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Which IKEA Pax doors for old house?

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Pannacotta · 03/08/2011 10:56

We are converting one of our bedrooms to a massive dressing/storage room and I want to put in a whole wall of Pax wardrobes, in the taller height.

Any recommendations on which door style would look best? Our house is victorian and quite quirky, so am not going for a sleek, modern look. I hope the Pax system will look ok, as we cant afford to have custom built cupboards.
Thanks...

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teta · 03/08/2011 12:14

Pannacotta i can't help you but i would be interested in the answer as i have the same problem as you.I need large amounts of storage for my kids rooms as inherited [yucky mfi ]wardrobes are now falling apart.The local carpenter is in line for millionaire of the year judging by the prices he quotes.

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Pannacotta · 03/08/2011 13:36

I know what you mean, I havet had proper quotes but I know it would be thousands of pounds, also the Pax system is great for all the accessories.

Just dont want it to look too IKEA-ish if that makes sense.
Did wonder about having panelled doors made to go on the Pax frames , but they woudl be very heavy...

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7to25 · 03/08/2011 14:16

stained ash veneer and mirrored glass

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noddyholder · 03/08/2011 18:15

I think the simple ones would look great in a period house.

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Honneybunny · 03/08/2011 18:35

we have pax solid wood doors made from untreated beech (i think). if i recall correctly they are called miraker or something similar. not sure but i think this style was possibly discontinued. if not i think they would look great, as you could stain them (varnish?), or leave untreated.

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Pannacotta · 04/08/2011 08:42

Thanks all, my preference is for very simple, possibly in white, I probably need to go and have a look in IKEA....

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thehairybabysmum · 04/08/2011 08:53

I have got the white panelled ones. Can look for a pic later if you want.

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Pannacotta · 04/08/2011 16:19

Yes please hairy, that would be good.

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Deux · 04/08/2011 21:41

hi have you seen //www.ikeahackers.net ? it's a fab site and amazing what people have done with Pax wardrobe doors. May offer some inspiration?

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Pannacotta · 06/08/2011 09:41

Thanks Deux, that is an interesting site, will do some browsing...

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thehairybabysmum · 08/08/2011 22:17

they are a bit like this, 2 not 4 panels though....
here

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Pannacotta · 09/08/2011 08:15

They look smart hairy, thanks for the link.

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