Choose Wardrobe Storage Based On the Available Space

There are many things to consider when deciding on what type of wardrobe storage closet to choose. Space, storage needs and cost are the top considerations. The space you have available will determine the best wardrobe storage system for you. Sometimes the wardrobe storage system you choose reflects on the lifestyle you lead as well as the amount of stock you put in the orderliness of having all of your clothes neatly tucked away in their designated spots.

The main designs to choose from are walk-in, fitted and stand alone wardrobes.

If space is not a problem, the walk-in wardrobe is often the preferred option. Offering a permanent solution to bedroom storage, the walk-in wardrobe can hide the clutter behind a closed door. Some people have the potential for a walk-in hidden within their room without even knowing it. Rooms can be ‘squared off’ or reduced in size. Try converting awkwardly shaped spaces in the bedroom or making use of an empty room.

There is usually the potential to make use of the space above the door and the space on either side of the opening. Shelving and drawers can fill any remaining space. If the wardrobe is large enough, it can also be used as a dressing room.

Custom-built fitted wardrobes offer a chance for those lacking the convenience and space of a walk-in to create a wardrobe storage system that is organized and structured for their individual needs.

Fitted wardrobes can dramatically reduce the size of a bedroom by taking up valuable wall space but have the advantage of making the most of any space with awkward angles, uneven walls and sloping ceilings. They provide a generous amount of shelves and hanging options by using the available wall to wall and floor to ceiling space. They can be fitted with sliding doors or bi-fold doors if floor space is limited. Unless you are particularly handy, fitted wardrobes need to be designed and installed by professionals making them a more expensive option than stand alone wardrobes.

Stand alone wardrobes are storage systems which are very desirable for their versatility in terms of cost and design. They will fit with any style of home, they are available in a large variety of designs and materials and they can be customized to fit your taste and décor. Consider wardrobes with drawers at the bottom or up the side for storing extra bedding or items. Use decorative boxes to utilize the storage on the top of the wardrobe.

Generally, stand alone wardrobes take up less space, can be moved around if necessary and can move house when you do.

When it comes to stand alone wardrobes you possibly have the greatest level of choice confronting you. the size of a stand alone wardrobe can vary dramatically from a narrow 1 door wardrobe up to a 3 or 4 door wardrobe that takes up a large proportion of the wall space. You are also going to have a choice of different materials to choose from. Pine wardrobes, oak wardrobes, maple wardrobes or mahogany wardrobes are all particularly popular bedroom wardrobes that have been constructed throughout many years.

Deciding on one of these types of wardrobes can come down to the existing furniture in the bedroom or it could be a decision that starts off the bedroom design. You should make your choice based on what design most appeals to you and how you think you would like your bedroom to look.

Mirrors may be an important part of the wardrobe design and there are stand alone wardrobes that make good use of mirrors on the wardrobe doors.

Make your choice of wardrobe furniture after considering all of the aspects of a wardrobe that you think are important. It may be the amount of hanging space available, it may be the drawers that are the final selling point. Alternatively it may be the color of the units that tell you that particular wardrobe would look ideal in your bedroom.