ᐅ How can I use Pax for room layout planning?

MOIXGAU schrieb:
The room is about 6 x 5 meters (20 x 16 feet), rectangular with an open layout. The plan is to section off the work and office area along about 2 meters (6.5 feet) of the length and keep the rest as living space.

This already helps a lot with the planning. With a length of 2 meters (6.5 feet), it makes sense to use Pax units that are 100 cm (39 inches) wide. That way, you can place two modules side by side to get the desired length. If you don’t want to drill, you can connect the modules using special furniture connector screws offered by IKEA for the Pax system, and additionally stabilize them on both sides with anti-slip pads or rubber mats on the floor.

Alternatively, I recommend using weights or clamp systems attached to ceiling moldings if ceiling mounting is possible, to avoid drilling holes in the wall entirely.

Even if drilling is not an option, I consider ceiling mounting preferable because it is not permanent and can be removed fairly easily as long as no wall drilling is involved.

For the partition, I would suggest going for continuous fronts or even glass panel doors, as these create a physical separation that looks visually clearer compared to open shelving.

What about the ceiling height? And what type of flooring do you have — carpet, hardwood, or tiles?

If you want to avoid drilling, make sure to connect the cabinet systems in a way that they stabilize each other. Use fasteners such as screws or brackets that you attach to the cabinet frame. Additionally, felt pads with a high friction coefficient can help prevent slipping.

To add to the previous advice: For a functional room layout with Pax units without drilling, the following approach is recommended:

- Use as heavy individual components as possible to increase stability.
- Connect the modules with sturdy screw fittings, such as perforated plates or corner brackets.
- Clamp or weighting systems for ceiling fixation are ideal if drilling into walls is not desired.
- To maximize storage space and privacy, you can choose closed fronts and, if needed, combine them with shelving units.
- Plan the interior with custom-fit shelves, pull-out trays, and drawers to keep things organized.

The combination of modularity, stability, and flexible interior elements allows for very individual designs.

theo63 schrieb:
Heavy weights or base supports with anti-slip material can help prevent tipping.

That’s an important point. I personally installed a Pax room divider without drilling by weighing down base cabinets with thick stone slabs on top. You can also use carpet underlays with adhesive properties.

Additionally, make sure to distribute the load evenly and, if necessary, secure the base with brake screws. Some people also use self-adhesive rubber pads, which protect the floor and increase slip resistance. This combination worked very well for me.