The IKEA MALM chest of drawers creates plenty of storage space in the children's room
A classic from the Swedish furniture manufacturer: the IKEA MALM chest of drawers. The IKEA MALM chest of drawers impresses with its simple design and at the same time offers plenty of storage space. Depending on how much storage space you need, it is also very variable, as it is available with 3-6 drawer. Available in various IKEA MALM chest of drawers sizes, very narrow for small room corners and expansively wide, e.g. for large children's rooms. There is also the small MALM chest of drawers with 2 drawer, which is often used as a bedside table and addition to the MALM bed.
The chest of drawers from the IKEA MALM series with its large drawer is very practical for clothes, toys and craft items. Are you looking for a classic, timeless chest of drawers that you can perhaps pimp a little? Then an IKEA MALM chest of drawers with drawer is absolutely the right choice.
The IKEA MALM chest of drawers with 3 drawer or 4 drawer offers a good size with plenty of storage space. It is also very interesting for parents-to-be - with a changing unit for the MALM chest of drawers it can also be used as a changing table in the baby's room.
IKEA MALM chest of drawers as a changing unit in the nursery
The IKEA MALM chest of drawers can be used very well as a chest of drawers for nappy changing. There are some suppliers who offer a changing table topper especially for the MALM chest of drawers. Here you can find the dimensions of the IKEA MALM chest of drawers and its special features. We compare the two MALM chests of drawers with 3 drawer and 4 drawer. The perfect height of a chest of drawers as a changing unit depends on your height. A changing table height of 85 to 105 cm is generally recommended.
The IKEA MALM chest of drawers with 3 drawer:
- 78 cm height
- 80 cm width
- 48 cm depth
- 3 of the same size drawer
The IKEA MALM chest of drawers with 4 drawer:
- 100 cm height
- 80 cm width
- 48 cm depth
- 4 of the same size drawer
These features apply to both MALM chests of drawers:
- Cannot be pushed flat against the wall as there is no recess for the skirting board
- Drawer without handles (can be opened with one hand)
- Very good design options with design decal and pretty knobs
- 7 colours available
- Material: chipboard and hardboard
- Timeless design
Important: When using as a changing unit, please make sure to attach the IKEA MALM chest of drawers to the wall. Appropriate fixtures and screws are included in the scope of delivery. This will ensure the safety of your baby.
Both chests of drawers have advantages and disadvantages, which everyone must define for themselves. The height is particularly important. Depending on how tall you are, because the changing table topper naturally increases the actual chest of drawers height even further. Our overview will hopefully help you decide on the right IKEA MALM chest of drawers for your baby's room.
If you prefer to get creative and have your own ideas, then we also have the right thing for you: our yard goods. You can use it to pimp your IKEA MALM chest of drawers.
yard goods available in the following sizes:
- 50x50 cm
- 80x80cm
- 50x100 cm
Our design decal are particularly suitable for children's rooms with allergies, as they have an extremely robust surface with a special lamination. This means that they can be wiped with a damp cloth particularly well and frequently - without suffering. You can find all the information about our child-friendly films on the materials page.