Congratulations, you’ve made space for a walk-in wardrobe. Now what? Designing a walk-in wardrobe is more than ensuring all your clothes and accessories have a place to call home.
3 Common Types of Wardrobes in Singapore
Wardrobes of today are supposed to be an organised, pleasing design feature of our bedrooms. Here are 3 of the most common types of wardrobes in Singapore that are often opted for HDB flat, apartment or landed houses.
Freestanding Wardrobe
Perhaps the most common wardrobe in Singapore is the freestanding wardrobe. It can be moved around, making it especially suitable for people who are renting, as you can take it with you instead of leaving it behind.
There are lots of stylish, even modular, designs to choose from online and in stores, which means a hassle-free process as you don’t need to engage someone to design it from scratch and construct it for you. Most often, you can buy it, carry it home, and assemble it all in a day.
However, freestanding wardrobes come in fixed sizes, which means that you will need to ensure all measurements are done proper before purchase.
Built-In Wardrobe Carpentry
Most homeowners in Singapore prefer to custom build their wardrobe to perfectly fit and utilise their small house spaces. Built-in carpentry wardrobes can be installed even in the smallest spaces, as size is made to measure.
Of course, the design is completely up to you to suit individual storage needs with different combinations of shelves, racks, rails and fittings.
The best part? You can even integrate other components, such as a desk, dressing table, seat, or bed headboard (pictured above) to your built-in wardrobe.
However, built-in wardrobes are going to cost more than regular freestanding wardrobes as it’s custom-made and you need a professional to construct it. Also, once installed it becomes a permanent fixture of your home.
Walk-In Wardrobe
Finally, a walk-in wardrobe keeps clutter out of sight from the bedroom and yet have a large space with lots of shelves to store clothes, bags and accessories. With it you can have a luxurious hotel-like feel — like stepping into a store where everything is visible.
It may increase the value of your home, as this is a highly-desired feature to some homeowners.
However, you need to have the luxury of space, just for a devoted room for your clothes. Getting a walk-in wardrobe also requires extensive planning with your interior designer or contractor, and possibly structural alterations to your house.
Therefore, it’s best done only during major renovation works. Finally, this is going to be the most expensive, as it requires lots of storage system planning, mock ups, and professional carpenters to execute it.
14 Walk In Wardrobe Ideas and Tips
Backless Walk-In Wardrobe
Ask for a backless setup. The carpenter only needs to build the sides, and doors. This will give you more depth space, and cost savings.
Cubbyholes
Perfect for storing jewelry, belts, and small accessories
Chair
For those times where you need a spot to put on your shoes or trousers
Lights
Consider adding lights within your closet especially if it is away from natural light or if your place has a high ceiling.
Coat Hanger
No more forgotten pieces of clothing behind the chair. A coat rack lets you have a good look at what pieces you’d like to re-wear.
Drawer & Hanging Rails
While hanging your clothes will look better, folding your clothes is surely more space-saving Be sure to have both drawer and railing systems.
Soft Rugs
Cosy up your walk-in wardrobe with a statement rug
Full-length mirror
No need to run out to the door or the next room to check out how you look
Shoe Rack
One within the walk-in wardrobe gives you the ease of trying both your shoes and clothes in one place
Bag Shelves
Open-shelving ensures your bags won’t be crushed and allows you to reach for them easily.
Vanity Table
Add a dressing table so you can conveniently do your make up after you’re dressed up.
Blinds
Add some roller blinds, so you can choose between an open or closed concept walk-in wardrobe.
Mirror Wall
A mirrored wall expands the grandeur of your walk-in wardrobe – and is functional!
Glass Doors
Glass panel doors keep the dust out while maintaining the “open” display look of your walk-in wardrobe.