How to have fitted wardrobes in small bedrooms

When it comes to fitted wardrobes, people often have the idea that it’s impossible to have one if your bedroom is small. They believe that fitted wardrobes are luxuries that are only available to people with really large bedrooms. But as we’re about to explain, that’s simply not the truth.

Here’s how we approach small bedroom storage to create the illusion of a more spacious room and avoid the mistakes most people come across.

Maximising Vertical Space

As a general rule of thumb, any small bedroom should aim to utilise as much vertical space as possible. Typical wardrobes tend to leave a bit of space at the top because they’re not built to accommodate every possible wall and ceiling height.

In most cases, you can use this space for things such as boxes or large items, but it’s not very practical and it takes away some of the space that could be used to hang clothes.

As such, it’s important to use as much vertical space as possible when installing a fitted wardrobe in a small bedroom. Thankfully, fitted wardrobes are designed to use up all of the space in your room.

Enhancing the Space in Your Room

There are several ways to make your small bedroom feel more spacious to accommodate a fitted wardrobe:-

• Focus on decluttering your room, paying close attention to clearing floor space so that you have more room to move around after installing a fitted wardrobe.

• Think about furniture arrangements that can maximise floor space when including your fitted wardrobe. Alternatively, consider removing furniture or replacing it with multifunctional furniture.

• Use mirrors to reflect light and create the illusion of more space. Placing a mirror opposite a window can reflect a large amount of light, creating a brighter and more expansive room.

Choosing the Right Colours and Finishes

It’s important to choose the right colours and finishes to make your room feel a bit larger and more open. This is achieved in several ways:

• Using lighter colours makes a room feel more open and airy. On the contrary, dark colours tend to absorb light which makes a space feel smaller and more closed.

• When possible, utilise glossy finishes to help reflect light around your small bedroom. Try to create a balance as too much gloss can create glare which will be visually too much for some people.

• Light-coloured flooring can also make a room feel larger. This can be further expanded by creating seamless transitions between walls and floors to create the illusion of a more expansive room.

Conclusion

Bespoke furniture such as fitted wardrobes can be a huge benefit to any small bedroom. Customised storage solutions are built to fit your needs and specifications, making them incredibly flexible. They can even fit oddly-shaped rooms, or rooms with difficult layouts due to door and window placements.

So, for all your wardrobe requirements, why not speak to the team at Reflective Designs Lincoln, call us on 01522 689 179 or email info@reflectivewardrobes.co.uk