ᐅ What DIY alternatives are available for Ikea Brimnes replacement parts?

Hello everyone,

I recently realized that some replacement parts are needed for my Ikea Brimnes bed, which unfortunately are not always easy to buy or can quickly become expensive. Therefore, I’m interested in knowing: What DIY alternatives exist for Ikea Brimnes replacement parts? Specifically, I mean things like damaged slatted bed bases, replacements for defective hinges or handles, as well as recreating shelves. I’m interested in both materials and practical building instructions or sources for compatible standard parts. Who has experience or tips on how to make typical Brimnes replacement parts yourself or reproduce them affordably without completely losing the original Ikea design and functionality? Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

For slatted bed bases, you can simply use standard wooden slats from a hardware store. I often replace hinges with similar folding brackets, which usually fit well. Handles are available as inexpensive replacement parts online, or you can carve small pieces of wood yourself.

Great topic! 🙂 I tried out an idea by sanding old wooden furniture handles and repainting them – it looks fantastic and feels really sturdy! Also, IKEA furniture is often very modular, so you can easily improvise using standard parts from the hardware store. Just give it a try; it’s a lot of fun!

So, if you are looking for replacement parts for the Brimnes, I would first take precise measurements – this is crucial because parts like hinges and shelves are usually matched to the furniture dimensions.

For slatted bed bases: I recommend beech wood slats from a specialized retailer, ideally rounded, spaced about 40 cm (16 inches) apart to distribute the load evenly. This greatly increases durability.

For hinges: The challenge is to match the drilling hole positions exactly. One trick is to carefully remove the old hinges and screw them onto a wooden board to mark the holes before acquiring or making new ones.

Handles can be homemade using CNC milling from MDF or plywood if you have access. Alternatively, a simple handle made from plywood, which is then coated, also works well.

Could you please specify which parts are most important to you?

kaubi schrieb:
Could you maybe specify which parts are most important to you?

Thanks, kaubi, that’s helpful! The most urgent issue is the slatted bed bases because some of the wooden slats have broken in several places. I’m also looking for replacements for the hinges on the bed box flaps—the original hinges seem quite specialized and are apparently no longer available. Handles are less of a priority; maybe I can use something different there. So for the slatted bases and hinges, I’m looking for specific DIY ideas or measurements and materials to make these parts durable and secure.

I understand how frustrating it can be when you can’t get the right replacement parts and the piece of furniture starts to stop working properly. Especially with slatted bed bases, it’s important to choose the exact right wood quality to ensure the bed remains safe.

Maybe it could also be an idea to repair the broken parts with some kind of reinforcement? For example, using glue and small wooden strips as support?

Regarding the hinges: there are more universal folding fittings than you might think – in a similar situation, I experimented with similar fittings from the hardware store before searching for expensive replacement parts.