ᐅ What tips do you have for assembling IKEA HEMNES furniture in a small space?
Created on: 22 May 2022 14:37
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JUANIXHello everyone, I am facing the challenge of assembling an IKEA Hemnes wardrobe, but I have very limited space to work in—my room is quite small and tightly furnished. My specific question to the community is: What tips or proven strategies are there for assembling the HEMNES series, especially when there is little free space to move around and organize the parts? I am interested in everything from optimal preparation and handling the many individual pieces to possible tricks for assembly in a confined area. Thank you very much for your help!
Hello JUANIX, your concern is completely understandable. The HEMNES is not exactly small, and the instructions suggest several intermediate steps that require space. Here is a structured approach from me:
- Preparation: Lay out all parts on a large, flat surface. If floor space is limited, use a large folding table or even an old blanket to protect both the floor and the parts from scratches.
- Sort screws and dowels in small containers or egg cartons to keep track of them without spreading everything out in a small area.
- Preferably work vertically on components, so build the side panels and back panel separately first before assembling everything – this saves room to move around.
- Use walls as support whenever possible, so you need less space to lean parts on.
- If storage space is tight, break the work into stages and, for example, put the finished base frame away briefly to make room for the upper parts.
A common mistake is assembling large separate elements too early, which then take up a lot of space. I hope this helps you!
- Preparation: Lay out all parts on a large, flat surface. If floor space is limited, use a large folding table or even an old blanket to protect both the floor and the parts from scratches.
- Sort screws and dowels in small containers or egg cartons to keep track of them without spreading everything out in a small area.
- Preferably work vertically on components, so build the side panels and back panel separately first before assembling everything – this saves room to move around.
- Use walls as support whenever possible, so you need less space to lean parts on.
- If storage space is tight, break the work into stages and, for example, put the finished base frame away briefly to make room for the upper parts.
A common mistake is assembling large separate elements too early, which then take up a lot of space. I hope this helps you!
Another recommendation when working with limited space: clearly label parts and screws to avoid mix-ups – especially with the HEMNES series, which includes many different screw types. Use small storage boxes and keep the assembly instructions in a fixed, easily visible location. Choose ergonomic tools, ideally a cordless screwdriver with torque control, so you can work more precisely in tight areas.
Hey, I believe that a bit of humor and staying calm always help when space is limited. HEMNES is sturdy, so you can take it easy. 🙂 Try following steps 1 to 3 one after another on the floor, then the piece will eventually stand on its own. Limited space can also mean spreading the work over time – breaks are very valuable!
Thank you in advance for your answers! To clarify the situation: I actually have just under 2 square meters (about 21.5 square feet) of working space, and I also need to consider the setup under the sloping roof – the working height is limited there. Is the tip about using the wall as support still useful in this case? Practically, I could only use the wall directly next to me. Or does anyone have experience with planning the assembly step by step to manage working in such a niche?
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