Wardrobes are essential, but they can take up a lot of space in a bedroom, especially if your bedroom is on the smaller side. Once you’ve added a bed and a wardrobe to a small bedroom, you may feel like you don’t have much space left. Fortunately though there are some types of wardrobes that can give you plenty of storage while taking up less square footage.
Aside from taking up floor space, certain types of wardrobes can also look visually bulky in a small bedroom which can make the bedroom look busy. Instead, there are options that can fit seamlessly into a small bedroom and keep the look calm and clutter-free. So, if your room is on the smaller side, here are some wardrobe ideas that could work for you.
space saving wardrobe ideas for small bedrooms
create an open wardrobe
With an open wardrobe you can choose to have a simple floor standing clothes rail, a wall hung rail or one suspended from the ceiling. The latter two are better for small rooms because they don’t take any floor space and you can combine them with closed storage underneath.
While this type of wardrobe will take the least space it does require some amount of restraint. You’ll need to be tidy and organised as your clothes will be in full view and you’ll need to stick to a reasonably small, curated set of clothes as storage is limited with an open wardrobe. In other words, this isn’t for everyone but it’s a good idea if you are naturally more minimalistic with your clothes.
choose sliding door wardrobes
Built in wardrobes with sliding doors will give you lots of closed storage but will take less room because of the sliding doors and will look seamless, even in a very small bedroom.
When compared with freestanding wardrobes, sliding wardrobes maximise space far better meaning you’ll end up with much more storage and they’ll look sleeker. And you can design the inside with exactly the type of storage you need for your belongings which can include drawers, rails, shoe racks, accessory holders and more.
With sliding door wardrobes, you can also opt for mirrored doors as mirrors are great for making small spaces look bigger and brighter.
go for built-ins
If your space is slightly more generous but still small, built-in wardrobes can be the answer. They are a particularly good idea in small rooms that have alcoves, sloped ceilings or awkward corners. Built-ins can be customised to fit any space so you really can make the most of your storage space no matter how awkward it may be.
You can also paint the wardrobe doors to match your wall colour. This is a simple design trick that will make your wardrobe blend in with the walls and will blur the edges, so you’ll get a seamless look which makes your space look and feel bigger.
use curtains instead of doors
Using curtains instead of doors once again means that you don’t need much clearance space around your wardrobe. Also, in a small bedroom curtains will look less visually heavy than doors and will add plenty of texture making your room feel cosier.
This can be a budget-friendly option too because you can get basic rails, drawer units and shelves for your storage. As they’re not in view, they simply need to be functional rather than fancy. Or you can remove the doors of any wardrobe you already have and hang a curtain in front of it.
Curtains will also add a decorative element to your space because you can choose the fabric and colour to work in your space. I love linen curtains that offer a relaxed elegance, but you can choose anything that works for your decor.
opt for shallow depth wardrobes
Wardrobes don’t always have to be full depth. In small rooms that are narrow, consider a shallower wardrobe which can be a big space saver. They’re usually around 10-15cms narrower than regular wardrobes and while this may not sound like a lot, it can make a huge difference in a narrow space.
There are a range of options out there with some narrow wardrobes that have pull out rails, while some have front facing rails while others still have regular rails. There are also narrow, doorless wardrobes which is yet another way to maximise space in the narrowest or rooms.
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