A wardrobe design is crucial in the sense that it has to address several concerns. The perfect almari design or almirah design should be functional and convenient, apart from being pleasing to the eye. This guide will help you select the perfect cupboard designs for bedroom.

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Traditionally, the bedroom is the preferred room for a Wardrobe. With a little bit of planning, you can come up with a bedroom wardrobe design, without it being a giant-sized one. Do not use up all the empty space to fix a wardrobe, in case you live in an apartment or flat. Always be mindful of the fact that storage and empty spaces have equal importance in the overall scheme of things. In simple words, you need storage as much as you need empty spaces in your home. They have to complement each other. In a small bedroom, the wardrobe should be of a light colour, too.

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Single-purpose wardrobes are a luxury and ideal, in case you live in a large villa or bungalow. In comparatively smaller homes, one must focus on the multi-functionality of the wardrobe. Your wardrobe must be built in such a way that you can easily store all your clothes in it. It should also have enough space to keep accessories like belts, ties, socks, handkerchiefs, footwear, towels and toiletries.

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This image is an apt example of how a wardrobe can be used for various purposes:

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The next question is, how functional is your wardrobe? If you are going to use your wardrobe for all your clothes, segregated according to the need and occasion, make sure it has the space for each one of them, like this one:

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Types of wardrobe closet design

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Wood: Wood is the best material for wardrobes. A wooden wardrobe can be designed and assembled on the site. While in-built wooden wardrobes are great, wooden wardrobes as a separate piece of furniture also allow freedom to move it around. So, it can also be placed in any part of your home and used for multiple purposes.

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Aluminium: Aluminium can also be used to build a light-weight wardrobe. It is less expensive than other materials. This silver-grey metal also has its own charm and beauty and adds a bit of the industrial décor theme.

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Sliding-door wardrobe: A sliding-door wardrobe is a great space saver. Even if space is not a constraint, the sliding wardrobe has a certain unique elegance. Sliding doors for a wardrobe are easy to operate and allow for easy access to the clothes or items inside.

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Wardrobe design with mirrors: Wardrobes that have mirrors on their doors are apt for small homes. They make the room appear more spacious and also add a charming touch.

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Glass door wardrobe design: If you are tempted to display some of the contents of your wardrobe, you can create wardrobes using only glass. While glass doors on wardrobes are high on maintenance and expensive, they are surprisingly sturdy as well, depending on the quality of the glass used.

Glass doors look classy but remember that everything has to be spic and span at all hours, as it is a see-through wardrobe.

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Classic cupboard design: Classic designs never go out of fashion and are popular choices, because of their time-tested elegance.

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Wardrobe design with built-in shoe rack: Buying a separate cabinet for footwear means another piece of furniture occupying some more space in your home. Wardrobes with storage space for footwear are popular in apartments in cities. The space for storing footwear is always built towards the bottom of the wardrobe.

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Steel wardrobe design: This multi-purpose made-of-steel wardrobe works best for tenants who may have to move to new cities or new homes quite frequently. Apart from being sturdy and cost-effective, this wardrobe also gives your home an informal look. However, since everything is on display in this wardrobe, it must always be kept tidy.

Colours for your designer almirah

If you find neutral colours too dull for your taste, you can always go for a splash of colour for your wardrobe design. Check out these images below.

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Blue wardrobe design

If you are not in favour of the often-used white or wooden colour for your wardrobe, you could go in for blue. You do not have to be too careful with blue since it blends with almost everything.

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Dark shades for wardrobe design

Built-in closets in dark shades add a rich and luxurious look. However, dark shades will require extra lighting to make all the parts visible.

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Wardrobe design with dressing table ideas

Combining dressing tables along with your bedroom wardrobes is not only convenient, it may be the only option for modern compact homes. That is why the concept of wardrobe designs with dressing tables has gained popularity in these times. Listed below are some wardrobe designs with dressing table.

Wardrobe design with dressing table for master bedroom

Since your master bedroom would typically have more space than any other bedroom in the house, it would be perfect to have a wardrobe with dressing table here.

