ClareGone are the days when walk in wardrobes were just for the rich and famous. These days, many home owners in the UK are taking advantage of small spaces and spare bedrooms to create a beautiful space to store their clothes and accessories. If you have the space, and you’d like to create your very own walk in wardrobe, then these tips will help you to do just that.
Plan for your needs
When you’re creating your new walk in wardrobe, think about your own storage needs. For example, if you have lots of long dresses to store, then make sure you have a high hanging rail to keep these free from creases. If you have multiple pairs of shoes, how will you store them? The beauty of creating your own wardrobe space from scratch is that you can create it to suit your own needs.
Make the most of awkward spaces
Make use of every bit of wall space you have. If you have sloping ceilings or alcoves, then you can have shelving built into these to make the most of the space.
Designing fitted walk in wardrobes to be built to suit the space you have will help you to really make the most of every nook and cranny.
Think about the lighting
The lighting you choose for your walk in wardrobe is more important than most people realise. When you have effective lighting, your clothes and accessories will be clearly visible and you’ll be able to really see the colours and textures of your belongings. Avoid downlighting or overhead lighting as this can cast shadows. Instead, consider LED lighting that can be installed inside cabinets along with strip lighting around mirrors.
Consider sliding doors
Many people choose to have their items on show in their walk in wardrobes. But having doors on your wardrobes will help you to minimise dust and lessen the chances of pests such as moths damaging your clothes. If you do choose to have doors, then sliding wardrobe doors would be the best choice here. Unlike doors that open into the room, sliding doors don’t encroach on the space when they’re open. You can also choose to have mirrored doors for some or all parts of your wardrobe which means you don’t need to find a separate space for a full-length mirror. Urban Wardrobes offer some great options for sliding wardrobe doors (official web page – https://urbanwardrobes.co.uk/services/sliding-wardrobes).
Creating a space for a walk in wardrobe is something that many home owners would love to do. If you do have the space, then take some time to work out how to maximise how you use that space to create your dream dressing area. With a little thought, you’ll be able to create a space that’s both practical to use and beautiful to look at.
*This is a collaborative post.
