# How to assemble IKEA TARVA bed frame > TARVA bed frame, pine/Luröy, Queen **Interactive guide**: [Open the full step-by-step guide on howtoassemble.it](https://howtoassemble.it/step-by-step/ikea/tarva-bed-frame-29007794) 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/tarva-bed-frame-29007794) to watch the video side-by-side with each step. ![TARVA bed frame](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/product.webp) ## TARVA Bed frame ### Materials needed | Part | Quantity | |------|----------| | Dowel Pin (128780) | 8 | | Wooden Dowel (101350) | 43 | | Long Connector Bolt (105105) | 1 | | Cam Screw (115312) | 1 | | Plastic Cap (191315) | 8 | | Small Screw (117327) | 4 | | Machine Screw (105163) | 8 | | Cam Lock Nut (100600) | 1 | | Wood Screw (105307) | 20 | | Mounting Bracket Plate (116791) | 2 | | Hook Bracket (124402) | 1 | | Vertical Rail (124401) | 2 | | Screw (105330) | 14 | | Hex Key (small) (100002) | 1 | | Hex Key (large) (100001) | 1 | | Wall Bumper Pin (102370) | 4 | | Cam Lock (103430) | 1 | | Barrel Nut (100514) | 14 | | Long Metal Rail (114290/114291) | 2 | ### Steps **Step 1:** A cam screw (115312) is inserted into the rail and tightened with a screwdriver, shown with a zoomed detail and 1x quantity. ![Step 1](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-01.png) **Step 2:** A plastic sleeve (101350) is placed over the installed cam screw on the rail, shown in a zoomed detail with 1x quantity. ![Step 2](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-02.png) **Step 3:** The long rail is joined perpendicularly to the shorter perforated rail, one cam lock (103430) is inserted and tightened with a screwdriver, and the assembled frame is then rotated as indicated. ![Step 3](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-03.png) **Step 4:** The long rail assembly is aligned onto the board and fastened with screw 105105 into insert 100600 using hex key 100001/100002, while the callouts show the correct board orientation and to avoid placing the fastener in the wrong hole. ![Step 4](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-04.png) **Step 5:** The builder inserts eight wooden dowels (101350) into the predrilled ends of the long frame rails as shown in the zoom detail. ![Step 5](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-05.png) **Step 6:** The builder taps eight 128780 pins into the rail holes and stops when each pin remains about 20 mm above the surface, using a hammer as indicated. ![Step 6](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-06.png) **Step 7:** The side rails and slats are aligned and dowels are inserted into the rail holes, with a zoom detail showing part 101350 used 22 times. ![Step 7](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-07.png) **Step 8:** Long connector bolts are tightened with the hex key while cam fittings are set and oriented, as shown in the two zoom callouts. ![Step 8](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-08.png) **Step 9:** The side rail is joined between two end blocks using four dowels, with a zoom callout showing dowel 101350 insertion. ![Step 9](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-09.png) **Step 10:** The long side member is attached to the slatted frame and end blocks, then two cam fittings 100514 are inserted and tightened with connector 105330 using hex key 100001. ![Step 10](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-10.png) **Step 11:** The frame assembly is shown with side rail parts separated, and four felt pads (102370) are hammered onto the indicated rail ends. ![Step 11](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-11.png) **Step 12:** Two screws fasten the metal bracket to the bed frame rail, with the bracket orientation confirmed by the finger-pointing inset. ![Step 12](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-12.png) **Step 13:** Two people align and slide the long side panels onto the corner posts/frame ends, following the hole orientation shown in the do/don't inset and the zoom detail. ![Step 13](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-13.png) **Step 14:** The side rails are secured to the frame corners with cam fasteners, tightening the connector bolts using the included Allen key as shown in the zoom callouts. ![Step 14](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-14.png) **Step 15:** Two people position and slide the slatted headboard assembly onto the exposed dowels/posts at the frame end to join the bed structure. ![Step 15](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-15.png) **Step 16:** Attach the side rails to the headboard with four long bolts, tightening with the Allen key while using a screwdriver to hold the slotted barrel nut in alignment. ![Step 16](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-16.png) **Step 17:** The assembler fastens the bed slats to the frame using 16 screws (part 105307), with the inset showing screwdriver direction and screw placement. ![Step 17](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-17.png) **Step 18:** Slide clip part 124402 onto the end of the long rail and push it left until it locks in place, as shown in the zoom callouts. ![Step 18](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-18.png) **Step 19:** The slatted headboard section is lowered into position at the center bracket while the folded center support beam rests across the bed frame. ![Step 19](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-19.png) **Step 20:** The center support beam is unfolded and guided forward by hand to seat its end into the front frame bracket. ![Step 20](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-20.png) **Step 21:** Two center support rails (124401) are positioned into the bed frame, and one screw (117327) is tightened from above to secure the rail connection as shown in the zoom inset. ![Step 21](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-21.png) **Step 22:** The center rail is slid and locked into position on the bed frame, with zoom callouts showing the correct horizontal orientation and insertion of part 124401. ![Step 22](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-22.png) **Step 23:** The side rail connector is hooked into the frame and secured with one screw at the indicated joint. ![Step 23](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-23.png) **Step 24:** The bed frame is shown assembled with the center support in place, and two screws (117327) are inserted to fasten the overlapping rail connection as highlighted in the zoom callout. ![Step 24](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/29007794/tarva-bed-frame-pine/images/steps/step-24.png) 📄 [Official PDF instructions](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/assembly_instructions/tarva-bed-frame-pine__AA-1921249-6-100.pdf) --- Assembling the IKEA TARVA bed frame is easy when you follow these instructions step by step. Each step includes a clear image and description so anyone can do it — no experience needed. For the best experience, [open the interactive guide on howtoassemble.it](https://howtoassemble.it/step-by-step/ikea/tarva-bed-frame-29007794) where you can zoom into diagrams, track your progress, and watch the synced video tutorial. Source: [howtoassemble.it](https://howtoassemble.it/step-by-step/ikea/tarva-bed-frame-29007794)