Just picked up/built this bed today. I gotta say your method of assembling this bed was way more efficient, thought out, and made this whole process easier. I had my girlfriend help me out by sorting out all the screws and helping me place the metal frame on the gas pistons that raise the bed. I was working in a very small room so It was VERY helpful to assemble the metal frame first prior to assembling the bed frame itself. Having a drill also helped a lot. Thank you for this video!
@@Yaqeenan21 Yes you can but not heavy resting ;). If your bed is against the wall good idea is to put somthin between the wall and the headboard than can lean against the headboard without worries.
Thank you...it may have taken us 5 1/2 hours but we got it put together without any major arguments thanks to your video showing us how to do what the instruction booklet tried to show us.
Really helpful, cheers! Your way of doing things is better than the "official" Ikea instructions... for example, making the mattress frame first is so much better if you have to work in a confined space. btw Ikea have released a "new version" of this bed, but the only real change is that the lifting arm is ready assembled so you don't have to piece it together yourself.
Thanks! Same bed just took me six hours to complete lol. Had trouble closing it but a bit of jiggling around and it works fine. Referred to your vid on a couple of occasions. Nice bed. Lots of storage space.
Great video. We’ve just bought one of these beds and although I’m ok at self assembly furniture it’s always nice to have a heads up on any tricky bits. Well done on your very easy to follow instructions. Thank you 😊
@@thefridge1000 Hi. Yeah we’re happy with it. Used it for a year or so now. Very sturdy construction. Most other wooden framed beds we’ve had in the past would have started to have the odd creak by a year into being used but I can honestly say this ottoman bed is creak free. The extra storage is very handy to have and the access to underneath is great. All in all one of the best beds we’ve bought.
Hi wondering how big the matress you use on it, cause went online and sow for king size should be around 50kg and i think the one i ordered is a bit more then that cause is 32cm thick. Any problem with lifting the weight?
Thank you so much for the tutorial - I followed all the steps and the bed frame does not come down.... maybe the black part in the sifting mechanism is defective... is it supposed to get shorter when the bed is lowered? Thank you for your help!
I see similar coments regarding putting the storage place down without matrice. The pistons are very strong to hold the weighty matrices so without matrice will give stronger resistance. I always just push little harder (if everithing assembled correct) and always goes down. Here ia my latest video about this bed with more details you may find your answer here ua-cam.com/video/bo296drSu9w/v-deo.htmlsi=ZCZB04dcsjghA4SS
Thank you so very much! I'm having to assemble one of these and I couldn't make heads or tails of the instructions to put together the hinging mechanisms. You're a lifesaver.
Thanks for the vid! Does anyone else have the problem that the slatted metal frame transfers a lot of motion during sleep with a partner? Like the whole metal part moves around and the wooden slats act like a spring to transfer motion across the bed. Has anyone discovered any solutions?
suoer helpful, I threw the confusing 'instruction manual' away and just followed the steps on this vid. I'm pretty sure Ikea's trolling us with their overly complicated 'instructions'. Thanks again
Thank you so much!!! I was struggling so much with the metal frame installation into the bed and this vid helped me! Really grateful, but you make it look too easy for us non-professionals! ;p athanks again
I just assembled the same bed and i have followed the instructions really well but the bed doesn't close...i have released a bit the screws and add the mattress but wont close, can someone help???
Why isn’t mine budging at all mine is 2013 qashqui + 2 I’ve been trying past few days now am I missing something does this mean I have to take the whole thing apart to replace as I’ve already purchased the new one x help help
Thank you for the video. Very useful. We followed instructions as per the manual but metal frame didn't bend. What could be the reason? Can you please advise?
Hi, I'm struggling with the wooden slats; they seem too long and don't fit properly. Is it normal? Any suggestions? PS I loved the video - very helpful!
