Cabinets PAX from Ikea

Wonderful storage system "Paks" from Ikea will be a great alternative to spacious Japanese cabinets. Pax cabinets are modular designs that are easy to assemble in the right order and in the right sizes. It is almost an ideal storage system.

The main advantage of the Paks storage system is the possibility of self-planning of its internal structure. The company's catalog contains basic models of wardrobe, which can be purchased at the store, if they suit you completely, while it is possible to change the location of the shelves and drawers after assembly in accordance with the changed needs. If you impose certain requirements on the size, internal distribution of sections, color of facades and doors, then a virtual designer will come to the rescue.If you have no time to do your own planning, or you are not very good at understanding the program, then you can create the design of your future closet with a company specialist.

The second feature is the affordable cost of the cabinet. The framework 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-piece wardrobe and reaches 62,000 rubles for a six-section three-meter construction made of natural wood. Another feature is the 10-year manufacturer’s warranty on all storage systems.

The fourth feature - the ability to enter the wardrobe in any room, ranging from small hallway in the "Khrushchev" and ending with a spacious bedroom in the cottage. Dressing rooms have a small depth, so they are suitable even for narrow corridors. An additional plus is a large color range of cladding.Problems with the selection of a combination of wardrobe with the rest of the interior never arises.

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 conventionally divided into three categories:

• With hinged doors. Models with sliding doors 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 it; however, these disadvantages are overlapped by usability. The only disadvantage that these walk-in closets are - the frame for models with sliding doors can no longer be used for swing doors. Models with hinged doors allow you to hang the doors on either side. Holes for hinges are provided on each side wall and closed with special plugs. Also, the doors are mounted on four hinges - two standard and two with closers.

• With sliding compartment doors. Models with sliding doors 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 it; however, these disadvantages are overlapped by usability.The only disadvantage that these walk-in closets are - the frame for models with sliding doors can no longer be used for swing doors. The feature of sliding structures is a mirror design: you can choose the type of mirror on the door, its shape, engraving or sectional breakdown.
• Corner. Corner wardrobe differs from the usual similar options for its design. If the standard models use bevelled doors, which must be opened simultaneously, then in Pax the doors are on each section and open autonomously. Thus, the section where the laundry boxes are located does not open if you need to get outerwear.

Pax cabinets are made of different materials, the basic cost of the wardrobe depends on them. Modern design involves the implementation of the frame of chipboard and laminated plates, the doors are finished with melamine film. The back wall is always made of fiberboard. Standard fittings are made of nickel, steel and has a copper coating. 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 a colored pigment.Parts of wheels, handles are made of plastic acetal, plastics, polypropylene.

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

Wardrobe "Pax" are presented in a wide variety of size range. Each model has different variations of width, depth and height. One-section finished designs are available in two sizes - 49.8x38x236 cm, 50x60x201 cm. Two sections have the same options in depth and height and two options in width - 75 and 100 cm. Three sections 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 create a design of the storage system up to ceilings up to 250 cm high, there is no higher cabinets.

Pax cabinets are presented in a wide range of colors, the frame color can be not only white, black and brown or raw 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 monochrome version to the color in the nursery. The doors are represented by primary colors: glossy white, black-brown, light beige, blue, black, oak, ash-tree, gray-green, white-bleached oak color, dark gray. Separately, it is worth noting the multi-colored options, such as white striped or small floral pattern. It will not be possible to get acquainted with all the options of colors in the catalog, for this it is better to load the designer, there they are fully represented.

The storage system is assembled independently according to the instructions. It is attached to each model of the cabinet, it can also be downloaded for free on the model's website. Assembly instructions are made in the concept of the company - a minimum of text, a maximum of clear pictures. From them, the buyer will know what tools he will need and the order of assembly of 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 frame slabs.It is worth starting the assembly with 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 between its height and the height of the ceiling there is a space of not less than 50 cm. 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 the details are kept on weight. A support is placed under the bottom of the frame.

The manufacturer warns that all models of cabinets must be fixed to the wall. To do this, the package includes the desired number of fasteners, screws and screws, the consumer purchases separately in accordance with the type of its walls. All sections of the Pax wardrobe should be bolted together.

There are a great variety of configuration options for shelves and sections, let's look at several of them. Traditional three-piece wardrobe in the hallway should have a place to store the upper things, a place to store shoes, accessories, bags, suitcases and, if possible, for off-season items.

To create the desired number of compartments using the system of T-shaped "Compliment". It allows you to divide one large section into three. Separately, you can install baskets, boxes, rods and shelves for shoes. Inside there are many ready-made holes at a distance of 2 cm from each other to move the shelves to a new position, therefore the filling scheme is individual for each. Classic two-piece wardrobe in the bedroom for a family of two people consists of the following sections.

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

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

• For long clothes, below are shelves for bags or a bar for short things; on top there is a shelf for seasonal things and shoes;
• With three shelves for bedding and rolled things, below the towel basket and a box for linen.

It is practically impossible to meet negative reviews about this storage system online. Even if there are any complaints about the cabinets, they overlap with the convenience of modeling any space inside. 95% of users say that the closet fits perfectly into any design, from Asian to ultra-modern. All, as one, they say that the assembly of furniture is simple, the instructions are sufficient, but if you do not have 5-6 hours to assemble, it is best to call the master, he will cope twice as fast.

Particular emphasis in the reviews is placed on the assembly of mirror doors, which are very massive and heavy. Before you hang the door, customers recommend to fasten the cabinet to the wall to avoid falling. Judging by the experience of many users, ordering a fully mirrored door is not worth it. When you open your fingers touch the glass and there are ugly prints on it, which you have to wipe several times a day.

On the standard frame of the Paks cabinet, you can attach doors of various styles that fit under the rustic furniture, under the “space” design, under the modern style and others.You can also use the closet as a separator for one large room into two smaller ones (for example, to enclose a sleeping area in a studio).

From the Pax system, you can create the perfect dressing room in a small room. To do this, select frames of small depth, which are attached to the walls around the perimeter of the room. In this case, the best option would be the doors with a strapsless mounting method. Inside the cabinets there is a section for things on the hangers (usually takes 1.5-2 m), a section for accessories and shoes, a section for underwear. Thanks to the unified Ikea design, it is possible to select identical commodes and mirrors in style for the cabinets.

Bergbsu doors are ideal for creating rooms in Provence or Pseudo-Village style. To refer to ethical motifs, it is sufficient to correctly select the fittings, and now the wardrobe fits the style of the old buffet.

Pax storage system can be like a part of the wall. To do this, the frame and sliding doors are selected in the color of the walls, the height of the wardrobe should correspond to the height of the ceiling as much as possible. The bottom of the frame does not stand out, as if the doors are on the floor.The wardrobe made in this way is an extension of the wall and does not visually “eat up” the space.

There is two ways to separate a bedroom from a living room: a wardrobe inside the bedroom and a wardrobe outside. If bedding, pajamas, household things will be stored in the closet, it is better to turn it to the bedroom with its doors, but if it serves as a place for outdoor street clothes, bags, shoes and trousers, it will be more convenient to turn it into the hallway.

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