Jefferey Pouros
But we also cover what's inside the wardrobes, the configurations of hangers to shelves, drawers to cubby holes, to help you design a built-wardrobe that not only looks stylish in your bedroom but suits you and your lifestyle too. 'From a practical and aesthetical perspective, fitted wardrobes offer the most effective and efficient way to make use of the space within your bedroom.
Before exploring wardrobe options it's worth being clear about your requirements, budget, and desired style.'
'There are many solutions to choose from yet, despite appearances, not all the offers are equal and different designs will utilize your space with varying degrees of efficiency.
'Choosing a reputable company that employs expert designers and consultants will make all the difference in the planning and purchasing process. We all organize differently so think about; the volume of clothes and shoes that you have, whether you might need areas for bedding and towels and how much space you might need in the future.'
'Once you have considered the capacity start to think broadly about the design elements of the interior fit-out and what you might like to include. There are many options for personalizing a fitted wardrobe, to ensure it works perfectly for your lifestyle, for example combining hanging rails with pigeonhole shelving, internal drawers and shoe storage will help keep you organized whilst allowing easy access to the clothes you need, when you need them.' Mariana Poletto, Senior Designer at Neatsmith (opens in new tab) says that her 'clients are choosing to have a combination of doors and open wardrobe interiors creating both practical storage and emulating luxury boutiques for an at home fashion experience. Paneled doors are a really popular option with built-in wardrobes as they add interest, texture and create the illusion of original features in a modern bedroom. These bespoke, floor-to-ceiling wardrobes were designed to match some existing original paneling found throughout the rest of the home. And of course, this look needn't be just reserved for children's rooms either, you could create a very adult-approved mural by either commissioning something beautiful or having a go at it yourself (if it goes horribly wrong no harm done, just wipe it away).
Interior decorator, Sera Hersham-Loftus of Sera of London (opens in new tab) has used antique louvered shutters for her glamorous built-in wardrobes, mirroring her very eclectic style whilst still keep the space practical. Plus, the warm wood tones add warmth to the grey bedroom (opens in new tab) scheme and soften those cooler shades.
A little fabric goes a long way in this tailored master bedroom created by Wolf Lewitt Interiors (opens in new tab), where upholstery lends a soft touch to plain wardrobe doors, instantly elevating them from ordinary to extraordinary. Jordan Cluroe and Russell Whitehead of 2LG Studio (opens in new tab) agreed that they wanted to keep shoes behind a curtain in their dressing room. Plus, a curtain adds a nice softness to a built-in wardrobe and breaks up the solid wall of storage. Built-in wardrobes in this master bedroom is made with pre-grooved MDF boards and painted in the same shade as the walls.
Similarly, in this bedroom scheme by Suzy Hoodless (opens in new tab), the wardrobe doors are clad in a pre-grooved wood which gives the room texture and charm. An awkward loft conversion space has been utilized for storage, while sleek, handleless wardrobe doors keep things simple and clean.
Built-in wardrobes line the entire wall, and continue right into the corner under the sloped roof, maximizing every square inch of space.
The built-in wardrobes in this beautiful bedroom are covered in Gucci’s Heron wallpaper, turning them from bland, barely noticeable built-in wardrobes into a show-stopping piece of furniture that perfectly suits the glamourous vibe. If you've inherited built-in wadrobes that are just a big blah, rather than starting from scratch just update with a lick of paint and some stylish new hardware. These plain wardrobes look gorgeous thanks to their new coat of sage green paint, complementing the bedroom's wallpaper.
An impressive amount of storage space helps keep it clear of clutter, while the upholstered wardrobe doors inject instant luxe texture. These built-in wardrobes were made bespoke for this industrial, late-Victorian home in north London.
The design (which conceals inset handles) is based on dandelion seeds being blown in the wind. Nature feels like it’s just an arm’s reach away with these huge windows overlooking the garden and the rustic built-in wardrobe reflects that connection with the outside space.
Made bespoke from reclaimed wood, it adds lots of lovely texture to this boho style bedroom. These wall-to-wall wardrobes provide ample storage space and are painted in a bold teal gloss shade for a statement look.
Going for a gloss finish may seem brave, but lacquered walls are bang on trend right now, plus this is a look that can work really well in a small bedroom as it helps bounce plenty of light around the space. This bedroom has been transformed into something really rather gorgeous with the gold-leaf ceiling, one raw concrete wall and lacquered green elsewhere. We love the mix-up of modern and traditional – with retro style wood wardrobe doors. Built in wardrobes are split into floating top and bottom bedroom storage, creating a shelf area in the middle to display treasured items or have things easy to hand. Lack of storage space is in fact one of the most off-putting aspects of a home when you come to sell, so turning those awkward spaces like alcoves or under the eaves into easy to use storage, or adding a wall of built-in cupboards to a bedroom is going to make your home more attractive when you come to sell.
