ᐅ Are there Ikea Pax wardrobes available in extra tall sizes?

Hello deoko62,

Yes, the challenge with extra-tall Pax wardrobes is not only the availability of the carcasses but especially the safety and stability. I have installed Pax units myself in a room with a ceiling height of 270 cm (106 inches) and also encountered the 236 cm (93 inches) limit.

My approach was to purchase the wardrobes at the maximum available height and fill the remaining space with custom-made shelves—not from Ikea.

Wall mounting is also mandatory, particularly for taller wardrobes, otherwise the tipping safety can be easily compromised.

If you like, I can gladly offer tips on installation and stabilization, especially if you want to stack or extend the wardrobes further.

deoko62 schrieb:
Are there any experience reports on how others have solved this?

Experience shows that users often follow two approaches:
- Option 1: Installing Pax units at standard height plus separate top shelves or decorative trims, which do not necessarily have to be from Ikea.
- Option 2: Custom-made or additional furniture pieces that fill the space between the Pax and the ceiling to maximize storage capacity.

Ikea itself recommends not stacking cabinet bodies on top of each other, as this compromises stability. Wall mounting is necessary in any case.

Therefore, I would recommend a solution of moderate complexity where you make full use of the Pax cabinet and cover the remaining space with complementary elements.

toril schrieb:
Ikea itself recommends not stacking carcasses on top of each other, as stability is compromised.

I think it’s important to emphasize this as well. I’ve read posts where people wanted to stack several cabinets, and that was strongly discouraged.

Safety first, especially when there are children in the house.

I would appreciate it if you could share a brief update after installation about what solution you ultimately choose. I am still looking for the best option myself.

Brief and clear: Ikea does not offer Pax wardrobes taller than 236 cm (7 ft 9 in).

Solution: Use a base unit plus a top section or other additions.

Do not stack the carcasses; always ensure wall mounting is properly installed.

deoko62 schrieb:
That really sounds like an important safety issue

I can confirm that. At first, I didn’t consider the tipping safety and almost built an unsafe structure. My recommendation:

- Only use the assembly instructions provided by the manufacturer
- Prefer smaller cabinets and visually fill the upper area with light shelves
- Be cautious with any modifications to the cabinet that might affect stability

Your idea of getting everything from one source is understandable. However, don’t be tempted to create risky constructions.

In summary:

- Ikea Pax cabinets are officially available only up to a carcass height of 236 cm (93 inches).
- There is no extra-tall, continuous cabinet solution above 236 cm (93 inches) in the range.
- Add-on shelves or complementary elements can utilize space up to 270 cm (106 inches).
- Stacking cabinet carcasses is not supported by Ikea.
- Wall mounting is mandatory for safety.

If more height is needed beyond this, it is recommended to customize individually or use additional furniture.

Hope this clarifies the question thoroughly.