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DOCORNELIU16 Jun 2018 08:37Hello everyone, I am planning to create a practical corner solution using IKEA Pax wardrobes and would appreciate it if you could share your experiences and tips!
My challenge is to place two wardrobe units optimally in a room corner, where the wardrobes cannot be positioned directly next to each other because there is a radiator and pipes running through the corner. Additionally, I want to design the interior layout to efficiently use hanging rods and shelves without wasting space.
Do you have suggestions on how to best combine the standard Pax wardrobes or perhaps incorporate special corner elements? I am also open to tips on utilizing ceiling height and accessories to maximize storage capacity.
I look forward to your practical advice, especially regarding stability, installation, and the exact measurements that should be considered. Thanks in advance!
My challenge is to place two wardrobe units optimally in a room corner, where the wardrobes cannot be positioned directly next to each other because there is a radiator and pipes running through the corner. Additionally, I want to design the interior layout to efficiently use hanging rods and shelves without wasting space.
Do you have suggestions on how to best combine the standard Pax wardrobes or perhaps incorporate special corner elements? I am also open to tips on utilizing ceiling height and accessories to maximize storage capacity.
I look forward to your practical advice, especially regarding stability, installation, and the exact measurements that should be considered. Thanks in advance!
Hello and thank you for the detailed question, that really helps!
A corner solution with Pax wardrobes can be done well by offsetting the cabinets slightly so they don’t meet directly—mainly because of the heating pipes you mentioned. Unfortunately, there isn’t a specific corner Pax unit, but you can, for example, use two wardrobes each with a depth of 50 or 60 cm (20 or 24 inches) and make better use of the corner with a shelf or suitable end panels.
Regarding interior fittings: use adjustable clothes rails and complement them with shelves. I recommend equipping the upper cabinets with shelves and installing a continuous clothes rail at the bottom.
It’s also important to securely fasten the wardrobe system to the wall and floor, especially in a corner where load distribution is more complex. You might also be able to add extra stability with corner connectors.
If you like, I can share some examples from my experience—just let me know!
A corner solution with Pax wardrobes can be done well by offsetting the cabinets slightly so they don’t meet directly—mainly because of the heating pipes you mentioned. Unfortunately, there isn’t a specific corner Pax unit, but you can, for example, use two wardrobes each with a depth of 50 or 60 cm (20 or 24 inches) and make better use of the corner with a shelf or suitable end panels.
Regarding interior fittings: use adjustable clothes rails and complement them with shelves. I recommend equipping the upper cabinets with shelves and installing a continuous clothes rail at the bottom.
It’s also important to securely fasten the wardrobe system to the wall and floor, especially in a corner where load distribution is more complex. You might also be able to add extra stability with corner connectors.
If you like, I can share some examples from my experience—just let me know!
Hey, very exciting project! 😊 Corner solutions with Pax are really flexible if you get creative.
I built my cabinets with different depths on the left and right sides, which allowed me to make better use of the corner. And small open shelves in the corner keep things airy and easily accessible!
Don’t forget to use the full height! Building up to the ceiling creates a lot of storage space. Good luck, you’ve got this! 🔧👍
I built my cabinets with different depths on the left and right sides, which allowed me to make better use of the corner. And small open shelves in the corner keep things airy and easily accessible!
Don’t forget to use the full height! Building up to the ceiling creates a lot of storage space. Good luck, you’ve got this! 🔧👍
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DOCORNELIU17 Jun 2018 07:44Peone schrieb:
Unfortunately, there isn’t a specific corner Pax unit, but you can, for example, use two cabinets each with a depth of 50 or 60 cm (20 or 24 inches) and make better use of the corner with a shelf or suitable finishing pieces.Thank you very much for the tip! Could you explain exactly what kind of “suitable finishing pieces” you mean? I imagine the edges of the cabinets should somehow be closed off or covered to make it look neat and tidy.
And regarding the corner connectors – did you mean those simple metal brackets that are attached inside the cabinets, or does IKEA offer special components for this?
Securing the units to the wall and floor is really critical since the cabinets can be quite heavy and fully loaded. I want to avoid any tipping or instability in the construction.
As an addition: For a corner solution with Pax, IKEA does not provide separate corner modules or connecting corner attachments.
- It is advisable to slightly offset the cabinets to avoid technical obstacles such as radiators.
- End profiles or trim can be custom-cut to conceal visible edges.
- Metal corner brackets are used for stabilization but do not replace wall mounting.
- Fasteners must be selected and installed individually according to the wall material.
Furthermore, the maximum load capacity of the interior elements should not be exceeded. Precise planning with exact measurements of the room corner is necessary.
- It is advisable to slightly offset the cabinets to avoid technical obstacles such as radiators.
- End profiles or trim can be custom-cut to conceal visible edges.
- Metal corner brackets are used for stabilization but do not replace wall mounting.
- Fasteners must be selected and installed individually according to the wall material.
Furthermore, the maximum load capacity of the interior elements should not be exceeded. Precise planning with exact measurements of the room corner is necessary.
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