Hello everyone, I am currently looking into purchasing an Ikea Pax wardrobe and am particularly interested in models that offer large shelving compartments. I am especially curious about which versions within the Pax series provide comparatively spacious, wide shelves to accommodate larger items or bulky books. I would also like to understand the sizes and depths available for shelves in the Pax systems and whether certain versions offer more flexibility in terms of shelf arrangement. If anyone has experience with specific models or can recommend options with larger shelving spaces within the Pax series, that would be very helpful.
Josefane schrieb:
It is therefore worthwhile, especially with large shelf compartments, to pay attention to additional reinforcements or internal dividers. Thanks for the tip, that’s exactly the kind of practical information that really helps me.
I had already been wondering whether the 100cm (39 inches) wide Pax models might include braces or extra internal dividers – but that wasn’t clear to me.
Could someone share more about how these shelves are used in daily life? For example, how do they perform when storing books or larger devices? I want to avoid wide shelves bending even with light loads.
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Timmyse3612 Jul 2022 10:02I have had good experience with the 75 cm (30 inches) version, as mentioned before.
In my case, the shelves are sturdy, and I have not noticed any sagging so far, even though I store several books on them. However, I made sure not to put all the heavy items on a single shelf at once.
The system does include dividers, but they are primarily designed as storage separators. If you want to store really heavy loads, you should definitely consider reinforcements for the largest shelves or possibly plan for additional shelves to distribute the weight.
The 100 cm (39 inches) shelves are also great, but I had concerns about their stability, which proved to be justified in my case. That’s why I preferred to stick with the medium size.
Perhaps a good compromise is to choose several 75 cm (30 inches) modules instead of one large 100 cm (39 inches) unit.
In my case, the shelves are sturdy, and I have not noticed any sagging so far, even though I store several books on them. However, I made sure not to put all the heavy items on a single shelf at once.
The system does include dividers, but they are primarily designed as storage separators. If you want to store really heavy loads, you should definitely consider reinforcements for the largest shelves or possibly plan for additional shelves to distribute the weight.
The 100 cm (39 inches) shelves are also great, but I had concerns about their stability, which proved to be justified in my case. That’s why I preferred to stick with the medium size.
Perhaps a good compromise is to choose several 75 cm (30 inches) modules instead of one large 100 cm (39 inches) unit.
I completely understand the desire for large shelves in the Pax system.
Perhaps there is also an emotional aspect: you are not only investing in the dimensions but also in the feeling that the furniture will remain sturdy and practically useful over time.
At the time, I deliberately chose the 75 cm (30 inches) width and 58 cm (23 inches) depth because, for me, these dimensions offered the best balance between storage space and stability, and I often wanted to change the shelving structure.
My advice: If you opt for large shelves, carefully analyze what you plan to store there (weight, size) and consider using several narrower cabinets instead of one huge unit. This way, you stay more flexible and have fewer concerns about stability.
Perhaps there is also an emotional aspect: you are not only investing in the dimensions but also in the feeling that the furniture will remain sturdy and practically useful over time.
At the time, I deliberately chose the 75 cm (30 inches) width and 58 cm (23 inches) depth because, for me, these dimensions offered the best balance between storage space and stability, and I often wanted to change the shelving structure.
My advice: If you opt for large shelves, carefully analyze what you plan to store there (weight, size) and consider using several narrower cabinets instead of one huge unit. This way, you stay more flexible and have fewer concerns about stability.
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