Modular Wardrobe
Different Type of Wardrobe Design
The most frequently used furniture piece in your bedroom, after the bed, is your wardrobe. Considering its frequent usage and the load it bears, you should always ensure that the design of your wardrobe is befitting your needs and requirements. In case, if you are clueless about what types of wardrobe designs exist we are happy to share our experience with you.
Hinged Door Wardrobe
Hinged Door Wardrobe
*Best fit for – Master Bedroom In Medium Or Small Apartments
What Is Hinged Door Wardrobe
In this kind of wardrobe, the shutter or door is attached to the closet with strong hinges and hence it gets the name, hinged door wardrobe. The biggest advantage of this wardrobe is their shutters can swing wide open outwardly at a 90-degree angle and enable a full view of the closet, which, in turn, makes spotting the things easy. It also offers the benefit of hanging some slim accessories like sling bags, ties, scarves and belts on the back of the shutters when they are installed with hooks. Depending on your preferences, you can also install pockets, hangers, racks and a chest of drawers inside this wardrobe to make separate rooms for your various accessories. One disadvantage of this kind of wardrobe is they take up space while swinging outwards and opening into the room. So, these wardrobes may not work well for bedrooms which are tight on square feet.
Free Standing Wardrobe
*Best fit for – Master Bedroom in Medium or Small Apartments
These wardrobes are the perfect choice for the ones who often change their overall home layout or who shifts the entire home frequently due to work-life or travel life. With free-standing wardrobes, the space for the storage does not lie only inside of the wardrobe but also above it. Yes, if you have a high ceiling in your bedroom, these wardrobes can provide you with some extra storage space above its roof and help you make the best use of vertical space in your bedroom. These wardrobes also offer you an immense amount of flexibility in terms of choosing colours, finishes and door types. And also, if your bedroom cannot accommodate a large fitted wardrobe, it is good to stick with the simple solution of a free-standing wardrobe.
Free Standing Wardrobe
Sliding Door Wardrobe
*Best Fit For Small Bedrooms
fixed to the top and bottom of the wardrobe and it is not reliant on hinges for holding its doors. As their doors slide horizontally, they offer the biggest advantage of saving the space by not taking up the room in front of them. Besides this, this kind of wardrobe also doesn’t hinder the traffic flow in the room. So, this wardrobe design works well in small and confined spaces. Because of this sliding nature, it can also service large rooms that need a lengthy wardrobe. One disadvantage of this design is it conceals one side of the wardrobe and does not allow for a full view of the contents at one time.
Sliding Door Wardrobe
Walk -in Wardrobe
*Best fit for Large Bedrooms
When you have the luxury of space, you can take your bedroom to the next level of sophistication with walk-in wardrobes. These wardrobes provide sufficient space for storing all your items – from shoe to jewellery collection, without making you witness those overflowing drawers and brimming racks. By incorporating versatile shelving options and innovative storage solutions wherever you want, you can make more space and allow your accessories to breathe well. And because everything isn’t jammed together, you will be able to sort and organise your accessories more effectively. In addition to it, you will always be able to locate anything you are looking for very easily, without having the need to dig and sift through a cluttered closet. With such an organised wardrobe, imagine getting ready every morning – won’t it happen in no time? Just at the snap of a finger!
Walk-in Wardrobe
Walk-in Wardrobe With Shutters
This design works best for open walk-in wardrobes that have no door to enter it. This type of walk-in wardrobe keeps dust, moisture and insects from getting to your clothes and accessories. But if you have a sealed off air-conditioned bedroom, it shouldn’t be a major concern.
*Best fit for Large Bedrooms
*Best fit for Small Or Studio Apartment
What Is Hinged Door Wardrobe
Does your bedroom have nooks and crannies? Want to convert them into functional spaces? Then turn to tailor-made closets! They can turn even the tightest corner of your bedroom into a highly workable space for your accessories and belongings. They are also a great choice when you don’t want to compromise with even a single factor in your wardrobe design, be it the number of shelves inside the wardrobe or its outer appearance. Sometimes you might want your wardrobes to do more than just storing your accessories – like holding your dressing unit or TV unit, etc. In such cases too, custom-made wardrobes work the best!
