Hello everyone,
I am about to buy an IKEA PAX wardrobe for my bedroom and want to set it up in the best possible way. Since my bedroom isn’t very large, I want to maximize storage space without making the room feel crowded. I’m especially interested in how to plan the interior layout — in other words, what combination of hanging rods, shelves, drawers, or maybe baskets you would recommend. It would also be great to know how to best combine the classic PAX fronts and interior elements to keep things both practical and visually appealing. Are there any tips for making the most of the space, including corners or using adjustable sizes?
I look forward to your suggestions and experiences!
I am about to buy an IKEA PAX wardrobe for my bedroom and want to set it up in the best possible way. Since my bedroom isn’t very large, I want to maximize storage space without making the room feel crowded. I’m especially interested in how to plan the interior layout — in other words, what combination of hanging rods, shelves, drawers, or maybe baskets you would recommend. It would also be great to know how to best combine the classic PAX fronts and interior elements to keep things both practical and visually appealing. Are there any tips for making the most of the space, including corners or using adjustable sizes?
I look forward to your suggestions and experiences!
As a general recommendation, consider the following approach when planning an IKEA PAX wardrobe for the bedroom:
- First, accurately measure the room dimensions, including door openings and radiators.
- Adjust the interior layout according to your needs: If you have many hanging items, allocate at least two-thirds of the wardrobe width for clothes rails.
- Shelves and pull-out drawers are useful for folded clothes and accessories—ideally wider than 50 cm (20 inches) for better visibility.
- Baskets and boxes are especially suitable for smaller items and help keep things organized.
- Choose the doors based on the bedroom style: plain surfaces for a minimalist look, mirrored fronts to visually expand the space.
- Tip: Sliding doors save space in smaller rooms.
The IKEA planning tools allow precise and quick simulations. It is important to use storage space efficiently without overwhelming the room.
- First, accurately measure the room dimensions, including door openings and radiators.
- Adjust the interior layout according to your needs: If you have many hanging items, allocate at least two-thirds of the wardrobe width for clothes rails.
- Shelves and pull-out drawers are useful for folded clothes and accessories—ideally wider than 50 cm (20 inches) for better visibility.
- Baskets and boxes are especially suitable for smaller items and help keep things organized.
- Choose the doors based on the bedroom style: plain surfaces for a minimalist look, mirrored fronts to visually expand the space.
- Tip: Sliding doors save space in smaller rooms.
The IKEA planning tools allow precise and quick simulations. It is important to use storage space efficiently without overwhelming the room.
It is important to first determine your needs: How many shirts, pants, and jackets do you have?
- Use a tall wardrobe rail for long clothing items.
- Drawers for underwear and socks.
- Shelves for sweaters and T-shirts.
Be sure to include the room measurements to ensure nothing is obstructing the space.
- Use a tall wardrobe rail for long clothing items.
- Drawers for underwear and socks.
- Shelves for sweaters and T-shirts.
Be sure to include the room measurements to ensure nothing is obstructing the space.
[@Kakla, post: r7t0m5, member: XXX]I am about to get an IKEA PAX wardrobe for my bedroom and want to organize it in the best way.[/quote]
It’s great that you’re already thinking about the best interior layout. Especially with PAX, it makes sense to adapt the arrangement flexibly to the types of clothing you have. Here are some ideas that might help you:
- Use lower hanging rails for shirts and blouses, so you can install shelves above for T-shirts or sweaters.
- Allocate a higher rail for longer items like coats and dresses, ideally in a separate wardrobe compartment.
- Drawers make it easier to access smaller clothing items and accessories, helping to keep things organized.
- Doors with mirrors can make the bedroom feel larger.
- If you can vary the wardrobe depth: the standard depth of 58 cm (23 inches) is usually ideal.
- Are you familiar with the PAX interior components with LED lighting? These can improve visibility inside the wardrobe.
One more tip: if you’re not placing the wardrobe against a straight wall, you can also use corner units to make the most of the corner and maximize storage. Just keep in mind that the doors need enough space to open properly. If you want, I can also provide an example layout plan.
It’s great that you’re already thinking about the best interior layout. Especially with PAX, it makes sense to adapt the arrangement flexibly to the types of clothing you have. Here are some ideas that might help you:
- Use lower hanging rails for shirts and blouses, so you can install shelves above for T-shirts or sweaters.
- Allocate a higher rail for longer items like coats and dresses, ideally in a separate wardrobe compartment.
- Drawers make it easier to access smaller clothing items and accessories, helping to keep things organized.
- Doors with mirrors can make the bedroom feel larger.
- If you can vary the wardrobe depth: the standard depth of 58 cm (23 inches) is usually ideal.
- Are you familiar with the PAX interior components with LED lighting? These can improve visibility inside the wardrobe.
One more tip: if you’re not placing the wardrobe against a straight wall, you can also use corner units to make the most of the corner and maximize storage. Just keep in mind that the doors need enough space to open properly. If you want, I can also provide an example layout plan.
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PECLARISSA18 Apr 2022 17:43I can only agree – PAX is incredibly flexible, and once you understand the basic structure, setting it up becomes really enjoyable!
- My favorite are the drawer inserts with dividers because they allow you to organize socks and similar items perfectly.
- And honestly: A mirror on the wardrobe door is not only practical for getting dressed but also makes the room feel much larger and brighter.
I think that’s great because every centimeter (inch) is valuable, especially in smaller bedrooms. Playing around with the interior layout is really fun, and you can get the best out of a PAX wardrobe this way. Good luck with your project – the wardrobe will surely become your new favorite spot in the room!
- My favorite are the drawer inserts with dividers because they allow you to organize socks and similar items perfectly.
- And honestly: A mirror on the wardrobe door is not only practical for getting dressed but also makes the room feel much larger and brighter.
Takutau schrieb:
Another tip: If you don’t place the wardrobe against a straight wall, you can also use corner units to make the most of the corner space and maximize storage.
I think that’s great because every centimeter (inch) is valuable, especially in smaller bedrooms. Playing around with the interior layout is really fun, and you can get the best out of a PAX wardrobe this way. Good luck with your project – the wardrobe will surely become your new favorite spot in the room!
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