ᐅ How can Ikea Pax wardrobes be optimally installed in an apartment with sloped ceilings?

Hello everyone,

I am planning to install an Ikea Pax wardrobe system in my apartment with sloped ceilings and am looking for practical solutions to adapt it as closely as possible to the space. The slopes are not very steep but have a typical incline, so one of the rooms does not have a continuous wall height.

I am especially interested in:
- How can the Pax units be modified to fit well under the slope?
- Are there any tips for combining them with shelves or sliding doors under sloped ceilings?
- What dimensions and variants have others used who have already completed such a project?

If you have your own experiences, tricks, or problems, please feel free to share. I want to avoid significantly limiting the storage space or making the overall result look unprofessional.

Thanks in advance for your helpful answers!

It’s best to use the Pax units without doors or with sliding doors, as these are often more flexible for sloped ceilings.

It is important to measure the height of the slope precisely and then shorten or cut the cabinet carcass accordingly. Often, the upper sections are angled, or a custom top panel is built to cover the slope.

Shelves can usually be installed flexibly, but it is important to check the measurements carefully.

rimole schrieb:
It’s best to use the Pax units without doors or with sliding doors, as these are often more flexible when dealing with sloped ceilings.

I can definitely support that. For me, that was the key point because regular doors become annoying when they hit the slope.

I was actually surprised how much storage space I could still get despite the slant by customizing the wardrobe and using the back areas differently.

However, proceed carefully and double-check that the sliding doors operate smoothly – sometimes there are small issues with angled slopes.

What worked best for me was installing a flat top panel under the slope so everything lines up neatly. This creates a very tidy appearance.

teomi schrieb:
I want to avoid the storage space being too limited or the whole thing looking unprofessional.

I can completely understand that because I had similar concerns when I planned my Pax wardrobe under a sloped ceiling. At first, I wasn’t sure if the effort was worth it or if the result would look neat.

What really helped me was measuring everything carefully and even making a small sketch. That way, I could better judge where the angled areas are and how to divide the Pax so that cabinet sections with full height stand side by side, while only the upper parts are adjusted.

Sliding doors work great with the slope, but if it’s a smaller room corner, you can also experiment with open shelves or custom shelves.

In terms of appearance: I later supplemented the cabinet section with a matching MDF board, which I painted to match. This way it looks professional, even if it’s not custom-made.

Of course, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, but courage and careful planning are key here. My friends really liked it too; they don’t see it as a limitation but as an interesting design feature.