I think you can use it without if you have a heavy mattress but I would still put the lock-in. You don't want to wake up upside-down ;). Here is the latest video on this Malm ottoman bed with more details ua-cam.com/video/bo296drSu9w/v-deo.html
Hello, do you have any ideas with the code of those 8 screws from the first part of the videos? I damaged one of them when I was assembling it. Let me know please.
Great video, I have a problem should the holes and fixings match on both sides for the arms I have the male fixing in different holes on both sides, I think this is a error ?
On my own this bed took me over 5 hours to put together, when I finally got to the part where you connect the frame I discovered both of the gas struts that help lift the bed would not compress down and I had to disconnect one end of each of the struts just to get the frame to lie flat until I could contact IKEA the following day. not happy! now I have to disconnect the struts to take them into IKEA to be replaced
angela phillips if you don't have mattress on is hard to press them down. Once you put mattresses on it will be much easier they have to be like this to be able open the storage part with heavy mattress.
I tried pushing each of the gas struts down myself putting my full weight on it and I'm 110kg, neither of them moved so if they wouldn't budge with 110kg pressing down on it then it wasn't going to move with a mattress that weighs less than that.
angela phillips True if you push hard on the opening part should be able to push it down. In your case look like faulty push up mechanism. Sorry to hear that IKEA return can be bit challenging hopefully they just replace the parts you need. Sometime they want to replace whole thing no just parts. Good luck
well if they do want to replace the whole thing I'll be making sure they provide someone to assemble it because doing it on my own was extremely tough!
Believe it or not, when I went to take the bed apart again to remove the gas struts to return to IKEA I decided to give it one more go to see if I could get them to shift (I'd sprayed them a week ago with an engine lubricant spray to see if I could get them to budge) but this time a week later they finally moved and I was able to shift the bed down! Gotta love WD40 it may have taken a week but it saved me a trip back to IKEA!
do you know how much usable storage space there is? I see the frame lifts down into the storage area so I'm curious how much height there is to work with, otherwise great video thanks
You screwed them to the wrong place. Pay attention to the instructions on several pages, not just the one you have to attach the locks. I'm a girl and I assembled this bed by myself. You can do it but don't rely on your logic and just follow the instructions step by step. Don't try to put down the bed before you accomplished the previous steps. I didn't watch this video just because the guy didn't follow the instruction steps. He didn't have to do it because he probably assembled this bed multiple times but for the beginner it's a must.
Thanks alot for this video! Took like six-five hours to get all things together, but it was just me. BTW, wanted to ask, when I've screwed bolts inside of frame it had been deformed for a bit from bolt head side. Is it okay? Guess frame metal is kinda thin, but washers would do the trick.
Thats right the metal frame is not hard enough so is bending little if you tide the screws to hard. 5h is good timing if you dont do this often well done
Yeah that's my first bed which was assembled by me. I've twisted screws well just to make sure all this construction won't make noises after some time :) I kinda disappointed regrading frame metal quality, my weight is about 102kg and depend on season might be a higher due to GYM. But lets see how it'll serve - maybe its enough. My very first purchase of furniture in IKEA.
Dmitry Vorobyov This bed is one of the stronger ones from IKEA you should be fine with 102kg I did few of them and never have complaints regarding build quality.
This is a random question, but is it the headboard needed for support or something essential? Thinking on getting this, but can't fit the headboard. Thanks in adv!
I'm in the same position as you - I have a tall window that would be blocked by the headboard. You can build the bed without it and everything works - it's not needed for support or anything structural. Only thing to bear in mind is that you'll have the holes that the headboard would have slotted into... I doubt it would be noticeable behind your mattress though.
Qais Baraki thank you! I am planning on getting this bed. I have a few questions: 1. Is the bed long lasting and sturdy? 2. Is it noisy? 3. Is it worth getting? I would appreciate if you could answer these questions. Thank you very much
Mxlanin Subs I really recommend it and plus I had it for 1 month there’s noise only when you don’t close it properly it is very worth for it’s value but i advise you to build with 2 people to make assembly easier especially when fixing the mechanism of the bed
Hey there, I just assembled this bed from ikea but we cannot get the bed to go down, we've tried loosening screws we've double checked all the parts are in the right place and it still won't budge- is there a specific trick?
