Doors for built-in wardrobe PAX IKEA, by Jan

On this page you will find the story of Jan, who adapted the built-in cupboard of IKEA's PAX system with custom-made doors. Jan shares his experience and steps to replace the standard doors with doors that better suit his interior. He discusses measuring, sawing and installing the new doors. Jan gives useful tips for a professional finish and the use of suitable materials. With his creative adjustment, Jan has given a unique look to his built-in wardrobe. Follow Jan's tips and give your own PAX cupboard a personal touch.

Description by Jan

I made a cupboard wall for my daughter's bedroom. This was the only place where it could be realized, but the window had to be built around.

How I made this project

The basic elements are from IKEA PAX, at the window 100 cm and right/left 75 cm. Because Ikea does not have suitable doors, we decided to order them from opmaatzagen.nl. We chose the material “Furniture panel chipboard H851 BST Atlas oak 18 mm” with the ABS strip finish in matching color on all sides. This corresponds well with the wood color of the basic elements of IKEA PAX. A total of 10 doors, 4 of which are flap doors with the wood grain in the same direction. We installed the hinges ourselves.

Dimensions of my DIY project

Width 290.0 cm, depth 60.0 cm and height 227.5 cm