Bedroom wardrobe dilemma- help design storage

5 years ago

Hi! We just moved back into our house after 6months of building work and im Mentally and emotionally exhausted so can’t think how best to solve the storage problem in our bedroom. We planned to use the alcove space for built in wardrobes but the space between the bed and the left hand side alcove would make it difficult to have floor to ceiling wardrobe. Currently using Ikea hanging as a temporary measure:)

please help!

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Sonia

5 years ago

Hi, not sure why the alcove near the bed can’t have ceiling height wardrobes? Are you worried that the wardrobe will hit the bed, is that the problem? Maybe sliding doors would be better? I had fitted wardrobes installed by Sharpes, and the salesman was really helpful in configurating how it should all fit, including an awkward stair box area. He really knew his stuff. Am very pleased with the wardrobes, all built bespoke by an amazing carpenter. We were very impressed!

Hopefully you will get lots of advice on here, and maybe you should get some companies/carpenters in to measure and quote. Mine cost just over £3000 for 6 and a half doors, rails, shelving etc.

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iyanini14
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5 years ago
iyanini14
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5 years ago
Can’t use the other wall because there’s a radiato and a window
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iyanini14
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5 years ago
That looks lovely! Yes I’m worried about doors opening up into the bed.Im not sure if the space is wide enough for sliding doors but would happily consider that. thanks For sharing the photo!
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5 years ago
How deep are your alcoves? Also, could the bed not face the wall shown?

What are the dimensions of the whole room?

A lot of people build slightly out in front of the alcoves if they're not deep enough as they are, then have sliding doors across the whole wall. You will lose the fireplace to look at, but hanging space takes precedence.
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MBH Carpentry and Joinery Ltd.
5 years ago
I would build floor to ceiling wardrobes both sides of the alcoves for hanging space and possibly built in drawers and if your not worried about the fireplace I would use this space for shelving across between the two wardrobes and include sliding doors all the way across, add some mirrors to the doors to bounce light around the room.
iyanini14
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5 years ago
Thank you both, lots of food for thought with your suggestions!

the room is 3.55 by 3.8m so not very big really. Hadn’t thought of sliding doors across the whole wall, to be fair I fought tooth and nail to save the gap for the fireplace during the demolition works so would be a shame to cover it up After all but it may have to be.

i do like idea of having extra shelving if we cover across the wall with sliding doors.

Any more ideas please keep em coming!

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