ᐅ Which combinations of IKEA Platsa units provide the maximum storage capacity?
Created on: 1 Aug 2021 08:32
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LION43
Hello everyone,
I am planning to reorganize my home using IKEA Platsa furniture and want to make the most of the available storage space. I am especially interested in which combinations and modular options from the Platsa system you would recommend for efficiently furnishing both small and large rooms.
I am considering variations between tall cabinets, low units, and the different doors, drawers, and baskets available. What is the best way to create a solution that remains flexible while providing as much storage space as possible?
Are there any clever tips or lesser-known modules that offer especially large capacity?
I look forward to your experiences and recommendations!
I am planning to reorganize my home using IKEA Platsa furniture and want to make the most of the available storage space. I am especially interested in which combinations and modular options from the Platsa system you would recommend for efficiently furnishing both small and large rooms.
I am considering variations between tall cabinets, low units, and the different doors, drawers, and baskets available. What is the best way to create a solution that remains flexible while providing as much storage space as possible?
Are there any clever tips or lesser-known modules that offer especially large capacity?
I look forward to your experiences and recommendations!
TEOZAR schrieb:
What are your exact room dimensions? Then I can give you more precise advice.Thank you for the offer!
I have a room approximately 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) long with a ceiling height of 2.5 meters (8.2 feet). The wall width available for the wardrobe is about 2.7 meters (8.9 feet).
I mainly need storage for:
- Clothing and shoes (some seasonal)
- Documents and paperwork
- Various household items that I prefer not to have on display
Flexibility is important to me as I like to rearrange occasionally and want to be able to repurpose the furniture for other uses in the future.
I have also considered a combination of tall, narrow units and wider elements, but I’m still working out the final details.
I completely understand your concern about flexibility. What helped me was choosing different modules with wheels or at least with easily removable baskets, so they can be rearranged quickly.
It also helps a lot to not rely solely on cabinets with doors but to use open or partially open units with baskets as well. This way, you can keep track of organization easily without having to unload everything all the time.
It also helps a lot to not rely solely on cabinets with doors but to use open or partially open units with baskets as well. This way, you can keep track of organization easily without having to unload everything all the time.
paulu schrieb:
It’s best to use tall Platsa units with many narrow drawersSorry, but I don’t always find this idea ideal. Many small drawers do take up a lot of edge space for the frame and can waste a bit of room.
ronti schrieb:
I rely on tall modules with many drawers. You can stack things well thereI think stacking works better with Platsa shelves using bins. Drawers often have smaller interior dimensions due to the drawer slides. So it’s better to use shelves with flexible baskets and fit large bins inside. In the long run, this saves more truly usable storage space.
karlau makes a good point, but hey, life is about storage PLUS style! 😁 Who wants to always just stack things in a sterile way?
With a combination of drawers and baskets, you can use your storage space to the fullest and with charm. Who says storage can’t also be attractive? 😉
With a combination of drawers and baskets, you can use your storage space to the fullest and with charm. Who says storage can’t also be attractive? 😉
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Karsten451 Aug 2021 12:38For your room dimensions, based on my experience, two rows of 120 cm (47 inches) each plus a narrow unit of 40 cm (16 inches) wide work well with a width of 2.7 m (9 feet). This way, the space is almost optimally used.
If you combine the mid-height modules of just under 128 cm (50 inches) with custom-made tops, you can reach close to the ceiling. Additionally, using doors and baskets helps to organize the storage space effectively.
Make sure to also use loose screw connections, as this allows you to modify the modules more easily later on.
If you combine the mid-height modules of just under 128 cm (50 inches) with custom-made tops, you can reach close to the ceiling. Additionally, using doors and baskets helps to organize the storage space effectively.
Make sure to also use loose screw connections, as this allows you to modify the modules more easily later on.
karlau schrieb:
I mean: stacking works almost better with Platsa in shelves with boxes. Because drawers often have a smaller interior dimension due to the guide rails.That’s an interesting difference – do you have any recommendations for particularly efficient storage solutions within the shelves?
Should the boxes be sturdy for heavier items, or rather flexible to allow rearranging?
Karsten45 schrieb:
If you combine the mid-height modules of just under 128 cm (50 inches) with custom-made tops, you can easily reach the ceiling.How does that work with tops? IKEA doesn’t offer those directly, right, or is that something you make yourself?
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