ᐅ How can you best combine Ikea Brimnes furniture with other pieces?

Hello everyone,

I recently decided to buy some furniture from the Ikea Brimnes series because it fits well with my modern living style and offers practical features. However, I’m facing the challenge of how to best combine the Brimnes furniture with other pieces without creating a disjointed look or overcrowding the room.

My apartment is mostly furnished in a Scandinavian style, with light wood furniture and white accents. Are there any proven tips or specific examples on how to harmoniously combine the clean lines and design of Brimnes with other furniture—whether from Ikea or other manufacturers?

I’m especially interested in recommendations regarding colors, material combinations, and room layout. Suggestions on which furniture pieces work well together to make smart use of storage space would also be great.

Looking forward to your ideas!

Hello Rufra,

First of all, Brimnes provides a very functional base that fits well with various interior styles. Your question about how to best combine Brimnes with other furniture is very relevant, because overall it works great if you follow a few basic rules:

- Coordinate wood tones: Brimnes comes in white with a matte finish, so light wood furniture like birch or ash matches well. This consistency creates a calm atmosphere in the room.
- Create color contrasts: If you have solid-colored Brimnes pieces, you can add striking accents with medium to dark gray sofas or upholstered furniture.
- Keep the style simple: Brimnes features clean edges and minimalist handles – furniture with a similar straight-lined design complements it well.
- Use accessories: Cushions, rugs, or lamps in natural colors help visually connect the furniture.

Regarding storage: Especially the Brimnes dressers or wardrobes work really well combined with open shelving units, for example from the Ikea KALLAX series. This creates a mix of closed and open storage that doesn’t feel too heavy.

If you have more details about a specific room, feel free to ask again. I’m happy to help fine-tune the combination even further.

Rufra schrieb:
I’m especially interested in recommendations regarding colors, material combinations, and room layout.

I’d like to address your concerns in more detail, as when combining Brimnes with other furniture, there are often nuances overlooked that are crucial for a harmonious overall look.

Brimnes furniture mostly features a white finish with a rather cool white tone. This is important because not all white furniture pieces blend seamlessly. It is advisable to:

- Use white furniture with similar shades of white to avoid unwanted color mismatches.
- Consider varying the materials: combining with natural wood surfaces (e.g., light ash, maple) can add warmth to the room, as long as the wood tones are not too dark or reddish.
- A key point is to pay attention to the design language of the accompanying furniture. Brimnes is angular and functional, so complementing it with furniture that has gentle curves can introduce softness without feeling overwhelming. For example, an armchair with slightly rounded armrests can work well here.
- The room layout should avoid overcrowding. Since Brimnes offers plenty of storage, I recommend using open shelves or cabinets sparingly to prevent visual clutter.

It’s also important to consider how the specific room will be used. Are there already furniture pieces with distinct wood grains that need to be integrated? What is the lighting situation? Do you prefer textile floor coverings or hard flooring? This information could help make the recommendations even more precise.

Dilen schrieb:
It is also important to consider how each room is used.

To add to that: If you use Brimnes in the bedroom, it works well to place a simple wooden bench at the foot of the bed. In the living room, a modern coffee table in white or light wood can work nicely, with the key being that the proportions match each other.

Avoid furniture with too many decorations, as this creates visual clutter.