Mary Harding It is hard to put the storage part down without mattresses but if you press hard on it you should be able to push it down. All what I say apply if you did all assembly right. Sorry hard to say if I can't see it. More people complain about the same problem but that's how it supposed to be but tough so the whole thing can lift up heavy mattress.
Thank you. I just realized that I said bed frame. The correct question is do you think I can attach the base to an existing headboard? Im considering buying this bed, remove the extended headboard and use mine instead
@@LynyGrullon I was thinking you asking about a metal frame connected to the mainframe ;) Regarding different headboards just check the measurements and if you have enough space to attach to the original bed frame. Also, I would check the front panel on the MALM if is not one of these hollow materials Ikea do that sometimes for thick panels. If yes maybe will be not so strong all along the panel they do sometimes solid material only where are the connections and the rest can be hollow.
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Just picked up/built this bed today. I gotta say your method of assembling this bed was way more efficient, thought out, and made this whole process easier. I had my girlfriend help me out by sorting out all the screws and helping me place the metal frame on the gas pistons that raise the bed. I was working in a very small room so It was VERY helpful to assemble the metal frame first prior to assembling the bed frame itself. Having a drill also helped a lot. Thank you for this video!
Here is the latest video for this bed with more details ua-cam.com/video/bo296drSu9w/v-deo.html Thank you for watching
@@PPFlatPackHi. I have a question about the headboard - can I rest my back while sitting up against it?
@@Yaqeenan21 Yes you can but not heavy resting ;). If your bed is against the wall good idea is to put somthin between the wall and the headboard than can lean against the headboard without worries.
Thank you...it may have taken us 5 1/2 hours but we got it put together without any major arguments thanks to your video showing us how to do what the instruction booklet tried to show us.
Really helpful, cheers! Your way of doing things is better than the "official" Ikea instructions... for example, making the mattress frame first is so much better if you have to work in a confined space. btw Ikea have released a "new version" of this bed, but the only real change is that the lifting arm is ready assembled so you don't have to piece it together yourself.
This was a huge help as I assembled our bed yesterday. It made the process much easier. Thank you for taking the time in making this video. 👍🤗👍
Thank you for watching
Thanks!
Same bed just took me six hours to complete lol.
Had trouble closing it but a bit of jiggling around and it works fine.
Referred to your vid on a couple of occasions.
Nice bed. Lots of storage space.
10 minutes to make a bed .... that’s perfect....Sold! 🙏👍🏽👏🏽
BROWN SUGA oh it will not take you ten minutes by any means
Omg i was literally giving up. i was so tired. thank you so much
Here you have the lates video with more details ua-cam.com/video/bo296drSu9w/v-deo.html
Great video. We’ve just bought one of these beds and although I’m ok at self assembly furniture it’s always nice to have a heads up on any tricky bits. Well done on your very easy to follow instructions. Thank you 😊
Thank you for watching
Wondering how the bed it going... Are you happy with it. I want an ottoman. Other company ones lovely. Wondering how the ikea one holds up
@@thefridge1000 Hi. Yeah we’re happy with it. Used it for a year or so now. Very sturdy construction. Most other wooden framed beds we’ve had in the past would have started to have the odd creak by a year into being used but I can honestly say this ottoman bed is creak free. The extra storage is very handy to have and the access to underneath is great. All in all one of the best beds we’ve bought.
Hi wondering how big the matress you use on it, cause went online and sow for king size should be around 50kg and i think the one i ordered is a bit more then that cause is 32cm thick.
Any problem with lifting the weight?
Thank you so much for the tutorial - I followed all the steps and the bed frame does not come down.... maybe the black part in the sifting mechanism is defective... is it supposed to get shorter when the bed is lowered? Thank you for your help!
