HOLMERUD Side table — 31 1/2x12 1/4 "

HOLMERUD Side table — 31 1/2x12 1/4 " by IKEA — side tables, Overall: 31.5" W x 12.25" D x 20.5" H. Compare it with similar pieces across brands, and see the rooms it appears in.

HOLMERUD Side table - dark-brown 31 1/2x12 1/4 " by IKEA
  • Brand: IKEA
  • Category: Side tables
  • Price: $60
  • Dimensions: Overall: 31.5" W x 12.25" D x 20.5" H
  • Colours: brown
  • Rooms: Living room
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Room×Lab Review · Review updated September 1, 2026

HOLMERUD wins on easy assembly and slim fit, but its foil finish is the watchout

All 510 distinct comment-bearing ratings in IKEA’s shared HOLMERUD side-table pool were studied, reviews dated from October 2023 through August 2026. This report covers the dark-brown 205.387.21 and oak-effect 405.414.21 side tables; the two internationally syndicated U.S. listings also appear within that pool, so experience cannot be separated reliably by finish or country. HOLMERUD coffee tables are outside this scope. Two public owner-community discussions were also inspected for contextual evidence about modular placement and modification risks.

Room×Lab rating: 7.7 out of 10 (medium confidence). Strong owner satisfaction, straightforward assembly and a genuinely useful slim shape drive the score. The main caveat is the paper-foil surface: finish complaints recur, while evidence of long-term wear remains limited.

  • Assembly is usually straightforward: 69 favorable mentions; 3 lower-rating concerns — Easy assembly was one of the most repeated themes in the 510 comments inspected, though isolated owners encountered alignment, drilling, instruction or component problems.
  • The slim shape fits constrained spaces: 64 favorable mentions; 3 lower-rating concerns — Owners commonly liked the sofa-side proportions, but some found the table smaller than expected or could not fit intended books in the openings.
  • The foil finish is the clearest recurring risk: 19 favorable mentions; 6 lower-rating concerns — The wood-effect appearance drew praise, while lower-rating comments described scratches, chipped edges, peeling foil or color mismatch across the shared dark-brown and oak-effect family.

Before buying

Measure your sofa height and cubby contents, keep the top under 33 lb, and choose HOLMERUD only if its slim, modular storage outweighs uncertainty about long-term wear of the paper-foil finish.

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