How can I design a wardrobe that is functional and beautiful?

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Big is not always beautiful! When it comes to bedroom wardrobe storage, a lot of thought needs to go into designing it so that it’s practical and stylish.The cost of materials won’t alter drastically between a well-organised closet and an impractical one. Therefore, it’s wise to put one’s money to the best possible use by organising the space cleverly. From deciding on the ideal wardrobe size for the room to ergonomics and internal systems, this article is a practical guide to designing the perfect bedroom wardrobe.

How do I decide on the size of the wardrobe/closet?

As tempting as it may seem to build a large closet that takes care of one’s growing needs until the next decade, it’s essential not to lose sight of the fact that the bigger the wardrobe, the less space the bedroom will have for other furniture or accessories. This point is more significant in a small bedroom where building a cupboard along the entire length of the wall makes the room appear cramped. Decide on all the pieces of furniture you need in the bedroom – the bed, desk, side tables, chairs – to get a rough idea of the amount of floor space to sacrifice for the closet. A smaller cupboard will also save money!

How should I organise the space inside the wardrobe?

The secret to an organised closet lies in arranging clothes of the similar type or size next to each other. The easiest way to do this is to sort everything to get an idea of the different lengths or widths that one needs while hanging or stacking clothes. After this, group all the clothes of the same size to know about the shelf space to allocate to them. Make smart use of the closet by leaving a small gap between the hanging clothes and the shelf to store extra items.

How do I make the wardrobe efficient?

Don’t neglect to consider ergonomics when designing a wardrobe. The shelves and hangers should be easy to access without having to stretch too high and risk injury. Similarly, pulling up a ladder or stool to access seasonal storage once every few months is acceptable, but no one likes to use them every day to get clothes from the wardrobe. Therefore, when designing the space, place the rods and shelves so that one neither needs to bend nor stretch too much to access anything. Don’t make the shelves too deep to prevent having to move things in the front to get something from the back.

When storing shoes in a closet, it’s advisable to design a custom drawer with tilted racks. It makes them easier to access than if they are on the bottom shelf of a cupboard.

How do I design a small wardrobe?

For a small closet, one needs to compromise on some features to make it more efficient. A simple way to organise the space better is by eliminating drawers from the cupboard. It will not only free up space for shelves but also reduce the cost of building the wardrobe. Usually, one uses drawers to store small clothes or accessories, but alternative pieces of bedroom furniture such as a chest of drawers can hold these items just as well.

Similarly, box or drawer storage under the bed can help to store shoes or winter clothes, freeing up space in a small or single wardrobe.

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