Hello everyone,
I am facing the challenge of planning a new wardrobe from Ikea in my apartment, which has very limited space, and I am particularly unsure about which sizes in the PAX series are best suited for small rooms.
The available areas are quite limited, and I want to maximize storage for clothing and other personal items without making the room appear even smaller.
Therefore, I specifically ask: In your experience, which Ikea PAX dimensions (width, height, depth) work best for tight spaces to achieve a good balance between storage capacity and space-saving? Are there any special versions or combinations you would recommend when there is little floor space available?
Thanks for your tips!
I am facing the challenge of planning a new wardrobe from Ikea in my apartment, which has very limited space, and I am particularly unsure about which sizes in the PAX series are best suited for small rooms.
The available areas are quite limited, and I want to maximize storage for clothing and other personal items without making the room appear even smaller.
Therefore, I specifically ask: In your experience, which Ikea PAX dimensions (width, height, depth) work best for tight spaces to achieve a good balance between storage capacity and space-saving? Are there any special versions or combinations you would recommend when there is little floor space available?
Thanks for your tips!
Jensson schrieb:
The lower option makes the room feel more spacious, while the higher one offers more storage – the decision here is a trade-off between spatial perception and storage use.I find that 236 cm (93 inches) tall cabinets often feel even more overwhelming in small rooms. Many people choose the height based only on storage capacity, without considering how the eye perceives the space.
It is also frequently overlooked that Pax systems with a depth of 35 cm (14 inches) can make the cabinet too narrow if you have a lot of hanging clothes. In that case, you might be forced to buy a second, larger wardrobe, which could actually make less efficient use of the room.
My advice: if space is really limited, consider a combination of tall, narrow 50 cm (20 inch) modules with 58 cm (23 inch) depth. A mix of sliding and hinged doors can further optimize the space.
Also, remember to use baskets or boxes stored at the bottom to make the best possible use of the space.
Marioni51 schrieb:
From your experience, which Ikea PAX sizes (width, height, depth) work best in tight spaces to achieve a good balance between storage capacity and space savings?Answer:
For tight spaces, I generally recommend a PAX width of 50 cm (20 inches) and a height of 201 cm (79 inches). This offers the best compromise between usable storage and proportions that don’t overwhelm the room.
Additionally, a depth of 35 cm (14 inches) makes sense if you mainly store folded clothes. If hanging rails are needed, a minimum depth of 58 cm (23 inches) should be chosen.
The modular design allows placing multiple 50 cm (20 inch) wide wardrobes to make use of even the tightest layouts, for example in niches or along narrow corridors.
Another important factor when combining units is the door type: sliding doors save critical space compared to hinged doors in narrow hallways or small rooms.
The best advice is to measure your space precisely beforehand and carefully consider what exactly you want to store.
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PeoDaniel28 Sep 2024 11:45Kinbu schrieb:
In very tight spaces, a sliding door on the PAX system often helps save a lot of space compared to standard hinged doors.I fully agree with this. Especially in small rooms, the door swing is often the limiting factor. Sliding doors allow for much more flexible use of space.
I have also found that combining narrow 50 cm (20 inches) modules with different depths (35 cm (14 inches) next to 58 cm (23 inches)) is a clever solution because it provides varied storage options without looking too bulky.
Additionally, Ikea offers various interior fittings to make the most of storage space in small wardrobes: drawers, shelves, and clothes rails in different designs.
For confined spaces, it’s important to take plenty of time planning and to experiment with PAX planning tools.
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