ᐅ What are the best Pax interior fittings for clothing?

For clothing, I mainly use double hanging rods and deep drawers. I organize the drawers with inserts, which works very well, especially for socks and underwear. Shelves are only used for folded sweaters and jeans. This way, I have a simple but effective solution.

Hello Nejasmin, I’m happy to provide you with a structured summary for the optimal interior setup of a Pax wardrobe for clothing:

1. Hanging rods:
- two levels for short garments (e.g., shirts, blouses), mounted either side by side or one above the other
- one higher level for coats or short dresses

2. Drawers:
- deep and divided, ideal for underwear and smaller textiles
- integrated inserts to help keep things organized

3. Adjustable shelves:
- flexible positioning, perfect for T-shirts and sweaters, avoid overloading!

4. Additional elements:
- belt or tie holders to keep accessories tidy
- trouser hangers if you have many suit pants

5. General advice:
- always separate frequently and rarely used clothing for better accessibility
- avoid squeezing larger garments; keep the floor area free for boots or bags

Tip: After assembly, you can also use organization systems that integrate with the Pax system to optimize interfaces on the carcass and shelving levels.

In my opinion, it makes the most sense to tailor the interior fittings to your types of clothing: use hanging rods for long garments, deep drawers for small items, and shelves for folded clothes. A simple, well-planned combination is completely sufficient.

GALEO4 schrieb:
You mainly need functional garment rods that are sturdy and clever shelves for folded clothes.

This brings me to a question: How sturdy are the garment rods in the Pax system under normal conditions? I’m considering hanging very heavy coats and multiple garments together – so I don’t want to worry about everything sagging. Are there any recommendations for drill-resistant or reinforced garment rods or alternatives? Also, I’m interested if anyone has experience with accessories like mounting kits or metal reinforcements. Thanks!

Nejasmin schrieb:
How sturdy are the clothes rails in the Pax system under normal conditions?

The standard clothes rails are generally quite strong, but it always depends on the length. If you have many heavy coats, I recommend using intermediate supports or installing the rails in multiple segments. Metal reinforcements or sturdy aluminum rails are also available as accessories and significantly increase stability. Mounting the rails into the wall also helps to distribute the load more effectively.

Nejasmin schrieb:
Are there any recommendations for drill-resistant or reinforced clothes rails or alternatives?

The clothes rails offered by IKEA are made of steel, usually powder-coated – generally sturdy, but for heavy loads I strongly recommend installing an intermediate support bracket. Alternatively, it’s worth considering purchasing high-quality stainless steel or aluminum clothes rails separately and integrating them into the Pax wardrobe units. Secure installation is crucial here, and proper spacing of the hangers also prevents sagging.