ᐅ Are there any instructional videos available for modifying or customizing the Ikea Hemnes furniture?

Hello everyone, I am currently considering modifying my Ikea Hemnes wardrobe to make it more functional for my home office. I am especially interested in whether there are well-made instructional videos that show the conversion step by step—ideally including tips on special tools, potential pitfalls, or advice for sturdy assembly. Does anyone have experience with such videos or can provide specific recommendations? If there aren’t complete instructional videos available, tutorials covering individual steps would also be helpful. Thanks in advance for your support!

Hey, I know a few videos that show how to open or modify Hemnes furniture. But a complete rebuild video specifically for the wardrobe? As far as I know, there isn’t one. The best approach is simply to take the furniture apart and creatively redesign it.

Interesting that you are looking for videos! In my opinion, it is often better to rely on your own creativity rather than strictly following instructions. Ikea furniture is generally designed to be relatively easy to modify – you just need some courage and a bit of basic tools. Also, I wonder if such videos really allow enough flexibility or if they tend to make you think within narrow limits. But of course, if they give you confidence, videos can be a useful help.

kemeo68 schrieb:
Interesting that you are looking for videos! In my opinion, it is often better to let creativity guide you rather than strictly following instructions.

You are certainly right that creativity is important. However, I mainly need confidence, especially regarding the stability of the furniture after the modification. I also want to avoid making unnecessary mistakes that could cause problems later on. Reliable instructional videos can also help to better understand the overall process and to prepare the right tools and materials more selectively.

Hello Saskia, I have dealt with modifying and rebuilding IKEA Hemnes furniture several times and can share some tips on how to find good instructional videos and approach the remodeling effectively.

- Check if the manufacturer has published any supplementary assembly instructions; often there are official variations from IKEA.
- YouTube offers many do-it-yourself videos, but make sure the video matches the specific furniture type.
- For Hemnes, it’s especially important to pay attention to the load-bearing structure: avoid removing any supporting parts, as this will make the furniture unstable.
- For preparation, I recommend a screwdriver set, cordless drill, wood glue, and a spirit level.

If you like, I can also share some specific video sources that I found helpful.

There are definitely videos available, but they mostly focus on assembling the Hemnes rather than modifying it. However, you can use videos of similar cabinets since the principles are quite similar. It is important that you know exactly what you want to change beforehand.