Hello everyone, I am facing the challenge of optimally furnishing my very narrow room and came across the Ikea Pax wardrobe. However, due to its depth, it can be quite bulky and takes up too much space. Therefore, my specific question is: What alternatives to the Ikea Pax are available, especially for very narrow rooms, where storage space is still used efficiently without the wardrobe feeling too deep or wide? I am looking for solutions that can adapt well even in tight spaces, for example through shallower depth or modular design. I look forward to your tips and experiences!
Thank you for the tip about open clothing racks. However, I’m concerned that they might cause dust problems and less organization, especially if you have a lot of clothes and limited time for maintenance.
Does anyone have experience with keeping open systems tidy? Or is this more of a compromise for those with limited space?
Does anyone have experience with keeping open systems tidy? Or is this more of a compromise for those with limited space?
I am very familiar with the dilemma of dust with open wardrobe systems. In my narrow room, I have a combination of open rails and a smaller, closed cabinet.
What has helped me are fabric bags for seasonal clothing, regular ventilation, and a routine for tidying up. It is certainly a compromise but a possible balance between saving space and keeping things organized.
What has helped me are fabric bags for seasonal clothing, regular ventilation, and a routine for tidying up. It is certainly a compromise but a possible balance between saving space and keeping things organized.
I would like to reinforce the idea that custom-made solutions are often the best choice for tight spaces. Especially carpenters or joiners can design narrow doors, drawers, or interior divisions tailored to the depth of the area.
Even simple adjustments, such as using rods with reduced depth (around 40cm (16 inches)) or sliding doors, save a lot of space. Although the costs may be higher, this approach creates functional and visually appealing storage that is usually superior to standard modular units like Ikea Pax in small rooms.
Even simple adjustments, such as using rods with reduced depth (around 40cm (16 inches)) or sliding doors, save a lot of space. Although the costs may be higher, this approach creates functional and visually appealing storage that is usually superior to standard modular units like Ikea Pax in small rooms.
Wow, thank you all for the many helpful comments! To summarize, it seems that:
- Ikea Pax wardrobes in the narrow depth tend to reach their limits, especially due to hanger width.
- Custom-built solutions, particularly with sliding doors (for example from Raumplus), are highly recommended.
- Open clothes rails combined with dressers can be a space-saving alternative, but require compromises in terms of orderliness and dust.
- Furniture from the hallway or specialty range is often narrower and better suited.
Based on this, I will take a closer look at Raumplus and simultaneously request some quotes from carpenters.
If anyone has further tips for organizing narrow spaces, feel free to share!
- Ikea Pax wardrobes in the narrow depth tend to reach their limits, especially due to hanger width.
- Custom-built solutions, particularly with sliding doors (for example from Raumplus), are highly recommended.
- Open clothes rails combined with dressers can be a space-saving alternative, but require compromises in terms of orderliness and dust.
- Furniture from the hallway or specialty range is often narrower and better suited.
Based on this, I will take a closer look at Raumplus and simultaneously request some quotes from carpenters.
If anyone has further tips for organizing narrow spaces, feel free to share!
Glad the information helps you! For organizing:
- Make full use of the vertical ceiling height
- Use boxes and baskets for small items to divide storage space
- Drawers with compartments make organizing easier
- Use every niche, for example behind doors
This way, you can keep maximum order even in limited space.
- Make full use of the vertical ceiling height
- Use boxes and baskets for small items to divide storage space
- Drawers with compartments make organizing easier
- Use every niche, for example behind doors
This way, you can keep maximum order even in limited space.
Similar topics