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Help picking storage/wardrobe for short wall

3 years ago

Seeking input-
Looking to add freestanding storage units to this wall in a recently renovated bonus room office. I like the IKEA Pax system, but using 2 side-by-side will mean the wardrobe extends 3.5” beyond the wall edge. Comparable wardrobes in the same price range I’ve found on Amazon and elsewhere seem much lower quality (based on reviews, thinner mdf shelves, etc), are shallower by ~5”, though would fit along the wall and not past.
What would you go with, the Pax that is better depth, quality, and flexible shelving layout, but may aesthetically look “off”? Or the smaller, lower quality alternative that will “fit” the wall?

Note, the nook to right is mostly non-functional given the sloped ceiling; will probably also be used as storage or empty space.

Comments (12)

  • 3 years ago

    Adding photo of the wall, somehow it dropped off the original post

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    I need to know the size of the wall and what you are planning to store in there ?

  • 3 years ago

    What is behind the Pax where it extends a couple of inches?

  • 3 years ago

    Wall is 75.75”.
    Would be odds and ends— not a pantry, not cleaning supplies.. just a space to store away all the clutter and excess that we previously (technically still do but out of view) had stored on the floor in totes. Things like extra network cables, pictures/cards, some kids toys that I can rotate out of the playroom but still want accessible, artwork or smaller decor that I don’t otherwise have a home for but may swap out later. We have limited closets in our house so I guess this is more so to serve as an extra closet.
    If I get the PAX I could also customize the shelving set up so I could put the vacuum inside, rather than tucking in a corner of the room which is what we currently do.

    I guess my dilemma is really if I go with the Pax (which is my preference) will it be an eyesore and always a bit annoying to see the 3.5” overhang to the right of where the wall ends.

  • 3 years ago

    @njmomma - just a small nook of space, they wall goes back about 2.5 feet, but significant slope on the ceiling.

    I’ll try to get a fuller picture of the whole space a bit later once I get back home

  • 3 years ago

    Ok these aren’t the best pics but they’re all I’ve got on my phone atm from when I was first setting up the desk/office area.

    Beyond the treadmill (ignore the yellow markup, can’t remember why that’s on the pic) is where you can see the wall that the storage wardrobe would go, and what that nook to right of it looks like.

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    Pax comes in 2 widths so not sure why that is an issue.

  • 3 years ago

    @Patricia— I’d prefer to get 2 double units (four doors total).. this would maximize the storage options. I did see they have the single door width, double- door width.. but also the 1.5 width unit but those ones have one door and one half mirror option which isn’t for me.

    Are your thoughts to go with one double and one single (3 doors total) and avoid the overhang? Do you agree/think it’d be a nuisance to see the overhang, vs have more storage space available?

    Appreciate your time on the post :)

    Adding the PAX layout I’d go with if we choose the 4-door option

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    IMO yes that overhang would alwys bug me . I also find that stuff we store often needs purging yearly I do it even with my clothes . You can put a lot of stuff in a pax 3 door wardrobe BTW. Have you looked at pantry type cabinets maybe that is a better option with pullot shelves so access to everything is easy. I think you need to reall think about what you need to store and then figure out the best option for that stuff.You will need to be careful of the height of any choice .

  • 3 years ago

    @Patricia— really appreciate all your feedback.
    You’re definitely right about the constant need to purge… ha, I’m not always great at keeping at the Marie Kondo method of “does it bring you joy”, and the various guilt reasons that keep me holding onto extras! :)

    I hadn’t considered the 3 cabinet option but maybe that is best option and if down the line I absolutely feel I need another unit I can always get one more single then.

    Thanks again!

  • 3 years ago

    3-door option

  • 3 years ago

    So @Paticia has worked with Pax and I have not. She is also very organized from what I can tell from her posts to other Posters. So you may want to take her advice.

    On the other hand, the overhang from what I can tell from your pictures, would not bother me. If I needed that much storage, I would then probably add a faux tall plant in that overhang area to disguise or hide those few inches. Yes! It would collect dust and yes! It’s another chore. So it comes down to how much storage do you really need?