A Wardrobe With Drawers And A Bookshelf
Best fit for – Master Bedroom In Medium Or Small Apartments
This style of wardrobe with open storage such as a bookshelf and a drawer is a great way of making the best use of your space. It combines the necessity of a bookshelf with the functionalities of a wardrobe into one clean, elegant solution. The finish used here is white and blue laminate for the open bookshelf in line with the colour scheme of this bedroom. The drawers and shutters on this wardrobe have been designed with handles making it simple to use.
Wardrobe With A Shoe Box And A Dresser
Best fit for a bedroom of Young Working Couple
A simple swing door wardrobe with an open shoebox and a dresser unit, as we see in this image, is designed for working couples to ease their morning routines. This wardrobe design has a dedicated section to organise everything you need, literally from head to toe, and within arms reach of each other. It is a perfect fit for a couple’s bedroom. This design is heavy on storage and can be further customised to blend in with your bedroom’s colour scheme and interior design style. High gloss laminate is used as the primary finish that makes it easy to clean and maintain nor does it scratch.
*Best fit for a bedroom of Teenage Kids
A Shutter Wardrobe With A Study Unit
With an emphasis on maximum storage, this wardrobe has a no-frills design. It is simple yet striking with a bold wood grain laminate. It is designed with a study unit attached that has a small bookshelf above the desk to make the best use of the space. This style of wardrobe is an excellent choice if you are designing your teenager’s bedroom. Ample storage and a study unit are what your soon to be grown-up kids need.
Best fit for a bedroom of Teenage Kids
A Wardrobe With Loft Storage
Lofts are additional storage spaces available over your wardrobe. Lofts are used to store items that are not frequently used but cannot be disposed of either. They are also used to store seasonal items like winter bedding. They can be added on to both sliding and swing door wardrobes to store your luggage and seldom-used belongings.
Best fit for a Guest Bedroom, Master Bedroom, Kids Bedroom
A Glass And Aluminium Shutter Wardrobe
Tinted glass and wooden accents is a great way to add a touch of luxury into your bedroom. You also have an option of adding LED strip lights inside a wardrobe design like this. These wooden accents can either be laminates or veneers. In this image here we see a wardrobe with framing used in a soft-gold tone. You can opt for a different frame colour to blend with the overall aesthetics of your bedroom.
Best fit for a Master Bedroom
Design Guide for Wardrobe: FAQs
Too many clothes, not enough closet space? An everyday situation for most of us even when our wardrobes are packed to the edge with clothes. And there is a reason! Not all of us are blessed with big walk-in closets; smaller wardrobes, the more stressful it is to keep it organized. But a few smart design hacks here and there can fix this for you. Instead of picking a wardrobe design with two basic compartments, consider separate compartments for all your belongings to double up available space.
“What Is A Compartment In A Wardrobe?”
For those of you who are wondering what a compartment is, it’s a sectional unit inside a wardrobe that has a specific function. So your shelves, drawers or pull-outs that are built to make the most efficient use of your wardrobe space, are all compartments. Listed below are a few must-have compartments for your wardrobe to help you keep your wardrobes organised at all times.
1.Accessory Tray
It can get pretty annoying when you’re rummaging through your wardrobe for your favourite scarf, earrings or belt, only to find nothing. Accessory trays or drawers come to the rescue. It is a must-have addition to any wardrobe with dedicated sections for belts, ties, scarves, earrings, shades and more to keep all your accessories organised. There are several ways of organising an accessory tray based on your preferences. You can make them with partitions modified to cater to the number, type and size of your accessories.
2.Glass Drawers
Glass drawers are a must to make your mornings easier. You can use them to keep your everyday essentials – innerwear, socks, daily watch and more. Since these drawers have glass shutters, it’s easy to spot everything instead of pulling out every piece of garment from your wardrobe to find what you need when in a hurry. Glass shutters of these drawers can be built with different types of glass such as frosted, tinted and clear.
