I got a new bed frame. Upgrading my classic IKEA Malm bed to the lift-up storage model ... Rather than reverting to my old ways and keeping my belongings in old suitcases, I went back to IKEA ...

Even with a queen-sized bed, the PAX hack leaves over 2 feet between the bed and the cabinet walls. Grab a MALM chest or other bedside table while you get your PAX unit. Or, DIY a minimalist ...

Otherwise, a simple IKEA ... the bed and the cabinet walls. Grab a MALM chest or other bedside table while you get your PAX unit. Or, DIY a minimalist nightstand matching the IKEA style.