Step 7 of 11
BRIMNES bed frame step 7 of 11: Prepare the 4 storage drawer fronts
Lay the 4 drawer fronts face down and fit 16 cam bolts (118331) and 16 wooden dowels (101350) into the pre-drilled holes.
Tools: Cross-head screwdriver
- Keep the grooved inner face of each drawer front facing up so the cam bolts sit square.
All 11 steps
- 1 Prepare the headboard and footboard ends
- 2 Stand the ends and centre partition
- 3 Fit the front and back bed side rails
- 4 Lock the bed frame corners with cam locks
- 5 Install and extend the telescoping SKORVA centre beam
- 6 Fit the slatted base pins and lay the slatted bases
- 7 Prepare the 4 storage drawer fronts
- 8 Stand and lock the 8 drawer sides
- 9 Slide in the 4 drawer bottoms and secure the backs
- 10 Fit the 8 drawer runners with flush countersunk screws common mistake
- 11 Slide all 4 storage drawers under the bed
00Overall
The outer size is IKEA's published size.
01Elevations
Drawn from our 3D model, to scale. Point at a part to find it in the list below; click it to jump there.
02Parts / cut list
| Part | Name | Qty | T | W | L | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame | ||||||
| A | Headboard end panelHeadboard-end structural panel of the 140×200 cm bed frame; carries the left end of the sides and SKORVA centre beam.18 × 470 × 1460 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 470 mm | 1460 mm | Particleboard, paper foil, plastic edging |
| B | Footboard end panelFootboard-end structural panel of the bed frame; locks onto both upper bed sides and supports the telescoping centre beam.18 × 470 × 1460 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 470 mm | 1460 mm | Particleboard, paper foil, plastic edging |
| C | Centre drawer partitionDivides the space under the bed into four drawer bays (two on each side) and supports the centre of the frame.18 × 286 × 1420 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 286 mm | 1420 mm | Particleboard, paper foil, plastic edging |
| D | Back bed side railUpper bed rail along the back side above the two rear storage drawers; carries the rear slatted bed base.18 × 180 × 2024 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 180 mm | 2024 mm | Particleboard, paper foil, plastic edging |
| E | Front bed side railUpper bed rail along the front side above the two front storage drawers; carries the front slatted bed base.18 × 180 × 2024 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 180 mm | 2024 mm | Particleboard, paper foil, plastic edging |
| F | SKORVA telescoping centre beam (outer sleeve)Galvanized steel U-channel outer sleeve of the SKORVA telescoping centre support beam.45 × 46 × 1250 mm | ×1 | 45 mm | 46 mm | 1250 mm | Galvanized steel |
| G | SKORVA telescoping centre beam (inner slide)Inner telescoping steel channel of the SKORVA beam that slides out to lock into the footboard mounting bracket.40 × 40 × 1250 mm | ×1 | 40 mm | 40 mm | 1250 mm | Galvanized steel |
| H | Rear slatted bed base (70×200 cm)70×200 cm curved birch slatted base supporting the rear half of the 140×200 cm mattress.18 × 660 × 1980 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 660 mm | 1980 mm | Layer-glued birch veneer |
| J | Front slatted bed base (70×200 cm)70×200 cm curved birch slatted base supporting the front half of the 140×200 cm mattress.18 × 660 × 1980 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 660 mm | 1980 mm | Layer-glued birch veneer |
| Drawers | ||||||
| K | Drawer frontWide flush drawer front covering half the length of the bed frame.18 × 232 × 996 mm | ×4 | 18 mm | 232 mm | 996 mm | Particleboard, paper foil, plastic edging |
| L | Left drawer sideLeft side of the rolling under-bed drawer box.14 × 160 × 542 mm | ×4 | 14 mm | 160 mm | 542 mm | Particleboard, plastic foil |
| M | Right drawer sideRight side of the rolling under-bed drawer box.14 × 160 × 542 mm | ×4 | 14 mm | 160 mm | 542 mm | Particleboard, plastic foil |
| N | Drawer bottom94×54 cm fibreboard base of the under-bed storage drawer.3 × 540 × 948 mm | ×4 | 3 mm | 540 mm | 948 mm | Fibreboard, acrylic paint |
| P | Drawer backBack wall of the drawer box; secured by the plastic wedge dowels on both sides.12 × 146 × 940 mm | ×4 | 12 mm | 146 mm | 940 mm | Particleboard, plastic foil |
The parts' sizes are our 3D model's own estimates: close, not measured. Built from the IKEA BRIMNES bed frame with 4 storage drawers manual (AA-473492-21) and SKORVA centre support beam instructions. IKEA publishes only the outer size.
