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Getting the most from a wardrobe

Whether you need a new wardrobe or just an update to the one you have, here are some tips about wardrobe organisation so you can always pick out the right outfit.

What size should you go for?

It’s good to think about how much you have to store and to measure the space where you’re going to put your wardrobe.

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A large, white open PAX wardrobe with shelves, drawers, boxes, baskets and clothes hanging from rails.
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Organising inside – folding

A wardrobe is a big box – it’s how it’s organised inside that helps you see and get your things. Shelves are great for things that you can fold up and stack. A drawer can be a perfect for your T-shirts and accessories.

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Inside a PAX wardrobe, a lot of folded clothes sit on shelves or inside a drawer, along with a pair of shoes on a shoe shelf.
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Organising inside – hanging

Hanging things like shirts, dresses and jackets means fewer wrinkles and gives you a good overview so you can see what you have and get some outfit inspiration. You can arrange your clothes by type – all jackets together and so on, or even by colour.

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Shirts and other types of clothes hang from a clothes rail on white BUMERANG hangers inside a wardrobe.
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Want a wardrobe that’s perfect for you?

With PAX wardrobes, you can pick all your interior organisers yourself. You can even design your own wardrobe with the PAX planner.

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A women’s hands lift a pair of trousers out of a white KOMPLEMENT pull-out trouser hanger inside a PAX wardrobe.
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Hanging works for accessories, too

Hanging them up is an easy was to see things like scarves, ties and accessories.

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A white KOMPLEMENT multi-use hanger holding some scarves hangs from a handle of a wardrobe.
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See you all next year

Boxes in your wardrobe are great for keeping seasonal clothes out of your way until you need them again.

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A white/grey STUK storage case containing clothes sits on a bed which has bed linen with a geometric, multicoloured pattern.
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There’s more space on top

You can turn the top of your wardrobe into organised storage with some boxes.

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A white BRIMNES wardrobe with clothes hanging from a clothes rail and two boxes on top stands beside a window.
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Putting your clothes in the spotlight

Lighting inside or on top of your wardrobe helps you get a better overview of your clothes and find things quicker. Lights on top can also give you a nice, soft background light when they reflect off the closed doors.

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LINDSHULT LED cabinet lighting is mounted on top of a wardrobe, shining light on the closed wardrobe doors.
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Mirrors that give you more

A large mirror is really a dressing area essential. A lot of IKEA wardrobes come with mirror doors and of course you can find plenty of mirrors to put on your wall, too. Or why not go for a standing mirror like here? 

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A KNAPPER standing mirror, with clothes and a handbag hanging from it, stands in front of a curtain screening off a wardrobe.
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Use our online PAX planner tool

Use the PAX planning tool to design, experiment and create your perfect storage solution. When you've completed your design, you can add it to your cart and order it online.

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