How to Create a Functional and Beautiful Wardrobe
A good wardrobe is designed from the inside out. Start with what you own and how you dress, then shape the doors, finishes and lighting around it.
By Valdo Interiors · · 5 min read
Most wardrobe frustrations come from interiors that were never planned for the person using them: too little hanging space, shelves too deep to see, nowhere for shoes or bags. Designing from the inside out solves this.
Take stock of what you own
Count roughly how many long items, such as dresses, coats and agbada, and short items, such as shirts and jackets, you hang. Note folded clothing, shoes, bags, accessories and anything stored seasonally. This inventory decides the internal layout.
Plan the zones
- Long hanging for dresses, coats and traditional attire.
- Double hanging for shirts and jackets, which doubles capacity.
- Drawers for folded items, underwear and accessories.
- Shoe storage, angled or flat, close to where you dress.
- High shelves for luggage and seasonal items.
Hinged or sliding doors?
Hinged doors open the whole wardrobe at once but need clearance in front. Sliding doors save space in narrower rooms but only reveal part of the interior at a time. Your bedroom layout usually decides.
Finishes and lighting
Wardrobe doors cover a large area, so their finish has a big effect on the bedroom. Mirrors can make a room feel larger; timber and matt finishes feel warmer. Internal lighting makes it much easier to find what you need.
Allow room to grow
Leave some flexibility with adjustable shelves and a little spare capacity. Wardrobes tend to fill up.
If you are planning fitted wardrobes or a walk-in closet, tell us about the room and what you need to store, and we can help plan it.
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