I see similar coments regarding putting the storage place down without matrice. The pistons are very strong to hold the weighty matrices so without matrice will give stronger resistance. I always just push little harder (if everithing assembled correct) and always goes down. Here ia my latest video about this bed with more details you may find your answer here ua-cam.com/video/bo296drSu9w/v-deo.htmlsi=ZCZB04dcsjghA4SS
Eu não consegui também descer a cama os pistões não desce porque?
Thank you so very much! I'm having to assemble one of these and I couldn't make heads or tails of the instructions to put together the hinging mechanisms. You're a lifesaver.
Thank you for watching ;)
You my friend are a angel and a hero all in one ... simple.
Thanks for the vid! Does anyone else have the problem that the slatted metal frame transfers a lot of motion during sleep with a partner? Like the whole metal part moves around and the wooden slats act like a spring to transfer motion across the bed. Has anyone discovered any solutions?
Love the video! Would the folding work properly without the headboard piece installed?
suoer helpful, I threw the confusing 'instruction manual' away and just followed the steps on this vid. I'm pretty sure Ikea's trolling us with their overly complicated 'instructions'. Thanks again
Thank you so much for the help, without you my girlfriend would have messed it up big time. Cheers
*thank you very very much for a helpful movie* 😍😍😍👍👍👍 4 hours - 2 people :))))
Thank you for watching :)
I replaced our double bed with a trampoline today... I absolutely loved it...but the wife went through the roof...
Thank you for the great visual explanation. Great help!
Here is the latest version of this video with more details ua-cam.com/video/bo296drSu9w/v-deo.html
This was so easy to assemble.
Thank you so much!!! I was struggling so much with the metal frame installation into the bed and this vid helped me! Really grateful, but you make it look too easy for us non-professionals! ;p athanks again
Thank you for watching :)
I just assembled the same bed and i have followed the instructions really well but the bed doesn't close...i have released a bit the screws and add the mattress but wont close, can someone help???
I’m having the same problem
U need to wait a few hours as the mechanism need oxygen to then work. Plus make sure the floor is levelled otherwise hard to close
Why isn’t mine budging at all mine is 2013 qashqui + 2 I’ve been trying past few days now am I missing something does this mean I have to take the whole thing apart to replace as I’ve already purchased the new one x help help
Thank you for the video. Very useful. We followed instructions as per the manual but metal frame didn't bend. What could be the reason? Can you please advise?
I had the same problem. Could you makr it work in the end?
Hi, I'm struggling with the wooden slats; they seem too long and don't fit properly. Is it normal? Any suggestions?
PS I loved the video - very helpful!
No they should fit exactly with the frame you can check latest video on this be with more details ua-cam.com/video/lBBKka11UuI/v-deo.html
Thank you very much for this video! In your opinion, could you use the bed ok without putting in the lock mechanism? Cheers
I think you can use it without if you have a heavy mattress but I would still put the lock-in. You don't want to wake up upside-down ;). Here is the latest video on this Malm ottoman bed with more details ua-cam.com/video/bo296drSu9w/v-deo.html
Hello, do you have any ideas with the code of those 8 screws from the first part of the videos? I damaged one of them when I was assembling it. Let me know please.
Great video, I have a problem should the holes and fixings match on both sides for the arms I have the male fixing in different holes on both sides, I think this is a error ?
On my own this bed took me over 5 hours to put together, when I finally got to the part where you connect the frame I discovered both of the gas struts that help lift the bed would not compress down and I had to disconnect one end of each of the struts just to get the frame to lie flat until I could contact IKEA the following day. not happy! now I have to disconnect the struts to take them into IKEA to be replaced
angela phillips if you don't have mattress on is hard to press them down. Once you put mattresses on it will be much easier they have to be like this to be able open the storage part with heavy mattress.
