Hello everyone,
I recently purchased an Ikea Brimnes wardrobe and would like to find out how much weight or what type of load this wardrobe can actually support.
I am particularly interested in how many kilograms each shelf can hold, whether there are differences between the various models (e.g., with or without doors, drawers), and what material limits should not be exceeded to avoid permanent damage.
Perhaps someone here has practical experience with loading this wardrobe or knows reliable data from tests?
My main concern is to use the wardrobe in a way that ensures stability and safety, not just theoretical maximum values.
Thank you in advance!
I recently purchased an Ikea Brimnes wardrobe and would like to find out how much weight or what type of load this wardrobe can actually support.
I am particularly interested in how many kilograms each shelf can hold, whether there are differences between the various models (e.g., with or without doors, drawers), and what material limits should not be exceeded to avoid permanent damage.
Perhaps someone here has practical experience with loading this wardrobe or knows reliable data from tests?
My main concern is to use the wardrobe in a way that ensures stability and safety, not just theoretical maximum values.
Thank you in advance!
Katan schrieb:
I’ve been using my BRIMNES for almost 4 years, daily and quite heavily loaded, mainly with clothes and some books on shelves. Interesting – this matches my experience, even though I provocatively said that the wardrobe can handle "a bit more" weight.
Still, I wouldn’t recommend placing heavy toolboxes or similar items on it “just like that.” Especially for those aiming for very sustainable use, it’s best to avoid that.
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Friedrich1 Feb 2023 08:02I find the many tips here very helpful and reassuring.
From my own experience, I would like to add that sometimes it can help to reinforce existing shelves by placing supports or thin boards underneath, which distribute the weight across several points of contact.
This is not an official Ikea recommendation, but it often provides extra support when you want to put in a bit more weight.
From my own experience, I would like to add that sometimes it can help to reinforce existing shelves by placing supports or thin boards underneath, which distribute the weight across several points of contact.
This is not an official Ikea recommendation, but it often provides extra support when you want to put in a bit more weight.
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Genevieve1 Feb 2023 10:44Friedrich schrieb:
Sometimes it helps to reinforce existing shelves by adding spacers or thin panels that distribute the weight across multiple support points.That is a good tip, although it is important to keep an eye on the screws and joints during this process.
In addition, it makes sense to regularly check that all connections remain secure, as this can also increase or maintain load capacity over the long term.