Reviews of IKEA Mattresses & Brimnes Bed ? (Image credit: Barb in CT) Q: Tax refund time means I buy a new bed this year! I'm looking at the IKEA Brimnes line (I DON'T want a headboard, but I need that underbed storage!), but haven't picked a mattress yet. I'll be coming from a much older than I care to admit no name king size mattress down to a queen size. Does anyone have this bed and/or an IKEA mattress in general? Can you make any suggestions on the mattress? It's been a very, very long time since I bed shopped, so I wanna do it right and not suffer long, sleepless nights of buyer's regret! Sent by Barb in CT Editor: Leave your suggestions for Barb in CT in the comments - thanks! • Have a question for our community? Send us yours with a photo or two attached (questions with photos get answered first).Have you ever said the word “IKEA” only to have it met with a face of disgust/horror/disdain from someone? I know I have, but that doesn’t change my love for their furniture, because boy oh boy, when it’s carefully selected, there’s a lot of good there!
The bedroom is one of those places you want to feel most at peace in, and it’s also nice to have it reflect your personality. After all, it’s your haven, right? Let’s look at some amazing IKEA bedrooms.In a small bedroom, having furniture with open space underneath it always gives the appearance of openness, so this FJELLSE bed frame and HEMNES dresser definitely do the job! You almost forget that this space is open to a living room. It’s completely modern, functional and cozy!The PAX wardrobe system adds a great deal of storage without taking anything away from the room – don’t they almost look like built-ins? And in a room full of neutrals, this MALM bed looks like a big puffy cloud – perfect for dreaming in!Does it get any more grown up and chic than this? White, grey and black – a sophisticated combo that never goes out of style, and IKEA nailed it with the BEKKESTUA bed frame. This room is worthy of Carrie Bradshaw, especially with clothes and accessories taking part in decorating the space.
And hey, Mr. Big would fit right in here too!The best is the understated star of the show in this room. Look around and you see a busy neutral palette that completely comes together in the perfect mix of white and natural wood of the MENDAL bed frame. The fact that it has built-in storage is just the icing on the cake!This room is full of Southern charm and sweetness.The LEIRVIK bed frame screams girly in a totally classic way. The blue textiles, lace and gingham add to the classic charm with only a touch of pink to bring it all together. Now grab a glass of sweet tea and your favourite Jane Austen novel and curl up here.It’s wonderful when you see a bedroom and you can’t tell whether a guy or a girl decorated it. That’s definitely the case here, and yet you can imagine that just about anyone would love this fresh and cheerful combo. The NORDLI bed is a perfect blank canvas for just about any color to take over. Oh, and how great are those lamps framing the bed?Well, in this room you can just pick a side.
I love that this image shows the versatility of the furniture (the MALM bed once again) so that everyone can feel like their bedroom can be their haven, whether it’s simple in black and white, or fluffy and pink.There is a quaint and homey feel in this room that welcomes you in like a warm breeze from Nantucket. It’s almost as if the ocean waves can be heard just beyond the window, but wait…this could be anywhere, and the furniture is still from IKEA! The classic style of the HEMNES bed frame is completely versatile and works wonderfully in this room.Dark woods, heavy drapes and plaid scream ‘gentleman’ in this room, but there are definite feminine touches around. It’s sort of a beautiful, understated marriage, and again, the HEMNES bed frame fits right in. This bedroom is definitely moody with major feminine flair. The four poster EDLAND bed frame is a stunner, and sadly discontinued. I had to share it because this bed is too good to pass up, and don’t worry, the rest of the furniture in this room is readily available at an IKEA near you.
And there you have it. It is possible to have a super stylish, comfortable and unique bedroom with some of the world’s most popular furniture. Just give it a try!Whether your home is large or small, the opportunity for added storage is always welcome. When choosing a bed with hidden storage, think about how frequently you need to access your things. Built-in drawers can be great for everyday clothes; ottoman-style lifting beds give roomier storage but are less suited to frequent use. Divan beds with a high base are the common way to add storage – if yours incorporates large side drawers, check you have the clearance to open and access them fully. This is also a category where buying flat pack saves real money – prepare for a bit of DIY if you’re on a budget. 1. Muji Oak Storage Bed: £350, Muji This oak and laminate bed from Muji combines three storage possibilities and is a real space-saver for small apartments and bedrooms. As well as two side drawers for clothes and things you need every day, the slats under the mattress can be pulled up to reveal a compartment for items you need to access less frequently.
Finally, the end of the bed has low-level open storage for books and small boxes. 2. Button & Sprung Poppy King Size Ottoman Bed: £1,245, Button & Sprung This luxury ottoman-style bed opens up to reveal a large boarded storage area beneath. Two pneumatic gas lift arms raise the mattress and frame, making access to the storage space easy. The arms can lift mattresses weighing between 35kg-90kg. The bed itself is neat and not overly-bulky, concealing a lot of storage in a beautifully upholstered design. 3. Loaf Woody Double Bed: £895, Loaf Loaf’s hand-finished bed is made from chunky reclaimed fir – a feature that gives it a vintage look. At 40cm, the base of the bed is unusually high, making the two drawers either side extra spacious. The drawers are useful for blankets and clothes, but avoid storing anything too heavy, as it would make these large drawers hard to open. The bed comes in king and super king versions too. 4. Made Rubens Double Bed with Storage: £1,099, Made
The wingback design of the Rubens bed sets it apart as something special; it looks particularly handsome when upholstered in toffee-brown leather. The mattress lifts comfortably with a mechanism and fabric handle, and the frame is made of pine and plywood. Delivery takes four to six weeks and assembly is required. This bed also comes in an upholstered grey version (£749). 5. John Lewis Divan Storage Bed: £550, John Lewis The Divan has been the traditional way to combine bed and storage, with drawers that fit subtly into a solid base. This practical king size version from John Lewis is well made from solid spruce and has a seven year guarantee. The grey fabric covering is made from a mix of cotton, viscose and polyester. The drawers have smooth runners, and metal castors that give the bed a final neat touch. 6. Happy Beds Mayfair Bed: £409.99, Happy Beds A large buttoned and upholstered headboard gives this bed some real presence. The Mayfair bed has four drawers within its base that open out to a depth of 50cm each, but they are on the shallow side so better suited to clothes and thin blankets rather than spare duvets and pillows.
It arrives flat-packed and you can buy the bed frame only or add a choice of four mattress types. 7. Time4Sleep Serenity Upholstered Ottoman Storage Bed: £385, Time4Sleep This is a great option for those seeking ottoman-style storage on a budget, the Serenity bed delivers the same package as most luxury lifting beds, but for half the price. The catch is it arrives flat pack and requires self-assembly, but there are major savings if you don’t mind the DIY. This version has a comfortable upholstered finish in neutral ‘mink’, a gas lift mechanism and a fully boarded storage area. 8. Heal’s Nest Storage Bed: from £1,695, Heal’s This grand bed from Heal’s comes with a large price tag, but delivers big on comfort too. Both the padded cushioning along its frame and the two large cushions on the headboard come upholstered in a choice of neutral fabrics. To access the storage, there’s a hydraulic system with a soft close mechanism that lifts the bed to reveal storage space.