Fitted Wardrobe Designs and Features

Fitted wardrobes these days come in some fabulous designs and have some great features including sections that double as a dressing table, and other spaces for hanging clothes and storing folded ones. Also, fitted wardrobes are perfect for making use of odd-shaped rooms by using floor space that would be wasted otherwise.

Some important benefits of the new fitted wardrobe designs are that they are not only convenient, but adaptable and can withstand wear, pressure, or damage.

Other things to consider when deciding on the kind of fitted wardrobe to have in your bedroom is the amount of space there is in the room.

Also, do you want a freestanding dressing table or do you want one incorporated into the fitted wardrobe? Will there be room for a chair?

Know your storage style

Before you decide on the design of your fitted wardrobe, remember that wardrobes, no matter which style, are more functional if you know in advance just what you’re going to use them for, and how you will do that. If your habit is to just throw single socks in a drawer rather than rolling them up in pairs, you will need more room in your drawers to store them. The same goes for shirts, if you iron them, fold them and then put them in a neat pile you will probably need more shelving than someone who irons them and hangs them up on a coat hanger in the wardrobe.

Also, consider what you wear and how you prefer to get dressed. This is important if the fitted wardrobe design is to serve you best. Try to have an area to put the items you use more often in spaces at eye-level where you can reach them easily, and the least-used items can be placed higher up or even lower down.

Some great features for your fitted wardrobe design

The range of fittings and features to enhance your fitted wardrobe include:

• Custom dividers

• Interior LED lighting

• Custom designed folding mirrors

• Ironing tables

• TV base swinging arms

• Drawer organisers and dividers

• Belt and tie racks

• Bulkhead or unit tops to suit your decor.

• See-through wire bins

• Acrylic or glass-fronted drawers

A mirrored wardrobe door in a fitted wardrobe can take up an entire wall right up to the ceiling for maximum storage space, or it can fit snugly into a corner.

Sliding Wardrobe Doors?

New fitted wardrobes can come with sliding doors that have state-of-the-art smooth running track systems with reinforced bottom tracks for strength and wearability. This means the days of your sliding doors getting stuck or leaping off the tracks is over.

Choose a sliding door wardrobe design with fully adjustable wheels, slimline doors with built-in rubber buffers for fingertips, gentle and silent closing.

Hinged Wardrobe Doors?

When choosing fitted wardrobe doors, you should consider both your available space and personal preference for either swinging or sliding doors.

If space allows, swinging doors offer the advantage of full access to your wardrobe's interior. However, they require clear outward space to open, which can be a limitation if there are obstructions. Conversely, while sliding doors are excellent space-savers, they only allow access to one half of the wardrobe at a time.

How much storage space?

When designing your fitted wardrobe, consider the full extent of the available space. Maximize storage by utilizing the entire area - from floor to ceiling and wall to wall.

High shelves are perfect for storing items in bins, while roll-out boxes can make use of floor-level space. Reserve these less accessible areas for off-season storage to keep your everyday items within easy reach.

Consider Your Wardrobe Lighting

A dark wardrobe can make getting dressed a challenge, especially when you're in a hurry. To get the most out of your fitted wardrobe, you need to be able to see everything inside clearly.

While natural light from windows or skylights is helpful during the day, it's not an option at night or on dark mornings. This is where artificial lighting comes in. For the best visibility, the light source should be positioned between you and your clothes to prevent your shadow from blocking the view.

If you're considering lighting the interior of the wardrobe, be aware that traditional incandescent bulbs can pose a fire risk in enclosed spaces due to the heat they generate. A safer and more code-compliant solution is to use fluorescent or LED lighting, which provides effective illumination without the heat hazard.

Takeaway Tips to Designing a Fitted Wardrobe

Designing a fitted wardrobe can be confusing, frustrating and expensive if you get it wrong.

This is why Versa Wardrobes offers a free, no-obligation design and quote in your home with a professional wardrobe designer.

Your wardrobe design consultant can combine your ideas with Versa expertise to bring you exactly what you want.

Your new fitted wardrobe can be impressive, a personal statement; it can be seamlessly integrated into your bedroom. It can also be indulgent and opulent or plain and basic. But at Versa, all custom wardrobes are created to incorporate smart design, to use innovative, practical, functional features to maximise storage space.

For your new fitted wardrobe needs in Melbourne, contact Versa Robes for an in-home design and quote. Call 03 9360 0123 to book a free in home design, measure and quote! Helpful Links Luxury walk in wardrobes

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