ᐅ Are spare parts commonly needed for the IKEA BRIMNES furniture series available?

Hello everyone, I am currently looking into whether there are replacement parts available for the IKEA Brimnes range that are commonly needed. I am especially interested in whether individual components like drawer handles, runners, screws, or fasteners can be purchased separately, without having to replace entire furniture pieces. It is often said that smaller repairs tend to come up more quickly with affordable furniture series, especially when the items are used over a long period.

Based on experience, are there specific replacement parts that are more frequently requested or needed? How is the availability at IKEA, and are there perhaps alternative sources?

I am asking because I currently own a BRIMNES bed that is several years old, and I would like to carry out repairs myself in a cost-effective way without replacing the whole piece.

litopeo schrieb:
Are there certain spare parts that are commonly requested or needed based on experience?

Oh yes, I’m familiar with that! For BRIMNES, it’s mainly the drawer runners and handles that tend to fail. Especially the rails on the drawers sometimes have brackets that break or become loose. IKEA itself doesn’t offer all individual parts online, but you can often get small components directly in the store.

I once tried to replace a drawer rail, which wasn’t very straightforward but definitely doable with some patience. If you can’t get the parts directly from IKEA, it’s worth checking electronics or hardware stores for similar components. Sometimes standard accessories fit better than you might expect!

And lastly, don’t worry—BRIMNES is affordable, but the construction is fairly sturdy. Usually, it’s just minor parts that need replacement over time.

For a structured overview regarding spare parts for IKEA BRIMNES:

- Commonly needed spare parts: screws, drawer runners (metal or plastic), handles, and hinges.
- Availability: IKEA does not always sell all individual parts separately, but customers can often request spare parts at the store, especially during the warranty period.
- Alternative sources: third-party suppliers of furniture accessories or standardized fasteners from hardware stores may be compatible.

It is important to note that IKEA primarily focuses on selling complete modules. Support for long-term spare part supply is limited, which is typical for budget furniture series.

My advice: It is best to document the item numbers of the furniture parts and contact IKEA customer service with precise information. They often provide at least information about availability and suitable parts.

Super interesting question! I also have a BRIMNES bed and can confirm that the drawer handles became a bit loose after a few years, but fortunately, this can be quickly fixed with the right screws.

What I find really great is that even if a small component breaks, it’s not the end of the furniture. That really motivates me to repair it myself and keep using it! 😊

Also, I highly recommend carefully cataloging and storing the parts. If you ever need replacements, this is a huge help.

Thanks for the question, I find discussions like this very inspiring!

litopeo schrieb:
I’m asking because I currently own a BRIMNES bed that’s several years old, and I’d like to carry out repairs myself in a cost-effective way.

I can definitely relate to that. Especially with furniture we use every day and associate with many memories, you don’t want to immediately replace everything just because a small part is broken.

In my case, it was the drawer slides that eventually didn’t operate smoothly anymore. I asked IKEA for replacements, but unfortunately, the parts were no longer available since the furniture was several years old. In the end, I used similar mechanical parts from a hardware store. It worked, but required a bit of improvisation.

It’s also important to approach it with some patience and not get frustrated if every part isn’t readily available.

Maybe someone could start a dedicated thread here in the forum where everyone lists their replacement parts to help others?

rekijan schrieb:
IKEA itself does not offer all individual parts online, but in the store you can often get at least small components.

I think the argument is overly optimistic – of course, IKEA doesn’t generally sell all spare parts because that’s not their business model. They want customers to buy new products whenever something breaks. That’s exactly the issue with affordable furniture like BRIMNES.

Why should I expect spare parts when IKEA focuses on mass sales rather than long-term repairability? You could call it planned obsolescence, which I find problematic.

It’s nice that you can occasionally get a screw, but that doesn’t solve the underlying problem.

For discussion: Should we really accept this, or isn’t it time to push IKEA for better spare part availability and durability?