Software
Houzz Logo Print
mikeflorida

Alternative to Ikea PAX wardrobe system?

4 years ago

Is anybody aware of an alternative to the Ikea PAX wardrobe system? We were planning on using it to create a "storage closet" for kids games, books, etc. Unfortunately they do not ship the components to our address and all of the Ikeas in our general area (north Florida) are out all almost all of the relevant parts. I can't seem to find anything similar online but imagine there must be something. All I come up with are interior closet designs which is not what we need in this case.



Comments (13)

  • 4 years ago

    Hi. Why not try Lowe’s or Home Depot and peruse their in-stock kitchen cabinets? I bet you could make a perfectly good storage cabinet with them. Good luck!

  • 4 years ago

    And check the Container Store, too. Just be aware that IKEA will be the price leader. And you can check out IKEA's 15" deep wall cabinets to create a full wall arrangement. You can also get drawers in the lower section.

  • 4 years ago

    PS, don't worry about the tall cabinets, which are the hardest to get. Just stack the shorter ones.

  • PRO
    4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    I love Pax and IMO there is not really any other system that is comaprable . Does Ikea have at least the boxes / Then you can design and do the install of those and wait for all the rest . I use Pax a lot and have always loved the whole system. You could try to go with tall pantry caibinets from Ikea for what you are planning but again the boxes maybe but doors and inserts could be a wait. This is going to be an issue with any type of cabinets during Covid.I am not sure about where you are in FLa but Jackson ville seems to have the Pax boxes in stock.

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    Thanks for all the suggestions. Our plan as of now is to go with this armoire with added shelving.




  • 4 years ago

    Know that most of ALL Ikea popular products including PAX is going to be out of stock for a while. It's not an Ikea issue. Most of all retailers are in the same boat and suffering from congested shipping containers. Ikea warned their customers and they talk about getting better towards August 2022! MAYBE.

    Not really an alternative for that price point but custom made could be the solution with materials from lowes/ home depot. The price of plywood increased though!

  • 4 years ago

    It took me months and months to collect all of the components for my closet (tampa store) . Fortunately for me, they delivered to my address, but i made a fair share of visits to the store.BTW, i still need a couple of things. Like Patricia said, theres nothing thats going to give you the value for your money that ikea does. Hopefully this supply chain gets fixed. I am not holding my breath. In the mean time the armoire is a good solution.

  • 3 years ago

    Yikes, same here. I really don't want to start with "half a closet" not knowing if or when these components will be back in stock (my luck they'll discontinue the whole dang product line). The closest store is a 3 hr drive and their delivery charge starts at $250 for my location.

  • 3 years ago

    Ugh. We had the same battle earlier this year. I couldn’t find anything I liked as much as the Pax. We were able to finally get all pieces (also in Florida) by checking the site every darned morning, and purchasing for pick up. Then I’d make a mad dash (sometimes a few hours to the location that had the pieces in stock) for a pick up (I think they give you 3 days to pick up).

    If you have the ability to make a run to the closest store and the patience to check every morning, you may be able to get it pieced together!

  • 3 years ago

    Mike Florida— did you end up buying the Palace armoire? I am looking for something similar and wonder if you recommend it?

  • 3 years ago

    Ikea is discontinuing Pax

  • 3 years ago

    Ooops. Discontinuing certain colors.

Sponsored
Bella Casa LLC
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars17 Reviews
The Leading Interior Design Studio in Franklin County