WHY CHOOSE A BUILT-IN WARDROBE?
A built-in wardrobe provides for an efficient use of the available space in the room. They are available in a wide range of configurations to meet the individuals needs and provide for completely custom solutions in terms of design, selection of materials, functional features and layout. You can fully use the available height of the room and play around with the depth of the wardrobe resulting in capacity that is truly astounding. It is important to note how diverse the dimensions can be - solutions range from narrow and compact to massive and extended.
THE BEST MOMENT FOR PLANNING A BUILT-IN WARDROBE
In a perfect world, a built-in furniture should be planned for even before the design of the walls of the room. This allows for providing enough space for a fully functional and spacious wardrobe that matches your lifestyle and habits. Of course, built-in furniture can and really should be integrated in the existing layout or an already furnished home by using alcoves, openings, technical rooms and other available space.
ROLE OF SLIDING DOORS IN BUILT-IN WARDROBES
A built-in wardrobe with a sliding door is a perfect match - they truly complement each other. A sliding door allows for easy access to the contents of the wardrobe in narrow spaces, for example, hallways. Sliding door won’t obstruct the passage along the wardrobe. Also, they provide additional air circulation inside the closet. In addition, the room or the wardrobe area can be fully or partially separated by a sliding door. Sliding doors also come in wide variety of options.
CORRECT LAYOUT/ CONFIGURATION OF A WARDROBE
There are several aspects that should be taken into consideration - what is the purpose of the wardrobe and how many people are going to use it, what is the layout of the room around the wardrobe, how much space can be used for the wardrobe. When you know what and how much is going to be kept in it, you can decide on a suitable configuration of drawers, shelves, clothing rails of a suitable size and other elements.
BUDGETING FOR A BUILT-IN CLOSET
There are different budgets for different desires. From economy class to luxury designs. There are various types of materials, door profiles and fitting available, allowing the customer to fit the costs of the wardrobe within their intended budget. Different wardrobe ranges and different thickness of materials can be suited to various needs meeting the set budget.
COLLABORATION WITH AN EXPERT - A DESIGNER
DIY may not always be the best option. Choosing and installing a new and functional closet involves a lot of details that may be missed and later come back to hunt you, as fixing errors after the installation can be difficult. An expert knows the nuances involved in the planning process, the technical capabilities, as well as will be able to offer the best visual solutions, plan for the maximum loads and the ergonomic aspects. Our experience shows that consultation and collaboration with an industry expert is a must.
- You may apply for a consultation with an experienced furniture
and interior designer here: www.ripo.lv/en/for_interior/applying_to_individual_consultation
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Opinion: Ieva and Jana, RIPO furniture and interior designers from showroom in Lāčplēša Street 14.