3. Skirting Drawers
The whole idea behind a skirting drawer is to tuck away stuff that is essential but is frequently used. This easy to access compartment can be used to keep your invoices, warranty cards, paper bags, extra stationary and more all neatly organised in one space. A skirting drawer functions with a push-to-open mechanism, that lets you open them with a slight push of your foot.
4. Hanger Rods
A hanger rod section is a standard in every wardrobe. A pull-out hanger wardrobe like we see in this image takes this section to another level of convenience. A pull-out hanger rod is designed with a mechanism that allows you to pull the hanger down to the level you need, making it accessible for short people or those with back issues.
5. A Trouser Rack
Trouser racks are the best way to keep your trousers wrinkle-free. This compartment makes it easy to access and hang your trousers. It is a lot similar to hanger rods except that it’s solely designed for trousers. The dimensions are just right to keep your trousers organised. There are many types of trouser racks that either slide or swivel out. They can be used in different parts of the wardrobe like dead corners to let you make the best use of empty spaces.
6. His And Her Section
A must for every bedroom wardrobe shared by a couple! A wardrobe must-have two separate sections for your spouse and you to keep all your stuff organised. The ‘her’ section is not as tall as compared to the ‘his’ section but is designed with many more compartments for dresses, saris and accessories. Additionally, you can customise these sections by adding a pull-out iron board, a pull-out mirror, a shoe-display rack, and a trouser rack.
Tip to enhance the look of your Wardrobe of any type :
*These were just a few must-have compartments for your wardrobe. You can always customise your wardrobes to suit your requirements, space and style. You can also consider having LED light strips, spotlights installed in all the compartments to increase the ease of use and make them look expensive.
1. Choose your Wardrobe Design as per your Bedroom Type and Size including your choice too!
This is the first and foremost decision you need to make. Do you want a built-in wardrobe or a freestanding one? A freestanding wardrobe, one that is not attached to the wall, can be easily moved around between rooms at free will. Custom built-in wardrobes are not movable and need time to be designed. However, their biggest advantage is that they give you the option to customize it in terms of the wardrobe size, wardrobe materials, wardrobe colors, and wardrobe finishes along with accessories to your taste and preferences. So take your pick depending on the space in your bedroom and your budget.
2. Choose The Right Dimensions of Wardrobe
The right wardrobe size will offer you the best storage possibilities in your wardrobe. First measure up space in your rooms before deciding on the types of wardrobe you want. While ceiling to floor wardrobes are the best pick, they come with their own set of cons. Accessing the upper-level compartments could be a challenge for some members of your family such as aged parents or kids. Here are ideal wardrobe sizes that can help you choose that perfect wardrobe.
3. Wardrobe Depth
24″ of wardrobe depth is ideal for wardrobes. This wardrobe depth provides maximum storage, with ample space to comfortably hang clothing like jackets and saris. Wardrobe depths greater than this are not a good idea as you will end up struggling to reach items hidden behind.
4. Wardrobe Height
42” of wardrobe height of any compartment that is used to hang clothes is ideal. These small wardrobe dimensions let you hang your clothes neatly so that they do not crush either.
For drawers and shelves – The height and width of the shelf can differ as per availability of space and your requirements.
The most important thing to consider while choosing or designing a wardrobe for any bedroom is the materials and finishes. The idea is to design a sturdy wardrobe that can hold a lot of your stuff and look absolutely stunning at the same time. Most interior designers will recommend using MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard), HDF (High-Density Fibreboard) or plywood. All of these materials are strong, durable and fit for wardrobes.
On the other hand, the list of finishes for wardrobes you can choose from is never ending. You can opt for laminates (matte and high gloss), veneers, acrylic, lacquered glass, or glass finishes as per your budget and taste. However, you must understand that every bedroom has a specific purpose attached to it and therefore interior design to suit the same. For instance, the master bedroom is usually the most stylish bedroom in any home. Therefore choose a wardrobe finish like veneer or lacquered glass to blend in well with the overall decor. A wardrobe with a laminate finish in a highly stylized bedroom may not be the smartest choice. Hence, choose your finishes wisely.
