ᐅ Are there Ikea Pax wardrobes with soft-close drawers and doors?

Hello everyone,

I am currently considering getting an Ikea PAX wardrobe, but I want to make sure that the drawers and doors come with a soft-close feature. My question is: Is there a built-in soft-close option for the drawers and doors in the Ikea PAX wardrobes, or does this need to be added separately? It is especially important for me to know if there are standard models that include this feature directly, or if the soft-close function can only be achieved with additional components.

I would appreciate any practical experience or advice regarding the quality and installation. Thanks in advance!

Jugili schrieb:
Is there a built-in soft-close option for drawers and doors in the Ikea PAX wardrobes, or do you have to retrofit it separately?

That’s a very good question, and I completely understand your concern. I have a PAX wardrobe myself and can say that in most models, the soft-close function is not included by default—at least not with the standard doors without any special fittings.

The doors and drawers on the PAX system often come with the standard hinge mechanism, which you can retrofit with dampers, but they don’t close softly on their own. I recently installed soft-close fittings myself, and it really made a difference, especially if you use the wardrobe frequently.

If anyone has tips on which retrofit solutions work well, I’m also interested. Sometimes the range of options can be a bit overwhelming.

lomin schrieb:
I recently retrofitted soft-close fittings in my place, and it really made a difference

Haha, yes, that’s exactly how it is with PAX – it’s all very basic, but adding soft-close features really brings comfort! 😄 For example, IKEA sells soft-close hinges or drawer slides with dampers. However, these are usually optional extras and need to be ordered separately.

Sure, it can be a bit annoying at first that not everything comes fully installed, but the nice thing is you can customize the wardrobe to your needs. My drawers used to be quite noisy and slamming, now they glide quietly and smoothly. It’s a small upgrade that makes a big difference.

My advice: Just make sure to add the appropriate soft-close parts during the ordering process – then everything works perfectly!

Jugili schrieb:
Is there a soft-close option for drawers and doors included by default in Ikea PAX wardrobes, or does it need to be added separately?

The answer is: Ikea PAX wardrobes generally do not come with a fully pre-installed soft-close function for drawers and doors in the standard models.

- Doors: Soft-close hinges are available as accessories, which must be purchased and installed separately. They are compatible with the common PAX doors and can be easily attached during assembly or even afterward.
- Drawers: Some drawer fronts or drawer systems feature integrated soft-close, especially the VARIERA drawers.
- For pull-outs and some drawers, there are special soft-close full-extension runners that provide a gentle damping effect.

Therefore, if soft-close is important, it is advisable to carefully check the product descriptions when purchasing and order the corresponding components as needed. Retrofitting is possible without issues but requires some effort during installation.

In summary: No, Ikea does not supply the PAX wardrobe with soft-close for doors and drawers in the standard version. The system is modular and allows for retrofitting soft-close features according to your preference.