ᐅ How can I securely lock MALM drawers?

Hello everyone,

I recently bought a Malm chest of drawers from IKEA and now want to make sure the drawers are securely locked to prevent them from being pulled out unintentionally—especially with young children in the house.

My question is: What are the best ways to permanently and effectively secure Malm drawers without having to constantly install something that might leave residue or damage the appearance later on?

I would appreciate concrete recommendations and experiences, including tips on suitable materials or specific locking systems. Thanks in advance!

Hi,

I would recommend using child safety locks for drawers from IKEA or other manufacturers. They are often easy to install and work reliably.

Alternatively, drawer locks with a clamping mechanism are effective, so you don’t have to drill into the furniture.

TELAHAU schrieb:
Using child safety locks for drawers from IKEA or other manufacturers

Absolutely, I use exactly those at home too 🙂 I would also combine the locks with a small rubber buffer so that the drawers don’t slam when opened despite the lock — it sounds like a lot, but it really makes a difference.

Small tip: there are even magnetic versions available, which make handling easier. 😉

I can completely understand how important this is, especially when there are small children or pets in the house.

In our experience, simple clamp locks with a discreet design often work best, as they don’t disrupt the appearance and still look secure.

However, sometimes you don’t feel entirely comfortable with such solutions, because you consider the full load on the drawers and not every system remains reliably durable over time.

This is brilliant!

I secured my MALM drawers with an internal latch that remains almost invisible but works perfectly.

It can be easily unlocked with a small turn and reliably prevents the drawers from being pulled out.

I can only recommend this if you are a bit handy! 😃

Very simple and proven are drawer locks with adhesive tape for sticking on.

You can attach these inside, and they reliably prevent opening.

No drilling, no permanent marks.