How To: Hack a Pax Wardrobe for Toy Storage

This is our favorite kind of hack: one that doesn't involve a hammer, saw, or screwdriver. Andy wrote in to Ikea Hacker about his nifty discovery that the Pax wardrobe is compatible with the Trofast bins, making it a fantastic -- and huge! -- toy storage cabinet.

The great thing about the Pax is that there are so many finishes and door options to choose from. We're showing it here in a sleek beech finish ($190):

And check it out with a set of eight (count 'em, eight!) Trofast bins ($3 each):

The best things about this hack? That you can close the door and pretend all the toys have gone away, if only till the next morning.

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That's great! We use a Pax system for clothes - his, hers and baby's, but eventually we'll probably live in a bigger space without the need. Glad to know that they'll continue to be useful.

posted by k8t on October 16th 2008 at 10:46am
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That looks fantastic, and it's not very expensive either. I had never seen it before - thanks for the idea.
Tabitha @ http://www.fromsingletomarried.com

posted by Tabitha (From Single to Married) on October 16th 2008 at 11:22am
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Oooooh, need that! If only we lived near an IKEA. Closest one is 6-7 hours away, sniff sniff.

posted by pyjammy on October 16th 2008 at 11:48am
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Uhmm, hate to burst your bubble but Pax and Trofast are NOT interchangeable. The Pax unit shown above as a toy storage system actually uses the Komplement box and guide rail. These are designed for the Pax wardrobe series. There is no Trofast component shown in this pitcure.

Sincerely, an Ikea co-worker

posted by Lizliterarius on October 17th 2008 at 9:31pm
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