You’ve discovered the ideal inner-ring suburb home with charm or a condo or apartment in the city. All is well, except for a single item. You don’t know where you’re going to store all of your clothing. Your enormous collection of shoes and purses hardly fits in the tiny walk-in master closet. Where is there room? The answer will not lie in the little reach-in closets in the other rooms.

Then, while you were searching Pinterest for inspiration, you noticed a photo. It was a specially designed wardrobe design Dubai that was integrated into the space. You believed that it was a wonderful way to add character to the space without needing to undertake any unpleasant renovations.

Although the concept of a bespoke wardrobe closet, also known as an armoire, is interesting, you are unsure how to design one or who can build it for you.

 If this describes your problem, then you have come to the right place.

 As a custom closet designer (and the owner of a business that assists homeowners, condos, and apartments in solving the “puzzles” that are their closets), Closets Unlimited’s owner has witnessed a few space challenges over the years. And sometimes, even though we adore these projects, the best solution (particularly in houses with limited space) is NOT to remove a bedroom and turn it into a giant closet but rather to incorporate a gorgeous piece of furniture into the area that provides elegance, distinction, and—most importantly—more storage.

And whether you reside in Dubai or any location in between, we’ll walk you through ten stages in this blog that will help you create bespoke built-in wardrobes Dubai or armoire. Let’s examine the procedures.

Steps To Design A Custom Build In Wardrobe Or Armoire 

Step 1) Ask, “What Do I Want To Store, And What’s Best To Store In It?” Should It Be ‘Built In’ Or Resemble A Finished Piece Of Furniture?

A custom closet is better than a random piece of furniture because it can be made to fit your things. You must first decide if you need to fit casual clothing (such as shirts, blouses, and jeans) or lengthy formal clothing (such as dresses, suits, and trousers). If so, your custom-built-in closet will require hanging rods.

Second, consider whether you’ll need space for little items (such as jewelry, undergarments, socks, etc.); if so, drawers will be necessary.

As stated by Closets Unlimited, the third step is to decide if you want a built-in wardrobe that runs from wall to wall or floor to ceiling, or whether a furniture-style wardrobe that isn’t as large would be more appropriate. The furniture-style wardrobe might be a wise decision, particularly if your ceilings are 9 or 10 feet high.

Finally, you will likely need assistance with the best and most space-efficient way to store those items. The majority of individuals struggle here. They used to hang most of their clothes on a rod in their closet. However, when you add a custom wardrobe Dubai (typically due to space constraints), you will frequently need to alter your storage methods to accommodate more clothing in the new area. In this blog, we will go deeper into this subject.

Step 2) Do Not Start By Hiring A Trim Carpenter To Design And Build The Closet For You

Closets Unlimited begins by stating that it has no issues with trim carpenters. What skills do trim carpenters excel at when you consider their work? In a single word, “Er” would be, cut down the carpentry!

They concentrate on the cabinets, moldings, and trims utilized in each area of your house. Occasionally, they are also required to design and construct a closet.

They aren’t considering how to keep necklaces from becoming tangled. They aren’t considering the ideal drawer depth and breadth for a personalized wardrobe. They don’t care if the closet can be adjusted to “flex” with changing fashion trends.

In summary, they are not experts in closet design, just as your general practitioner is unlikely to be doing heart surgery. However, there are closet designers who specialize in creating custom clothing closets. “Just because you see a pretty design on social media doesn’t mean it will have the right layout to fit your storage needs,” adds Closets Unlimited. A Certified Closet Designer from Closets Unlimited can be of the greatest assistance in this situation.

Step 3) Determine How Deep The Closet Wardrobe Cabinets Need To Be

There must be room for hanging garments in the majority of wardrobe closets. Most people overlook that clothing on hooks dangles 20 to 21 inches from the wall. Certain portions of a built-in wardrobe must be 24″ deep to prevent cabinet doors from shattering your clothes. Modular wardrobe design Dubai provides flexible, space-saving solutions perfect for modern urban living.

Additionally, if you choose a cabinet with doors that is 24″ deep, you must ask:

  • Is the wall depth sufficient for a cabinet that is 24″ deep?
  • Do you have enough space to stand behind the cabinet, access your daily belongings, and open the doors?

Don’t attempt to put 10 pounds of stuff into a five-pound bag; you want a bespoke wardrobe closet that is appropriately sized for the available area.

Step 4) Make Sure You Don’t Have To ‘Dig In’ To Find Things

Because you’ll be hanging items, your wardrobe closet will probably have parts that are around 24″ deep. So, you’ll need to use every inch of space, including hanging garments, to see everything. Additionally, it might be nearly impossible to see items located at the back of a 24″ deep wardrobe closet, especially those under hanging garments.

Because of this, it’s a good idea to utilize slide-out drawers so you can carry your shoes or shirts with you instead of pushing them aside to “try” to see what’s in the deep, dark nooks and crannies at the rear.

