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How to Build a Walk-In Closet in Your Rental Appartment
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Make your wife happy: Build a cheap & easy walk-in closet, all without pissing off your landlord

by Martin Storbeck
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Step 1 of 7
We don't have a huge bedroom but wanted to add a walk-in closet. We placed the IKEA wardrobes so the window could be opened. Because of the window, we could not add a door (which is not too bad).

We don't have a huge bedroom but wanted to add a walk-in closet. We placed the IKEA wardrobes so the window could be opened. Because of the window, we could not add a door (which is not too bad).

Step 2 of 7
Here you can see how we placed the wardrobes (called PAX) in a kind of U-shape.

Here you can see how we placed the wardrobes (called PAX) in a kind of U-shape.

Step 3 of 7
Add chipboard to the wardrobe and put wallpaper on it. Paint it in whatever Color you like - your landlord won't mind because ist can be easily removed.

Add chipboard to the wardrobe and put wallpaper on it. Paint it in whatever Color you like - your landlord won't mind because ist can be easily removed.

Step 4 of 7
You can see a litte better how it was done in our other room where we disguised a shelf with the same method.

You can see a litte better how it was done in our other room where we disguised a shelf with the same method.

Step 5 of 7
From the outside is will look like a normal wall, you can even hang pictures or mount something else.

From the outside is will look like a normal wall, you can even hang pictures or mount something else.

Step 6 of 7
Even from the bed you don't see that it is a wardrobe (but some neighbours have a clear view of our underwear...)

Even from the bed you don't see that it is a wardrobe (but some neighbours have a clear view of our underwear...)

Step 7 of 7
We added lights triggered by a motion sensor on the inside. As long as you move, there is light. One minute after leaving the light is switched off auomaically.

We added lights triggered by a motion sensor on the inside. As long as you move, there is light. One minute after leaving the light is switched off auomaically.

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This guide was made by:
Martin Storbeck
Böblingen, Germany
storbeck.me
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I'm an IT-Consultant by day, but at night (and on weekends) I become a biker, IKEAhacker and LEGO-enthusiast.

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Sowmya❤ ❤Prekupec

Great idea! These closets are a must!

Sowmya❤ ❤Prekupec last month

Martin Storbeck

Actually we use the idea in many rooms to hide storage and have extra walls.

Martin Storbeck (author) 6 months ago

Kerry Hobbins

I was looking at my bedroom and think it might be a bit to small to do this.. But still love the idea though..

Kerry Hobbins 6 months ago

Martin Storbeck

I'd love to see pictures when you're done

Martin Storbeck (author) 7 months ago

Kerry Hobbins

Really love this idea.. Been thinking of ways to redo my smallish bedroom to add an extra wardrobe for my husband.. And to make the room look good.. Thinks ill be using a similar design thank you so much this is great.. :)

Kerry Hobbins 7 months ago

chris oung

good job Martin!

chris oung 8 months ago

Martin Storbeck

It is a good thing that I could help. I'd love to see some pictures when you're done. If you have anymore questions you can also send me an eMail to martin@storbeck.me

Martin Storbeck (author) 9 months ago

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50 Centimeters IKEA Pax wardrobe (58cm depth)

100 Centimeters IKEA Pax Wardrobe (58cm depth)

100 Centimeters IKEA Pax Wardrobe (58cm depth)

100 Centimeters IKEA Pax Wardrobe (38cm depth)

Chipboard (16mm or stronger)

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