ᐅ Are there Ikea Pax wardrobes available with extra wide shelves?

zarlu schrieb:
Here’s a provocative theory: Ikea deliberately sells standard widths to force customers into modularity, which they then have to solve expensively with accessories.

That’s an interesting perspective, but in my opinion, it’s rather unlikely. Ikea mainly targets mass production and the mass market, where standard dimensions make logistical sense.

Custom widths for individualization significantly increase inventory and production costs. This results in higher prices and more complex logistics.

Therefore, it is simply economically sensible to focus on a few standard dimensions, not necessarily a planned limitation to drive accessory sales.

Hello Editto,

I’d like to add a few basics: The Pax carcasses (that is, the cabinet frames) are designed for the mentioned widths of 50, 75, and 100 cm (approximately 20, 30, and 40 inches) – this includes the shelf widths. The shelves that you fit onto the side panels are correspondingly sized.

Wider shelves simply wouldn’t fit. While there is an option to adjust the cabinet depth or height, the width is fixed.

So if your question is whether Ikea Pax offers shelves wider than 100 cm (40 inches), the clear answer is: No.

As a tip: If you need more shelf space, many consider placing two 100 cm (40 inch) cabinets side by side and, for example, connecting them with a continuous shelf cut by a carpenter – this would be a stable, custom solution.

Just briefly: As far as I know, the Pax system does not offer panels wider than 100 cm (39 inches). Anything larger requires custom construction.

Takutau schrieb:
As a tip: If you need more storage space, many consider placing two 100 cm (39 inches) cabinets side by side and connecting them with a continuous shelf cut by a carpenter – this creates a stable, customized solution.

That is exactly the practical approach I would recommend. This way, you get larger surfaces without compromising structural integrity or being limited to standard flat-pack components. I have done this several times myself and am satisfied with the results.

BOSULE schrieb:
The wider the shelf, the more weight it has to support, and the stability of Ikea shelves is designed for standard widths.

Thanks to everyone, especially for the note about the structural load capacity. That is indeed an important factor for me.

I will consider combining two 100 cm (39 inches) Pax carcasses with custom-made shelves. I might have the shelves made from plywood, as they are quite sturdy.

Does anyone have experience with the depth of the Pax shelves? Are they about the same depth at a height of 235 cm (92 inches)? Also, how is the general load capacity of the shelves? Any additional tips on this would be great.