Q: Mend the gap between sloping ceiling and wardrobe

How can I bridge the gap between the top of the wardrobe and the sloping ceiling?

The maximum height for the PAX wardrobe I can find is 237cm. But once in, (at 60cm deep), there will be a 50cm shortfall.

So the max height at front will be 290cm.

To make it worse, the wardrobe won’t span the entire wall. (As I won’t be able to open the door, and there’s a window the other end.) So it will be in the centre of the wall with approx 1m wall gap either side.

Ideally wanted sliding doors (due to disability).

Help please!

Thanks,

Charlie

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Hi Charlie

Sloping ceilings are always tricky. It does need a bit of work for a great built-in finish.

PAX sliding wardrobe | IKEA.com

Build a triangle cabinet

I would suggest building a triangle shaped cabinet to rest on top of the PAX wardrobe and fill out the 50cm gap. Then trim out with moulding for a built-in look.

Yves did something like that but for the METOD cabinet. Nevertheless, it’s a neat idea to level out the awkward space. He didn’t use doors but you certainly can add some plywood doors, painted to match the PAX.

Other options than PAX

Another option would be to try other systems — such as the PLATSA or METOD. These two systems are a lot more modular, with smaller pieces you can build up to the height you need.

Then, you’ll need to cut the top pieces to fit the sloped ceiling. See this tutorial.

The PLATSA range offers a few sliding door options like the FONNES or SKATVAL. No sliding door option for the METOD kitchen range, though.

If not, 50cm is not a huge gap. Leave it open and slot in a few nice baskets. It might actually make the room lighter and airier.

Source: Decoholic

Let us know how you mend the gap between the sloping ceiling and wardrobe.

Happy hacking,

Jules

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