Hello everyone,
we are currently in the process of buying some furniture. We are a bit puzzled by the wardrobe and the closet in the master bedroom.
First problem: wardrobe:
We have 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) of space available – with 4 people (2 children), it feels like we have 100 pairs of shoes and 40 jackets. At the moment, we are using a Billy shelf unit for the shoes. It holds a lot, but unfortunately, it also tends to get a bit messy (at least it feels that way). We currently have 9 coat hooks (5 for adults and 4 for children). Do you have any suggestions for what might work here? We are currently considering the
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Basically, it consists of slatted panels into which shelves and hooks can be inserted. The panels are 50 cm (20 inches) wide – three of them with 16 hanging shelves and three coat hook units with 4 hooks each would be the plan. At first, one hook section could be hung lower for the children. The only thing holding us back is the price – 1300 €. We have also thought about making something ourselves – maybe some kind of hanging rails. Does anyone know of something like this, or are these prices normal for good quality furniture? So far, we have only bought secondhand or from IKEA.
Second problem: the bedroom:
Here we have about 6 meters (20 ft) of space available. Unfortunately, the light and roller shutter switches are positioned so that 60 cm (24 inches) depth cannot be used at the edges. Well – you work with what you’ve got – otherwise the door would have to open into the wardrobe, which wasn’t an option.
Until now, we had thought of assembling 6 meters (20 ft) of Pax units. 2 m (6 ft 7 in) high, 60 cm (24 inches) deep in the middle, and somehow 37 cm (15 inches) deep on the sides. It fits and looks pretty good (with doors, which for some reason are currently not an option):
The problem is, we recently put together some Pax units and visited IKEA again – they don’t feel very sturdy, and the doors don’t impress me much either. Does anyone have long-term experience with Pax?
Alternatively, does anyone have ideas on what we could do here? I have considered simply using a 3 m (10 ft) wardrobe and then, on the left side near the window, maybe creating a kind of desk area. On the right side by the room door, something else.
Looking forward to your feedback and suggestions. Thanks.
we are currently in the process of buying some furniture. We are a bit puzzled by the wardrobe and the closet in the master bedroom.
First problem: wardrobe:
We have 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) of space available – with 4 people (2 children), it feels like we have 100 pairs of shoes and 40 jackets. At the moment, we are using a Billy shelf unit for the shoes. It holds a lot, but unfortunately, it also tends to get a bit messy (at least it feels that way). We currently have 9 coat hooks (5 for adults and 4 for children). Do you have any suggestions for what might work here? We are currently considering the
Link removed by moderation, try searching for Ingresso by Allnatura
Basically, it consists of slatted panels into which shelves and hooks can be inserted. The panels are 50 cm (20 inches) wide – three of them with 16 hanging shelves and three coat hook units with 4 hooks each would be the plan. At first, one hook section could be hung lower for the children. The only thing holding us back is the price – 1300 €. We have also thought about making something ourselves – maybe some kind of hanging rails. Does anyone know of something like this, or are these prices normal for good quality furniture? So far, we have only bought secondhand or from IKEA.
Second problem: the bedroom:
Here we have about 6 meters (20 ft) of space available. Unfortunately, the light and roller shutter switches are positioned so that 60 cm (24 inches) depth cannot be used at the edges. Well – you work with what you’ve got – otherwise the door would have to open into the wardrobe, which wasn’t an option.
Until now, we had thought of assembling 6 meters (20 ft) of Pax units. 2 m (6 ft 7 in) high, 60 cm (24 inches) deep in the middle, and somehow 37 cm (15 inches) deep on the sides. It fits and looks pretty good (with doors, which for some reason are currently not an option):
The problem is, we recently put together some Pax units and visited IKEA again – they don’t feel very sturdy, and the doors don’t impress me much either. Does anyone have long-term experience with Pax?
Alternatively, does anyone have ideas on what we could do here? I have considered simply using a 3 m (10 ft) wardrobe and then, on the left side near the window, maybe creating a kind of desk area. On the right side by the room door, something else.
Looking forward to your feedback and suggestions. Thanks.
Our Pax wardrobe is now 11 years old and still looks like new. What are the downsides of the 2.36m (7 ft 9 in) high version? I appreciate the extra dust-protected space at the top. Okay, my wife and I are quite tall, so we can still reach everything fairly easily. (That area is mostly used for items we don’t access frequently anyway).
We are small. Also, the wall is quite long and a bit narrower by the master bathroom (1.78m (5 ft 10 in)). I’m worried it might feel a bit claustrophobic.
But overall, a lot of positive feedback on the Pax. Unfortunately, there’s no pine finish, which would have matched our bed.
But overall, a lot of positive feedback on the Pax. Unfortunately, there’s no pine finish, which would have matched our bed.
