Hello everyone, I am facing the challenge of optimally furnishing my very narrow room and came across the Ikea Pax wardrobe. However, due to its depth, it can be quite bulky and takes up too much space. Therefore, my specific question is: What alternatives to the Ikea Pax are available, especially for very narrow rooms, where storage space is still used efficiently without the wardrobe feeling too deep or wide? I am looking for solutions that can adapt well even in tight spaces, for example through shallower depth or modular design. I look forward to your tips and experiences!
Basically, for narrow rooms, the key is to keep the depth of the wardrobe as shallow as possible without sacrificing storage space. For example, Ikea offers the PAX system with a depth of 35cm (14 inches), but that is already quite tight. One solution is to use open shelves or wall-mounted shelves, which are less dominant in the room.
There are also floor-to-ceiling wardrobes with sliding doors that require less space when opened. Custom-made solutions are often the best option when standard products don’t fit.
It is also worth considering vertical storage by using boxes, baskets, or hanging shelves.
There are also floor-to-ceiling wardrobes with sliding doors that require less space when opened. Custom-made solutions are often the best option when standard products don’t fit.
It is also worth considering vertical storage by using boxes, baskets, or hanging shelves.
gregto schrieb:
For example, Ikea also offers the PAX with a depth of 35cm (14 inches), but that is quite tight. That's true, I aimed for a depth of 35cm (14 inches), but often there isn’t enough space for hangers. The width is usually the bigger issue.
Rhett schrieb:
Modules from manufacturers like Höffner or Roller often offer narrower options than PAX. Could you perhaps recommend specific models that are narrow but still suitable for clothing storage? So far, I haven’t found much that is this shallow yet well organized.
The compromise with narrow wardrobes is often using hanging rods, which reduce the depth, sometimes to 40-50cm (16-20 inches).
A tip: Flexible wardrobes like those from Raumplus often offer shallower options with sliding doors, which can be customized to fit the room dimensions. Although they are more expensive, the adaptability is invaluable in tight spaces.
There are also possibilities to create very efficient storage with minimal depth through custom-built closets or shelving systems.
A tip: Flexible wardrobes like those from Raumplus often offer shallower options with sliding doors, which can be customized to fit the room dimensions. Although they are more expensive, the adaptability is invaluable in tight spaces.
There are also possibilities to create very efficient storage with minimal depth through custom-built closets or shelving systems.
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