Wardrobes are a key element of your bedroom so making sure you have the right wardrobe for your needs is important. People approach us for new wardrobes for many different reasons, they have moved home and need wardrobes for their new bedroom or they are refurbishing their current home. Alternatively, you may have out grown your current wardrobe space and find yourself packing clothes in boxes or with clothes all over your bedroom. Maybe you have started a floordrobe or a chairdrobe with clothes hanging on your furniture! If so, now is the time to consider new wardrobes. Our guide will help you choose the right style of wardrobe to suit your bedroom, lifestyle and storage requirements, whilst maximising storage in your available space.
Different types of wardrobes
The type of wardrobe you decide on depends on several factors:
Shape & available room space
Bedrooms can be all different sizes and shapes. L shaped, square, long and narrow. The shape of your room will impact the configuration of your wardrobe. Do you have sloping ceilings or maybe in an old house with uneven walls? Do you have a free wall, an unused alcove or existing built-in wardrobes that can be updated?
Storage layout
Will you require hanging and shelving storage, do you need somewhere to store shoes or handbags? Maybe you need a special lined tray drawer for jewellery. Do you need somewhere to sit to do makeup and hair or would you like to add a TV or other media to your wardrobe unit?
Budget
Your budget may influence the decision on what type of wardrobes you purchase. At Priest Furniture we offer a wide range of quality bedroom furniture in our showroom within a variation of budgets. However, if you’re looking for something that needs to fit into an awkward space or would like additional features to the standard wardrobe range a custom-made wardrobe made to your individual requirements may be a better option. View some of our recent projects here
Once you have confirmed all the necessary factors you can review the different types of wardrobes:
Fitted wardrobes
Fitted wardrobes can be designed to your room dimensions. A sloped ceiling or an alcove offer an ideal space to create a bespoke bedroom storage solution. Allowing you to store all your possessions in one place rather than having several pieces of furniture. Fitted flush to your walls and ceiling means you can maximise the vertical and horizontal space into your bedroom. Plus, the opportunity to add bespoke features such as internal chest of drawers, a home desk, featured LED remote lights and much more. Our design team will work with you to ensure that every centimetre of space is used and your fitted wardrobes suit your lifestyle and current décor.
Sliding door wardrobes
Sliding door wardrobes are extremely space efficient and work well in a smaller bedroom, without having the swing door openings that take up unnecessary space. Sliding doors are chic, modern and sleek. You can choose from glass, mirrored, oak or lacquered. Mirrored wardrobes are practical they reflect the light making your bedroom feel more spacious and brighter. Plus, you have a full-length mirror as part of a wardrobe so you can easily review your outfit.
Walk-in Wardrobes
Walk-in wardrobes or dedicated dressing areas offer an allocated space for all your belongings and may be more achievable than you think with our smart storage solutions and experienced design team. To find out more read our design your walk-in wardrobe blog here.
Corner wardrobes
Corner wardrobes are an extremely effective use of space in any bedroom as they can be fitted into an angled recess or an unusual area. They often provide more depth than a standard wardrobe with more space to store your possessions. In addition, there is an option with corner unit doors to increase the door hinges to 150-degree which gives total access to the internal wardrobe space.
This guide provides you with a brief summary of bespoke wardrobes and some of the options available. However, if you’re considering new wardrobes for your home we would recommend getting in touch and arranging a no obligation chat with our experienced design team. They can advise on what will work well for your room, lifestyle and of course budget. You can get in touch by calling 01245 450259, email us or completing our online contact form.