# How to assemble IKEA HEMNES daybed frame with 3 drawers > HEMNES daybed frame with 3 drawers, white **Interactive guide**: [Open the full step-by-step guide on howtoassemble.it](https://howtoassemble.it/step-by-step/ikea/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-30349329) to follow along with zoomable instruction images, progress tracking, and assembly checklists. **Video tutorial**: This guide includes a synced video walkthrough. [Open the guide](https://howtoassemble.it/step-by-step/ikea/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-30349329) to watch the video side-by-side with each step. ![HEMNES daybed frame with 3 drawers](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/product.webp) ## HEMNES Daybed frame with 3 drawers ### Steps > ℹ️ Preparation and safety panels show required tools, recommend two-person assembly, warn against assembling on hard surfaces, and advise reading instructions or contacting IKEA support if unsure. > ℹ️ Parts-bag reference panel 1 showing required hardware and fittings with quantities for bag 6. > ℹ️ Parts-bag reference panel 2 showing required hardware, tool, and fittings with quantities for bag 19. > ℹ️ Hardware bag 3 shows four fastener types with part numbers and quantities, plus a note that one item continues on page 29. > ℹ️ Hardware bag 4 shows screw part 100347 with quantity 36x. > ℹ️ Hardware bag section shows drawer slide part 139505 with quantity 3x. **Step 1:** Attach eight caster brackets to the four long rails with screws, using the shown orientation and end-hole reference. ![Step 1](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-01.png) **Step 2:** The installer mounts CR drawer runners onto four frame rails using nine screws (100347), with a close-up showing screw location, screwdriver direction, and the correct screw type versus an incorrect one. ![Step 2](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-02.png) **Step 3:** Attach the CL-marked rail components using screw 100347 on all four assemblies, with a total of 9 screws, and use the specified screw type (not 16894). ![Step 3](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-03.png) **Step 4:** Insert eight dowels (101350) into the end holes of the four long frame pieces. ![Step 4](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-04.png) **Step 5:** Screw two 116894 screws through the rail into the panel while using a screwdriver and ensuring the correct screw type is selected. ![Step 5](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-05.png) **Step 6:** The rail is positioned on the long panel and six screws (116894) are driven in, with a callout indicating not to use screw 100347 and an inset showing correct screw seating. ![Step 6](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-06.png) **Step 7:** Eight cam bolts (118331) are inserted into the panel and tightened with a screwdriver, as shown by the rotation arrow and zoomed detail callout. ![Step 7](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-07.png) **Step 8:** Four vertical side panels are positioned upright onto the base panel, with close-up callouts showing the top cam fittings and wheel-side orientation. ![Step 8](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-08.png) **Step 9:** Four cam locks (10430) are inserted and tightened with a screwdriver at the indicated points to secure the upright panels to the base. ![Step 9](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-09.png) **Step 10:** Insert twelve wooden dowels into the predrilled holes of the two rectangular panels as shown in the zoom callout and exploded view. ![Step 10](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-10.png) **Step 11:** Position and attach the two outer side panels and two inner vertical dividers upright onto the long base panel, aligning them with the predrilled hole lines. ![Step 11](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-11.png) **Step 12:** The cam locks are inserted and turned to secure the upright panels to the long base panel. ![Step 12](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-12.png) **Step 13:** Two rail pieces are fixed onto the panel with screws, using the specified screw type while avoiding the crossed-out screw. ![Step 13](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-13.png) **Step 14:** The builder installs six screws (116894) into the long panel, with a callout indicating the correct screw type versus an incorrect one and a zoom showing screw seating detail. ![Step 14](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-14.png) **Step 15:** The builder threads eight dowel bolts (118331) into predrilled holes along the same long panel, with a zoom callout showing correct insertion orientation. ![Step 15](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-15.png) **Step 16:** The top panel is lowered onto the frame and aligned while a strap is pulled over it to secure position. ![Step 16](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-16.png) **Step 17:** Four cam locks (103430) are inserted and turned with a screwdriver to lock the top panel to the frame. ![Step 17](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-17.png) **Step 18:** The cabinet frame is shown assembled while four cam locks (103430) are inserted and tightened with a screwdriver, with zoom callouts showing the hardware and turning direction. ![Step 18](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-18.png) **Step 19:** The assembler secures the lower rail to the vertical panels using six 116894 screws (not 100347), aligning positions marked 1, 2, and 3 as shown in the zoom inset. ![Step 