When it comes to your home, every bit of space matters. Even the more awkward ones. Here’s how to create a stylish and maximised walk-in closet with everything you need (and more) for two.
The first step to organising any space, is to get real about your needs and how you’d like the space to function. The space we’re working with is narrow, so we chose ALGOT, as it’s flexible and can be built directly into the closet. Next, consider the functionality and design of your storage. You’ll need a good balance of rails, drawers, and open shelving for your different types of clothing. Lastly, create a place you love the look of. For us that means giving the interior a fresh coat of paint, adding curtains to add softness and close it off from view, and a few throw rugs for comfort and style.
Make life a little easier by dedicating one wall of your closet to open shelving. You’ll find your folded clothes that much quicker in the morning, and have plenty of space to add boxes for things like underwear. And that in-between wall space? Add some hooks to hang your hats.
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Seemingly useless areas, like this narrow strip of wall facing the interior of the closet, don’t have to go to waste. With the addition of hooks it becomes a perfect place to hang tomorrow’s outfit or clothes you might not want to put back on the shelf but aren’t quite ready for washing yet.
No look is complete without the finishing touches, and no closet is complete without a place to style them. So make one wall a vanity area, complete with a full-length mirror with direct lighting, shelves for makeup and decorative pieces, and a hair care station. We even turned a tablet stand into a jewelry display by looping wire around it and adding a piece of felt for earrings.
Our walk-in closet measured in at 3m x 1m. Luckily, almost all of the shelving used can be customised and adjusted to fit closets of all sizes.
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? If you begrudgingly answered messy and dysfunctional, I know how you feel! When my husband Hunter and I moved into our current home, our master closet was simply
. The existing wire shelving gave us some organization, but we knew our closet was not living up to its potential! After a few years of living with our current closet, we decided to install an IKEA PAX wardrobe system. Finally our master closet is organized, functional, and pretty to look at! If you’re in need of a closet makeover, read on for my IKEA PAX Wardrobe ideas and tips on designing your dream closet without breaking the bank.
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I get it: designing your dream closet from scratch seems not only daunting, but incredibly expensive! Custom closets can require a professional designer and cost
When Hunter and I decided to finally makeover our closet, I knew right away we’d use IKEA’s PAX system. My parents had them in their previous house, so I already knew I liked how they looked and functioned. Most importantly, the quality is truly great (even though it’s IKEA!).
Before you start designing your own closet with these IKEA PAX wardrobe ideas, you’ll first want to accurately measure your space. IKEA has a helpful online design tool to create your closet and order your pieces straight from your design. Simply plug in your closet measurements and start designing!
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You’ll start by choosing your frames. They come in two depths: 13 3/4″ and 22 7/8″, as well as three lengths: 19 5/8″, 29 1/2″ and 39 3/8″. Our master closet is 2 feet deep and has 2 sliding doors. Hunter and I knew right away the 22 7/8″ depth frames wouldn’t work if we wanted drawers. We started designing with 13 3/4″ frames, but quickly realized that they don’t technically accommodate the clothes rails.
That’s where IKEA hacks come in: we simply drilled our own holes and made it work! Our clothes stick out beyond the frame, but we knew it wouldn’t be a problem with our closet. If you want to see what clothes rails look like in the PAX planner, you’ll have to design it with 22 7/8″ deep frames. Just don’t forget to replace them in your cart with the 13 3/4″ deep frames when you’re ready to order!
Now for the fun part: shelves, drawers, and interior organizers! As you start building your closet, consider your current problem areas and how they can be more functional. Firstly, think about the items you use most and making those front and center. Consider high shelving for out of season pieces. Would a few extra drawers free up space and hide accessories or clothing you don’t need on display? It may be helpful to write out a list of what you need to store. As you design, assign shelves, drawers, and clothes rails to items on your list.
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Everyone knows the headache of putting together IKEA furniture! Despite this, the PAX system was actually one of the easier pieces I’ve constructed. One major hurdle we had to figure out was delivery. Most of our items were unavailable for delivery to Charleston, so we ended up shipping the pieces to my parents’ in Atlanta. You may have to pick up from your nearest store or deliver to a willing friend or family member if you live outside delivery ranges. It was a bit humorous packing our SUV with 27 IKEA boxes, but they all fit and we got them home safely!
Not surprisingly, constructing and installing your IKEA PAX system is definitely a two-person job (head to my Instagram here to watch a reel of how we installed our PAX). The frame boxes are
. Hunter and I had only one hiccup in the entire process. One of the frame backings was a tad misaligned out of the box and I ended up hammering a nail through the back and chipping the side of the frame. Not a big deal since a shelf covers it! My only advice for installing IKEA furniture is to double check the instructions as you go and take your time to avoid accidents like these.
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After the frames were in, we installed all of the interior organizers. First, we inserted the frame divider on my side of the closet. I love this piece because it gives you extra storage space but still allows longer pieces like dresses and overalls to hang.
Next, we installed the clothes rails. Like I mentioned, technically the clothes rails only “fit” according to IKEA with 22 7/8″ depth frames. This is so the full length of a hanger will match the depth of the frame. We didn’t mind that our hangers would stick out past our 13 3/4″ frames, so we did an IKEA hack! We first held up the rail with a few clothing items to determine the best height. Then, we screwed the rail a couple of inches back from the pre-made holes. Easy!
After the clothes rails, we installed drawers, shelves, and shoe racks, which were all easy to place in the frames. We also added a Pull-Out Multi-Use Hanger on both ends of our closet. I hang purses on mine, and Hunter hangs belts and ties on his.
An Honest Review: Custom Ikea Pax Wardrobe
Design your dream closet on a budget! Unlike other custom closet systems Hunter and I researched, you’ll get the perfect mix of affordability, quality, and customization. I hope these IKEA PAX wardrobe ideas have given you the inspiration to design the most organized, functional, and beautiful closet of your life! Above all, you’ll get ready every morning with more peace of mind and accessibility to the clothing items you love. For more inspiring organization projects, head to my Garage Makeover and How to Organize Your Pantry posts.My IKEA pax wardrobe is without a doubt one of my favorite things in my home. After fruitlessly exploring different clothing storage options and ideas, I finally decided to “pull the trigger” on this affordable, build-your-own system and convert a spare bedroom into a “cloffice.” (Closet-office.) Let me tell you… I only regret that I didn’t do it sooner!
Before I finalized my own IKEA pax wardrobe design, I spent a tremendous amount of time scouring the web, Pinterest and Instagram for layout ideas and inspiration. After all, I wanted something beautiful but also perfectly functional for my space and needs.
Cost-effective purchase compared to other closet systems! I managed to save even more money by building the closet myself. (I love projects like this!) It did take me a couple of days, but if you’re looking for something easier, many cities offer
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