Is the Ikea Malm bed combinable with the dresser?

One more question about Ikea Malm,

I am currently interested in the MALM series from IKEA and wonder if the MALM bed and the MALM chest of drawers can be easily combined. Does anyone have both in one room and can share how well they look together? I am a bit uncertain whether the materials and shades are really identical, especially when you get different years or versions. From your point of view, is there anything to consider before buying to ensure that the overall look in the bedroom is really harmonious?

Looking forward to your opinions

My children and my ex have Malm. Everything fits well together. Apart from that, the dresser in white is practically "invisible" because it is very simple. It matches almost everything in the bedroom, the hallway, the living room, etc.

Price/performance is okay. Personally, I find the quality too cheap.

The combination of the Malm bed and Malm dresser in the same room is basically unproblematic as long as they come in the same color finish. The design language of the Malm series is deliberately simple – clean lines, no visible handles, smooth surfaces – and is designed to appear modular and compatible with each other. So as long as both the bed and dresser are chosen, for example, in white or both veneered in oak, a calm, uniform overall impression results.

However, depending on the production year and batch, Ikea sometimes has slight differences in shade, especially with veneered variants and with series that have been running for several years. In bright environments or in daylight, nuances between older and newer pieces can be noticeable, mostly in detailed areas or by direct comparison. Those who value complete homogeneity are best off buying all elements at the same time or making sure the color designation matches exactly.

One aspect that is often overlooked is the combination of different sizes – in narrow rooms, the large depth of the wider Malm dressers can quickly dominate visually. The wall distance when placing the bed should also be considered in the planning so that drawers can be opened without problems.

From a technical point of view, the materials and workmanship fit well together. Surface texture and edge finishing are designed for a consistent overall look. Variations can occur with older models or with combined setups using parts from different years; in such cases, a quick look at the showroom or the respective product samples in the furniture store is recommended. This way, in the end, a bedroom is created where the bed and dresser follow the same line both functionally and visually.

Regards

The combination of Malm bed and Malm dresser in the same room is basically unproblematic

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