ᐅ How difficult is it to assemble BRIMNES furniture from Ikea?

Created on: 21 Sep 2020 18:23
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mirsadra
Hello everyone, I’m currently planning to get the Brimnes bedroom wardrobe set from Ikea and am wondering how challenging the assembly really is. Could you share your personal experience with assembling BRIMNES furniture from Ikea? I’m mainly interested in the complexity of the instructions, whether any special tools are required, or if you have encountered any significant issues during assembly. Maybe you also have tips on what to watch out for to ensure a smooth build. Thanks in advance!
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Scarlett
22 Sep 2020 11:12
mirsadra schrieb:
How much time should I roughly plan for the cabinet?

I took about 3 to 4 hours with a calm approach. Not rushed, but also not hurried.

If you are experienced and work as a team of two, it can definitely go faster. But take your time to avoid mistakes – this will make using it much easier in the end.
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kemeo68
22 Sep 2020 14:03
I wonder if all the hype around the Brimnes is really justified. Sure, Ikea is affordable, but in my opinion, the design is quite plain.

The assembly? Well, it might be challenging for someone who isn’t handy, but otherwise it’s fairly standard.
Scarlett schrieb:
The instructions are okay, but sometimes you have to read them twice, especially for the drawers.

That’s exactly my point: this is where Ikea products show their weaknesses – overly minimal instructions that fail on details. Like with many of their furniture pieces.
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gauvin37
22 Sep 2020 15:26
There are hardly any problems if you proceed step by step. Important: always tighten the screws only loosely at first until everything fits, and then tighten them fully.
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FLOMARCOS
23 Sep 2020 09:19
Assembling BRIMNES is not complicated. Read the instructions and prepare your tools. Two hours is a realistic timeframe if you take your time and do everything carefully.