Hello everyone,
Has anyone here ever used an IVAR combination for a walk-in closet?
I’m trying to furnish the new house on a budget for now, and I find the natural solid wood from IVAR simply timeless and beautiful.
However, I’m not quite sure what to do with the corner. Unfortunately, the IKEA IVAR planner online isn’t very advanced. You can’t install the clothing rods (which are actually available), and the wall width is limited, which is inconvenient.
This is as far as I’ve gotten so far, but we would probably add a fifth unit.
The walk-in closet is about 4m (13 feet) wide and about 2.5m (8 feet) deep.
What I’m mainly unsure about is what to do with the corner. I would like to build around the corner with the combination, but low open shelves would probably be better there, maybe for shoes or similar items.
I’d appreciate any pictures, inspiration, or ideas.
Also happy to hear about other alternatives or systems.
Does anyone know the IVAR planner?
Has anyone here ever used an IVAR combination for a walk-in closet?
I’m trying to furnish the new house on a budget for now, and I find the natural solid wood from IVAR simply timeless and beautiful.
However, I’m not quite sure what to do with the corner. Unfortunately, the IKEA IVAR planner online isn’t very advanced. You can’t install the clothing rods (which are actually available), and the wall width is limited, which is inconvenient.
This is as far as I’ve gotten so far, but we would probably add a fifth unit.
The walk-in closet is about 4m (13 feet) wide and about 2.5m (8 feet) deep.
What I’m mainly unsure about is what to do with the corner. I would like to build around the corner with the combination, but low open shelves would probably be better there, maybe for shoes or similar items.
I’d appreciate any pictures, inspiration, or ideas.
Also happy to hear about other alternatives or systems.
Does anyone know the IVAR planner?
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Benutzer 100115 Dec 2022 13:47Brief info in case it will be Pax again: in the past, Pax 1 meter was always available in January for 79 euros, without furnishings. A very good starting price.
Most of our Pax wardrobes were removed in the new house. Even after years, I still felt like they were off-gassing some chemicals. When looking for furniture, I only search for “solid wood.” You yourself have already expressed some concerns... trust your gut feeling... better to go with wood.
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Bertram10016 Dec 2022 07:29I chose Ivar (because of its shallower depth and nicer material). For everything stackable, I’ve been using cut banana crate lids as temporary drawers for 8 years now 😎. Inside, I roll and stack everything Marie Kondo style. This way, Ivar becomes a real space saver and extremely practical. You can also make the banana crate idea look nicer by using wooden crates or covering the banana crates with attractive fabric.
I’m a big fan of Ivar and also have it in the hallway, the utility storage room, and the living room. In the hallway, the carpenter adjusted the length by shortening the shelves. This way, you can achieve a custom fit even with Ivar. I wouldn’t buy an Ivar corner unit—they are expensive and impractical. It’s better to build or cut it yourself.
The clothing rod is no longer available. I have one and find it just okay. I have two clothing rods in total: one made of Ivar metal and one from a wooden broomstick. The wooden one fits Ivar better and is a good alternative to the metal rod.
For dust protection in the wardrobe, I use curtains. It looks nice but requires some effort to avoid a too casual, student-like appearance. Having doors made was too expensive for me. Over time, this affordable curtain solution turned into something I really love because you don’t have to slide the curtains aside. My improvised drawers can still be pulled out with a handle, everything works very quickly, and the room still looks “dressed.”
I would choose Ivar and think about dust protection and possible custom adjustments.
For some reason, Pax never really suited me. I got rid of it. I also had Stolmen once; it was too expensive and offered too little space. You couldn’t install as many shelves as you wanted. With Ivar, that’s no problem at all.
I’m a big fan of Ivar and also have it in the hallway, the utility storage room, and the living room. In the hallway, the carpenter adjusted the length by shortening the shelves. This way, you can achieve a custom fit even with Ivar. I wouldn’t buy an Ivar corner unit—they are expensive and impractical. It’s better to build or cut it yourself.
The clothing rod is no longer available. I have one and find it just okay. I have two clothing rods in total: one made of Ivar metal and one from a wooden broomstick. The wooden one fits Ivar better and is a good alternative to the metal rod.
For dust protection in the wardrobe, I use curtains. It looks nice but requires some effort to avoid a too casual, student-like appearance. Having doors made was too expensive for me. Over time, this affordable curtain solution turned into something I really love because you don’t have to slide the curtains aside. My improvised drawers can still be pulled out with a handle, everything works very quickly, and the room still looks “dressed.”
I would choose Ivar and think about dust protection and possible custom adjustments.
For some reason, Pax never really suited me. I got rid of it. I also had Stolmen once; it was too expensive and offered too little space. You couldn’t install as many shelves as you wanted. With Ivar, that’s no problem at all.
I have to admit, I still tend to prefer IVAR, possibly with some custom modifications. My old black Pax from 10 years ago was actually good quality before the movers damaged it. However, in the new house, I temporarily had a newer Pax in the utility room that we then sold through Ibäh KleineZiegen, and I was really shocked at how much the quality had declined. The walls and shelves are much thinner than before, almost unstable. Quite a wobbly situation, which really didn’t impress me.
Alternatively, I quite like those industrial-style shelves, you know, black-painted water pipes combined with boards that look like rustic wood. You could also build clothes rails from that. And underneath, a long row of dressers with three drawers each would look nice too.
But that would still leave open how to realize the corner area. And 5–6 new dressers, of course, cost a fair amount of money.
Alternatively, I quite like those industrial-style shelves, you know, black-painted water pipes combined with boards that look like rustic wood. You could also build clothes rails from that. And underneath, a long row of dressers with three drawers each would look nice too.
But that would still leave open how to realize the corner area. And 5–6 new dressers, of course, cost a fair amount of money.
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