20 Inspiring IKEA Pax Closet Makeovers

A round-up of the best makeovers using the IKEA PAX closet system with hacks to make it look custom and solutions for creating the most functional closet.

It’s HAPPENING, y’all!
I’ve been hinting at this one for a while but didn’t really want to get my hopes up that we’d actually get our act together any time soon. But our master bedroom closets are getting a massive overhaul over the next couple of weeks!
(We made the outsides look pretty already but the insides are a different story.)
We’re enlisting the help of our old stand-by when it comes to built-in shelving: IKEA hacks.

So, of course, as a result, I’m over here furiously pinning all of the IKEA Pax closets and sharing them all here today as we gather closet organizing ideas and space planning tips.

UPDATE: See our full IKEA closet makeover HERE!

We big time heart IKEA. We’ve never worked with them in any sponsored capacity.

It’s just one of those budget-friendly sources we’ve come to know and love over the years as we can customize their products however we want without breaking the bank. And their Pax system is one of the highest rated in the land for closets because it offers TONS of flexibility.

Just in case you’re in closet organizing mode too (or dream to be one day), I hope this will be a post of helpful inspiration for you as it is for me.

But first, this is our (icky cell phone shot) before closet situation right now:

(Don’t even ask why I have a bundle of faux flowers on my top shelf. I have no idea. Haha!)

I am so ready to rip out all of that wire shelving!

It’s a super small space to work with, but we know solid shelves and drawers and dedicated organizers will be able to pack a bigger punch in terms of function for our small closets.

20 Inspiring IKEA Pax Closet Makeovers

1. His and Hers IKEA Pax Closets

Source: The DIY Playbook

2. IKEA Pax Closet Dressing Room

Source: Chris Loves Julia

3. IKEA PAX Closet with Hanging Bars

Source: Place of My Taste

4. IKEA PAX Closet with Wallpaper Focal Wall

Source: The Happy Housie

5. Small IKEA PAX Closet with Clear Drawer Fronts

Source: The Happy Housie

6. IKEA PAX Closet with Pull Out Pants Bar and Shoe Storage

Source: What the Fab

7. IKEA PAX Closet with Accessories Niches

Source: The Pink Millennial 

8. Minimal IKEA PAX Closet

Source: Life by Lee

9. IKEA PAX Closet with Drawers

Source: Young House Love

10. IKEA PAX Closet with Striped Ceiling

Source: Erin Kestenbaum

11. Closet with Glass Front Doors

Source: Crazy Wonderful

12. IKEA PAX Closet with Encasement

Source: Fashiion Carpet

13. Closet and Home Office Hybrid

Source: Styled Snapshots

14. IKEA PAX Closet with Accessories Drawers

Source: Money Can Buy Lipstick

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My gosh all of these IKEA PAX closets are SO good! I think I drooled a little bit.
We’ll be over here hauling out every stitch of clothing and planning every nook and cranny. And probably Marie Kondo-ing everything we own, while we’re at it.

Dying to see how this one all comes together!

Have you ever done a massive wardrobe closet overhaul? Or anything with the IKEA Pax system? Do you have any tips?
Leave any and all in the comments below because we’ll take ALL of the advice over here.

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