I tried pushing each of the gas struts down myself putting my full weight on it and I'm 110kg, neither of them moved so if they wouldn't budge with 110kg pressing down on it then it wasn't going to move with a mattress that weighs less than that.
angela phillips True if you push hard on the opening part should be able to push it down. In your case look like faulty push up mechanism. Sorry to hear that IKEA return can be bit challenging hopefully they just replace the parts you need. Sometime they want to replace whole thing no just parts. Good luck
well if they do want to replace the whole thing I'll be making sure they provide someone to assemble it because doing it on my own was extremely tough!
Believe it or not, when I went to take the bed apart again to remove the gas struts to return to IKEA I decided to give it one more go to see if I could get them to shift (I'd sprayed them a week ago with an engine lubricant spray to see if I could get them to budge) but this time a week later they finally moved and I was able to shift the bed down! Gotta love WD40 it may have taken a week but it saved me a trip back to IKEA!
I did the exact same thing, except my bed won't bend down
Rich Porter I had the same problem. I put the mattress on and then pushed it down. Worked fine.
Same problem here - solution?
do you know how much usable storage space there is? I see the frame lifts down into the storage area so I'm curious how much height there is to work with, otherwise great video thanks
I broke those cam lock things three times, had to order fresh. Not sure what I did wrong. They just broke in half. Felt like hulk!
You screwed them to the wrong place. Pay attention to the instructions on several pages, not just the one you have to attach the locks. I'm a girl and I assembled this bed by myself. You can do it but don't rely on your logic and just follow the instructions step by step. Don't try to put down the bed before you accomplished the previous steps. I didn't watch this video just because the guy didn't follow the instruction steps. He didn't have to do it because he probably assembled this bed multiple times but for the beginner it's a must.
I opened mine and the black thing that makes the bed go up and down went really hard and is not going down please if you know how to fix it 😩??????
Check this latest video it may help ua-cam.com/video/bo296drSu9w/v-deo.html
Thanks alot for this video! Took like six-five hours to get all things together, but it was just me. BTW, wanted to ask, when I've screwed bolts inside of frame it had been deformed for a bit from bolt head side. Is it okay? Guess frame metal is kinda thin, but washers would do the trick.
Thats right the metal frame is not hard enough so is bending little if you tide the screws to hard. 5h is good timing if you dont do this often well done
Yeah that's my first bed which was assembled by me. I've twisted screws
well just to make sure all this construction won't make noises after
some time :) I kinda disappointed regrading frame metal quality, my
weight is about 102kg and depend on season might be a higher due to GYM.
But lets see how it'll serve - maybe its enough. My very first purchase
of furniture in IKEA.
Dmitry Vorobyov This bed is one of the stronger ones from IKEA you should be fine with 102kg I did few of them and never have complaints regarding build quality.
Good to know, thanks
Thank you so much, you are the best. My girlfriend and I love you. ありがとうございました。
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Wow super super nice 👍
Is it double size , queen or king ? ... if double size ... enough for 2 ppl ?
Very informative, thankyou, this should help me out a little bit when it comes to getting mine
This is a random question, but is it the headboard needed for support or something essential? Thinking on getting this, but can't fit the headboard. Thanks in adv!
I'm in the same position as you - I have a tall window that would be blocked by the headboard. You can build the bed without it and everything works - it's not needed for support or anything structural. Only thing to bear in mind is that you'll have the holes that the headboard would have slotted into... I doubt it would be noticeable behind your mattress though.
I have this. I dont think you need the headboard
Great job! Does it come in king size?
8:48 hi, i have problem with this part, fram won't go down its stuck ;/, any ideas ?
Hi did u find fix for that cause Iam on that step and struggling for hours to work out that certain mechanism
Did you end up fixing it?
Mxlanin Subs yes
Qais Baraki thank you! I am planning on getting this bed. I have a few questions: 1. Is the bed long lasting and sturdy? 2. Is it noisy? 3. Is it worth getting? I would appreciate if you could answer these questions. Thank you very much
Mxlanin Subs I really recommend it and plus I had it for 1 month there’s noise only when you don’t close it properly it is very worth for it’s value but i advise you to build with 2 people to make assembly easier especially when fixing the mechanism of the bed
Hello! Can i remove the headboard or it is not safe?
