Hello everyone, I am currently planning to design an IKEA Platsa wardrobe for my son's bedroom. I want to focus especially on storage capacity, safety, and flexibility, as the space in the room is limited and the furniture should also grow with the child over time. Could you give me some tips on the best way to approach the planning? What dimensions are ideal, what should I consider when choosing the modules, and is there anything special to keep in mind during installation? Best regards!
Hello otto56, I’m happy to help you with a structured plan for the IKEA PLATSA wardrobe in the children’s room. First, it is important to measure the available space accurately—width, height, and depth—to ensure the wardrobe fits and doesn’t take up too much room.
- Determine the dimensions of the floor-to-ceiling walls or corners where the wardrobe will be placed.
- Decide how much storage you need: clothes, toys, books? This will influence your choice of drawers, shelves, or hanging rails.
- Note that PLATSA modules each have a height of about 38 cm (15 inches) per unit, which increases flexibility for customization.
- Safety: Be sure to anchor the wardrobe to the wall, especially in a children’s room, to prevent tipping.
- Check the fronts: doors or open shelves may make sense depending on how you plan to use it.
One last tip: allow for a bit more versatility in your plan, as needs can change quickly.
- Determine the dimensions of the floor-to-ceiling walls or corners where the wardrobe will be placed.
- Decide how much storage you need: clothes, toys, books? This will influence your choice of drawers, shelves, or hanging rails.
- Note that PLATSA modules each have a height of about 38 cm (15 inches) per unit, which increases flexibility for customization.
- Safety: Be sure to anchor the wardrobe to the wall, especially in a children’s room, to prevent tipping.
- Check the fronts: doors or open shelves may make sense depending on how you plan to use it.
One last tip: allow for a bit more versatility in your plan, as needs can change quickly.
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JAMESONB4120 Jan 2019 10:02Measure the room precisely, plan flexible modules with drawers and doors, and securely attach the cabinet to the wall. This is how the PLATSA works best in a children's room.
Hello otto56,
Your question is very well structured, so I can go into details right away. In addition to the points you mentioned, I would add:
1. Ceiling height and unnecessary gaps: PLATSA offers modules up to 201 cm (79 inches) in height. It is worth checking height differences carefully to ensure there is no gap above the wardrobe where dust can accumulate.
2. Flexibility of internal layout: Use accessories such as shelves in different depths, clothing rails at various heights, and drawer inserts to make the wardrobe suitable for both clothes and toys.
3. Safety considerations: Especially with small children, all handles and sharp edges should be taken into account. PLATSA models have rounded edges, but still make sure everything is securely installed.
4. Assembly: The modules are usually placed side by side and connected with fittings. Make sure that the wall where you want to mount the units allows for fastening (e.g., no spacers or uneven surfaces).
5. Expandability: PLATSA is known for modular expansion; plan ahead so you can easily add more units later on.
Could you please provide the exact room measurements? That will help make the planning more precise.
Your question is very well structured, so I can go into details right away. In addition to the points you mentioned, I would add:
1. Ceiling height and unnecessary gaps: PLATSA offers modules up to 201 cm (79 inches) in height. It is worth checking height differences carefully to ensure there is no gap above the wardrobe where dust can accumulate.
2. Flexibility of internal layout: Use accessories such as shelves in different depths, clothing rails at various heights, and drawer inserts to make the wardrobe suitable for both clothes and toys.
3. Safety considerations: Especially with small children, all handles and sharp edges should be taken into account. PLATSA models have rounded edges, but still make sure everything is securely installed.
4. Assembly: The modules are usually placed side by side and connected with fittings. Make sure that the wall where you want to mount the units allows for fastening (e.g., no spacers or uneven surfaces).
5. Expandability: PLATSA is known for modular expansion; plan ahead so you can easily add more units later on.
Could you please provide the exact room measurements? That will help make the planning more precise.
poted schrieb:
Could you please provide the exact room dimensions? That would make the planning even more precise.Thank you for your detailed input, poted! The room is relatively small, with a width of 2.40 m (7 ft 10 in), a depth of about 3.10 m (10 ft 2 in), and a ceiling height of 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in). The planned location for the closet is a 1.20 m (3 ft 11 in) wide wall next to the window. The closet should mainly be for clothes and toys, but a small section for books would also be nice. I definitely want to avoid the room feeling cluttered, so a narrow, taller solution would make sense. Do you have any recommendations on how to select the modules given these dimensions?
otto56 schrieb:
Do you have a recommendation on how to specifically choose the modules based on these dimensions?With a width of 1.20 m (4 feet) and a ceiling height of 2.50 m (8 feet 2 inches), a cabinet height of about 2 m (6 feet 7 inches) is suitable to leave enough space above. PLATSA modules come in three depths: 35, 40, and 60 cm (14, 16, and 24 inches). For a child’s room, I would recommend the 40 cm (16 inches) depth, as it provides sufficient storage without taking up too much space.
- Combine two to three modules side by side: for example, two 60 cm (24 inches) modules or three 40 cm (16 inches) modules are possible.
- For the height, you can stack 5 modules (each approx. 38 cm (15 inches) tall) to reach around 190 cm (6 feet 3 inches).
- Interior layout: 2–3 drawers for small items, 2–3 compartments or open shelves for books, and 1–2 clothes rods placed a bit higher for jackets and trousers.
Front panels with grip rails are practical and safe for children.
Make sure to secure the cabinet to the wall using the included wall fasteners. If the room should feel very small, choosing light colors will visually enhance the sense of space.
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