What Do You Need to Know about Build-In Wardrobes?

This article discusses everything you need to know about build-in wardrobes. What are build-in fitted wardrobes? What are their pros and cons? And how to choose the best one for you? Everything is now at your fingertips! Find out about types, materials, and everything else there is to know. Choose your wardrobe wisely.

What Build-In Wardrobes Are?

Build-in wardrobes are not exactly the traditional wardrobe. The traditional wardrobe is the freestanding one, but the modern ones are the build-in fitted wardrobes. There are many advantages to build-in wardrobes than need to be pointed out, in order to understand why more and more people, choose them now.

• Maximize space – Because it uses all of the space from one wall to another.


• Less maintenance – Less surfaces you need to clean.


• Durability – It eliminates wobbling (or the risk of tipping over).


• Aesthetic appeal – It blends more seamlessly than the freestanding wardrobes.

They are built specifically for the space and layout you have available, which again, helps maximize the space. You can include mirrors, lights, and other similar things that make the whole thing feel more personal and unique. And, depending on the design and materials you choose, it can fit a traditional or modern aesthetic.

Build-In Fitted Wardrobes Types

There are a few types of build-in fitted wardrobes, and knowing which ones they are can help you choose the best one for you. You surely already know about the concept of build-in wardrobes, but you probably don’t know all of the options you have.

• Hinged doors – The most known type must be the hinged doors one. Similar to any classic wardrobes, you have doors that are attached with hinges on the wardrobes’ frame. It has a traditional, but still sleek look; and gives the room a clean and simple look.


• Sliding doors – This is a bit different than the classic option. And while all of the above apply to this one, there’s one more thing to it; you don’t need any space in front of it to open the doors. This is perfect for places where the space is not exactly large.


• Walk-in wardrobes – As the name says, walk-in wardrobes are the ones you walk into. It can offer a lot of storage, from clothes, to shoes, and all kinds of accessories. You have a designed space where you can change, and keep everything you would ever want to wear.


• Corner wardrobes – This type of wardrobe requires a corner. Or better said, a corner requires this type of wardrobe. It’s perfect for those corners which you cannot otherwise use. It maximizes space amazingly.


• Open wardrobes – This is the wardrobe with no doors, which provides easy access.

Besides the open wardrobe, all of the types can accommodate, in a way or another, mirrors, or even lights. And as you know, both mirrors and lights are kind of necessary when you are trying to dress. You want to see how the outfit looks together, right? Build-in fitted wardrobes might be the answer to that.

What Materials Are Used?

There is a large variety of materials you can choose from. Each of the materials have pros and cons, and can help you achieve a certain look. The material you choose should depend on various factors (like look or price). The first material is wood, as it’s beautiful and durable. As wood furniture usually does, it gives the whole space a warmer and exquisite look. Other materials could be: PVC, MDF, plywood, or glass. While these are not exactly as durable as wood is, they still get their job done very well!

The colour you choose for the material is also essential. Warmer colours, like browns or reds, will fill the space with warmth. While colder colours, like white or grey, will give the room a more minimalistic and even rigid look. If the rest of the house is designed in a grey, black, and white pallet, you should obviously go with the same colours for the wardrobe. But if you like more of a maximalist and colourful design, go for some warm nuances! If you want to make the space seem bigger, or you want it brighter, go with mirrors.

Interior Design and The Trends of 2025

An article published in Vogue Australia talks about 15 of the interior design trends that will be present in 2025. And while it doesn’t discuss about wardrobes specifically, it can help you choose something that’s in tone with everything 2025 will mean on the topic of interior design. The article discusses about how your space should represent you, and how colour is coming back. Green-tones, and warm-neutral tones are making a comeback this year! But, the whole point of the article is that the biggest trend of 2025 are spaces that feel like home.

Many people think of what others will say when they visit. That maybe a minimalistic look will make the house look cleaner, or other people will say that you have more taste. But the truth is that you are the one living in the house. The materials, the colours, and the placement of everything must be exactly how you like it. You like wood? Go for it! You want everything to be white? Go for it! Decorate your house in a way that will make you happy every time you go home. The opinions of others matter only when they visit, yours matters constantly.

Conclusion

Feeling like your house is representing you entirely should be the number one rule when decorating. Knowing some tips and tricks can surely be helpful; but following your taste is the most important tip. There are many rules in interior design, but the one rule no one should ever break, is to decorate however you please. And build-in wardrobes are no exception. The piece of furniture that will occupy an entire wall, more or less, should be to your liking. Make a list of everything you want in your wardrobe, and start looking for the perfect one!