Why I Regret Using Ikea Pax System To Build My Closet And What I Learnt *DON'T MAKE MY MISTAKES!*

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My Walk In Closet Renovation and Transformation 2022 *ikea pax system*

Why I Regret Using Ikea Pax System To Build My Closet And What I Learnt *DON'T MAKE MY MISTAKES!*

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Introduction 0:00-0:52
Planning process 0:51-4:30
Delivery 4:31-14:03
Having to go in store 14:04-15:20
Installation 15:21-21:30

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[CaitlinPawlowski]

I hate feeling like I’m sh*tting on a brand for 20 minutes straight but I wanted to be honest with you guys about the experience I had because I know many of you are interested in a custom closet ❤️ who knows maybe I just got unlucky 😂

[linzi]

I’m a lone female and I love building flat pack, I fully understand items are getting delivered into my ground floor hall way. I have no issues opening the boxes and taking all the parts upstairs myself to assemble them in the room they’re required in. I don’t expect anything else. I enjoy this process.

[ronlovell]

This is why DIY is not the best solution for most people. They should hire contractors or professional installers that will take care of this entire process. But on the other hand, if people take on a project of this scope, it can really be a learning experience and wake up call, so maybe they would understand what professionals have to go through on a daily basis. I myself am a custom home builder with 25+ years experience and really like Ikea and their products for quick available budget friendly storage options for my clients, especially at the end of the builds when money usually gets super tight.

[katarina]

Me, who built complete pax system in my home by myself while watching this video: “wat”

[helen]

I love the Ikea maze! I go to Ikea quite often and I love seeing how all the rooms are set up. My strategy is to have dinner at Ikea first and then walk off dinner by going through the maze of all the departments. Ikea is my happy place😊😊

[awaken]

I assembled 3 ikea pax wardrobes without problems. First I assembled alone (that was a mistake - doors are too heavy to handle). In second and third my wife helped me to hold the doors upright. The only one important thing I want to emphasize - you need to plan in advance where you going to assemble it, and ask delivery boys to lay down parts in certain order. Better to have clean room, with nothing else on the floor, and start to build only the frame . All internal shelves and drawers you can put aside, and mount them in the final stage.

[helen]

My experience with Ikea was very seamless. I practically had my design memorized for what I wanted to plan. 3 - 50cm pax and 1 - 100 cm and 2 doors for the smaller unit. I did explore using custom built cabinets and they priced them for at least $5, 000 whereas Ikea was about $1000. Plus, the custom design was too generic for me whereas the Ikea design was much more modern. I did have to wait a long time because of low stock issues at Ikea, but when everything was available I found the Ikea app very easy to use and it was delivered when they said it would be. I’m quite happy with Ikea.

[annakopczynska]

Hi Caitlin, I love your channel but I have to disagree with you on that one. You obviously love luxury items and ikea just seems to be a bit out of your leauge hence your frustrations etc. Delivery guys are the worst accross all Australia, doesnt matter for which brand they work. I remeber one of your instastories when you complained on delivery guy because he threw your parcel over the fence… or something similar. Ikea is a „budget” store so you need to understand that because of this there need to be some compromises - ie „exchange” policy where you have to pick something from the store yourself etc. Obviusly you could engage contractor and joinery company and have much better experience getting custom built wardrobe but that would be at least double in price… so As far as experience was not as smooth for you as you expected would you pay double to avoid whatever troubble you had?

[kerrieann]

Note to self. Print my plan out at home and don’t get my closet delivered 😂

[dreamer]

I think IKEA is just not for you. It's not really designed to be an "order online and have it delivered" type company. You're supposed to go there, collect it all up yourself from the warehouse section which means you can make sure you have the right parts, drive it home yourself then you know it won't be damaged by the journey, then build it yourself with a friend if necessary. Thats the system really, thats what the company is set up for. The rest is a kind of reluctant "oh, if you insist" type add-on, so I'm not surprised you had problems with it.

[emiliabolsas]

That delivery company did you dirty. I am also pretty sure that a text is not legally binding. I would still complain to IKEA.
Please don’t blame yourself for not being confrontational with male workers in your home. I am also a single homeowner and normally very assertive, but find it very challenging when it comes to delivery people and contractors. I have accepted that it is worth it to pay more up-front for better service, people who work with contracts and well-communicated timelines. And I live in NYC, so it is already expensive to get anything done here.

[MyMegnificent]

Everyone always talks about the good and how great the system is. I appreciate having a real perspective and you helping us know what to watch out for!

[desireeoliveira]

Hahaha, never been to ikea. Now i dont ever want to go....😊The extra parts you can use in another closet, in the kitchen or maybe in your garage...❤ I can relate to all that....yeah

[RollTideRobyn]

Ordered 10 pax units with SO MANY interior components they were delivered straight to my guest room and I had no missing or broken parts. Sorry for your trauma, my experience was a dream!

[Sara]

I used IKEA Pax for my walk in closet and adore it. I’m not handy or strong either so also paid extra for delivery and installation. It sounds like most of your issues were related to the delivery not the actual closet though. Still frustrating though for you.
The only thing that was a little annoying was that mine was fairly large and started in 2020 at height of pandemic so it took about 4 months to get all the parts due to supply shortages and freight delays. Once I had everything though, I scheduled the installation. They did it over 3 days. I got the lights installed too. I ❤ walking in my closet and just sitting in there looking around. It makes me so happy! My husband laughs because I finally have the chandelier, chaise lounge in middle with vanity setup when doing makeup. I have Alexa play some 🎶 while getting ready to go out.
Related specifically to Pax, I love all the organization for glasses, belts, hats, scarves, shoes, purses and jewelry. I like the soft close drawers and even have space carved out for travel and for my makeup.

[CariSalgado]

Hi, i had a wonderful experience building my closet with IKEA. I did an sketch for my closet, I went to ikea with that and I build one with them in the system and they printed it for me. With all the details and part information and measurements. The print look exactly what is supposed to look and I was able to see where every little part was supposed to go. I’m from US maybe is different where you at.

[monisamontoya]

I enjoyed your dialogue. I am addicted to building Ikea furnishing- I am currently ordering the Pax system and I am looking forward to putting it together. I never use the task men because so far there is nothing I can't do myself.

[melocoton]

In Switzerland IKEA does installation as well and have a recycling system. Like if you order a sofa you can add a request to take the old one with them and they’ll take it to the recycling company. The installation is done by the same delivery company and it’s great. So I think it’s really an issue for your IKEA to find a good delivery/installation company.
I once bribed a delivery man with a good tip who brought a book shelf from another store to take an old armchair to the recycling thing (I don’t have a car). I did ask him nicely if he wanted to make a buck and if he could do XY if he’s going that way anyway.
And regarding the parts, here you get everything at the customer care counter. I have a couple of old closets and the little thing that holds the clothes rail broke. This closet was discontinued for years mind you. So I give the lady this broken part and she disappeared in the back like forever and came back with 3 pieces. She’s “here, take them all. These are the last ones” 😄 she was lovely
It’s probably a cultural thing.

[KimberlySchreiber]

OMG, this is why I bought all my closet stuff as beautiful wardrobes instead of having things come in a thousand tiny pieces, We used Lowe's stuff for my son's closet and had a good experience. Not an IKEA fan either.

[meiltoo]

Being a woman, home alone, i know how it feels and not wanting to be too insistent. The delivery men prob took advantage of that to avoid moving the large items up the stairs. The installation guys will have no choice but to move them upstairs to assemble them