03Tools & materials
| Tools | ||
|---|---|---|
| HammerTaps the 16 plastic wedge dowels through the drawer sides into the drawer backs. | You need it | |
| Cross-head screwdriverScrews in the 24 cam bolts, 4 SKORVA centre beam screws, and 16 flush runner screws. | You need it | |
| Flat screwdriverTurns the 24 cam locks. | You need it | |
| Materials | ||
| Particleboard, paper foil, plastic edging | ABCDEK | |
| Galvanized steel | FG | |
| Layer-glued birch veneer | HJ | |
| Particleboard, plastic foil | LMP | |
| Fibreboard, acrylic paint | N | |
Not in the box: Mattress (140 × 200 cm).
04Hardware
| ×25 | Cam bolt1 of them spare | 118331 | 41 mm long | Zinc-plated steel |
| ×21 | Wooden dowel1 of them spare | 101350 | 8 × 30 mm | Birch wood |
| ×25 | Cam lock1 of them spare | 119081 | 15 mm diameter × 12 mm | Zinc alloy |
| ×21 | Countersunk screw1 of them spare | 100365 | 3.5 × 14 mm | Steel, zinc-plated |
| ×9 | Slatted base pin1 of them spare | 110525 | 22 mm long | Polyamide plastic |
| ×17 | Plastic wedge dowel1 of them spare | 110519 | 6.9 × 40 mm | Polyamide plastic |
| ×8 | Drawer runner4 left-hand and 4 right-hand drawer runners | 118790 | 400 mm long | Steel, white epoxy powder coating, nylon roller |
Questions
How does the SKORVA telescoping centre beam fit into the BRIMNES bed frame?
Drop the outer U-channel sleeve over the headboard mounting bracket first, then slide the inner channel out until its end slots hook over the footboard bracket and lock it with the 100365 screws.
How do the slatted bed bases stay in place on BRIMNES?
Eight 110525 plastic slatted base pins press into the top support holes, and the end slats of each 70×200 cm slatted base drop directly over those pins.
Why are my BRIMNES under-bed drawers crooked or catching?
Verify that the left and right 118790 drawer runners are placed with the nylon wheel at the back of the drawer and the front tab against the drawer front, and that every 100365 countersunk screw is driven completely flush.
What are the inside dimensions of the 4 BRIMNES bed drawers?
Each of the four under-bed storage drawers measures 94 cm wide by 54 cm deep inside, holding duvets, pillows, and seasonal bedding on both sides of the bed.
Safety
Never stand inside the bed frame without the slatted bases installed, and never stand on an open storage drawer. Periodically check that the SKORVA centre beam and corner cam locks remain tight.
About this guide
The part numbers and counts match IKEA's assembly instructions, so you can check each piece against your box. The outer size, 206 × 146 × 47 cm, is IKEA's published size. Built from the IKEA BRIMNES bed frame with 4 storage drawers manual (AA-473492-21) and SKORVA centre support beam instructions. The 3D runs faster than real hands do.
Takes a 140 × 200 cm mattress and two 70 × 200 cm slatted bed bases; each of the 4 under-bed drawers is 94 × 54 cm inside and holds up to 20 kg.
The manufacturer's instructions are on IKEA's product page (PDF). If something here differs from the manual in your box, follow the manual.
The 3D models, drawings and text are our own. IKEA and BRIMNES are named only to say which product this guide is for.