ᐅ Which Ikea Pax configurations are suitable for small children's bedrooms?

Hello everyone,

I am currently planning the setup for the children's room and have been focusing on the Ikea Pax wardrobes, as they are quite flexible and offer a lot of storage space. However, the room is very small (about 8 sq m (86 sq ft)), so I need to carefully consider which Pax options make sense without overwhelming the space or limiting room for play and movement.

I am particularly interested in narrower widths and possibly shallower versions. The ability to combine doors and open compartments is also important to me, in order to create child-friendly and organized storage.

Has anyone had experience with Pax models that are specifically suitable for small children's rooms and can share details about the dimensions, versions, and configuration options?

Additionally, I would be interested to know if there are any space-saving alternatives within the Pax system that still offer plenty of storage for kids’ items.

Thanks in advance!

Hello ZENOBEN,

for small children's rooms, the 50 cm (20 inches) wide cabinet units within the Ikea Pax series are especially recommended. These have a standardized depth of 58 cm (23 inches), which is still acceptable for limited space. By combining several narrow units, you can flexibly adapt to the room size.

There are not many shallow options since the standard depth is about 58 cm (23 inches). However, you can add other storage solutions with less depth to avoid crowding the room.

Doors with mirrored fronts or light colors also help to visually enlarge the space. I would generally avoid open shelves in children's rooms due to dust, but they can be well organized using baskets and boxes.

Overall, 50 cm (20 inches) wide modules combined with a height of 201 or 236 cm (79 or 93 inches) are a good choice for small rooms.

50cm (20 inches) wide cabinets are the preferred size.

Depth and height should be adapted to the room.

For example, rather 201cm (79 inches) high than 236cm (93 inches), if the ceiling is very low.

I agree, especially in small children's rooms, narrow Pax units can work really well! 🙂

The important thing is to avoid making the space look too bulky. So, it’s better to use light-colored doors and keep decorations minimal. Sliding doors, for example, save space when opened.

I would only recommend open shelves if the child can already keep things tidy – otherwise, it usually just leads to more clutter! 😅

With a 50cm (20 inches) width, you have great flexibility and can even use small niches. Plus, as the room grows, you can always add more later.

Regarding the dimensions: The basic modules, with a width of 50 cm (20 inches) and a depth of 58 cm (23 inches), are ergonomically well suited for children's rooms. They provide enough storage space without taking up too much room.

Sliding doors can further enhance the comfort of the space, as they do not require clearance for opening.

I also recommend designing the interior of the Pax wardrobes with low shelves and taller hanging rods, so that clothes are more easily accessible for children.

I would like to add some specific dimensions and options here:

- Standard depths for Pax wardrobes: 35 cm (very shallow), 58 cm (standard). The 35 cm depth is usually available for shelving units rather than full wardrobes.
- Widths: 50 cm, 75 cm, 100 cm (50 cm width is more suitable for children's rooms).
- Heights: 201 cm and 236 cm.

For small rooms, a combination of 50 cm width, 201 cm height, and 58 cm depth works well. The 35 cm deep option is not really suitable as a full wardrobe, but more as an open shelving unit with boxes.

You can choose different door types; sliding doors provide more space to move around.

A mix of a narrow 50 cm Pax with shelving units can also create more storage without taking up much space.