30 Breathtaking Wardrobe & Almirah Designs
A bedroom needs one, but they're often an afterthought. We want to change that by showing what's possible in wardrobes
They’re often a box-like shape, and sometimes as dull as dishwater, but wardrobes don’t need to be boring. Here we’ve collected 30 lovely wardrobes and almirahs that show that although shape may be limited, colour, material and texture can make this a standout feature (or a great supporting role), in a room.
And remember, you can click on an image of a space to find out more about its designer and their work
And remember, you can click on an image of a space to find out more about its designer and their work
2. Granit Architects
Location: London, UK
Why we love it: Black is such a refined colour for a wardrobe. This black and white wardrobe design demonstrates how a robe can support, rather than detract from, a room’s style signature.
Location: London, UK
Why we love it: Black is such a refined colour for a wardrobe. This black and white wardrobe design demonstrates how a robe can support, rather than detract from, a room’s style signature.
3. Fulcrum Studio
Location: Bengaluru, India
Why we love it: Colour blocking in the best possible way, with perforations to boot.
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Location: Bengaluru, India
Why we love it: Colour blocking in the best possible way, with perforations to boot.
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4. akiHAUS Design Studio
Location: Singapore
Why we love it: A beautiful example of how to seamlessly blend a wardrobe into a bedroom; in this case a child’s room. Here, the timber wraparound demarcates the sleeping space from the general circulation area.
Location: Singapore
Why we love it: A beautiful example of how to seamlessly blend a wardrobe into a bedroom; in this case a child’s room. Here, the timber wraparound demarcates the sleeping space from the general circulation area.
6. co.arch studio
Location: Milan, Italy
Why we love it: If you need a built-in wardrobe and are on a tight budget, let this be it. Plywood wardrobe designs come in an affordable material that doesn’t need to be super sturdy.
Location: Milan, Italy
Why we love it: If you need a built-in wardrobe and are on a tight budget, let this be it. Plywood wardrobe designs come in an affordable material that doesn’t need to be super sturdy.
7. Location: London, UK
Why we love it: Seamless, but the deep margins between segments add a sense of refinement to this shape. A lovely approach in a minimalistic bedroom, or a room where you don’t want to draw undue attention to the cabinetry.
Why we love it: Seamless, but the deep margins between segments add a sense of refinement to this shape. A lovely approach in a minimalistic bedroom, or a room where you don’t want to draw undue attention to the cabinetry.
8. Ample DESIGN
Location: Hong KongWhy we love it: And at the other end of the spectrum, this shows how you can add a defining element to a quiet box shape. This branch-like hardware adds a lovely element.
Location: Hong KongWhy we love it: And at the other end of the spectrum, this shows how you can add a defining element to a quiet box shape. This branch-like hardware adds a lovely element.
9. Location: London, UK
Why we love it: The patina on these metal doors is just glorious, and a lovely fit for an eclectic property.
Why we love it: The patina on these metal doors is just glorious, and a lovely fit for an eclectic property.
10. The Local INN.terior Pte. Ltd.
Location: Singapore
Why we love it: The grainy veneer features throughout this condominium and makes a nice anchoring element in this light-infused bedroom.
Location: Singapore
Why we love it: The grainy veneer features throughout this condominium and makes a nice anchoring element in this light-infused bedroom.
11. Modena Construction
Location: London, UKWhy we love it: A bank of panelled joinery with burnished frames and textured hardware perfectly suits this tailored, highly detailed home.
Location: London, UKWhy we love it: A bank of panelled joinery with burnished frames and textured hardware perfectly suits this tailored, highly detailed home.
You can appreciate the use of texture in this close-up shot.
12. Carton Interiors
Location: Dublin, IrelandWhy we love it: Again, simple design is elevated with standout timber handles. A great approach to a 5 door wardrobe design that will last through several style changes in this family home.
Location: Dublin, IrelandWhy we love it: Again, simple design is elevated with standout timber handles. A great approach to a 5 door wardrobe design that will last through several style changes in this family home.
13. Lisette Voute Designs
Location: London, UKWhy we love it: Matching the wardrobe to the door and skirting board colour is great way to add cohesion to a space.
Location: London, UKWhy we love it: Matching the wardrobe to the door and skirting board colour is great way to add cohesion to a space.
14. RDK Design
Location: Chicago, USA
Why we love it: Recessed handles in a subtle grey add a touch of hotel-like luxury to this guest bedroom.
Location: Chicago, USA
Why we love it: Recessed handles in a subtle grey add a touch of hotel-like luxury to this guest bedroom.
15. Woods & Warner
Location: Sydney, NSWWhy we love it: We are big fans of this bespoke built-in joinery unit. Particularly admirable is the way the round timber knobs, set against the charcoal joinery, add a lovely artisanal element for very little outlay.
Location: Sydney, NSWWhy we love it: We are big fans of this bespoke built-in joinery unit. Particularly admirable is the way the round timber knobs, set against the charcoal joinery, add a lovely artisanal element for very little outlay.
16. Maisons du Monde UK
Location: London, UKWhy we love it: Almost any storage container can be repurposed as a wardrobe. We love the shabby chic style in this beachy home.
Location: London, UKWhy we love it: Almost any storage container can be repurposed as a wardrobe. We love the shabby chic style in this beachy home.
