How to Create Your Dream Fitted Wardrobes Without Spending £1,000’s!
Most people probably wouldn’t think twice about their wardrobe. Somewhere purely to store essential items such as clothes; as walking down the street naked is an illegal offence.
But what if you want your wardrobe to be something a bit special? A bit ‘oooh la la’?
Furniture can cost a fortune, and depending on your room size, you may struggle to find a freestanding wardrobe, that is the right size, shape, colour and has all the storage facilities you want, within your budget.
If you have a specific area, space or cavity that would be perfect for a fitted wardrobe, but can’t find a ready built one to fit, fitted wardrobes are definitely the way forward.
But once you begin looking into companies that create fitted wardrobes, you will quickly find the cost spiralling into four figures; which although stunning once completed, is a lot of money for some storage!
So, what are your options?
Depending on your skillset, you could try the pre made fitted wardrobes, or even creating your own built in wardrobes from scratch.
Pax Wardrobes
From Ikea of all places, Pax wardrobes are essentially DIY fitted wardrobes. You purchase the SHELLS, in the colour and size you want, and then purchase the INNERS – whether it be shelving, rails, drawers, tie and shoe racks, and so on. You then fit them all together, fit your doors and finishing touches, and viola! New fitted wardrobes at a fraction of the cost.
DIY Fitted Wardrobes
Fancy showing off your DIY skills, and going one step further? If you can work a spirit level, a saw and a screwdriver, why not try creating your own wardrobes from scratch?
Again, there are literally hundreds of sites, groups, pages and forums to give you a helping hand along the way. From the best materials to use, to handy hacks, you can create your wardrobe to your exact specifications, and so many sites to buy exactly which fittings and fixtures you require.
B&Q
Similar to the Pax wardrobes, the B&Q bespoke bedroom furniture is another great option to create your dream ‘drobe. From choosing the size of your cabinets, your internal storage requirements to your doors, drawers and finishing touches, just scroll through the list of options. They are clearly laid out with specs, prices and reviews; so you can make sure you are getting exactly what you need.
Flat Pack
If you like the idea of fitted wardrobes but not so much the idea of DIY or ensuring you’re getting the best out of your space, you could use a company such as ONLINE Bedrooms, who do most of the hard work for you! All you need to do is measure your available space, approve your design, and accept the order! Within a few weeks you’ll have your very own custom-made wardrobes ready to be installed; if you’re really not comfortable with DIY then a local handyman should be able to assist!
Once your sparkly new wardrobe is ready, then you come to the most important part – filling it with your new bargain buys!
Have you created your own fitted wardrobes? Drop us a comment below or send us a tweet to show off your DIY skills!
