Dream walk-in wardrobes

When you’re buying a first home, the wardrobe isn’t high on your list of priorities. After you’ve settled in or moved on to your second home, though, it moves up the list as you grow tired of rummaging through a cramped closet to find the things you need.

The good news is, you don’t need as much space as you might imagine to design a dream walk-in wardrobe. If you can find some storage space, you’re halfway home. These five tips will help you turn a walk-in wardrobe of any size into a dream wardrobe.

Organise

Start by looking at everything you want to store in your wardrobe and organise it by size, purpose and usage. Once you have everything sorted into categories, have a look at the storage solutions available at places like Bunnings and IKEA. You’ll discover that with the right storage system, you can get a lot more out of your available space than you imagined.

Make a layout

Designing a walk-in wardrobe is like designing a kitchen. First you need a layout that works in your available space. Measure your space and make a scale drawing. The Bunnings Wardrobe Planner will make short work of drawing and give you 3D views of your wardrobe to help you refine your layout.

Alternatively you can leave it to the experts. Getting a carpenter or bespoke wardrobe builder can streamline the process and leave you with a professional finish that fits the space perfectly.

Add the details

Refine your layout to include seating, a mirror and some hooks for hanging everyday items. You may have some additional details you want to add to make your wardrobe more comfortable and functional.

Lighting

Good lighting is essential in a walk-in wardrobe. Overhead lighting is great for small rooms because it doesn’t take up valuable floor space. Even better, add a skylight to allow natural light to enter the room.

Decorate

The final step in creating a dream walk-in wardrobe is to decorate it. Think of it as a room in your house rather than a large storage compartment. What can you add to make it feel more cheerful? Would a chandelier give it more character than recessed ceiling lights? What colour do you want to paint the walls? What about the flooring material?

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You may have to make a few compromises if space is limited, but if you take the time to design it as carefully as you would design your kitchen, you will be surprised by what you can achieve. Add the important details, good lighting and uplifting décor, and even a small walk-in wardrobe can become a great little nook in the house.