IKEA products have long captivated the hearts of buyers. Wonderful design, use of environmentally friendly materials, excellent quality and affordable prices invariably make buyers opt for the Swedish brand. Elegance, minimalism and versatility allow for the rational use of space - these are the characteristics of each product from IKEA.
Large selection of Malm models
On the Internet you can find a lot of reviews about the bed IKEA "Malm". The company produces about 20 different models in this series: single and double, with a lifting mechanism, drawers - simple products at an attractive price.
The manufacturer offers this series in various colors that can be matched to an existing interior:
- white;
- black-brown;
- black;
- ash brown.
- oak veneer;
- bleached oak veneer.
Beds are supplied without mattresses and bed linen, but in the relevant sections of the catalog of a well-known store you can find everything you need for the bedroom: curtains, pillowcases, pillows, blankets, beautiful textiles, lamps, decor elements.
Lifting model
According to reviews, the IKEA Malm bed can be assembled on its own in 3-4 hours, but it’s not easy for one person to cope, it’s better to invite assistants right away.
In accordance with tradition, furniture from IKEA is brought unassembled. Boards and bed fasteners are in four packages. Using the instructions, you can assemble the product yourself or call professional assemblers from the store for an additional fee.
First, the frame is assembled, then the lifting mechanism itself, which has shock absorbers; mattress slats, which can be selected when ordering.
Largest size offered: 209186 cm with 100 cm backrest height. Beds are made of chipboard with oak or ash veneer finish, steel frame elements.
Advantages and disadvantages of models
According to reviews of the IKEA Malm bed with a lifting mechanism, it looks great in a classic and modern interior, designed for a large bedroom. Those who put it in a small room often hit the sharp corners of the model. If you have the same problem, contact the consultants, they will help you buy special devices for corners or choose another model, which is allowed by the company's rules.
Despite this, the reviews of the Malm bed from IKEA note the good quality of the lifting mechanism, a huge amount of space under the mattress.
Bed with drawers
Who doesn't dream of a tidy bedroom? According to reviews of the bed with drawers "Malm" from IKEA, it is a pleasure to use it. True, those who expect to fit there not only bedding, but also a lot of unnecessary things, will be disappointed - the boxes are not as large as we would like, they do not occupy the entire area under the bed. There are single and double options.
The veneer shows through the woodgrain and the white model has a smooth surface.
Tips for choosing a model
In reviews of the Malm bed from IKEA, it is noted that when using the lifting mechanism, you need to make more efforts to raise it, and at this moment the laid sheets and blankets can move out, they will need to be corrected. But at the same time, you can fill the entire space under the mattress, which is the volume of a large closet.
The drawers can be used by children and the elderly. In size, they do not go to the entire depth of the bed, between them there is a gap of approximately 1/3 of the width, where, if desired, you can still put something for long-term storage. This is important for those who do not have free space in the apartment. If the bed is against the wall, then you can useonly two drawers on one side. The same problem will arise if you want to put a chest of drawers or a stationary table at the edge.
Some people note the lack of strength of the lamellas, they break in heavy owners.
Other furniture in this series
When buying a Malm bed at IKEA, according to customer reviews, you should pay attention to other furniture in this series: for example, elegant chests of drawers with a different number of drawers, bedside tables, tables with pull-out panels - this will help to furnish the bedroom stylishly and with taste. There are organizers for chest of drawers in the catalog, with the help of which it is easy to arrange small items in order.