Now let’s explore different styles of wardrobes for your bedroom so you can choose one to suit your lifestyle, taste and budget.
- Hinged Door Wardrobe (Link to the Wardrobe Page @hinged Door Wardrobe option and respectively all the below option will have link to their sections)
- Free Standing Wardrobe
- Sliding Wardrobe
- Walk-In Wardrobe :
It’s safe to say that we all want one! Walk-in wardrobes are a design reserved for large bedrooms. They are typically designed as part of the bedroom floor plan. Walk-in wardrobes function as a dressing area too with chairs or seaters with a mirror designed into space. Broadly, there are two types of walk-in wardrobes:
4.1 Walk-in Wardrobe With Shutters
4.2 Shutterless Walk-in Wardrobe
- Customised Wardrobe ( This Option with have suboptions as below)
5.1 Wardrobe With Drawers And A Bookshelf
5.2 Wardrobe With A Shoe Box And A Dresser
5.3 A Shutter Wardrobe With A Study Unit
5.4 A Glass And Aluminium Shutter Wardrobe
5.5 A Wardrobe With Loft Storage
Here are five tips to design an ideal walk-in wardrobe for yourself:
1. Add A His And Her Section
Most walk-in wardrobes are big enough to add multiple sections that can be designated to your partner and you.. You can customise each section to suit your requirement and taste.
2. Make Use Of The Corners
Corners are often the most neglected spaces. Using the right accessory can offer you additional storage and display space such as a tie or belt holder or chest of tiny drawers if you have the space to match.
3. Add Necessary Compartments
The idea is to go beyond the standard compartments by incorporating additional features like a pull-out mirror, a pull-out trouser rack, an accessory tray, a pivoting hanger rod, skirting drawers or a pull-out iron board.
4. Set The Mood With The Right Lighting
Walk-in wardrobes have a lot of scope to play with different types of lighting. Consider adding sconce lights, spotlights, cove lights, strip lights inside the sections or even a designer chandelier.
5. Add A Comfortable Seater
An accent chair or a seater is an essential piece of furniture for a walk-in wardrobe considering it functions as a separate dressing area. Cushioned seaters can be designed to complement your wardrobe design and offer additional storage space at the same time.
Not all wardrobes are made equal. They are specific to each use case depending upon the bedroom they are installed in. For instance, a master bedroom wardrobe is usually designed with multiple, complementary features while a guest bedroom wardrobe would be more simple, basic and minimalistic in its design. Learn how to choose wardrobes for different bedroom types with our detailed lowdown below.
Wardrobes For Master Bedrooms
Wardrobes for master bedrooms are typically feature-rich with a host of accessories and add-ons. They are also big on space. There are several types of wardrobes to choose from for your master bedroom. Some of the most popular choices are a walk-in wardrobe, a wardrobe with a dresser, and a bi-fold shutter wardrobe as shown in this image. These wardrobes are further customised with additional accessories like mirror pull-outs, an iron board pull-out, a pull-out dresser, and his and her section.
Wardrobes For Kids Bedrooms
Kids bedroom wardrobes are designed to be accessible, low on maintenance and high on storage. They are made with finishes such as laminates that are durable and easy to maintain. Wardrobes in kids’ bedrooms are usually paired with study units. An excellent example of which is a pull-out study table that is a part of the wardrobe as shown in this image here.
Wardrobes For Guest Bedrooms
Guest bedroom wardrobes are the bare minimum in terms of features as they are not regularly used. Guest bedrooms are typically small in size and are usually designed with either a wardrobe or a TV unit attached. Hence, a multifunctional wardrobe with a TV unit is an excellent way to make the most of your bedroom space without compromising on either. You can also give your guests the privacy they need with all comforts under one roof.
