Designing your wardrobe space needs a lot of careful consideration, and if you are looking to do it on a budget it’s even more of a challenge. Here’s how you can go about the low cost wardrobe!
First, Figure Out The Space Available
Measure the available space in your bedroom. Try to design your storage unit in modules of 2 feet, as boards and laminate are most commonly available in 4 feet widths and this module will minimize the wastage of material.
Consider Your Usage
Do you generally hang up your clothes, or fold them on shelves? This is the most important consideration to keep in mind as you get started. It will also determine the cost of your wardrobe. An open space that is used to hang clothes is the most cost-effective design, while shelves will use up more material. Drawers will add to your cost as you will need to factor in the cost of hardware like channels and knobs.
Designing The Shelves
A mix of hanging space, shelves and one or two drawers will be the optimal design, keeping in mind the functionality you need. If you are looking purely for the most cost-effective design, then most of the space should be used for hanging clothes. In this case, you can always use boxes or bins on top of the available shelves to organize your clothes neatly.
Our take on this? You should always choose functionality and usage over budget considerations, as your wardrobe is something you will have to use for a long time!
Do You Really Need A Loft?
Adding on a loft will increase the cost of your wardrobe, and if you do not really need the extra space then you should consider having a wardrobe that’s just 8 feet high or up to the lintel level. This also visually enhances the size of your room, rather than having a floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobe which will make your room look smaller.
Costs Vary Based On The Material You Choose
The selection of core material for your wardrobe boxes and the shutter finishes will greatly impact the cost of your wardrobe. Boxes that are made using boiling water-resistant plywood may be the most durable (and also the most expensive), while cheaper options are available that include MDF, HDF, and particle board as the core. When it comes to the outside finish, edge banded laminate is the most cost-effective option, while shutters that are finished in PU may be among the most expensive.
Our take on this? You should never, ever compromise on the quality of the material you use, as the durability of your woodwork will be affected!
Sliding Shutters Are More Expensive
The cost of your wardrobe will also increase based on the hardware you choose. Sliding or folding shutters are more expensive than the regular hinged shutters, as the cost of the sliding systems will be added on to your basic cost. Again, there are a variety of sliding systems available in the market and the more sophisticated solutions will increase your cost.
Closet Organizing Systems
Closet organizing systems are available that minimize wood and use pull-out trays, zip-up boxes or plastic drawers for storage. While these may work out to be cost-effective, they often do not add aesthetic value to your wardrobe, and they may also not be durable in the long run.
A Final Word Of Advice
While you can never have too much storage in a room, try to pare down your belongings as you really do not want to be spending more on storing unwanted clutter! Donate whatever you have outgrown or don’t use anymore because it has gone out of style. Keep only the clothes you love and use often.
Once you have done that, get creative with what is left. Use the Marie Kondo style of organizing to fold and stack your clothes in the most space-efficient way. Use hooks behind the door to hang up your belts, ties and scarves. Sort your clothes by category and put similar items together. Anything that’s very delicate or very fancy should always be hung up and never folded.
Thicker items like denim or sweaters can be folded neatly and stacked. You can use the roll and vertical tuck technique for items like tee shirts, leggings, shorts and so on that do not crush easily; you will be astonished by how much space you are able to save this way!
For the most effective, aesthetic and unique wardrobe designs, you can always connect with the expert designers from Homelane!
