Walk-In Wardrobe - some ideas please.

LadyDee

Hi, I'm moving into a new home and would like some ideas on how to fit out a walk-in wardrobe 9ft 6ins x 4ft. There is a door in the middle of one long side.

As a hoarder I need as much storage space as possible (hence dispensing with an ensuite and having a WIW instead) - so I wondered if anybody who has one can give me some advice on a layout.

I need hanging space, drawers and shelves. I did try looking online but I can't seem to find draft layouts for this sort of thing.


TIA for any help.

olias

Not very MSE, but if you have the type of property with a walk in wardrobe, I would get one of the proper companies in that do wardrobe fittings to design and install it. The alternative would never be as good or practical.

Google things like 'wardrobe interiors' or 'wardrobe fittings' or 'walk in wardrobe' to find companies.

If you do decide to do it yourself, then just google the same things, but search under google images for loads of ideas.

Olias

LadyDee

olias wrote: »

Not very MSE, but if you have the type of property with a walk in wardrobe, I would get one of the proper companies in that do wardrobe fittings to design and install it. The alternative would never be as good or practical.

Google things like 'wardrobe interiors' or 'wardrobe fittings' or 'walk in wardrobe' to find companies.

If you do decide to do it yourself, then just google the same things, but search under google images for loads of ideas.

Olias

The type of property is a mobile home so very MSE:D

I am visiting the manufacturer of the home on Monday and wanted some ideas to offer them.

phill99

Maybe you need to address your hoarding problem. Would be a lot cheaper. They say if you have something and don't use it for a year, then you don't need it.

LadyDee

phill99 wrote: »

Maybe you need to address your hoarding problem. Would be a lot cheaper. They say if you have something and don't use it for a year, then you don't need it.

In the meantime, if anybody else has any useful hints I'd be grateful to hear them.

If not then perhaps 'they' could come and help me pack up and move.

ailuro2

Have a look at bedroom design catalogues online for Ikea, Sharpes etc.... they normally have layouts in them to show off the internal gubbins they sell... so you can steal some of their ideas.

Will the home be mobile, or is it a static caravan? That will dictate how sturdy it needs to be, what weight it can be etc.

LadyDee

ailuro2 wrote: »

Have a look at bedroom design catalogues online for Ikea, Sharpes etc.... they normally have layouts in them to show off the internal gubbins they sell... so you can steal some of their ideas.

Will the home be mobile, or is it a static caravan? That will dictate how sturdy it needs to be, what weight it can be etc.

It's a Park Home (new fancy name for Mobile Home).

Good idea to look at Ikea etc. - thank you!

sunshinetours

To maximise your space i would consider double height open hanging hanging for at least part of the 9 foot wall (not sure how tall ceiling are in a park home) and then floor to ceiling shelving and maybe a drawer unit each end along the 4 foot walls. That way you will maximise the free floor space when you enter the WIW

I would also imagine that fixings amy be trickier in a mobile home to ensure they are strong enough to take the wight of long runs of hanging rails

Also lay it out on some free floor space using full size hangers to see how you will be able to move around in there as 4 foot width is quite tight.

Removing the wall completely and putting floor to ceiling wardrobes may be more practical if not any cheaper?

julianashcroft

Have a look at this site: http://shop.closetmaid.co.uk/

LadyDee

sunshinetours wrote: »

To maximise your space i would consider double height open hanging hanging for at least part of the 9 foot wall (not sure how tall ceiling are in a park home) and then floor to ceiling shelving and maybe a drawer unit each end along the 4 foot walls. That way you will maximise the free floor space when you enter the WIW

I would also imagine that fixings amy be trickier in a mobile home to ensure they are strong enough to take the wight of long runs of hanging rails

Also lay it out on some free floor space using full size hangers to see how you will be able to move around in there as 4 foot width is quite tight.

Removing the wall completely and putting floor to ceiling wardrobes may be more practical if not any cheaper?

Thank you - very good idea about the double height hanging - always lots of wasted space in a wardrobe below tops/skirts etc.

The home is being factory-built and any fittings are part of the structure - all kitchen units etc. are installed just like in a conventional build, so strength is not a problem. Ceilings are usually approximately 9ft high.

Very useful tips - thank you.

LadyDee

julianashcroft wrote: »

Have a look at this site: http://shop.closetmaid.co.uk/

Some of those layouts look fabulous - I didn't come across that site in my searching. Very interesting. Many thanks.