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Dressing wardrobe for flats and apartments

In case you choose an area other than your master bedroom, to build a wardrobe with a dressing table in your flat or apartment, you could choose from one of the designs shown below. Ensure that the wardrobe design you choose is according to the space available. Also make modifications in the design according to your taste and inclinations.

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This wardrobe with dressing table that goes underneath the vanity mirror is a great space-saver for owners of compact apartments.

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Open wardrobes with a simple dressing table are a great space-saver and are highly convenient, especially if we are talking about fitting in wardrobes with dressing tables in a compact space.

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You could choose minimalism, when designing a wardrobe with a dressing table in your, say, bachelor’s pad.

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The wardrobe in this bedroom with its mirrored doors makes the area look bigger, because of the white colour.

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You could also make slight variations to break the monotony, if a monochromatic style is not your thing. Check out the image below, with its perfect bed setting, the perfect wardrobe and the perfect dressing table.

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Points to consider for wardrobe design for bedroom

Lights for wardrobe design

Ensure that you have lights (LEDs are the best option) in your wardrobe. One little improvement can go a long way in not only illuminating your wardrobe but also making it supremely convenient for you to negotiate your way during all hours of the day.

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Organisers for your wardrobe

In case your old wardrobe does not allow you to arrange your clothes and other miscellaneous items in a convenient fashion, you could invest in closet organisers. These would eliminate the need to re-do your wardrobe and offer you the liberty to arrange all sorts of items neatly.

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Ensure safety with a locker

For your precious items, like jewellery and watches or even important documents, the wardrobe must have an in-built safe, made from a sturdy material like steel, even if the entire wardrobe is made of wood. Invest in best quality materials to build your small safe. Ensure that the lock is of a reputed brand.

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Space for the bedroom wardrobe design

The horizontal and vertical spaces used to hang your clothes must have enough length so that your dress/sarees/coats/bathrobes, etc. that you hang, fit well without folding. Keep enough space both horizontally and vertically for all items.

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Child-proof your wardrobe

Child-proofing your wardrobe is also a must if you have small children at home. This would eliminate any chances of minor mishaps for your little ones.

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Wardrobe design tips

1. All your winter wear must be neatly folded and kept safe in your wardrobe. Avoid hanging them as it affects the fabric.
2. Seasons impact what kind of clothes are used more frequently. In summers, the light clothes would be used more, while warm clothes will be used more during winters. These must be arranged in such a way in your wardrobe that enables easy access to the seasonal clothes.
3. While having the lower end of the wardrobe as a shoe-rack is a great idea, be mindful of the fact that your footwear gathers dust and grime. It must be property cleaned before you place it back in your closet.
4. If not used for a long time, clothes tend to have a musty odour. Air the clothes often. Avoid keeping too many naphthalene balls as the clothes will absorb the smell.
5. Clothes that lie in your wardrobe for a long time without getting any attention may start to deteriorate. You have to take stock of things in your wardrobe regularly, reshuffle and begin using those ignored clothes.
6. Wardrobes made of wood are quite prone to be affected by termite infestation, especially if you live in cities like Mumbai and Delhi which have water bodies around. It is advisable to get regular pest control work done to avoid infestation.
7. Wardrobes made of steel, iron or any other metal tend to creak when the hinges get worn out. Ensure regular greasing and wipe out the excess grease as it can damage your clothes.
8. Sliding doors in your wardrobe are a space saver but it may need more frequent repairs than normal doors.
9. Avoid stuffing your wardrobe. When stuffed the clothes will get creased or if other materials are stuffed, they can get damaged. The wardrobe is designed to take only a certain amount of load.
10. Wardrobes made of aluminium have weaker shock-absorbing capacity. Hence, you must handle it with care and avoid shifting it around a lot.

Wardrobe design FAQs

How to design your own wardrobe?

The design of a wardrobe should be based on the items that one intends to store in it and the space available. While you may visualise the design, it is advisable to get professional help to construct it.

What materials are used for wardrobe design?

Wardrobes can use materials like wood, glass, aluminium, steel, MDF, etc.