Step 5) Learn That Mom Wasn’t Always Right… Ok, At Least When It Comes To Understanding Closet Design 

A reach-in closet, which only had hanging space with hanging garments, is not suitable for a custom wardrobe design. You see, you could get two to three times as many clothes folded in a drawer as hanging on a rod—at least not until this company turned me into a closet nerd.

Thus, advice for a luxury wardrobe design Dubai is to “hang less and fold more.” If you fold more clothing instead of hanging it, you’ll have more items in your closet.

Step 6) Understand, Size Matters When It Comes To Door And Drawer Widths

It will be wise to choose common drawer sizes if you want your bespoke wardrobe to be reasonably priced. The widths of these typical drawer sizes are 18″, 24, 30, and 36″. But Closets Unlimited would contend that drawer sizes are not all the same. Additionally, Closets Unlimited would contend that the 24″ and 36″ widths are superior. Here’s why.

Since the majority of folded clothing is between 10 and 11 inches broad, drawers that are 24 or 36 inches wide may accommodate two to three stacks, respectively. However, you will only obtain 1½ or 2½ stacks broad if the drawer is 18″ or 30″ wide. Therefore, 18″ and 30″ aren’t ideal unless you want to cut your t-shirts, yoga pants, and sweaters in half.

Additionally, if your doors are made of wood, be sure that their widths aren’t too excessive since the extra width may cause warping. Door widths should not exceed 22″. Use twin doors for cabinets that are 24″ or wider.

Step 7) Give Your Custom Wardrobe Closet Room To ‘Flex’

The majority of swoon-worthy celebrity bespoke wardrobes are constructed W-R-O-N-G. Yes, you heard correctly. Spending large sums of money on wardrobes often results in incomplete projects. 

To allow for the adjustment of rods and shelves, the majority of celebrity wardrobe closets are constructed without holes on the interior of the cabinets. Wardrobe interior design Dubai focuses on optimizing layout, finishes, and lighting for a refined wardrobe experience. Additionally, the flexibility to move rods and shelves is crucial since what you’re wearing (and hence what you’ll be keeping) changes over time.

To put it briefly (and maybe more crucially if you are short), make sure that the side of your wardrobe pieces have adjustment holes so that you can rearrange the arrangement if necessary.

Step 8) Make Sure The Finishes And Door And Drawer Styles Fit Your Décor

Although it is possible to purchase a random wardrobe cabinet from a furniture store, the issue arises if it is too large, too tiny, or not deep enough to fit your design.

The challenge lies in the fact that there is no universal solution for clothing closets. Whether this custom wardrobe closet is in a living room, bedroom, or another area, you must coordinate the door, drawer, hardware, and finishes to match your location.

Additionally, Closets Unlimited advised against simply placing a box in the center of the closet space. Think of the overall appearance. Astonishing depths and heights are a wonderful way to enhance design.

For instance, a flat, Euro-inspired (slab-style) door front with sleek hardware can be the answer if you’re looking for a modern appearance. Modern wardrobe Dubai showcases sleek designs and minimalist finishes for a contemporary look. White shaker doors and drawers are a wonderful choice for the transitional design. It complements a wide range of decor and is classic. Additionally, raised panel doors and drawers will be the solution if you like a more formal, conventional look. Whatever you decide, you may customize your cabinets to match your design style with a custom wardrobe closet. 

Step 9) Design The Wardrobe To Make The Room Feel Bigger

One undeniable fact about built-in wardrobe closets is that they can reduce the perceived size of a room. A built-in wardrobe can make your room feel smaller. When built-in cabinets are installed inside a room, floor space is converted into storage space (without the trouble of a dusty renovation procedure).

But by definition, a built-in cabinet also reduces the size of the space. However, as the saying goes, there is a way to turn this negative situation into a positive one. And this is how.

You should have a mirror in several closets to ensure you’re prepared for your crucial meeting. Custom wardrobe makers Dubai create bespoke wardrobe systems that match your space, style, and storage needs. Additionally, you may “kill two birds with one stone” by adding mirrors to your personalized closet outfit (by the way, isn’t that the most morbid phrase ever?). Mirrors on closet doors will increase the space’s perceived size and provide your closet additional use.

Step 10) Cap Off Your Custom Wardrobe Design With A Top Or Crown For Visual Drama

A room’s center point can—and frequently does—be the wardrobe closet. They are deserving of more than just “simple storage”; they should inspire awe!”

Adding a polished top or a beautiful crown is a clever way to achieve this. This step gives your living room closet, den, or bedroom some “good drama.” However, as Closets Unlimited advised, do not attempt to match the crown in the room with your own. It never aligns. Therefore, if you already have a crown, either build a matching crown across the room or lower the wardrobe with its own crown or flat fascia board.

Do you require assistance creating a bespoke closet or built-in wardrobe?

While reading these ten steps is beneficial, most individuals need “professional help”—and not the type of professional help you might be thinking of—for this undertaking.

Hire wardrobe designer in Dubai from Closets Unlimited if you fit this description and live in Dubai. Closets Unlimited would be delighted to assist you. Click or call us for a free 3D design. Call us to speak with Closets Unlimited if you’re in Dubai.