Hello everyone,
I am planning to set up a functional wardrobe cabinet for my home and wondered if the IKEA Besta system would be suitable for this purpose. Specifically, I am interested in how the modular BESTA system can be adapted or expanded to meet the typical requirements of a wardrobe cabinet – providing enough space for coats, jackets, shoes, and possibly accessories.
I am looking for tips on the interior fittings, such as integrating clothes rails or hooks, as well as recommendations for suitable top units, doors, or additional elements to ensure the whole setup is stable and visually appealing.
Has anyone had experience using BESTA as a wardrobe cabinet, perhaps with conversion or DIY ideas? Are there any suggestions regarding assembly or optimal use of space?
Thanks in advance for your ideas and advice!
I am planning to set up a functional wardrobe cabinet for my home and wondered if the IKEA Besta system would be suitable for this purpose. Specifically, I am interested in how the modular BESTA system can be adapted or expanded to meet the typical requirements of a wardrobe cabinet – providing enough space for coats, jackets, shoes, and possibly accessories.
I am looking for tips on the interior fittings, such as integrating clothes rails or hooks, as well as recommendations for suitable top units, doors, or additional elements to ensure the whole setup is stable and visually appealing.
Has anyone had experience using BESTA as a wardrobe cabinet, perhaps with conversion or DIY ideas? Are there any suggestions regarding assembly or optimal use of space?
Thanks in advance for your ideas and advice!
Hello Maupar,
I find your project with the IKEA BESTA system interesting, as it is originally designed mainly as a storage system. However, the modules offer good flexibility and provide a solid base for a custom wardrobe.
First, you should consider which types of clothing you mainly want to store: For long coats and jackets, you need enough height, so a single tall unit with a hanging rod would be ideal. As memiriam mentioned, you can attach the hanging rods inside.
Additionally, I recommend installing pull-out shoe racks at the bottom—many people use the shallow drawers of the BESTA system for this purpose. Hooks mounted on the inside of the side panels are also useful for scarves or bags.
If you have doors, I suggest considering both solid fronts and semi-transparent doors (e.g., glass) depending on how much dust you want to keep out or if you prefer to display the contents visibly.
The assembly is straightforward, but pay attention to stabilization, especially if you combine or hang several modules. You can also secure them to the wall, which is particularly important for freestanding wardrobes.
Maybe this helps you as a starting point. If you like, I can also give you tips on shelves and accessories.
I find your project with the IKEA BESTA system interesting, as it is originally designed mainly as a storage system. However, the modules offer good flexibility and provide a solid base for a custom wardrobe.
First, you should consider which types of clothing you mainly want to store: For long coats and jackets, you need enough height, so a single tall unit with a hanging rod would be ideal. As memiriam mentioned, you can attach the hanging rods inside.
Additionally, I recommend installing pull-out shoe racks at the bottom—many people use the shallow drawers of the BESTA system for this purpose. Hooks mounted on the inside of the side panels are also useful for scarves or bags.
If you have doors, I suggest considering both solid fronts and semi-transparent doors (e.g., glass) depending on how much dust you want to keep out or if you prefer to display the contents visibly.
The assembly is straightforward, but pay attention to stabilization, especially if you combine or hang several modules. You can also secure them to the wall, which is particularly important for freestanding wardrobes.
Maybe this helps you as a starting point. If you like, I can also give you tips on shelves and accessories.
Hello, I have used BESTA myself for a wardrobe and would like to share my experience to give you a structured approach.
1. Planning the units:
- Choose one or more tall BESTA cabinets, ideally 64 cm deep (25 inches), as this provides enough space for hanging clothes.
2. Interior fittings:
- Clothes rods: Although IKEA doesn’t offer original clothes rods for BESTA, you can fix standard metal rods with short brackets to the side walls.
- Hook strips: Screwed to the inside of the door, these provide space for keys or lightweight accessories.
3. Shoe storage:
- Flat boxes or drawers fit nicely in the lower cabinet compartments. This makes sorting easier and protects the bottom.
4. Doors:
- It’s best to use IKEA BESTA doors with a soft-close mechanism for a refined look and dust protection.
5. Stability:
- Large units should be fixed to the wall with screws.
- For freestanding setups, using connector fittings between multiple units is advisable.
6. Optional:
- Installing lighting, for example LED strips, is also possible and adds convenience.
My tip: Draw a sketch before purchasing and carefully consider how much space different types of clothing require. This way you can select and customize the BESTA units optimally.
If you have specific questions about accessories, I’m happy to help.
1. Planning the units:
- Choose one or more tall BESTA cabinets, ideally 64 cm deep (25 inches), as this provides enough space for hanging clothes.
2. Interior fittings:
- Clothes rods: Although IKEA doesn’t offer original clothes rods for BESTA, you can fix standard metal rods with short brackets to the side walls.
- Hook strips: Screwed to the inside of the door, these provide space for keys or lightweight accessories.
3. Shoe storage:
- Flat boxes or drawers fit nicely in the lower cabinet compartments. This makes sorting easier and protects the bottom.
4. Doors:
- It’s best to use IKEA BESTA doors with a soft-close mechanism for a refined look and dust protection.
5. Stability:
- Large units should be fixed to the wall with screws.
- For freestanding setups, using connector fittings between multiple units is advisable.
6. Optional:
- Installing lighting, for example LED strips, is also possible and adds convenience.
My tip: Draw a sketch before purchasing and carefully consider how much space different types of clothing require. This way you can select and customize the BESTA units optimally.
If you have specific questions about accessories, I’m happy to help.
klo40 schrieb:
- Clothes rods: Although IKEA does not offer original clothes rods for BESTA, you can fix standard metal rods with short supports to the side panels. This is a very important point. Much of what works as a wardrobe with BESTA comes from personal creativity and combining different elements. I have done this myself and can add the following:
- Make sure that the rods are really strong enough to hold heavier coats.
- If you want to install hooks for bags or hats, you can simply screw them into the inner sides of the BESTA modules with small screws.
- For open areas or shelves, baskets that can be pulled out work quite well.
Brian schrieb:
For long coats and jackets, you need enough height, which is why a single tall unit with a clothes rod would be ideal.I can only agree with that. I have supplemented my wardrobe system with a tall, single BESTA cabinet dedicated exclusively to long clothing. It works very well.
Perhaps a tip for the original poster: Installing a small bench next to the BESTA wardrobe cabinet can significantly increase comfort, for example to put on shoes.
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