17. Artistic Designs for Living, Tineke Triggs
Location: San Francisco, USAWhy we love it: One to file away. Leather straps and metal studs add personality to a plain wardrobe.
Location: San Francisco, USAWhy we love it: One to file away. Leather straps and metal studs add personality to a plain wardrobe.
18. Olga Ashby Interiors
Location: London, UKWhy we love it: Standalone wardrobes needn’t be boxy. Match the colour to your scheme, ensure the robe has some detail and voila!
Location: London, UKWhy we love it: Standalone wardrobes needn’t be boxy. Match the colour to your scheme, ensure the robe has some detail and voila!
19. Alvhem Mäkleri & Interiör
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Why we love it: Such a great use of a small space. This built-in helps keep mess behind closed doors, while the detail in the framing adds a lovely decorative aspect to the room.
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Why we love it: Such a great use of a small space. This built-in helps keep mess behind closed doors, while the detail in the framing adds a lovely decorative aspect to the room.
20. Location: Gloucestershire, UK
Why we love it: Notice how the surface of a wardrobe does not need to be covered entirely in mirror. All too often that approach is taken in Australia. Adding a frame creates a little more personality, while not compromising on the mirror functionality.
Why we love it: Notice how the surface of a wardrobe does not need to be covered entirely in mirror. All too often that approach is taken in Australia. Adding a frame creates a little more personality, while not compromising on the mirror functionality.
21. Sharps Bedrooms
Location: West Midlands, UKWhy we love it: Another example of not going ‘the full mirror’. Segmenting up the sections adds interest and a sense of urbanity to this wall of storage.
Not sure how to design your wardrobe doors? Here are some ideas
Location: West Midlands, UKWhy we love it: Another example of not going ‘the full mirror’. Segmenting up the sections adds interest and a sense of urbanity to this wall of storage.
Not sure how to design your wardrobe doors? Here are some ideas
22. Fastighetsmäklare Malena Ek
Location: Gothenburg, SwedenWhy we love it: And again, in a modestly sized area.
Location: Gothenburg, SwedenWhy we love it: And again, in a modestly sized area.
23. The Scientist Pte Ltd
Location: SingaporeWhy we love it: But if you are going to go for mirror, why not consider adding a tint. The mirror finish on these black doors adds a dramatically different style to this room, giving it real gravitas.
Location: SingaporeWhy we love it: But if you are going to go for mirror, why not consider adding a tint. The mirror finish on these black doors adds a dramatically different style to this room, giving it real gravitas.
24. Lisa Adams, LA Closet Design
Location: Los Angeles, USAWhy we love it: Cute kids’ room wardrobe inspiration.
Location: Los Angeles, USAWhy we love it: Cute kids’ room wardrobe inspiration.
25. Inbetween Architecture
Location: Melbourne, Victoria Why we love it: Mixing the barn-style door with a modern colour is gold. Minimalist, yet it packs a punch.
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Location: Melbourne, Victoria Why we love it: Mixing the barn-style door with a modern colour is gold. Minimalist, yet it packs a punch.
Take a look at more almirah designs
26. Sharps Bedrooms
Location: West Midlands, UKWhy we love it: Again, it’s all in the hardware. Think of it as a cheap and easy way to make the wardrobe yours.
Location: West Midlands, UKWhy we love it: Again, it’s all in the hardware. Think of it as a cheap and easy way to make the wardrobe yours.
27. Артем Иванов
Location: Moscow, RussiaWhy we love it: Armoires are a lovely addition to a room, both decoratively and functionally speaking.
Location: Moscow, RussiaWhy we love it: Armoires are a lovely addition to a room, both decoratively and functionally speaking.
28. mercer INTERIOR
Location: New York, USAWhy we love it: A bench for putting on shoes and a mirror for last looks. Here’s how to use a wardrobe outside the bedroom – in this case as a coat closet near the entrance – to great effect.
Location: New York, USAWhy we love it: A bench for putting on shoes and a mirror for last looks. Here’s how to use a wardrobe outside the bedroom – in this case as a coat closet near the entrance – to great effect.
29. artspice studio
Location: London, UK
Why we love it: Upping the ante with chinoiserie is always a good idea in a highly decorative bedroom.
Location: London, UK
Why we love it: Upping the ante with chinoiserie is always a good idea in a highly decorative bedroom.
30. Henrik Nero
Location: Stockholm, Sweden Why we love it: The colour, the panels, the brass rod; this is an absolutely beautiful way to integrate a wardrobe into a room.
Read more:
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Tell us:
Which of these wardrobes is your favourite? Tell us in the Comments below.
Location: Stockholm, Sweden Why we love it: The colour, the panels, the brass rod; this is an absolutely beautiful way to integrate a wardrobe into a room.
Read more:
40 Small, Splendid Living Rooms From Across the World
The Best Material Finishes for Wardrobes
Tell us:
Which of these wardrobes is your favourite? Tell us in the Comments below.
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Location: Mumbai, India
Why we love it: We are big fans of anything with shutters, and love this textured wardrobe with shutter doors, including the inspired colour choice. It perfectly answers the brief of creating a demeanour that bestows a down to earth, rustic and vernacular essence to the home.