Wardrobe ideas from the House & Garden archive
It's essential to have some well-designed clothes storage in a bedroom, no matter how much clothing or space you have and interior designer Alidad has mantra when it comes to wardrobes: 'there is no point in planning a wardrobe unless you know what you have to fit in it.' Wise words indeed – the first place to start when it comes to deciding on your wardrobe is a thorough stock take of everything that you want to put in there. Alidad continues, 'We often count a client's clothes so that we can make sure everything has its place. Hang relative items near each other - tops over trousers, shirts next to jackets. You'll need at least 60cm depth for hanging space and 50cm for shelves.'
Wardrobe ideas: what type is best?
If you have the space, a walk-in wardrobe can offer a true sense of luxury, and more hanging space and shelf space than any other type. Most of the interior designers on our pages recommend bespoke joinery for tailored storage, whether that is within a walk-in wardrobe or separate dressing room, or involves built-in wardrobes along one wall of a room or in an alcove.
Wardrobe ideas for a small room
In a small room mirrored wardrobes and those with sliding doors are helpful; mirrored wardrobes bounce light around the space and help the room to feel bigger, and those with sliding doors eliminate the need to leave space in front to open them. IKEA have some great options in this line, if you're buying off the shelf, and the interior storage is customisable.
Classic wardrobe ideas
In a period interior, we love an antique wardrobe, armoire or linen press, and you can find plenty of these in auction houses or online marketplaces for vintage and antique furniture. If you are looking for the best wardrobes and hanging rails on a budget (you should also check out our guide to the best wardrobe doors. There is a huge range of wardrobe options out there. All you need next is a full length mirror. The examples below are the best from the House & Garden archive.
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