Are there Ikea Pax versions with particularly shallow drawers? I am currently planning the interior of my bedroom and want to use the Pax wardrobe to store my belongings as efficiently as possible. I am specifically looking for options for very shallow drawers that are suitable for smaller or flat items, such as underwear, accessories, or socks. I am aware that there are different interior fittings for Pax, but I often only find drawer dimensions in standard heights in the usual product descriptions and lists. Does anyone have experience with especially shallow drawer variants or suitable inserts? It would also be helpful if someone has experience with combination options to install very narrow and shallow drawers in the wardrobe.
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I was also wondering if it’s possible to further subdivide the existing 14cm (5.5 inches) deep drawers with dividers or boxes that are actually shallower than the drawers themselves.Absolutely! I fitted my flat drawers in the Pax system with different sized insert boxes, and it works great and even looks really tidy. Especially for socks, belts, and jewelry, such inserts are invaluable.
If you’re creative, you can also build compartments yourself using wood or thin divider panels. The drawer height stays the same, but visually and practically you get much better organization.
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Basically, a drawer height of about 10 cm (4 inches) or less would be optimalThat’s understandable, but unfortunately, Ikea does not offer standard drawer sizes that small. The 14 cm (5.5 inches) drawer is almost the smallest standard size available.
Technically, you could try dividing a 14 cm (5.5 inches) drawer into two or even three layers using inserts made of wood, plastic, or even sturdy cardboard boxes, but this significantly reduces the usable vertical storage space. Another approach is to use Ikea’s wire or wooden inserts that fit inside the cabinets without using traditional drawers. These are often lower in height and provide better ventilation.
If you are handy, you can modify existing drawers by fitting thinner, custom-made inner boxes.
By the way, how often do you plan to load the drawers? Very shallow drawers with fixed internal divisions can affect load capacity.
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Ikea does not offer shallower drawers than 14cm (5.5 inches) in the Pax system.That's correct, 14cm (5.5 inches) is the standard depth for shallow drawers in Pax. For shallower options, you will need custom solutions or use accessories like inserts or compartments without drawers.
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