PAX cabinets from Ikea

Ikea's wonderful Pax storage system will be a great alternative to roomy Japanese wardrobes. Pax cabinets are modular designs that are easy to assemble in the right order and in the right sizes. This is an almost ideal storage system.

The main advantage of the Pax storage system is the ability to independently plan its internal structure. The company's catalog contains basic wardrobe models that can be purchased in the store if they completely suit you, while it is possible to change the arrangement of shelves and drawers after assembly in accordance with changing needs. If you have certain requirements for dimensions, internal distribution of sections, color of facades and doors, then a virtual designer will come to the rescue. If you have no time to plan on your own or you are not very good at understanding the program, then you can create the design of your future cabinet with a company specialist.

The second feature is the affordable cost of the cabinet. The frame on which the structure is assembled is one, but more expensive fittings and cladding can be ordered for it. The cost of the finished version ranges from 7,700 rubles for a two-section wardrobe and reaches 62,000 rubles for a six-section three-meter structure made of natural wood. Another feature is a 10-year manufacturer's warranty for all storage systems.

The fourth feature is the ability to fit a wardrobe into any room, from a small hallway in the "Khrushchev" building to a spacious bedroom in a cottage. Walk-in closets have a shallow depth, so they are suitable even for narrow corridors. An additional plus is the large range of colors of the cladding. Problems with the selection of a combination of wardrobe with the rest of the interior never arise.

All Pax wardrobe models do not have a personal name due to the fact that the assembly concept involves the creation of a huge number of combinations, however, they can be conditionally divided into three categories:

• With swing doors. Sliding door models are an excellent choice for those who save space in the room. The cost of this option is higher than the standard one, it is more difficult to assemble, but these disadvantages are covered by the ease of use. The only drawback that these dressing rooms have is that the frame for models with sliding doors can no longer be used for swing doors. Hinged door models allow the door to be hung from either side. Hinge holes are provided on each side wall and are closed with special plugs. The doors are also mounted on four hinges - two standard and two with door closers.

• With sliding sliding doors. Sliding door models are an excellent choice for those who save space in the room. The cost of this option is higher than the standard one, it is more difficult to assemble, but these disadvantages are covered by the ease of use. The only drawback that these dressing rooms have is that the frame for models with sliding doors can no longer be used for swing doors.A feature of sliding structures is the mirror design: you can choose the type of mirror on the door, its shape, engraving or sectional breakdown.
• Corner. The corner wardrobe differs from the usual similar options in its design. If in standard models beveled doors are used, which must be opened at the same time, then in Pax the doors are on each section and open autonomously. Thus, the section where the boxes with linen are located cannot be opened if it is necessary to take out outerwear.

Pax wardrobes are made of different materials, the base cost of the wardrobe depends on them. The modern design assumes a frame made of chipboard and laminated boards, the doors are finished with melamine film. The back wall is always made of fiberboard. Standard fittings are made of nickel, steel and copper plated. Baskets and other metal parts inside the structure are made of steel with a phosphate anti-corrosion coating. The coating is based on epoxy or polyester resin with colored pigments. Parts of wheels, handles are made of plastic acetal, plastic, polypropylene.

All materials are suitable for further processing, do not harm human health and the environment. In more expensive models, the doors, and if desired, the frame, can be trimmed with wood. Oak veneer is especially popular.

Pax wardrobes are presented in a wide variety of sizes. Each model has different variations in width, depth and height. One-section ready-made structures come in two sizes - 49.8x38x236 cm, 50x60x201 cm. Two-section ones have the same options in depth and height and two options in width - 75 and 100 cm. Three-section ones have a width of 150 cm. The maximum width of the basic wardrobe can reach 3 m, however, if desired, the customer can independently increase the width by purchasing additional modules and fastening them together. It is allowed to design a storage system up to ceilings up to 250 cm high, there are no higher cabinets.

Pax cabinets are presented in a wide range of colors, the color of the frame can be not only white, black and brown or untreated pine, but also steel, gray, under treated wood. Particular attention should be paid to the color of the cabinet doors: a large assortment allows you to make more than 40 combinations from the classic monochromatic version to the colored one for the nursery. Doors are presented in basic colors: glossy white, black-brown, light beige, blue, black, oak, ash, gray-green, bleached oak, dark gray. Separately, it is worth noting multi-colored options, such as white with stripes or small floral patterns. It will not be possible to get acquainted with all the color options in the catalog, for this it is better to download the constructor, there they are presented in full.

