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Modular wardrobes can take a simple room and transform it to a space that suddenly looks spacious. How do they do that? Let’s find out!
Wardrobes can be visible or invisible. It depends on how they are made. They are among the most inconspicuous pieces of furniture in a home, yet which packs the most punch. They are discrete, often unseen and are built for the sole purpose of storage. In the last few decades however, wardrobes have undergone a magical transformation. They’ve become stylish, trendy, enticing and so much more. As much as their purpose has remained the same, what has changed is their look and feel. Modular wardrobes have been a godsend to modern, contemporary homes. Homes that don’t like to confine themselves to a dated period, homes that flaunt their spaces and the things in it.
Modular wardrobes as the name suggests are easy fit storage spaces, can be made and dismantled easily, are sleek and run unobtrusively against walls. Unlike heavy wooden, almirahs that rarely deviated from a standard design, today’s wardrobes are outfitted with glass, chrome and metal, in colours as varied as white to red and styles that go from L-shaped to parallel designs. Some of these contemporary modular wardrobes also have enhanced functionalities – retrofitted with a folding bed or table as a space saving measure or floor to ceiling to maximise storage space.
The designs in modular kitchens are varied, versatile and it can get difficult making your choice. Does functionality matter to you or the look? Will storage suffice for the next five years or would you want to change the design? You must ask yourself questions like these before you undertake any kind of work on your wardrobe.
Modular wardrobe designs are plentiful, as already discussed. To make things easy, we have listed three major design concepts derived from simple ones to where colour and bedroom spaces define them.
Smart Modular Wardrobe Designs
As the name suggests, smart wardrobes are designed intelligently keeping in mind the larger picture and purpose. Think of intelligence that far exceeds ordinary furniture. There are many different variations of smart wardrobes.
1. Wardrobes With Hidden Beds
Space-saving wardrobes aren’t storage furniture of choice, but when factored in intelligently, can make quite a difference. If your bed is taking up space and you live in a small apartment where bedrooms can double up as an entertainment zone or a relaxation space, this is a great option to explore. Folding beds are generally built into the wardrobe, so they come with foldable legs and can be folded away when not in use. They are built with sturdier materials, and the wardrobe is designed to provide lots of storage, too. This same design applies to an integrated TV unit that can be tucked away when not in use. In children’s bedrooms, foldable beds can double as study tables. This affords functionality as well as being a great design.
2. Wardrobes That Divide Your Walls, Not You
Wardrobes can also be designed in such a way as to divide bedrooms into different functional spaces. If you have a huge bedroom and want to create boundaries, make a walk-in wardrobe with a sliding door. Position the wardrobe in such a way that functional spaces are clearly demarcated according to their use.
3. Wardrobes That Hide Away All Your Stash
Wardrobes and beds often don’t merge. There is a clear space demarcation for these two types of furniture. However, when space above beds are fitted with wardrobe storage cabinets instead of being left untouched, it can maximise space quite considerably.
Modern Wardrobe Designs
Trendy Modular Wardrobe Designs
Stylish, trendy wardrobes are not just functional but look good too. They embellish bedrooms, make them brighter and add a sense of design to the space. Here are a few key ideas that take a wardrobe from dreary to stylish.
1. Outer Facade That Keeps You Hooked
Wardrobes are simple if not for their outer facade. Gone are the days of boring wood and paneling. Instead, modular wardrobes designs now have glass or mirror finishes, layering and blending of materials, texturing and more. Looking for pretty decor to entice you to your bedroom? You don’t need anything when your wardrobe makes up for it.
2. Corner Spaces To Hide More Than Just Those Shoes
What is waste in the bedroom when that can be put to good use? Even corner spaces if need be! Contemporary wardrobes make use of all available spaces. Empty corners in recesses make for great storage spaces for jewellery and undergarments, even shoes and winter wear. Wardrobes when designed to not just look good but store a lot as well, reflect intelligent design. Moreover L-shaped shelves work well and this design must be made use of to the maximum.
Also, check out Corner Wardrobes for Small Rooms
3. Designer Cabinets That Spice Up Wardrobes
Cabinets are a given in contemporary wardrobes. What sets them apart is how smartly they are designed. Vintage wardrobes can be paired with contemporary cabinets, Wooden wardrobes can be stylised as classics. Cabinets can be longer from end-to-end, or smaller peppered all over. Think of making the most with little; let storage and design lead the way.
Modular Wardrobe Types
Wardrobes aren’t as boring as we make them out to be. They come in different shapes and show off a variety of silhouettes. This entirely depends on the extent to which your imagination stretches. Consider wardrobes malleable and work them around your bed or the window, deciding their shape accordingly. How do we go about this? Let’s discuss below.
1. Straight Wardrobes That Mean Business
Designed along one wall, straight wardrobes create a simple, cohesive design from the outside. They sit in your bedroom in a quiet, subtle way, staying out of the way while always blending in and complementing the room. Straight designs can be modular and compartmentalised, freestanding and dismantable or contemporary with open shelves. Their choice mainly depends on your bedrooms’ immediate needs.
2. L-Shaped Wardrobes Hugging Two Walls
Unlike straight wardrobes, L-shaped wardrobes go off the beaten path. Carpenters build them along two walls, which can limit how creatively you use different materials. You must also plan them well, especially their closures, so the shutters don’t clash with other furniture. However, they offer plenty of space and storage, let you experiment with design, and, most importantly, help you optimise corner storage that often goes wasted.
3. Walk-in Wardrobes Emphasising Royalty
Walk-in wardrobes are small storage rooms you can step into. They feel like tidy little spaces that hold all your favourite things. You can still create one even if your bedroom is small. For instance, if you have a corner that is too small for a full piece of furniture but big enough for shelves, you can turn it into a compact walk-in wardrobe.
Add floor-to-ceiling shelves to use the height, then include good lighting so you can see clearly. Also, plan separate sections for clothes, shoes and accessories, and finish the space with a mirror. This way, a walk-in wardrobe can offer more storage and style than a single standalone wardrobe in the bedroom.
One of the two major kinds of bedroom furniture, wardrobes have come a long way from being just fly-on-the-wall furniture to mean a lot more. They are an integral part of bedroom design and can make or break the look. How you do this is by selecting a design you love, that complements your bedroom and one you’ll look forward to storing your clothes in.
Your wardrobe should blend function with elegant design. Use our wardrobe calculator to receive a quick cost overview and plan a solution tailored to your needs.
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