What Are Bespoke Wardrobes?

Bespoke wardrobes, as their name suggests, are made precisely for you and your home. This kind of bedroom furniture is designed to fit whatever space you have available in your bedroom. In addition, the interior layout of your wardrobe will be customised to meet your needs.

This makes them an excellent investment in your property, especially if you are seeking to maximise the storage space you have available in your bedroom as well as make your whole room look stylish. 

What is the difference between bespoke wardrobes and fitted wardrobes?

It might be easy to believe that fitted wardrobes and bespoke wardrobes are one and the same. However, there are a few differences that it is worth acknowledging. 

First, bespoke fitted wardrobes are designed for you in every way - from their shape and size to the type of storage spaces they contain. 

By contrast, standard fitted wardrobes may be put together to fit a specific space in your bedroom, but the interior space within the wardrobes will often be made up of off-the-shelf components. 

So, all bespoke wardrobes are fitted and designed specifically with you in mind, while standard fitted wardrobes will be built to fit into a specific space but not specially designed and created with you and your needs in mind. 

Second, because standard fitted wardrobes are put together using pre-set components, you will often have less choice over colour and material than you do with true bespoke wardrobes. 

Ultimately, bespoke wardrobes give you the opportunity to create a piece of furniture that works for your lifestyle and that fits seamlessly into the broader decor and design of your bedroom. 

How much do bespoke fitted wardrobes cost?

Because bespoke fitted wardrobes are designed for you and your home alone, they do cost more than standard fitted wardrobes or freestanding items of furniture. However, instead of seeing this as an expense, view it as an investment.

According to research by Which? bespoke fitted wardrobes come in at an average cost of £3,400, while fitted modular wardrobes are around half the price at an average of £1,670.

This reflects the fact that bespoke wardrobes are designed and made from scratch, whereas standard fitted wardrobes take existing components and put them together to work in your bedroom. 

Of course, the cost of your bespoke fitted furniture will vary depending on how big your wardrobes are, what kind of storage space you want inside them and what materials and finish you choose for this feature.

Always remember that comparing quotes for true bespoke furniture with those provided for standard fitted furniture is not entirely a fair comparison, because bespoke wardrobes offer a much higher degree of personalisation.

Why are bespoke fitted wardrobes so expensive?

The reason bespoke fitted wardrobes appear expensive is because of the personalis4ation and craftsmanship that goes into each piece of furniture. 

This kind of wardrobe is designed not only for your bedroom, but also according to what kinds of clothes you have in your wardrobe. So, you can dictate how much hanging space you want versus shelving. You can add drawers of different depths. 

You can even include lighting in your bespoke fitted wardrobes. All of these features ensure that you use this space in your home as best as possible and that you don’t have dead space in your wardrobe. 

We find that our clients end up with an average of 25 per cent more storage space when they choose bespoke wardrobes compared to off-the-shelf options. 

As we’ve said, it’s best to view bespoke fitted wardrobes as an investment. In fact, one property company pointed out that having ample storage in a property can help make it more appealing to prospective buyers.

So, bespoke fitted wardrobes are not only pieces of furniture that you can enjoy and that will keep your bedroom tidy. They are also features that future buyers will appreciate should you ever decide to sell up and move on. 

What happens if you commission bespoke fitted wardrobes?

A further benefit of choosing bespoke fitted furniture for your bedroom is the service you’ll receive as part of the process. 

When you come to us for bespoke fitted wardrobes, you will receive a design consultation at the beginning of the process to ensure that we fully understand what you need from your furniture and what aesthetic preferences you have. 

Our design team will then create a design of your furniture for you to check and adjust before we make your wardrobes. You will also receive assistance with taking measurements for your bespoke wardrobes to ensure that every component fits as intended. 

Finally, once all the pieces are ready to be assembled, professional installers will come to your home and fit your bespoke wardrobes. This all-in-one process, from design to installation, saves you effort in having to find your own installer if this isn’t offered by a fitted wardrobe manufacturer.