The possibilities are endless when it comes to a custom wardrobe design. 

We love working closely with our clients to design wardrobe solutions that are carefully crafted to suit their specific needs and lifestyle. Just like how we dress expresses our unique identities, the team at Balnei & Colina believe a wardrobe design says a lot about a person — no two wardrobes are ever the same!

A made-to-measure wardrobe solution allows you to craft something truly personal and tailored to your practical requirements. Feeling inspired to revamp your wardrobe? In this month's B&C Home Journal, learn our top walk-in wardrobe ideas for a custom wardrobe renovation. Enjoy!

The team at Balnei & Colina

 

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Walk-in wardrobe ideas to inspire your custom renovation

Maximise storage  

Custom joinery allows you to fit shelves and racking into any awkwardly shaped space and maximise the storage potential. Under-utilised corners can become shelves, and cabinetry can be taken to the ceiling, giving you plenty of room to stash seasonal items and luggage.  

Design Tip: Adjustable shelving gives you flexibility when storage needs change over time. 

Wondering if custom joinery is worth the investment? Visit our blog: Top 5 reasons to invest in custom joinery

 

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Location

If you don’t have a separate room or area dedicated to clothes storage, you can divide a bedroom up with a floating wall, creating a ‘behind the wall’ closet that functions precisely like a walk-in wardrobe. A Balnei & Colina custom joinery expert can help you uncover the potential of your space.

 

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Laundry

A European laundry designed into, or adjacent to, a walk-in wardrobe represents an efficient use of space and an ingenious time-saving hack. Incorporating a pull-down ironing board also makes sense, eliminating the need to run to the laundry for any last-minute smoothing out of your garments.

 

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Artificial Lighting

Seeing your garments clearly is the top priority, but you want to avoid harsh lighting around mirrors. Under-cabinet and cabinet interior lighting will conveniently brighten dark spots, while a statement pendant can provide ambient light. 

Design Tip: Keep the globe temperature warm to neutral. If the light is too warm (with orange undertones) or too cool (with blue undertones), it can warp your perception of a garment's actual colour. 

 

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Natural light 

Natural light is the best way to reveal the true colours of your pieces. Consider adding a window, a skylight or a glass-panelled interior door, but keep your clothes protected from harsh direct sunlight that may fade items over time.

 

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Fine finishes 

Choose finishes, handles and cabinet profiles that complement or match those featured in the rest of the home.  Whether your home style is coastal Hamptons-inspired, minimal and modern, or traditional lux, continuing the style into the walk-in wardrobe ensures a cohesive, considered look. 

 

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Mirror

If space is tight in your walk-in wardrobe, add a mirror to the back of the door or install mirrored cabinet doors. When square footage is not an issue, a three-panelled mirror is the ultimate high-end boutique luxury, giving you a view of your outfit from almost all angles!

 

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Vanity

For the height of pampering luxury, look to a wardrobe joinery design incorporating space to apply makeup or do your hair. Equip it with focused lighting, appropriate storage for cosmetics and toiletries and a comfy but stylish chair or stool to perch on.

 

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Seating 

An upholstered chair or a custom built-in bench seat offers a spot to sit, plan an outfit, or put on shoes. A stool, ottoman or bench seat with storage capacity becomes a place to stash scarves or wraps.

 

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Display 

Turn your wardrobe into a showcase of your style with open shelves or pigeonholes dedicated to your shoes or accessories. This form of storage gives you easy visibility and accessibility to the pieces you cherish.

Design Tip: Ensure the cabinetry dimensions suit the proportions of the things you want to display.

 

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Island 

If you have floor space, an island incorporating shelves and drawers for intimates and smaller items like jewellery can increase the functionality and wow factor of the dressing room. It also gives you a handy folding surface.

 

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The wow factor

Wardrobes generally take up a small percentage of a home's footprint, but it's a personal space that gets used daily. Why not splash out and make it your own with unexpected paint colours or a wallpaper you love? It will add fun energy and make getting ready each day a pleasurable activity.

 

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There's a lot to consider when designing your new custom wardrobe! Let the Balnei & Colina's custom cabinetry experts guide you.

Book a custom wardrobe consultation today at 1300 450 320, send us your project details via this contact form, or book a call to discuss your custom wardrobe project in more detail. You can also email us direct via info@balneiandcolina.com.au. 

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