Free Standing Wardrobes

How to choose a wardrobe

A wardrobe is the second most crucial furniture piece in your bedroom, right after your bed. It requires a lot of consideration before a choice can be made in terms of style, size, and storage capacity. Once you start shopping, you will find plenty of options available. Here are a few tips on looking for the best wardrobe for your bedroom.

Decide What You Need to Store 
When considering your bedroom storage needs, think about how many hanging rails, shelves, and drawers you require. Do you have longer items like dresses that require a full-length hanging space and half-height rails for jackets, skirts, shirts, and blouses? Adjustable shelves are also very convenient, especially if your storage needs will change over time.

Types of Wardrobes 
Now that you know how large your wardrobe can be, you will need to start thinking about the type of wardrobe you would like. Instrument Furniture can help you choose the right type of wardrobe and configuration that will suit your preferences and storage needs.

The most common wardrobe type is a two-door wardrobe that typically has a pretty basic and straightforward design. It consists of a shelf above a single hanging rail clothing with a possible bottom drawer to store small items or shoes.

Three and four-door wardrobes usually have similar design features as a two-door wardrobe but include two hanging rails instead of one, plus additional shelving space on the sides. Usually, this type of wardrobe is chosen for someone with many clothes or for a couple to share.

Wardrobes with sliding doors are an excellent choice for someone that doesn’t have a lot of extra space for doors. The inside of a sliding door wardrobe will depend on the design and size, but they typically are divided into more than just a single section and have a spacious hanging rail, shelf space, and drawers at the bottom. 

Versatility 
If you are looking for versatility in your bedroom, a wardrobe is an excellent addition to aesthetics and a functional storage unit. And, unlike a customised closet, the majority of our wardrobes you can take with you when you move so that it won’t seem like a waste of money in the future (please advise us about moving). Having adjustable shelves and rails only increases the piece’s versatility, allowing it to change with you through the seasons and different fashion trends. 

Style and Space 
What bedroom décor style do you gravitate towards? Modern? Industrial? Traditional? Do you want the new wardrobe to match the current style of your bed set, or are you interested in a contrasting décor style? Instrument furniture prepared a bunch of modern wardrobe ideas if you're interested. 

And, even though we all dream of an expansive wardrobe that we could walk into, very few of us have that luxury. It is vital to figure out how much space you will have to work with, which is an integral part of the wardrobe buying process. One of the most frustrating feelings is finding a gorgeous wardrobe only to discover that it will not fit in your bedroom. 

Wood 
Depending on the other types of wood in your bedroom, you will want to choose the one that compliments that look. Wardrobe colours and finishes will vary depending on the wood you choose, so stick with mahogany if you consider a brown wardrobe throughout your bedroom or oak if you need a lighter shade of wood. 

Personal Touches 
Now that you have found the perfect wardrobe for your bedroom, you can take that next step and add a few personal touches to it. You may want to change out some knobs or even make your handles to add that personal touch that will create memories for many years to come.