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What ceiling height do I need for a PAX wardrobe?

Find out the minimum ceiling height needed for a PAX wardrobe with hinged or sliding doors and how much extra space lighting requires.

The required ceiling height depends on the height of the PAX frame and the type of doors you choose:
  • For hinged doors, the ceiling must be at least 1 cm higher than the frame.
  • For sliding doors, you need at least 4 cm of additional space.
  • A PAX wardrobe without doors also requires at least 1 cm of additional space.

Minimum ceiling height

PAX frame height
Door type
Minimum ceiling height
201 cm
Hinged doors
202 cm
236 cm
Hinged doors
237 cm
201 cm
Sliding doors
205 cm
236 cm
Sliding doors
240 cm
201 cm
Without doors
202 cm
236 cm
Without doors
237 cm
PAX with external lighting
If you want to install external lighting on top of your PAX wardrobe, you will need additional space between the wardrobe and the ceiling. The exact amount of space required depends on the height of the lighting you choose.
 

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