19](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-19.png) **Step 20:** Eighteen fasteners are inserted into the ends of the slats, with a zoom callout showing the correct orientation of part 110525. ![Step 20](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-20.png) **Step 21:** The slatted base is folded down into the frame and aligned, then secured at eighteen points as shown in the zoomed connection detail. ![Step 21](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-21.png) **Step 22:** The long rail is aligned along the slatted panel and fastened with two 116894 screws, with close-up callouts showing correct screw choice and edge orientation. ![Step 22](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-22.png) **Step 23:** Insert six screws (116894) into the long panel edge holes, as shown in the zoom detail, and do not use screw 100347. ![Step 23](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-23.png) **Step 24:** Insert six dowels (101350) into the predrilled holes on the two smaller panels, three dowels per panel. ![Step 24](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-24.png) **Step 25:** Attach the long side panel between the two end frames, rotate the cam locks (108203) at four points, and tighten the long bolts (105236) with the Allen key (100001). ![Step 25](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-25.png) **Step 26:** The side and front panels are aligned and four plug caps (153552) are pressed into the top post holes. ![Step 26](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-26.png) **Step 27:** Two screws (109060) are driven into part 130485 at the upper corner connection, using screw type 112978, while screw 116894 is explicitly marked as not to be used. ![Step 27](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-27.png) > ℹ️ Panel shows flipping the crib/body assembly orientation before continuing. **Step 28:** Select the two correct side rails, then fasten bracket 123660 to each rail end using two 116894 screws per rail as shown in the zoom detail. ![Step 28](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-28.png) **Step 29:** Install two 116894 screws to secure the side rail/frame corners while supporting the lower panel from underneath, using the detailed corner close-ups for alignment and screw choice. ![Step 29](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-29.png) **Step 30:** Insert eleven 110525 pins into the bed slats as shown, one pin per slat. ![Step 30](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-30.png) **Step 31:** Place the slats into the bed frame and fasten them with eleven 116894 screws (not 103347), then keep the bed unloaded as indicated by the crossed-out standing warning. ![Step 31](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-31.png) **Step 32:** Two people position and slide the bed sections together, then align and secure the inner rail connection points shown in the enlarged callouts. ![Step 32](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-32.png) **Step 33:** Thread 17 cam screws into the top rail holes around the bed frame and tap them down with a hammer as shown in the zoom callout. ![Step 33](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-33.png) **Step 34:** Two long top rails are positioned and lowered onto the upper edges of the bed frame. ![Step 34](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-34.png) **Step 35:** Two people align each long rail’s end orientation with the corner posts and press the rails down into place along both top sides. ![Step 35](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-35.png) **Step 36:** The side panels are connected to the bottom panel using four cam locks, then the cams are tightened with a screwdriver as shown in the zoom callouts. ![Step 36](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-36.png) **Step 37:** The back panel is lowered straight down into the grooves of the assembled side and bottom frame. ![Step 37](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-37.png) **Step 38:** The top panel is lowered onto the cabinet frame, guided by a large curved arrow to align with the corner posts. ![Step 38](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-38.png) **Step 39:** Four cam locks (103114) are inserted and then turned with a screwdriver to secure the top panel to the cabinet sides. ![Step 39](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-39.png) **Step 40:** Attach the two rail pieces to the drawer assembly using three screws (103347) on each side, with orientation differing for DR and DL. ![Step 40](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-40.png) **Step 41:** A knob and screw are aligned and fastened to the cabinet top panel using the shown hardware orientation. ![Step 41](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-41.png) **Step 42:** A person pulls out the right drawer of the bed/daybed, while an inline caution box shows not to use an open drawer as a step. ![Step 42](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/30349329/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white/images/steps/step-42.png) > ℹ️ A standalone information panel shows correct and incorrect rug placement under the daybed: the top illustration is acceptable and the bottom illustration is crossed out as not acceptable. 📄 [Official PDF instructions](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/assembly_instructions/hemnes-daybed-frame-with-3-drawers-white__AA-1917803-6-2.pdf) --- Assembling the IKEA HEMNES daybed frame with 3 drawers is easy when you follow these instructions step by step. 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