EveundGerd2 Feb 2016 00:26Our last Pax wardrobe is at our daughter’s place and will be removed by autumn at the latest.
Two five-year-old Pax wardrobes didn’t survive the move. Taking them apart wasn’t a problem, but during reassembly, several small parts, including the swivel supports and parts of the Pax back panel, broke. So, they ended up in the trash.
We have now purchased much higher-quality wardrobes, one even solid alder wood, exhibition models, from the furniture store we trust.
Definitely check out local furniture stores as well. Ikea isn’t always the best option and rarely the cheapest.
There are clearance sales now because new models are coming out. Maybe you’ll find a solution for your wardrobe there too.
Two five-year-old Pax wardrobes didn’t survive the move. Taking them apart wasn’t a problem, but during reassembly, several small parts, including the swivel supports and parts of the Pax back panel, broke. So, they ended up in the trash.
We have now purchased much higher-quality wardrobes, one even solid alder wood, exhibition models, from the furniture store we trust.
Definitely check out local furniture stores as well. Ikea isn’t always the best option and rarely the cheapest.
There are clearance sales now because new models are coming out. Maybe you’ll find a solution for your wardrobe there too.
Hello,
we have had Pax wardrobes in birch in our cloakroom and dressing room for about 13 years. I can’t say anything bad about them.
In the cloakroom, we installed the pull-out wire baskets in the 50cm (20 inch) deep units. Each of our three children has one, and we parents each have two. Wire shelves are installed in the upper section for items that are rarely used. We have a 3-meter (10 feet) long wardrobe there. In two rods mounted one above the other, we hang jackets that aren’t worn all the time. I know you have less space, so this is just an idea. We also store medicines, the vacuum cleaner, and cleaning supplies in one of the cabinets.
It is important in a cloakroom to have an additional space for shoes that are currently being worn or jackets that shouldn’t be stored damp or sweaty in the wardrobe, or for visitors’ use. We have an open shelf with a hanging rail and baskets for scarves, gloves, and other items, which is only concealed by a curtain.
In the dressing room, we have two 1.50m (5 feet) wide wardrobes with 50cm (20 inch) depth, and opposite them the—unfortunately, as far as I know—no longer available wardrobes with 37cm (15 inch) depth that have drawers at the bottom. The drawers are great for storing underwear and socks. You can put T-shirts or similar items on top. Folded, they don’t need the full 50cm (20 inch), but you can still fit two stacks side by side.
Personally, I don’t like sliding doors at all because you only ever have access to one side at a time and you have to keep sliding them around. We also wanted mirrors on the ground floor and in the dressing room, so we chose two doors with mirrors each. What is really nice about this is that when the door is open, you can see yourself from further away, which “women” sometimes or even often find really important.
I would definitely reconsider the height of 236cm (7 feet 9 inches). Even at my average height, I can’t reach the top shelves, although I can reach the upper rods. I got a small stool for this, which is rarely used.
I hope I was able to give you some helpful input.
we have had Pax wardrobes in birch in our cloakroom and dressing room for about 13 years. I can’t say anything bad about them.
In the cloakroom, we installed the pull-out wire baskets in the 50cm (20 inch) deep units. Each of our three children has one, and we parents each have two. Wire shelves are installed in the upper section for items that are rarely used. We have a 3-meter (10 feet) long wardrobe there. In two rods mounted one above the other, we hang jackets that aren’t worn all the time. I know you have less space, so this is just an idea. We also store medicines, the vacuum cleaner, and cleaning supplies in one of the cabinets.
It is important in a cloakroom to have an additional space for shoes that are currently being worn or jackets that shouldn’t be stored damp or sweaty in the wardrobe, or for visitors’ use. We have an open shelf with a hanging rail and baskets for scarves, gloves, and other items, which is only concealed by a curtain.
In the dressing room, we have two 1.50m (5 feet) wide wardrobes with 50cm (20 inch) depth, and opposite them the—unfortunately, as far as I know—no longer available wardrobes with 37cm (15 inch) depth that have drawers at the bottom. The drawers are great for storing underwear and socks. You can put T-shirts or similar items on top. Folded, they don’t need the full 50cm (20 inch), but you can still fit two stacks side by side.
Personally, I don’t like sliding doors at all because you only ever have access to one side at a time and you have to keep sliding them around. We also wanted mirrors on the ground floor and in the dressing room, so we chose two doors with mirrors each. What is really nice about this is that when the door is open, you can see yourself from further away, which “women” sometimes or even often find really important.
I would definitely reconsider the height of 236cm (7 feet 9 inches). Even at my average height, I can’t reach the top shelves, although I can reach the upper rods. I got a small stool for this, which is rarely used.
I hope I was able to give you some helpful input.
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