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Montessori Kleiderschrank aus IKEA Kallax Regal

Montessori wardrobe

Montessori wardrobe

"Help me to do it myself" – there's hardly a better way to describe Montessori education. And that's exactly where the Montessori-inspired wardrobe comes in: it helps children to dress themselves, make decisions and take responsibility for their clothes – every day. 

The best part? You can easily create a Montessori wardrobe yourself – with clever IKEA hacks and just a few simple steps. Whether open, low or flexibly expandable: with IKEA furniture such as the KALLAX shelf, you can create a child-friendly wardrobe in no time at all that fits perfectly into your family's everyday life. 

We'll show you the best ideas, practical tips and simple DIY instructions for your Montessori wardrobe from IKEA – for more independence, organisation and joy in the children's room.
DIY Montessori Garderobe

Step-by-step instructions for Montessori wardrobe

Step 1: Prepare KALLAX

If your IKEA KALLAX is already in use, you will first need to dismantle the shelving unit. But don't worry, it's quick and easy. 
Remove the screws on one side of the shelf and take off the panel. Now you can simply remove one of the shelves so that you have two small compartments and one large compartment in your KALLAX shelf. You can easily pull out the wooden dowels with pliers. To ensure that the remaining panel stays in place, insert a short dowel into each of the holes. Now you can screw the panel back on. 
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Seitenwand entfernen und erneut montieren

Step 2: Attach the KALLAX shelf insert

Now simply insert our TROFIX shelf insert into one or more of the small KALLAX compartments. The perfectly fitting insert allows you to slide IKEA TROFAST boxes directly into the shelf – quickly, securely and ready for immediate use. The TROFAST boxes are perfect for storing clothes, accessories or toys in an organised manner. 
A particularly nice feature: with our custom-fit TROFAST films, you can now design the boxes to suit your taste. Or you can use our order stickers, which feature child-friendly symbols so that even the youngest children can find what they are looking for right away.

IKEA Kallax Regaleinsatz

Step 3: Insert the clothes rail

We have inserted a small clothes rail into the long, large compartment. This allows the little ones to see some of their clothes at a glance and choose what to wear from their children's wardrobe independently. 
Kleiderstange im Montessori Kleiderschrank

The finishing touches

In the third compartment, we have placed a large TROFAST box where you can store additional clothing, shoes, hats, scarves and similar items. With our stickers in various designs, you can customise and embellish your TROFAST boxes. 
Finally, we have attached a small mirror to the side, which rounds off the Montessori-inspired wardrobe.
Spiegel am Montessori Kleiderschrank

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Advantages of the Montessori wardrobe

From a certain age, even the youngest children want to have a say and make their own decisions. With the Montessori-inspired wardrobe at child height, you can make your everyday life easier and support your children on their way to independence.
  • Children can access their clothes independently and make their own decisions.
  • Choosing their own clothes helps children develop healthy self-confidence.
  • Little ones can put away freshly washed laundry themselves and learn to take responsibility.
  • The more you practise with your children, the more confident they will become in choosing clothes and getting dressed and undressed. Over time, this will make your everyday life easier.

Montessori wardrobe should not be overwhelming

You've probably already imagined your kids pulling the wildest outfits out of the wardrobe and wanting to combine colourful snowsuits with frilly socks in the middle of summer. We are big fans of Pippi Longstocking and like to make the world the way we want it to be, but there's no need to overdo it ;) That's why we have a few tips on how to keep your children's wardrobe tidy.

Only seasonal clothing in the Montessori wardrobe

In summer, fill your children's wardrobe only with summer clothes, in winter only with winter clothes, etc. Store the remaining clothes separately. The advantage of this is that you can regularly rearrange the wardrobe and get rid of clothes that have become too small. 

Everything has its place: organising children's wardrobes

T-shirts belong in a box, socks in the sock drawer and dresses are hung up neatly: wardrobe organisation in the spirit of Marie Kondo. Small boxes that further divide your wardrobe compartments or drawer help with implementation.

More hacks for the Montessori wardrobe

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Hangers on the spice rack

The small BEKVÄM spice rack from the Swedish furniture store is extremely versatile in the children's room. In addition to books, toys and all kinds of small items, it is also ideal for storing clothes. When turned upside down, it serves as a mini clothes rail.

Montessori Kleiderschrank

ELVARLI wardrobe system with children's coat rack

Another great idea is to set up a children's wardrobe for all their jackets and shoes. The ELVARLI wardrobe system from IKEA is ideal for this, as you can put it together flexibly according to your wishes.

Montessori Kleiderschrank

IKEA TROFAST wardrobe

A simple, lower shelf will also do the trick. You can quickly install a clothes rail in the TROFAST shelf and store your children's clothes there. Your child will now be able to see everything in the wardrobe at a glance, as the clothes are now at eye level. Just like Montessori!


Image source: Instagram @polishedplayhouse 

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