ᐅ How can Ikea PAX systems be used for storing winter clothing?

Thank you for the suggestions so far. I find Nathanaelk’s tip about the height of the clothing rods very helpful. My Pax wardrobe is about 236 cm (93 inches) tall, 100 cm (39 inches) wide, and 58 cm (23 inches) deep, so it’s on the larger side. I’m wondering whether it makes sense to install the rods on two levels or just one for long winter coats. The volume reduction through vacuum bags sounds practical, but I have concerns about potentially compressed wool sweaters. What are your experiences with this?

Also, I have a lot of scarves and hats, and I’m reluctant to store them in a large box because then it’s hard to find them.

How do you organize your accessories effectively? Are there any clever organizational aids for drawers in the Pax?

Nathanaelk schrieb:
It is important that the shelves are sturdy because the clothing is heavier.

That’s a good point: Thick wool sweaters definitely require strong shelves, possibly with additional support.

Regarding your questions, sugabu:

- With a height of 236 cm (7 ft 9 in), you can easily plan for a long clothing rod for coats, which will provide more convenience since coats should not be folded.
- For sweaters and lighter clothing, you can combine shelves and drawers lower down.
- For accessories like scarves and hats, I recommend small drawer dividers made of plastic or fabric that offer individual compartments or sections. This way you can find items quickly.

Vacuum bags are great, but for high-quality wool garments, avoid compressing them too much and make sure the clothes are cleaned thoroughly beforehand.

Scarves and hats can also be stored well in small boxes on shelves. Vacuum bags for sweaters are acceptable as long as they are not packed too tightly.

From my experience, vacuum bags for sweaters can be a mixed bag. Some sweaters feel somewhat stiff after unpacking, especially if the wool is delicate.

What helped me was placing thin layers of tissue paper between folded sweaters and then stacking them loosely. This prevents pressure marks and creasing.

Regarding scarves: I have small hanging organizers on my wardrobe door – this keeps them easily accessible and airy.

Maybe this could be a solution for you as well?

GiRoyce schrieb:
For accessories like scarves and hats, I can recommend small drawer dividers, for example made of plastic or fabric, that offer individual compartments or sections. This way, you can find your items again quickly.

That sounds great, thanks! I will definitely give it a try. Do you have any recommendations on whether it’s better to buy such dividers or maybe make your own from sturdy cardboard? Especially considering flexibility and durability.

[@elgla] Thanks for the tip about using tissue paper between sweaters, I will try that to prevent creases. And the idea of a hanging organizer for scarves sounds really practical, especially if I don’t want to always reach into the drawer.

One more note on organizing accessories:

Small compartment organizers, whether purchased or homemade, should definitely be shape-stable and as moisture-resistant as possible, since scarves can often come back damp.

Personally, I have had good experiences with rigid plastic boxes that are easy to clean and remain stable. You can place these flexibly in different PAX drawers.

Regarding a double clothes rail: With a height of 236 cm (7 ft 9 in), it usually makes more sense to have one long rail at the top for coats and, if needed, install another unit below (e.g., with shelves and drawers). A double-tiered rail is more suitable for shorter garments like shirts or trousers, which are generally less relevant for winter clothing.