Yes you can
Thank you for the great explanation. I'm sad to say the bed won't close tho 😅
Here is the latest video on this bed you may find solution here ua-cam.com/video/lBBKka11UuI/v-deo.html
I bought same bed. Black hydraulic mechanism doesn’t move and after assembly cannot close the slates? What could be the problem?
Here is latest video with more details that may help. ua-cam.com/video/bo296drSu9w/v-deo.html
It does not look hard with the Matters on does it make it hard to lift up
Kayla & Family Vlogs Mattress on this bed have to be heavy but the lifting mechanism is strong so is easy to lift up.
I'm having trouble my bed frame won't close its stuck open, help please
Thanks so much for the demonstration!! It helped a lot!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
How big is the bed
i built this by the instruction book and i had to ask my neighbour to help me hold it up while i screwed in the black thing in the lift up mechanism
WHAT DO YOU THIN IS GUT ? AND USEFULL ? IS USEFUL ?
Is this bed strong enough?
Its been 3 yrs.. how its it holding up? Would you still recommend it?
Not his bed
I’ve had mine since January 2019 and I still love it!
شكرا لكن هل انا كامرأة استطيع ان اعمل المنتاج بالسرعة
Nice, very good work.
Thank you
Great ! Merci Beaucoup!!
Very nice 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Very helpful ... thank you so much ...
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Is that a double or king size?
Thanks sir🙏
Just built this bed today
I did the exact thinh and it wont go down please help
Oliver B how about you hop off my comments..
Oliver B 😂😂😂😂 wow is that how much you have to pay on the regular ?
Great work, thx
Thank you for watching :)
Broooo thankk uu soo muchh..u helped me a lot dump up👏👏👍👍👍👍
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Can you fit a twin mattress inside the storage compartment?
Depend on the size of the mattresses .
It is a twin size mattress
Is this bed gloss white?
no
Nice
how do u close it?
😳😳demaciado trabajo.
Oh I didn’t realise they sold this!
Great video , WOW!!!!!!
Thank you for watching
thanks
Hey there, I just assembled this bed from ikea but we cannot get the bed to go down, we've tried loosening screws we've double checked all the parts are in the right place and it still won't budge- is there a specific trick?
Mary Harding It is hard to put the storage part down without mattresses but if you press hard on it you should be able to push it down. All what I say apply if you did all assembly right. Sorry hard to say if I can't see it. More people complain about the same problem but that's how it supposed to be but tough so the whole thing can lift up heavy mattress.
Awesome
Ahhh so we all have this bed🤣🤣
Thanks, it helped
Thank you for watching
Thank you ! For your video :D
My bed won’t go down? I’m so confused
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Buddy, is this ottoman bed study enough???
Hello, do you think I can attach the base to a bed frame? (Without the extended bed frame)
Yes you can. Here is latest video on this MALM ottoman bed with more details ua-cam.com/video/bo296drSu9w/v-deo.html
Thank you. I just realized that I said bed frame. The correct question is do you think I can attach the base to an existing headboard? Im considering buying this bed, remove the extended headboard and use mine instead
@@LynyGrullon I was thinking you asking about a metal frame connected to the mainframe ;) Regarding different headboards just check the measurements and if you have enough space to attach to the original bed frame. Also, I would check the front panel on the MALM if is not one of these hollow materials Ikea do that sometimes for thick panels. If yes maybe will be not so strong all along the panel they do sometimes solid material only where are the connections and the rest can be hollow.
@@PPFlatPack you got it! Thank you
Anyone has disassembled & reassembled this? Thinking of buying second hand online to save money
can you make fun of my friend jean sebastien jeez
Wish i could find my ottoman bed im lost building this
👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
he didn't even read the manual.
Like 5 👍
IKEA furniture make me sick.
Thank you I was wondering do you know the cap ability of the weight limit for this particular frame