So much more than just storage
Built-in wardrobes are beautiful additions to any bedroom. They maximise space, hide clutter and provide a stunning focal point - what’s not to love? With countless styles to choose from, there’s plenty to suit your taste and your home’s unique design.
1. Blending a wardrobe and desk space
Working a desk into your fitted bedroom design is fantastic if you want to create a multifunctional space.
Not only does it make your room more practical to use but you can also add plenty of charming finishing touches to make it a cosy nook all of its own.
With floating shelves thrown into the mix too, you’ve got plenty of scope to make it the practical and elegant workspace you’ve always wanted.
2. Ultra-chic sliding wardrobe doors
Sleek, stylish and available in a variety of door designs, fitted sliding wardrobes are the pinnacle of practicality and style, and with Sharps we give you up to 40% more space than ordinary fitted wardrobes.
The great thing about sliding doors is that they’re so open to customisation.
By choosing from a range of different finishes and panel styles, creating dramatic looks has never been simpler.
3. Understated charm of Shaker
Bedrooms are a place for relaxation which is why the gentle and refined style of Shaker remains so popular in these spaces.
With Shaker, less is more. It uses simple detail to create a sense of calm and looks absolutely beautiful paired up with a soft neutral.
4. Small wardrobes to maximise space
Fitted wardrobes can fit inside any space, no matter how small.
Whether it’s for a child’s bedroom or a small spare room, built-in wardrobes optimise limited floor space by using up every available millimetre.
5. Explore built-in overhead storage
Vertical spaces in bedrooms are all too often overlooked but they're brimming with potential.
That space over your bed isn’t just a wall - we see it as an opportunity to have convenient and luxurious fitted storage.
Bed bridges offer a huge amount of extra space and can completely transform the usability of smaller rooms.
6. Minimalist slab-fronted doors
Want to cut down the visual clutter as much as possible?
Slab-fronted doors are the ultimate in minimalist visual style.
Sleekly designed with crisp and clean lines, their pared-back aesthetic brings a natural harmony and balance into bedroom spaces.
7. Fitted wardrobes for sloped ceilings
Awkward ceilings are no match for fitted wardrobes.
Unlike freestanding alternatives that leave wasted space, built-in wardrobes are designed to fit the exact contours of your sloped ceiling, ensuring every corner of your room is beautifully organised.
8. Wood finishes create calm
Rustic-style wardrobes bring an element of nature inside your home, helping you feel more connected to the outside world.
Ideal for traditional or Scandi-inspired modern homes, these wardrobes are normally finished with beautiful oak.
9. Keep your storage options varied
Rails, drawers, shoe racks, glamour cabinets, shelving…
The amount of ways you can style your storage is almost endless!
Variety is the spice of life so when it comes to designing a built-in wardrobe, make sure to give yourself lots of different storage options to suit your collection.
10. Wardrobes for rooms with high ceilings
The ultimate space-savers, high-ceiling wardrobes make sure every part of your interiors are put to good use, even in the tallest rooms.
From Victorian homes to modern apartments, floor-to-ceiling wardrobes look smart, stylish and practical with any decor.
11. Make the best use of alcoves
Alcoves don’t always have to have bookcases - fitted wardrobes can make excellent use of these normally tricky room features to fully maximise your storage potential.
Great for bedrooms, living rooms or anywhere else that could use some extra cabinet space.
12. Combine different finishes
Though a uniform look can look wonderfully elegant, sometimes you can create really stunning looks by bucking the trend.
Blending different finishes and textures - like glass, matt colours, woods or metallics - has the potential to make a truly stunning wardrobe design. Definitely an idea to set your design apart from the crowd.
13. Make your 9-5 easy with a Cloffice
Working from home? No problem.
You can seamlessly integrate a workspace into your fitted wardrobe design with a Cloffice.
This inventive solution can help you get organised while freeing up other space in your home that would otherwise be used as a traditional office or study room.
14. Corner wardrobes
Built-in wardrobes can line the entire length of your wall, even around the most awkward corners.;
If you’re tight for space, you can transform unused corners into a beautifully organised part of the room.
15. Casual partitioned dressing areas
The best part about large, open-plan bedrooms is that you can create the sense of separate spaces through the use of partitions.
Room dividers are fantastic for breaking up a room into smaller elements, so you can incorporate a casual dressing area or walk-in wardrobe in the very same space.
16. Full length mirrors add extra glamour
There’s so much to love about the dazzling design of mirrored wardrobes. With a full-length mirror, you can reflect more of the room, helping to create the illusion of more space.
They’re wonderfully sumptuous too, creating a luxurious feeling perfect for a high-end bedroom. But, of course, the main benefit is being able to check out your outfits from head to toe before you step out the door. Style and convenience, all in one.When you’ve not got room for standalone seating, look to your window space.
This is prime real estate for fitted seating, and the best part is that it’ll offer plenty of storage too.
17. Make space for your TV
Much like a cloffice, you can combine your built-in wardrobe with an entertainment centre to create integrated media units, offering the perfect balance of fun, convenience and beautiful aesthetics.
