces work best for small areas? How do you combine the furniture to maximize storage without restricting movement? Are there any clever storage or organization solutions that I may have overlooked?
For example, I use a Brimnes bed with storage, but I’m unsure how to best integrate sideboards or shelves. I appreciate any tips, including examples of how you have arranged your spaces. Thanks in advance!
I would like to start a discussion about the optimal use of IKEA Brimnes furniture in small rooms. The challenge is that my living room is really limited in size—about 12 square meters (130 square feet)—and I want to make the most efficient use of the available space without making it feel cluttered.
My specific questions are: Which Brimnes pieces work best for small areas? How do you combine the furniture to maximize storage without restricting movement? Are there any clever storage or organization solutions that I may have overlooked?
For example, I use a Brimnes bed with storage, but I’m unsure how to best integrate sideboards or shelves. I appreciate any tips, including examples of how you have arranged your spaces. Thanks in advance!
Hello jangarik,
I can understand your situation well. Small rooms require thoughtful furnishing, especially when using the Brimnes range.
The Brimnes storage bed you already have is a good start. In addition, I personally use the Brimnes sideboard with doors – it provides a lot of hidden storage, especially in small rooms, and doesn’t feel as bulky as open shelves.
For even more storage options, you can mount the Brimnes shelving unit with doors at typical cabinet height on the wall – this way you use wall space and avoid taking up floor area.
One more tip: consider combining a chest of drawers with wall shelves. This creates layers without crowding the floor.
Sometimes coordinating the colors of the furniture and walls helps to make rooms appear visually larger.
If you have any questions about the dimensions or installation, feel free to ask.
I can understand your situation well. Small rooms require thoughtful furnishing, especially when using the Brimnes range.
The Brimnes storage bed you already have is a good start. In addition, I personally use the Brimnes sideboard with doors – it provides a lot of hidden storage, especially in small rooms, and doesn’t feel as bulky as open shelves.
For even more storage options, you can mount the Brimnes shelving unit with doors at typical cabinet height on the wall – this way you use wall space and avoid taking up floor area.
One more tip: consider combining a chest of drawers with wall shelves. This creates layers without crowding the floor.
Sometimes coordinating the colors of the furniture and walls helps to make rooms appear visually larger.
If you have any questions about the dimensions or installation, feel free to ask.
When I read posts like this, I keep asking myself: Why focus so much on IKEA? Sure, the Brimnes series is affordable and fairly versatile, but there are many better options for small spaces.
Using the Brimnes bed with storage is the standard go-to solution—but honestly, doesn’t it often look quite cluttered and overloaded afterward?
That’s exactly what I mean—the main focal point in a supposedly small room.
Maybe it’s worth thinking outside the box and aiming for multifunctional furniture that not only provides storage but can also fold up or transform in other ways. Brimnes is a practical solution, but it’s not everyone’s taste when it comes to design.
Using the Brimnes bed with storage is the standard go-to solution—but honestly, doesn’t it often look quite cluttered and overloaded afterward?
kinsi schrieb:
I recommend the Brimnes bed with drawers; it’s great for storage under the bed.
That’s exactly what I mean—the main focal point in a supposedly small room.
Maybe it’s worth thinking outside the box and aiming for multifunctional furniture that not only provides storage but can also fold up or transform in other ways. Brimnes is a practical solution, but it’s not everyone’s taste when it comes to design.
I would like to provide a structured response based on my experience with Brimnes furniture systems in small apartments:
- Brimnes bed with drawers: Highly recommended, as the space under the bed is used efficiently.
- Sideboards and dressers: From the Brimnes range, models with doors are particularly suitable because they offer storage while keeping things organized and maintaining a visually calm appearance.
- Shelves: Brimnes shelves with closed sides or doors also help prevent dust and create a tidy look.
- Combination with wall areas: Installing wall cabinets or shelves above seating or bed areas increases usable vertical space and saves floor space.
My tip: Avoid too many individual pieces—prefer modular combinations to maintain clean lines and open floor areas.
In terms of color, as Takutau already mentioned, light tones are recommended because they visually expand the space.
Consider mobility: Furniture with wheels or light weight can be moved quickly, which is especially helpful in small rooms to create flexibility.
- Brimnes bed with drawers: Highly recommended, as the space under the bed is used efficiently.
- Sideboards and dressers: From the Brimnes range, models with doors are particularly suitable because they offer storage while keeping things organized and maintaining a visually calm appearance.
- Shelves: Brimnes shelves with closed sides or doors also help prevent dust and create a tidy look.
- Combination with wall areas: Installing wall cabinets or shelves above seating or bed areas increases usable vertical space and saves floor space.
My tip: Avoid too many individual pieces—prefer modular combinations to maintain clean lines and open floor areas.
In terms of color, as Takutau already mentioned, light tones are recommended because they visually expand the space.
Consider mobility: Furniture with wheels or light weight can be moved quickly, which is especially helpful in small rooms to create flexibility.
I would like to offer a slightly more relaxed tip: Make the Brimnes bed the centerpiece of your small room!
- Use the drawers not only for laundry or blankets but also for seasonal items or things you rarely use.
- Sideboards and dressers: Adding a few nice baskets inside instantly makes the space feel cozier while keeping it functional.
- A small rug in front of the bed makes the corner feel more inviting and helps define the area.
Don’t worry, a small room can be very charming—especially when you use Brimnes smartly. For me, it’s always a mix of order and comfort, and it’s okay if things get a little colorful and playful.
- Use the drawers not only for laundry or blankets but also for seasonal items or things you rarely use.
- Sideboards and dressers: Adding a few nice baskets inside instantly makes the space feel cozier while keeping it functional.
- A small rug in front of the bed makes the corner feel more inviting and helps define the area.
Don’t worry, a small room can be very charming—especially when you use Brimnes smartly. For me, it’s always a mix of order and comfort, and it’s okay if things get a little colorful and playful.
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