Blog · 10 November 2026
PAX or PLATSA: which wardrobe suits your room?
Two IKEA storage systems that look alike but are designed for different situations. Here is how to choose the right one.
Choose PAX for a full-size wardrobe against a straight wall with a standard ceiling: the frames are 201 or 236 cm tall and there is a wide choice of drawers, rails and doors. Choose PLATSA if the space is unusual, for example under a sloping roof, under a staircase or in an alcove. PLATSA consists of lower modules in several heights that you stack and connect, so the wardrobe follows the shape of the space.
PAX and PLATSA compared
| Feature | PAX | PLATSA |
|---|---|---|
| Frame height | 201 or 236 cm | several heights, from low to full height, stackable |
| Frame width | 50, 75 or 100 cm | 60 or 80 cm |
| Depth | 35 or 58 cm | 40 or 55 cm |
| Interior fittings | the extensive KOMPLEMENT range | its own, simpler range |
| Sliding doors | yes, for 150 or 200 cm widths | hinged doors and drawers |
| Best suited to | a straight wall and a full-height wardrobe | a sloping roof, staircase, alcove or a more playful layout |
Sizes are the standard IKEA dimensions. The range may change, so check the current sizes in the IKEA planner.
When should you choose PAX?
PAX is designed as a wardrobe. The frames are deep enough for hanging clothes and the interior fittings come in every type: drawers, pull-out trouser hangers, shoe racks and lighting. If you want a wall of wardrobes from floor to almost ceiling with sliding doors, PAX is the answer.
You can find more about the options and how we work on the PAX assembly page.
When should you choose PLATSA?
PLATSA works with smaller blocks. You place a tall module next to a lower one and then an even lower one, so the wardrobe follows the line of a sloping roof. The same works under a staircase or in an alcove where a two-metre frame will not fit.
PLATSA is also handy as a wardrobe and storage unit in one, for example in a hallway or child’s bedroom. See the PLATSA assembly page for examples.
What does your choice mean for assembly?
With PAX, it comes down to a few large frames. These must be perfectly level, especially with sliding doors, and are fixed to the wall. With a low ceiling, the frame is built standing up.
With PLATSA there are many smaller modules. Each module is built, connected to its neighbours and aligned, so that all doors and drawers sit in one line. The more modules, the more connecting and adjusting work. For both systems, the assembly price depends on the number of elements, the doors and the layout. You can read more on our prices page.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about PAX and PLATSA
What is the biggest difference between PAX and PLATSA?
PAX is a wardrobe system with tall frames of 201 or 236 cm and a wide choice of interior fittings. PLATSA is a modular system with lower frames in several heights that you place on top of and next to each other. This makes PLATSA a better fit under a sloping roof or staircase.
Which wardrobe is better under a sloping roof?
Usually PLATSA. By placing frames of different heights next to each other, the wardrobe follows the slope of the roof. A PAX frame is always 201 or 236 cm tall.
Is PLATSA quicker to assemble than PAX?
Not necessarily. The frames are smaller and lighter, but a setup consists of more separate modules, all of which have to be connected, aligned and fixed to the wall.
Do you assemble both systems?
Yes. We assemble both PAX and PLATSA, including all doors and interior fittings. Prices start from €79 and depend on the number of elements, the doors and the layout.
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