If you love nothing more than snuggling into the covers and winding down with a few episodes of your favourite show, this is one must-have piece of storage.
18. Walk-in wardrobes showcase your style
Walk-in wardrobes are the height of luxury and practicality, providing a storage haven for your shoes, clothes and accessories.
Not only do they organise your life, they’re also breathtakingly beautiful. With open-fronted storage, your collection is the star.
Everything is on show and ready for you to make your selection - but how long you spend on that process is entirely up to you!
19. Traditional detailing for classic elegance
Never underestimate the beauty of traditional design.
Sculpted detailing can be a wonderful addition, even in more contemporary room designs, creating an elegant counterpoint that suggests a sense of luxury.
You can go as dramatic as you want on this front, too. Styles like our Sherbourne range offer a more refined look with square edging, but if you want something more opulent, look to visuals like our Ascot range with its ornate cathedral arches.
20. Doorway to a hidden en suite
When you’re adding built-in wardrobes to your space, the doors don’t always have to lead to storage…
You could hide an entrance to a discreet little en suite, or perhaps an adjoining walk-in wardrobe. What’s great about this design is that it completely hides the space from view, so when the doors are closed, your bedroom design is completely uniform and unbroken.
A brilliant idea if you want to add some extra wonder to your fitted bedroom design.
21. Luxuriate in bold colours
Colour is a language in itself.
Whether you’re adding a splash of brights here and there or saturating a room from floor to ceiling with moody tones, it’s how you use your hues that makes a powerful statement.
Bold colours can be a fantastic alternative to neutrals, especially if you’re looking to create a bedroom that feels lavishly styled.
22. Bring storage to hallways and landings
Think built-in wardrobes only belong in bedrooms?
Think again. If your hallway is large enough to accommodate more fitted storage, you’ll be amazed at how much it can help keep your space free of shoes, bags, coats and other clutter that can accumulate near the front door.
Landings can also benefit too, serving as a fantastic utility space or as an extension of your clothes storage.
23. Fresh neutrals for a versatile look
Nothing really beats neutrals if you’re looking for versatility.
A bright, fresh white or a softer grey or cream can be worked into just about any bedroom design.
If you’re the type of person who likes to re-style their space every now and again, a neutral finish on your fitted wardrobes makes sure that they always blend into the design perfectly.
24. Symmetrical style with four-panel doors
Another take on traditional styling, 4-panel wardrobe doors like our Hampton range bring a classic design right up to date with symmetrical visuals.
They offer a slightly more contemporary spin with their striking, grand looks and make a sophisticated addition to bedrooms and dressing rooms.
25. Handle-free, push catch doors
Ultra-chic, ultra-minimal. When you want absolutely nothing to interrupt the visuals of your fitted wardrobe doors, a handleless aesthetic is just what you need. These smart solutions use push catch fittings to open up your storage - just press lightly and you’re free to access what’s inside.
Handle-free wardrobe doors can create absolutely breathtaking designs that are ideal for modern, high-concept interiors. But they’re just as fantastic for any home wanting an especially crisp and uncluttered look.
26. Integrate dramatic lighting
Inside or outside, adding lighting to your built-in wardrobes can make a world of difference to how they look.
Talk about dramatic - with just the addition of a few LED strips or integrated downlighting, an ordinary wardrobe gets transformed into a high-end fashion collection.
Let’s not forget that lighting is practical as well. In those moments when you want to find something in the dark without putting on the main light, it’s definitely a handy addition to your wardrobe design.
27. Contemporary stone finishes
While woods offer warming visuals, stone effects can create a cooling and calm ambience for your bedroom.
Pair up marble finishes with tones like peach and coral to create a soft, dreamy aesthetic.
Or for something super contemporary, try a darker concrete look that will blend well with tones like anthracite or navy blue.
28. Add shimmer with gloss finishes
Want to add a bit more pep to a neutral door design?
Just add gloss.
The soft lustre that comes with a gloss finish is an easy way to add a glamorous feel to bedrooms and also reflects more light into the space.
29. Handles add the perfect final touch
The right handles can elevate a design to the next level.
Ornate and textured handles look captivating when paired with classic style wardrobe doors, especially if they’re given a warm finish like brass to give them more visual appeal.
For contemporary designs, handles with a streamlined aesthetic can work wonders.
Add a bright finish like nickel or chrome to really make them pop.
30. Create a dedicated dressing room
Of course, how could we forget dressing rooms when it comes to wardrobe inspiration? In these spaces, your storage creates its own commanding presence, stretching from wall to wall to dominate the aesthetic of the room.
Since your wardrobes are as much the centre of attention as your clothes are in a fitted dressing room, make sure you give them a style that fits with your personality. No matter if you prefer soft neutrals or vivid statement colours, dressing room fitted wardrobes are a fantastic way for fashion aficionados to express their style.
We make a perfect team
Got plenty of ideas but not sure how to make them work in your own home? Speak to our team at Sharps. We’re the experts in creating tailor-made solutions for every space in the home. From landings to bedrooms, we’ve got the expertise to realise your perfect fitted wardrobe design.
