This is a cost-saving design for Ikea; full-extension slides are a lot more money. There's a decent YouTube video on how to swap the original slides for full-extension type. Each pair (for one drawer) will cost you about $20 each. So, not an inexpensive swap. Answer from seemstress2 on reddit.com
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r/ikeahacks on Reddit: Hemnes single drawer nightstand--how to make it come out further?
March 23, 2025 -
I've had two Hemnes nightstands for probably 7 or 8 years and the drawers on these things have driven me crazy for a while. They have 9.25" of usable depth, but only come out 4.25". It's super annoying to have 5" of space that's hard to get anything out of. I'm curious if there's something I can do to the existing slides to make them come out full length? Or does anyone know of a replacement that will work? Appreciate any advice! Thanks!
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This is a cost-saving design for Ikea; full-extension slides are a lot more money. There's a decent YouTube video on how to swap the original slides for full-extension type. Each pair (for one drawer) will cost you about $20 each. So, not an inexpensive swap.
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Remove the drawer. Look inside the nightstand and observe the little track thingies that the drawer slides on. Notice how it’s set back a bit from the front. You need to move those thingies so they are closer to the front. There may already be screw holes just for this purpose, as I found when I put together the Hemnes 3 drawer chest just a few days ago.
Reddit
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r/IKEA on Reddit: HELP! Hennessy 3 drawer Nightstand set up
December 21, 2021 - You screw in the two in the pre drilled holes to get the position correct and then screw in the third pointy screw directly into the wood. Continue this thread Continue this thread · Why won't my drawer close all the way???
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November 3, 2025 - Discover step-by-step instructions for assembling the IKEA HEMNES 3 Drawer Nightstand. Transform your space with this stylish white nightstand!See more videos about Ikea Nightstand Hemnes 3 Drawer, Ikea Hemnes 3 Drawer Dresser Nightstand, Ikea Hemnes 3 Drawer Nightstand Green, Ikea Malm 3 Drawer Night Stand, Ikea Kilberget 3 Drawer Nightstand, Ikea Koppang 3 Drawer Nightstand.
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r/IKEA on Reddit: HEMNES 3 drawer nightstand drawer sliders
October 16, 2022 -
Can anyone recommend some alternative drawer sliders that work with the Hemnes 3 drawer night stand? I've tried a few from amazon with no luck. 11 or 12" sliders.. most soft close don't fit as they are too narrow for the drawer when you try to install it after putting the rails on.
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Ikea Hemnes 3 Drawer Dresser Nightstand | TikTok
1 week ago - DIY nightstand ideas, IKEA hacks, furniture flip, budget-friendly, high-end look, night table, bedside table, furniture makeover, IKEA furniture, painting furniture, upcycle, home decor ... Replying to @lmf007 my favorite IKEA hack to make furniture look more expensive! Koppang 3 Drawer Dresser with Lee Valley Tools Plain Ring Pulls in Burnished Bronze 43mmx51mm 🫶🏻 #ikeafurniture #ikeahack #budgetluxury ... Upgrade your IKEA Hemnes nightstand with this DIY from @Alice & Lois #hunker #diy #diys #diyinterior #diyhomedecor #diydecor #diyer #diyidea #diyideas #diyproject #diylife #diyprojects #ikeahack #ikeahemnes #ikeanightstand
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r/IKEA on Reddit: Just a quick Assembly question about the hemnes 3 drawer nightstand
October 9, 2020 -
Just a quick question about the hemnes 3 drawer nightstand before I fuck this up, does it have the drawer tracks screwing into the sides of the legs where there aren't any holes? https://imgur.com/pBQ1LQl https://imgur.com/ANa5ayK thanks!
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Wood screws are pointy for a reason. It can screw into the particle board itself. The bolt has a hole to screw into. So yeah, you're seeing it right!
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That screw is new to me. I haven't come across anything - Hemnes or otherwise - that requires that extra screw at the end of the rail.
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Hemnes 3 Drawer Chest As Nightstand
DIY - IKEA Hack on Instagram: "@ourblissfulnest shared how she turned an IKEA Rast Chest Drawer into a stunning Pottery Barn dupe that looks like the popular Harmon Metal Nightstand. Not only does this IKEA hack look great, but it’s also easy to do. For more ideas and inspiration be sure to check out the @ourblissfulnest . . . #diy #diyhomedecor #dıy #diyideas #diycrafts #ikea #ikeahack #ikeahacks #ikeadiy #home #homedecor #decoration #deco #doityourself #selfmade #homeinspo #inspo… ... a modern farmhouse bedroom with shiplap, a blue IKEA Hemnes dresser, a wrought bed with neutral bedding, a grey nightstand, a basket chest and some artwork
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r/IKEA on Reddit: Hemnes 3 drawer nightstand, dresser stuck help
March 30, 2021 - Make sure the drawer's glides are on the right sides- the wheel goes in the back.
