Which Slats are for Ramberg Queen Sized Bed Frames?

Ramberg Bed Frame

• The Ramberg bed frame from Ikea is a basic bed frame with a curved headboard and rectangular sides. It has three beams -- one at the top, one in the middle and one at the bottom -- to support and shape the frame. The Ramberg bed frame works with more than one style of slat from Ikea. The Ramberg bed frame comes in two separate packages; one has the components of the frame and one has the original included slats.

Slats

• The slats of the Ramberg bed frame are what hold up the mattress -- and the people sleeping on it. You can use Ikea slats from the Lade, Lien or Liared collections. The Lade are a basic straight slat that rolls out. Liared slats are curved instead of straight. Lien slats actually provide stronger support, which is good if the bed frame needs to support a lot of weight. When you choose your slats, make sure to get the ones fitted for your bed type -- a queen Ramberg frame should use queen slats, for example.

Tips

• Like most Ikea furniture, the Ramberg bed frame comes unassembled. The included slats are packaged separately. If you've brought home a new bed frame and have no slats, simply call the store where you purchased the frame and request your slats. When you put the bed together, you'll need screwdrivers. Read the instructions first and check to make sure you have all the pieces. Don't start assembling the frame without the proper tools.

Ordering

• If you live near an Ikea store, stop by and pick up your slats in person. A sales associate can help you pick out the slats that are right for your frame. You'll be able to know what's in stock and what needs to be ordered. Ikea products can also be ordered from the catalog or online at Ikea.com. Purchasing slats online will be more expensive than buying them in the store, since you'll need to pay shipping.