ᐅ At what distance should the clothing rods be installed in the Pax wardrobe?

Hello everyone,

I am currently planning the interior fittings of my Pax wardrobe and am wondering about the best spacing for mounting the clothes rails. My specific question is: What is the ideal distance between the clothes rails in a Pax wardrobe to comfortably hang shirts, blouses, and jackets while making the most efficient use of the available space?

I have read that some solutions use a standard spacing of about 160 cm (63 inches), but of course, this also depends on the type of clothing. Is there a general recommendation to rely on, or is it better to adjust the spacing individually according to the types of clothes?

I mainly have shirts, light jackets, and backpacks that I might also want to hang on the clothes rails. Thanks in advance for your advice!

The distance between the clothes rails in the Pax should be at least 160 cm (63 inches) to allow enough space for shirts and jackets.

If you have a lot of shorter clothing, you can also install two rails one above the other, with about 100-110 cm (39-43 inches) between them. This way, you make better use of the space without crowding.

I would like to discuss this topic in more detail, as the optimal spacing for clothing rods in a Pax wardrobe depends on several factors.

First, the length of the clothing plays a major role: shirts and blouses generally require at least about 110 to 120 cm (43 to 47 inches) of height so they don’t touch the floor. For jackets and coats, which are longer, I recommend at least 160 cm (63 inches) of clearance down to the next shelf or level to provide enough space for longer garments without wrinkling.

It is also important to consider that when you have two clothing rods installed one above the other (a so-called double hanging), the spacing should allow both levels to be comfortably usable. A typical distance for double hanging would be around 100 to 110 cm (39 to 43 inches). This also depends on whether you use pants hangers or regular hangers—the latter usually require slightly more vertical space.

Practically, it is advisable to install the rod at a height that allows a shelf or drawers to be placed just below it—for optimal use of the available space.

As a rough guideline:
- For long garments: minimum 160 cm (63 inches) spacing
- For short garments in double hanging: about 100 to 110 cm (39 to 43 inches) spacing

Do you have specific types of clothing that require more space than usual, or special shelving elements that might affect the spacing?

Laukau5 schrieb:
A rough guideline could look like this:
- For long garments: at least 160 cm (63 inches) distance
- For short garments with double hanging: about 100-110 cm (39-43 inches) distance

I completely agree! That’s exactly how I installed my Pax, and it’s perfect—no wasted space and everything fits perfectly! 😄

I would definitely recommend not to plan too tight; otherwise, the clothes will hang too close together, which quickly looks messy or causes wrinkles. Considering the price of the wardrobe, it’s better to be a bit more generous with the space.

And hey, if you’re still unsure: just try installing adjustable rods temporarily or use boxes to simulate how much space your clothes really need. That helped me a lot! Don’t stress, you’ve got this!

INGRID34 schrieb:
The spacing between the clothing rods in a Pax wardrobe should be at least 160 cm (63 inches) to fully accommodate shirts and jackets.

Whether it really needs to be "at least 160 cm (63 inches)" is hard to generalize. In my opinion, it largely depends on the type of clothing. Shirts and blouses usually require less than 160 cm (63 inches), more around 110-120 cm (43-47 inches).

I think that this rigid minimum spacing rule often wastes unnecessary space. A variable spacing, adjusted according to the height of the clothing, makes more sense in my view.

Laukau5 schrieb:
For short clothing with double hanging: about 100-110 cm (39-43 inches) spacing

I agree with that; double hanging saves space when the clothing is rather short – however, it is not suitable for all types of garments.

It is also important to me that planning is not done solely according to standards but actually measures the storage space needed for one’s individual wardrobe.

Maybe the thread starter could kindly describe their clothing profile in detail, so a better spacing recommendation can be given.