ᐅ How can I use Ikea Pax wardrobes space-efficiently in smaller apartments?
Created on: 17 Dec 2021 09:17
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barke
Hello everyone, I’m looking for ideas and tips on how to use the Ikea Pax wardrobe as space-efficiently as possible in smaller apartments. Specifically, I want to know how to manage limited space to create as much storage as possible without making the room feel cluttered or restricting important movement areas. I’m familiar with the basic dimensions and options of the system but am unsure whether standard solutions are adequate or if it’s worth trying custom configurations with special inserts, modular components, or different layouts. I’m also interested in any practical examples or experiences, especially concerning interior arrangements that optimize storage while making it easier to keep things organized. How have you adapted your Pax systems to fit small rooms or apartments? Thanks in advance for your constructive suggestions!
To maximize space when using the Ikea Pax system in smaller apartments, the interior layout is crucial. Practical tips:
- Use height-adjustable shelves to utilize the available space flexibly.
- Use drawer inserts and pull-out baskets to make rear areas easily accessible.
- Store rarely used items on the top shelf.
- Consider mixing different door types (mirrored doors, sliding doors) to make the room appear larger.
- Plan the wardrobe’s position so that both the room doors and wardrobe doors can open freely, increasing usability without reducing space.
Ideally, you should know the exact dimensions of your apartment, especially escape routes and circulation areas, to plan the optimal Pax configuration.
- Use height-adjustable shelves to utilize the available space flexibly.
- Use drawer inserts and pull-out baskets to make rear areas easily accessible.
- Store rarely used items on the top shelf.
- Consider mixing different door types (mirrored doors, sliding doors) to make the room appear larger.
- Plan the wardrobe’s position so that both the room doors and wardrobe doors can open freely, increasing usability without reducing space.
Ideally, you should know the exact dimensions of your apartment, especially escape routes and circulation areas, to plan the optimal Pax configuration.
In short: If you use the Pax system for a small apartment, keep in mind:
- Corner solutions. Pax can also be built into corners, saving space.
- Sliding doors instead of hinged doors to save floor space.
- Interior organization with adjustable inserts for different types of clothing.
This often gives you more space and better organization.
- Corner solutions. Pax can also be built into corners, saving space.
- Sliding doors instead of hinged doors to save floor space.
- Interior organization with adjustable inserts for different types of clothing.
This often gives you more space and better organization.
pauPierce schrieb:
I’m curious about the exact size of your floor area and whether there are other pieces of furniture nearby Thanks, I had mentioned that before. Directly opposite is a sofa that is 180 cm (71 inches) long, and next to the Pax wardrobe there is only a narrow passage of about 70 cm (28 inches) between the edge of the closet and the wall.
This probably makes it clear that the wardrobe can’t be too wide—in fact, it should be narrow and tall. Still, I want to maintain clean, easy access to everything.
Are there any recommendations for extra narrow versions or setups that offer maximum functionality even at 50 cm (20 inches) width? I would even like to bevel the top edge if possible to improve the sense of space. How feasible are such custom adjustments?
Hello barke, those are very good questions and show that you’ve already put a lot of thought into this. Here are a few suggestions:
- Narrow Pax variants with a width of 50 cm (20 inches) do exist. You can be very flexible with the height. Tall, narrow wardrobes tend to look airier than wide, bulky ones.
- The idea of a slanted top edge is visually very appealing, but Ikea does not offer this option as a standard feature. You could consider hiring a carpenter for custom modifications. Another option is to install shelves above the actual wardrobe height or an open shelf that looks more delicate.
- Also think about interior lighting (for example, LED strips) to help you keep an overview, especially when dealing with height or depth.
- Extra options like pull-out trouser racks or pull-out baskets can greatly improve the functionality of narrow wardrobes.
If you want, I can help you with the planning if you provide me with the exact wall length where the Pax is supposed to be placed.
- Narrow Pax variants with a width of 50 cm (20 inches) do exist. You can be very flexible with the height. Tall, narrow wardrobes tend to look airier than wide, bulky ones.
- The idea of a slanted top edge is visually very appealing, but Ikea does not offer this option as a standard feature. You could consider hiring a carpenter for custom modifications. Another option is to install shelves above the actual wardrobe height or an open shelf that looks more delicate.
- Also think about interior lighting (for example, LED strips) to help you keep an overview, especially when dealing with height or depth.
- Extra options like pull-out trouser racks or pull-out baskets can greatly improve the functionality of narrow wardrobes.
If you want, I can help you with the planning if you provide me with the exact wall length where the Pax is supposed to be placed.
Ianlau schrieb:
One alternative is to install shelves above the actual cabinet height or create an open shelf that appears visually lighter. That’s a good tip. I’m also considering open shelves, but I’m concerned they might collect dust and make the room feel more cluttered. How do you handle this? Does a closed solution make more sense?
Additionally, I’m thinking about using part of the Pax as a room divider – open on the back side and closed on the front side. Has anyone tried this?
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