Hmm, the only safe way to use either system in a nursery would be to anchor them to the wall (very securely) so they can’t fall over on a little one. Of course we’re sure you were planning that anyway. As for your question about sturdiness, the Aneboda might be a bit less solid just because it’s up on little legs (and the Pax would definitely be the more substantial option) but we wouldn’t completely rule out the Aneboda as long as you anchor it securely to the wall so it’s less rickety or unstable (this should provide some nice support for the whole piece). The best test would probably still be to try and see one in person though, just in case you don’t think the sheer-ish door panels (they’re made of a semi-clear plastic ribbed plane) will hold up to repeated beatings with trucks or magic wands. We tend to think most things in a nursery end up taking quite a beating and usually don’t look mint after a few years of kiddos anyway but maybe we just have crazy kids in our family!

xo,
s

We actually got it at Target. Hope it helps!

xo,
s

Thanks!
Kelly

Hey Ashley,

Sure thing, you can see that framed art (which says our last name, Petersik) up close in this post: http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/11/tackling-the-basement-chapter-six/

Hope it helps!

xo,
s

One question – Can we get a close up of the picture above the tall cabinet?

Ashley

Hey Josie,

That’s a toughie. Ikea doesn’t sell extra shelves for the Aneboda wardrobe so you’d probably have to cut plywood to fit and create your own shelves. You could also go for a Pax wardrobe from Ikea which comes with unlimited fittings so you can grab as many shelves as you’d like (along with hanging bars, drawers, etc) so that’s a more flexible option that’s only a bit more expensive but also extremely adaptable (we have two in our bedroom and love them). Hope it helps!

xo,
s

I knew I had seen all the options for the basement somewhere… I have to warn you that my OBGYN says that with each child you also give birth to half of your brain (I hope you miss out on that wonder of childbirth, but I definitely appreciate a “medical” excuse for my new-found forgetfulness!)

I appreciate the quick response! Take care,
Renee

Hey Renee,

We did consider going with Pax wardrobes (as mentioned in this space planning video we whipped up a few weeks ago) and actually have two of them in our bedroom (we love ‘em!) but they’re larger and therefore more expensive and we knew we could get by with the space in two Aneboda wardrobes instead of two Pax ones (a choice that saved us $100). If you need sliding doors though they’re definitely a better choice with more options and fittings- plus they’re more solid since they’re not up on little legs so they might just be the perfect choice for you. Hope it helps!

xo,
s