At Home with Ariel: Closets
Learn how our founder, Ariel, created the custom closets of her dreams with the Ikea Pax and Boaxel systems.
After purchasing a home in San Diego in 2019, Ariel, and her husband Robert decided to take on the daunting task of gut-remodeling their space. After updating appliances, redoing the floors, choosing new paint colors, and remodeling the guest bathroom, it was time to tackle a less visible—but equally important—task: the closets.
For the Laundry Room, Ariel and her husband used the Ikea Boaxel system. It was customizable with shelves, hangers, racks, and drawers. It can transform an empty closet or a blank wall into a neatly organized oasis—which is exactly what they did.
The Boxael is an easy to install wall-mounted storage system. Ikea has a great planning app where you can input the dimensions of your space and configure the storage solutions to meet your needs. They opted for a combo of shelves and drawers to optimize the storage space above the washer + dryer. They also needed to leave access space around the Network Panel for easy access.
As space was limited they opted for a Miele Washer + Dryer Set. This is one of the best purchases they have ever made. From automatic detergent dispensing and WiFi capabilities to energy and water efficiency, Miele appliances are built to last for 20+ years.
In the Bedroom 1/Ariel’s Home Office, they opted to use the Ikea Pax system to create a totally custom-built closet that perfectly met their needs. Using the 3D modeling program, they laid everything out to bring their dream to life.
Ariel needed lots of storage in her home office but also wanted it to be easy to re-configure for clothes in the future. The PAX system is customizable with shelves, hangers, racks, and drawers, you can transform an empty closet or a blank wall into a neatly organized oasis no matter what you are storing.
In addition to the closet system itself it is important to have storage components inside to keep yourself organized.
White Storage Bins (Paint Samples, etc.)
Thin Plastic Bins (For Client/Project Samples)
Tall Plastic Bins (For Client/Project Samples)
Metal Storage Bin (For heavier items)
In the Bedroom 2/Robert’s Home Office, they also opted to use the Ikea Pax system.
Robert needed storage for Motorcycle Gear, Light Jackets, Books, Cords + some misc. items. He decided a combination of drawers, shelves, and clothes rods would be ideal in his space.
In combination with the Ikea Pax, Robert opted to use the Like-It Modular Drawers from the container store. These modular drawers are stackable and come in a variety of sizes, so as your storage needs change, you are able to reconfigure them.
In the Primary Bedroom Closet, Ariel and her hubby added two hampers, four small drawers, 1 large drawer each as well as jewelry trays, and hanging space for shirts, pants, and dresses. Shoe and jacket storage were the finishing detail that gave them everything they needed for a practical and pretty storage solution.
Because they could choose from different Ikea organizers that all worked together, it was a simple process to customize every little detail to maximize their storage space and use every inch of their closet.
Check out our blog to read more about Ariel and her hubby’s home transformation!
Looking to transform your own space? The ASR Design team can do everything from refreshes to renovations!
In the Primary Bedroom Closet, Ariel and her hubby added two hampers, four small drawers, 1 large drawer each as well as jewelry trays, and hanging space for shirts, pants, and dresses. Shoe and jacket storage were the finishing detail that gave them everything they needed for a practical and pretty storage solution.
Because they could choose from different Ikea organizers that all worked together, it was a simple process to customize every little detail to maximize their storage space and use every inch of their closet.
Check out our blog to read more about Ariel and her hubby’s home transformation!
Looking to transform your own space? The ASR Design team can do everything from refreshes to renovations!
