ᐅ Are there any useful add-on components or accessories for IKEA Brimnes furniture?

Hello everyone,

I am currently looking into the IKEA Brimnes furniture, especially the storage systems from this series. My question is: Are there any useful and recommended add-ons or extensions for the individual Brimnes pieces that significantly improve storage capacity or functionality?

I’m not only referring to the original IKEA accessories but also practical third-party or DIY solutions that have proven effective.

For example, I am planning to make my Brimnes dressers more flexible, whether through additional shelves, special inserts, or even top-mounted shelving units. It would be interesting to know how other users have addressed this, without completely changing the simple design, but increasing usability.

Does anyone have specific tips or recommendations? Thanks in advance!

For Brimnes dressers, I like to use IKEA VARIERA inserts, which fit well in the drawers and help keep things organized.

Additionally, small shelves or trays can often be placed on top of the furniture to increase storage space.

I have not used any DIY add-on parts.

Hello Ezekielteo,

you asked if there are useful add-on parts for IKEA Brimnes furniture that can improve storage space or functionality. Basically, IKEA offers only a few specific add-on solutions for Brimnes, as the furniture is quite modular and simple in design.

Here are some tips that might be helpful:
- IKEA BYGEL storage baskets that can be attached to side hooks to create additional storage space
- VARIERA drawer inserts that organize the interior and keep things tidy
- DIY solutions: many users build small shelves or drawer inserts from plywood tailored to fit perfectly, which can then be placed on top of the dresser to create more storage space without significantly increasing the overall height
- Clamp or slotted systems made of wood or metal offer flexible options, for example to add shelves or small dividers inside the drawers

It is important that the add-ons are dimensionally accurate so they don’t compromise stability or overload the simple design.

If you like, I can provide examples or point you to potential sources for such DIY parts.

Hey Ezekielteo!

I love getting the most out of my Brimnes furniture! 😍 Attachments and organizers inside make it so much fun and really help keep things tidy.

For example, I built a few small wooden shelves that I place on top of the Brimnes dresser—super practical, especially for books or decorations. The VARIERA inserts are definitely my favorite; they turn any drawer into an organizational wonder!

Don’t hesitate to try DIY. Sometimes simple hacks work better than expensive accessories. Give it your best—you can do it! 💪🤩