There are a lot of things to consider when purchasing a fitted wardrobe
An integrated closet creates more space and can be tailored to fit your room and lifestyle.
Looking for more storage space for your bedroom? Youre not alone. In wardrobes across the UK are clothes, shoes, and whatever else we can cram in. Standing wardrobes cause problems because they don't make the most of space or have the flexibility to be customized.
You can boost your bedroom storage by installing built-in wardrobes. Their unique design creates three times more space, to be exact, and they are available in all sorts of sizes and finishes.
Youll get more space
It's almost impossible to fill these gaps with anything but dust and knickknacks when they are freestanding wardrobes. In contrast, fitted wardrobes can be tailored to fit the entire height of a room. Regardless of how awkwardly shaped a bedroom is, a fitted wardrobe will provide even the tightest corner with a functional storage area.
Youre making an investment
Now for the bad news. It is impossible to move a fitted wardrobe from one house to another. Matthew Nagel, director at Neatsmith, however, sees a silver lining. Custom made wardrobes explains how the premium customers place on storage in London properties makes it inevitable that your investment will be recouped when you sell, especially if your house is on the market for a while.
Choose from all budget levels
A wide range of companies offer fitted wardrobes with a variety of price points. These include mass-market retailers, such as Homebase and B&Q, as well as fitted furniture specialists, such as Neville Johnson.
If you have the budget, you can design and hand-build wardrobes that match your space and style with bespoke furniture. This can be costly, but the benefit is that you won't have to adapt your ideas to a prepackaged solution.
Recommendations yield the best results
Regardless of where you purchase fitted wardrobes, ask friends and family for recommendations. Visit showrooms to see and feel the quality of the products, as well as read online reviews. If you want to narrow down your options, go to at least three, and don't be afraid to ask the companies what they can offer you.
When choosing a bespoke furniture company or a local carpenter, always ask to see examples of their work. If possible, visit previous projects and ask the homeowner how the company handles problems.
Maintaining the look by future-proofing
Choose an organization that can take care of everything from beginning to end for you, as well as design and installation assistance. Stress and expensive mistakes can be avoided when this is done.
Given that fitted wardrobes are a long-term solution, it is vital you choose one that will suit your personal taste for many years to come. Before you begin adding furniture pieces to your room, Rachel Hutcheson of Sharps suggests that you consider its color scheme.
Doors make a difference
When choosing wardrobe doors, consider your bedroom's size and shape in addition to your personal preferences. Choosing sliding or bi-fold doors reduces the amount of room you need for the doors to open, so you can save space.
In addition to giving the illusion of a larger room, mirrored doors also provide a full-length mirror without taking up valuable floor space.
Prep is key
To begin your fitted wardrobe project, you'll need to take some measurements. Determine first what the height of the ceiling is at each end and in the middle of the room. An sagging ceiling will reveal if a wardrobe must be adapted for.
Check to see if the floor is level. A key benefit of fitted furniture is that exact measurements and floor variations can now be catered for, says Simon Bodsworth, managing director at Daval. For the surface material of the floor, I would recommend that you install your wardrobes on a hard floor. The wardrobe can drop over time due to carpet settling and this affects its once-flawless finish.
Making things to measure is exactly what it means
What kind of coving and skirting is in the room? In that case, make sure to provide the dimensions of any protruding fixed details. The way the back of the wardrobe is designed will be altered, so it must be accommodated in order to make a flush, tailor-made finish.
Is there any electrical plug that needs to be moved prior to installation? Even if moving an outlet just isn't an option, bespoke fitted furniture can conceal unsightly wires, cables, or controls for integral lighting, while still allowing easy access. Just make sure you tell Simon about these requirements at concept stage.
Prepare the room by cleaning
Our wardrobes are standard without sides or backs, so if you plan to redecorate your walls, then you may wish to do this before installation since these walls will be exposed when the doors are open. Additionally, we ask that our customers remove all furniture from our bedrooms prior to installation and roll back carpet in the areas where the new wardrobes will be installed.
Make your interior choices based on your lifestyle
Wardrobes must be as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside. Select a company that can meet your specific storage requirements.
For your unique needs, we offer hanging rails, shoe, and trouser racks, as well as pull-out shelving. Several companies also provide spaces for media devices and integrated lighting.
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