The storage system is assembled independently according to the instructions. It is included with each cabinet model and can also be downloaded for free on the model's website. The assembly instructions are made in the company's concept - a minimum of text, a maximum of understandable pictures. From them, the buyer will find out what tools he will need and the procedure for assembling the structure.

Assembly and installation of the cabinet is carried out in four hands (invite a friend to help), it is better to put a cloth under the furniture, it is forbidden to stand with your feet on the slabs of the frame. It is worth starting the assembly by determining the height of the room in relation to the height of the cabinet. To raise the cabinet to a vertical position, it is necessary that there is a space of at least 50 cm between its height and the ceiling height. If there is no such gap, then the assembly is carried out in a vertical position. To do this, the side wall of the cabinet is pressed against the wall, and all parts are held in place. A support is placed under the lower part of the frame.

The manufacturer warns that all cabinet models must be wall-mounted.To do this, the package includes the required number of fasteners, screws and screws are purchased separately by the consumer in accordance with the type of walls. All sections of the Pax wardrobe must be bolted together.

There are a great many options for completing shelves and sections, we will analyze a few of them. A traditional three-section wardrobe in the hallway should have a place for storing outer things, a place for storing shoes, accessories, bags, suitcases and, if possible, out-of-season things.

To create the required number of compartments, the “Compliment” T-shaped system is used. It allows you to divide one large section into three. Baskets, drawers, rails and shoe racks can be installed separately. Inside there are many ready-made holes at a distance of 2 cm from each other to move the shelves to a new position, so the filling pattern is individual for each. The classic two-piece wardrobe in the bedroom for a family of two consists of the following sections.

• Male half: compartment for shirts, cardigans and other things that are hung on the hangers, compartment for men's underwear and socks (drawer), compartment for trousers with special hangers;
• Female half: a larger compartment for dresses, blouses, skirts, so that you can hang long items and put bags on the shelf, two compartments with baskets for things that are stored rolled up and one with drawers for storing lingerie.

For one person, you can choose a cabinet option that will be equipped with the following compartments:

• For long clothes, there are shelves for bags or a bar for short clothes at the bottom, a shelf for seasonal clothes and shoes on top;
• With three shelves for bed linen and rolled-up items, below a basket for towels and a drawer for linen.

It is almost impossible to find negative reviews about this storage system on the web. Even if there are any claims to the cabinets, they are overlapped by the convenience of modeling any space inside. 95% of users note that the wardrobe fits perfectly into any design, from Asian to ultra-modern. Everyone, as one, says that the assembly of furniture is simple, the instructions are enough, but if you do not have free 5-6 hours for assembly, then it is better to call the master, he will do it twice as fast.

Particular emphasis in the reviews is placed on the assembly of mirrored doors, which are very massive and heavy. Before hanging doors, buyers recommend that you screw the cabinet to the wall to avoid falling. Based on the experience of many users, ordering completely mirrored doors is not worth it. When you open it, your fingers touch the glass and ugly prints remain on it, which you have to wipe several times a day.

On the standard frame of the Pax cabinet, you can attach doors of various styles, which are suitable for rustic furniture, for a "space" design, for a modern style and others. You can also use the closet as a divider between one large room and two smaller ones (for example, fence off the sleeping area in the studio).

The Pax system can be used to create the perfect dressing room in a small room. For this, frames of small depth are selected, which are attached to the walls along the entire perimeter of the room. In this case, the best option would be doors with a loopless fastening method. Inside the cabinets, there is a section for clothes on hangers (usually 1.5-2 m), a section for accessories and shoes, a section for underwear. Thanks to the unified design of Ikea, you can choose a chest of drawers and a mirror that are identical in style to the wardrobes.

Bergbsu doors are ideal for creating Provence or pseudo-rustic rooms. To refer to ethical motives, it is enough to choose the right fittings, and now the wardrobe matches the style of the old sideboard.

The Pax storage system can become part of a wall, as it were. For this, the frame and sliding doors are matched to the color of the walls, the height of the wardrobe should correspond to the height of the ceilings as much as possible. The lower part of the frame does not stand out, as if the doors are on the floor. A wardrobe made in this way is a continuation of the wall and does not visually “eat up” the space.

There are two ways to separate the bedroom from the living space with a wardrobe: a wardrobe inside the bedroom and a wardrobe outside. If bed linen, pajamas, household items are stored in the closet, then it is better to turn it with doors into the bedroom, but if it serves as a place for outerwear, bags, shoes and trousers, then it will be more convenient to open it with doors to the hallway.

You will learn more about how to choose a PAX cabinet from Ikea in the following video.