Hello everyone,
I’m considering using the Ikea PAX wardrobe in my hallway as the main coat closet. I’m particularly interested in how to best adapt the PAX system to meet the needs of a hallway with limited space, so that jackets, coats, shoes, and possibly additional accessories like scarves and hats can be stored efficiently. What interior fittings would you recommend for creating a durable, functional, and visually appealing wardrobe?
Practical features such as clothing rods, shoe storage, and shelves are especially important to me, as well as the ability to use the wardrobe efficiently in a narrow, rather confined hallway.
I look forward to your experiences and recommendations!
I’m considering using the Ikea PAX wardrobe in my hallway as the main coat closet. I’m particularly interested in how to best adapt the PAX system to meet the needs of a hallway with limited space, so that jackets, coats, shoes, and possibly additional accessories like scarves and hats can be stored efficiently. What interior fittings would you recommend for creating a durable, functional, and visually appealing wardrobe?
Practical features such as clothing rods, shoe storage, and shelves are especially important to me, as well as the ability to use the wardrobe efficiently in a narrow, rather confined hallway.
I look forward to your experiences and recommendations!
I would recommend focusing on hanging rods at multiple levels and drawers with dividers when it comes to PAX. This way, you can hang coats on the upper level and neatly store smaller accessories in the drawers. Shoe storage also works well with special inserts that you can order separately.
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Johnathon6 Jul 2018 10:04Hello Kudi68,
to equip your PAX as a wardrobe in the hallway in a practical way, you should consider the following aspects during planning:
- Room dimensions: Be sure to measure the width, height, and depth accurately. PAX units come in different depths (e.g., 35 cm (14 inches), 58 cm (23 inches)), with 35 cm (14 inches) usually being better suited for a narrow hallway.
- Interior setup: I recommend installing at least one clothes rail at about 120 cm (47 inches) height to accommodate long coats. Below that, you can add drawers for hats, gloves, and smaller items. For shoes, narrow drawers with inserts work well, or you can use pull-out shoe racks.
- Doors/fronts: Consider whether you want full-panel doors or maybe frameless doors with mirrors. A mirror on the door is very practical in the hallway.
- Lighting: There are LED light strips available for the interior that you can add. This improves visibility.
- Modularity: Take advantage of the ability to add or rearrange interior components later.
What I liked about PAX is the high flexibility thanks to numerous interior accessories and the stable construction. A tip: Make sure to secure it safely to the wall, especially in a hallway where there is a lot of movement.
Do you have particularly much or little depth space available?
to equip your PAX as a wardrobe in the hallway in a practical way, you should consider the following aspects during planning:
- Room dimensions: Be sure to measure the width, height, and depth accurately. PAX units come in different depths (e.g., 35 cm (14 inches), 58 cm (23 inches)), with 35 cm (14 inches) usually being better suited for a narrow hallway.
- Interior setup: I recommend installing at least one clothes rail at about 120 cm (47 inches) height to accommodate long coats. Below that, you can add drawers for hats, gloves, and smaller items. For shoes, narrow drawers with inserts work well, or you can use pull-out shoe racks.
- Doors/fronts: Consider whether you want full-panel doors or maybe frameless doors with mirrors. A mirror on the door is very practical in the hallway.
- Lighting: There are LED light strips available for the interior that you can add. This improves visibility.
- Modularity: Take advantage of the ability to add or rearrange interior components later.
What I liked about PAX is the high flexibility thanks to numerous interior accessories and the stable construction. A tip: Make sure to secure it safely to the wall, especially in a hallway where there is a lot of movement.
Do you have particularly much or little depth space available?
Johnathon schrieb:
Do you have a lot or limited depth space?Thank you for the detailed advice! The room is quite narrow, about 1.20 m deep (4 feet). That’s why I was considering the PAX depth of 35 cm (14 inches), but I’m unsure if there is really enough storage space for bulkier winter coats.
Do you or anyone else have experience with whether the narrow 35 cm (14 inches) depth of the PAX wardrobe is actually sufficient for storing outerwear in the hallway, especially if several thick jackets need to hang there? Or is the 58 cm (23 inches) version a more practical choice despite taking up more space?
Also, I’m interested in how you use the drawers in the PAX system to organize smaller items like hats or keys effectively.
Kudi68 schrieb:
whether the narrow depth of 35cm (14 inches) in the PAX wardrobe is actually sufficient for the hallway cloakroom, especially if several thick jackets need to hang there?From my experience using a narrow PAX in the hallway: 35cm (14 inches) depth is really quite tight for thick winter coats. It works better for lighter jackets or thinner garments. If you want to hang bulky clothing as well, I would recommend going for 58cm (23 inches), if the space allows.
In our case, this is the compromise: 35cm (14 inches) in the hallway for light jackets, and another wardrobe with more depth for coats. But if only one wardrobe is available, 58cm (23 inches) is the better choice.
I had the PAX 35 cm (14 inches) in the hallway and can confirm that it becomes difficult for longer and thicker coats. A cabinet with 58 cm (23 inches) depth is best, if possible. Drawers are best used with inserts for small items – this helps prevent clutter. Alternatively, compartments with baskets can be used, depending on personal preference.
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