ᐅ How can Ikea Hemnes be used practically in small spaces?

Hello everyone, I am currently exploring how to use Ikea Hemnes furniture effectively and practically in small spaces. Unfortunately, my apartment has very limited floor space, especially in the living and sleeping areas. The Hemnes series offers some classic pieces such as dressers, beds, and shelves, which are popular due to their timeless design.

I am particularly interested in how to position Hemnes dressers, beds, or shelves in a space-saving way without compromising functionality. Are there any tips for combining these pieces, possibly for storing extra items that often get in the way in daily life?

How can small rooms be maximized through clever use of the Hemnes series, especially if you don’t want to do much remodeling? I look forward to your experiences and practical suggestions on the topic “How can Ikea Hemnes be used practically in small spaces?”

Walburgafi schrieb:
I’m especially interested in how to position the Hemnes dressers, beds, or shelves in a way that saves space without limiting their functionality.

The best way is to use the dressers as double storage surfaces, for example by placing shelves or boards on top to create vertical storage space.

The Hemnes bed with drawers is also a real advantage for small rooms – it allows you to store bedding, books, or clothes without taking up extra floor space.

I find this topic very important and can easily understand how frustrating small rooms can be. The Hemnes series, in particular, has that classic charm which also creates a cozy atmosphere, but at the same time doesn’t always offer a lot of storage space if you’re not careful.

Marcellela schrieb:
The Hemnes bed with drawers is also a real advantage for small spaces – you can store bedding, books, or clothes without taking up extra room.

I can only agree with that! I have the Hemnes bed with drawers and use them extensively for seasonal clothing and bedding. What I’ve also tried is using Hemnes dressers as room dividers to separate different areas. This creates clear zones in a small space without just pushing all the furniture against the walls.

Sometimes less rearranging means more planning, especially when you use the room multifunctionally.

What about lighting or mirrors to make the room appear visually larger? That’s also part of practical use.

Elias schrieb:
I have the Hemnes bed with drawers and I use them intensively for seasonal clothes and bedding.

That makes sense, of course. But honestly: while Hemnes is attractive, it’s not the smartest choice for very small rooms with just a few square meters. In those cases, I would recommend more modular, wall-hugging solutions—or multifunctional furniture that can fold away almost completely.

Now to the provocative point: the often bulky-looking Hemnes dresser is actually a disadvantage in small rooms because it visually takes up more space than necessary.

My advice would be to focus more cleverly on the bed, for example, by maximizing storage space underneath it, and perhaps use Hemnes only as a supplementary element rather than the main piece of furniture.

Because “practical” also means not constantly having to squeeze between pieces of furniture and feeling restricted.