ᐅ Which Ikea PAX option is best suited for small children’s bedrooms?

Hello everyone, I am currently facing the task of choosing a suitable Ikea PAX option for a small children’s room. Since the room size is limited, I am wondering which PAX models are best suited to avoid overcrowding the space while still providing enough storage. Important factors for me include the depth of the wardrobes, possible customizations of the interior layout, and user-friendliness for young children, such as easily reachable compartments or child-friendly door mechanisms. Does anyone have practical experience or recommendations on which specific PAX variants are particularly recommended for limited spaces? It would also be helpful to know if investing in accessories like drawers or baskets is worthwhile to optimize storage organization. Thanks in advance for your helpful advice!

limar schrieb:
Particularly important to me are aspects such as the depth of the cabinets, possible custom adjustments to the interior layout, and user-friendliness for small children, for example through easily accessible compartments or child-friendly door mechanisms.

This is an important point. However, I would also emphasize the stability and safety of the PAX option, especially when it comes to children. Often, insufficient attention is paid to anti-tip measures and secured door stops. In a small room, you should also consider the space needed for door opening – a shallow depth of 35 cm (14 inches) might be more practical here than the standard depth of 58 cm (23 inches) to maintain free movement. There are also sliding doors available in the PAX system, which take up less space, but they can be more difficult for small children to operate. It would be interesting to know if you already have a particular depth or width in mind.

In summary: For small children’s rooms, the PAX version with a depth of 35 cm (14 inches) instead of the usual 58 cm (23 inches) is recommended. This option provides enough storage space for clothes and toys without significantly limiting the room.

Important factors are:
- Choosing sliding doors to save space in front of the wardrobe. Make sure the sliding doors operate smoothly and include anti-pinch protection.
- Interior fittings with low-positioned drawers and shelves to enable independent use by children.
- Additional organizational elements such as storage baskets and clothing rods installed at child-friendly heights.

I also recommend installing Ikea’s anti-tip safety device, as this aspect should not be overlooked, especially with children. For more flexibility, consider combining individual wardrobe modules to make the best use of the available space.

andre3 schrieb:
For small children's rooms, the PAX version with a depth of 35 cm (14 inches) instead of the usual 58 cm (23 inches) is recommended.

I basically agree but would like to add that the narrower versions do not always provide enough depth for some clothing or large toys. You should carefully consider whether the space saved in front of the wardrobe outweighs the disadvantage of reduced storage depth.

Danial schrieb:
There are also sliding doors in the PAX system that take up less space, but they can be more difficult for small children to operate.

I want to pick up on that again: especially when the wardrobe is used frequently by small children, I do not find sliding doors ideal. Traditional hinged doors have the advantage of being simpler to handle and easier to repair if something gets stuck. Overall, I see this as a compromise between saving space and ease of use.

One possible alternative I have personally praised is PAX units with open shelving at the bottom combined with closed wardrobe doors at the top. This way, children can easily reach their toys, and the wardrobe doesn’t appear so bulky.