How Can A Bespoke Wardrobe Make the Most Of Your Space?

There are many reasons to have a bespoke wardrobe, and not all of them are about style and aesthetics. It is also a very practical way to make the most of the available space in your bedroom. We can offer a wonderful range of wardrobes, including walk-in wardrobes, mirrored wardrobes or wardrobes with sliding doors. Indeed, these attributes can be combined, such as by having sliding mirrored doors. The most obvious reason for having bespoke wardrobes may seem to be the great sense of style they can bring and this is undoubtedly a big factor. The options we offer provide a range of giving your bedroom a huge aesthetic uplift. However, the aesthetic of the room can also be improved by it being tidier and less cluttered. A room that is full of items piled up in boxes or left lying around where they shouldn’t be is not a very presentable one. Indeed, research has shown that having cluttered homes is a common issue for many people and one that causes a lot of problems, both practical and in its impact on people’s mood as they live with the awkwardness and inconvenience that this can bring.

What Is The Impact Of Too Much Clutter?

For example, last year’s Attic Storage Search Time and Clutter Habits survey found that:

• 48 per cent of Britons were late for work, school or another engagement because they had to look for a missing item
• The average time spent looking for lost items is highest among the adult age groups below 45, all of whom spent over ten minutes on this task on average
• In the meantime, people are piling up the clutter, not least with clothes, as the average person goes clothes shopping seven times a year
• The average number of clothes shopping trips varies, with this rising to 13 for people living in Manchester
• 24 per cent of adults buy clothes every two to three months
• Only just over half of UK adults (52 per cent) clear out their clothes every year

Of course, not everything that gets lost in the clutter is an item of clothing. We have all been through the drama of keys or a phone going missing just when we need them. Nonetheless, items of clothing can often be that item we cannot find, be it the all-important item of workwear, the appropriate tie for a wedding or funeral, or the themed T-shirt for the gig or big match you are going to. Reflecting on the survey, Attic Storage discussed the benefits of decluttering and expert views on this, but while there can be good reasons for disposing of items you no longer need or want, including clothes, it is better not to throw things out just because you lack space.

Why Will An Organised Wardrobe Cheer You Up?

Not only will this be more practical, but it can have a great effect on your mood.  A study by homeware brand Brabantia found that more than three quarters of Britons said a clean and tidy home was better for their mental health. Picking up on this finding, House Beautiful magazine advised that decluttering could be a major part of ensuring this is so. It quoted psychologist Emma Kenny as stating that the “simple act of having a tidy home” can create a more harmonious atmosphere within it. This suggests that improved mood, enhanced interpersonal relations and a reduction in the stress that comes with conflict can all arise from having a less cluttered home.

How Can An Organised Wardrobe Help Get Everything Under Control?

Of course, that will relate to many different issues. It won’t just be your wardrobe that might need clearing out or organising better. But, undoubtedly, the place your clothes are kept will be a very important part of the equation, not least as it is a place you return to every day. For that reason, you need to consider the benefits of a bespoke wardrobe, especially over the inferior alternative of using a freestanding wardrobe. Many households try to make do with freestanding wardrobes with limited space and not a lot of extra compartments to organise items neatly. This means you may end up with less space, or not be sure which of multiple wardrobes a certain item is in. If, instead, you have a bespoke wardrobe fitted, this issue can be resolved. By taking up one side of the bedroom and having it designed with the exact dimensions to take up the full height and width, you can maximise your storage space.

What Bespoke Features Would Make Your Wardrobe Ideal?

Along with this, a bespoke wardrobe can have extra drawers, shelves and alcoves to enable you to store more items, whether it is those things you might otherwise be scrambling to find when you are going out, or larger items that have a habit of going missing when it matters. Having extra space will also enable you to manage your clothes more easily, even if you are one of those Mancunian shopaholics who indulge in 13 clothes-buying outings a year. Moreover, with more room and better management of the space, it will not only look less cluttered, but it will be easier to sort through your clothes if and when you do decide to have a bit of a clear-out. The bespoke element of your wardrobe can certainly help with this. It may be that you need more free-hanging space for items such as shirts or dresses, or it could be that extra drawers or shelves would be useful for T-shirts and other smaller garments. Another aspect that having a tailor-made wardrobe can handle is if your bedroom has any unusual angles or shapes. A freestanding wardrobe is usually a large rectangular object that needs sufficient space to be kept in, so uneven corners or sloping ceilings could be an issue. However, a bespoke design can create an unusual shape if required, perhaps building in a creative and quirky feature. Whatever the dimensions of the room and the needs you have, a bespoke wardrobe can fit this while adding great aesthetic quality and the functional space you need to keep your clothes and other wearable items in good order.