Alice & Lois
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Ikea Hack Hemnes Nightstand - Alice and Lois
May 16, 2023 - We are back with a new Ikea hack and we are in love with how it turned out. Deep green paint color, brass hardware and added trim work on the drawer fronts completely transform the basic Ikea Hemnes nightstand.
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Hemnes Nightstand Repurpose | TikTok
1 week ago - These are my favorite nightstands. I love they are made of wood and not mdf. Added trim, drawer liners and new knobs and painted them Alabaster white and sealed them with minwax polyacrylic matte finish.
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Ikea Hemnes Nightstand
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r/IKEA on Reddit: Hemnes 3-Drawer Chest (Nightstand) Top drawer defect
September 20, 2021 -
We bought two of these, and both of them have issues with the top drawer being extremely difficult to open/close past 2 inches. I've switched out the slides with the other drawers that work perfectly, it appears to be a drawer issue. It isn't a screw catching, and it doesn't appear to be a warped slide (I've switched all slides and drawers in every combination to try to isolate the issue).
Based on reviews it looks like this is a trend. Any ideas on a fix? I ordered soft-close slides but there is not enough of a gap for them. We live hours away from an Ikea so returning it is not a great option.
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Please try getting longer rails at least 11 1/2 inches long. It might solve the problem with the drawers only pulling out half way. I was looking at the Hemnes Glass door cabinet with 3 drawers and was wondering if I ask for the rails to those drawers and maybe they will be long enough
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I know this is a 2-year old thread, but I had the same problem with the HEMNES night stand and just fixed the issue with the sticky top drawers. The problem is the plastic nail that attaches the side panel of the drawer to the back panel. This lower plastic nail head sticks out just enough to catch the drawer slide. I used a sander to sand down a few millimeters of the lower nail head on both sides of the drawer and it fixed the problem.
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15 IKEA Nightstand Hacks for Your Bedroom - Taskrabbit Blog
November 20, 2023 - Add flat wooden slats to the drawer fronts, switch out the pulls, and paint the day away! This easy hack is the perfect way to upgrade your HEMNES nightstand into an unrecognizable masterpiece.
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IKEA Hemnes Nightstand Hack - at home with Ashley
February 12, 2025 - These are all small issues, but definitely ones I’ll be issuing with this Ikea hack. ... Let’s begin by adding wood trim. I find the dimensions of this night stand to be a little off- the drawer area feels a little small compared to the overall height of the piece. To combat this, start by adding trim below the drawer section. Measure the length of each section where you’ll apply the trim. ... I’m using this Decorative Wood Trim that’ll give the nightstand a fancier, upscale look.
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Ikea Hemnes Nightstand Hacks | TikTok
1 week ago - IKEA hack 🎉 I go through a lot of foam brushes as a furniture refinisher and mom. I’ve been hoarding the wooden handles for several months. I wasn’t sure what I would use them for but I knew I would find something! This IKEA Hemnes nightstand makeover was the perfect project. Here’s how I created a fluted drawer design on these IKEA nightstands using upcycled foam brushes: *You could also use dowel rods if you don’t stockpile foam brushes like I do 😂 1.
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5 IKEA Nightstand Hacks That Pair Storage and Style
December 25, 2023 - Cutting the trim requires miter shears, but beyond that, twin sisters Sara and Melissa used the obvious: primer, paint, wood glue, and brass knobs. ... After removing the bottom shelf from the Hemnes nightstand, Jen Brake of Half Painted House ...
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IKEA Nightstand Hacks - IKEA Hackers
For over five years, we’ve been using the IKEA LACK coffee tables as nightstands on each side of... ... Modified version with extendable table for adjustable beds to the left: Materials: IKEA MALM, 6 drawer (with a... ... Materials: RAST chest We purchased two RAST dressers to convert to bedside tables. My husband added trim to... ... Supplies: • Ikea’s Hemnes nightstand in White Stain • Drawer pulls • Medium weight fabric, such as linen...
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Place heaviest items in the lowest drawers.
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r/ikeahacks on Reddit: IKEA Hemnes dresser and side table hack!
September 22, 2020 - Beautiful hack, btw. I have a Hemnes nightstand that we messed up putting together so there are two exposed holes on front.. now I have an idea of how I want to fix it.
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Transform An IKEA Nightstand Into A Bedroom Beauty - Hunker
February 17, 2023 - Get ready for a transformation! See the latest IKEA hack using the white Hemnes nightstand. We used Valspar Flora green paint, lovely trim moulding, and new brass hardware. This will take your nightstand from basic to beautiful.