Almirah and Closet Designs That Bring More Than Just Storage
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Yes, a wardrobe’s basic function is to store your clothes and accessories. That doesn’t mean that’s all it can do. These examples below show how almirahs and cupboards, when planned, chosen and placed carefully, can help provide design solutions that extend beyond storage needs. Read on to explore the ways to do this.
Gain reflected perspective
The use of mirrors on the doors changes the look of this simple wooden wardrobe. At the same time, the mirrors’ reflections give a feeling of spaciousness and further brighten up the space.
The use of mirrors on the doors changes the look of this simple wooden wardrobe. At the same time, the mirrors’ reflections give a feeling of spaciousness and further brighten up the space.
Here, the doors made of black glass panes impart a sleek look to the wardrobe and depth to the room. The black panes complement the off-white walls, giving a light-and-shadow effect to the interiors.
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Fill an awkward space
A small corner space can be fitted with cabinets perpendicular to each other, creating a semi walk-in dressing spot. This wardrobe is coloured white and gives a bit of respite from the dark walls.
A small corner space can be fitted with cabinets perpendicular to each other, creating a semi walk-in dressing spot. This wardrobe is coloured white and gives a bit of respite from the dark walls.
Create an accent wall
Your wardrobe can become the accent element in your room. Blocks of patterned and plain doors come together in this customised wardrobe that is an extension of the decor.
Your wardrobe can become the accent element in your room. Blocks of patterned and plain doors come together in this customised wardrobe that is an extension of the decor.
Design an innovative layout
You can experiment with the placement of your wardrobe to make an unconventional decor layout in a room. Here, a sleek wardrobe with a sliding door, fitted at the centre of the partition, gives a different dynamic to the glass wall. It also keeps the bedroom from being fully visible from the living room.
You can experiment with the placement of your wardrobe to make an unconventional decor layout in a room. Here, a sleek wardrobe with a sliding door, fitted at the centre of the partition, gives a different dynamic to the glass wall. It also keeps the bedroom from being fully visible from the living room.
If you are not a big fan of wall-to-wall wardrobe arrangements, keep gaps between the almirahs. See how three stand-alone wardrobes are spread out like pillars in this bedroom; this way wall is covered evenly without any extra spaces and the wardrobes don’t look too bulky.
Add textural balance
If you are going for a wall-to-wall arrangement for the wardrobe, opt for the textural surface as a contrast to the smooth walls; this way you create visual interest in your decor. The jute-like surface pattern of the dark-brown wardrobe offsets the plain white walls and adds warmth to this compact room.
If you are going for a wall-to-wall arrangement for the wardrobe, opt for the textural surface as a contrast to the smooth walls; this way you create visual interest in your decor. The jute-like surface pattern of the dark-brown wardrobe offsets the plain white walls and adds warmth to this compact room.
Similarly, the thin wooden slats on the wardrobe doors bring textural contrast to this space with a muted colour scheme. It pops up as a visually stimulating piece and anchors the look of the room.
Find out ways to include wooden battens, strips and slats in your home
Find out ways to include wooden battens, strips and slats in your home
Save space
A wardrobe that offers different kinds of storage is a good choice for a small bedroom. It gives enough space to stow your stuff without taking up too much room. A wall-to-wall wardrobe with shelves and drawers of different sizes is nicely fitted in an alcove of this room. The added baskets help keep small items organised.
A wardrobe that offers different kinds of storage is a good choice for a small bedroom. It gives enough space to stow your stuff without taking up too much room. A wall-to-wall wardrobe with shelves and drawers of different sizes is nicely fitted in an alcove of this room. The added baskets help keep small items organised.
In this child’s bedroom, a squared arch of cabinets is built around the head of the bed instead of putting the usual wardrobe next to a wall. The cabinets frame the bed, creating a cosy nook. This different style of wardrobe placement also frees up floor space in the rest of the room.
Match the wall
The same pattern covers the wall and the wardrobe doors, making the latter look like an extension of the wall itself. This helps the wardrobe blend in nicely and not look like an extra feature.
The same pattern covers the wall and the wardrobe doors, making the latter look like an extension of the wall itself. This helps the wardrobe blend in nicely and not look like an extra feature.
A wardrobe with sliding doors has a seamless finish – a great choice for small bedrooms; also, it doesn’t need extra space for the doors. Go for a wardrobe in a colour matching the wall to add to the feeling of spaciousness.
Craft a decorative feature
The craft work on the wooden door of this built-in wardrobe plays the role of a decorative feature in this bedroom. It works as a stylish addition to the space without breaking away from the minimal design theme of the space.
The craft work on the wooden door of this built-in wardrobe plays the role of a decorative feature in this bedroom. It works as a stylish addition to the space without breaking away from the minimal design theme of the space.
Here a standalone almirah with beaded panelling, curvy outlines and a floral flourish on top completes the traditional design theme of this all-white bedroom. An essential piece of furniture for a bedroom, the wardrobe also plays a significant role in completing a room’s interior style.
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Read more:
10 Clever Alternatives to Wardrobes and Cupboards
No Built-In Wardrobe? Here are 7 Solutions
Tell us:
How have you incorporated a wardrobe in your room? Share photos in the Comments section below.
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In an amalgam of patterned surfaces, the standalone wardrobe in plain grey brings a visual breather. The pastel shade and the glassy finish add a softer touch to the room’s decor.