When it comes to wardrobes, there are plenty of “one size fits all” or “off the shelf” solutions. Okay, I’ll stop with the bad puns now!
Reality, though, is that we all have different wardrobe requirements, depending on the clothes we own. So although it’s perfectly acceptable to use a DIY product to create the interior of your wardrobe, if you want a wardrobe that really works for you, it’s important to do some designing first.
What Clothes Do You Own?
This may seem obvious, but it’s surprising how many people don’t stop to think about what their storage needs are before buying a wardrobe. They just accept whatever has been designed for them if they’re building and it’s custom-made, or buy what the salesman tells them to buy.
Instead, take the time to actually look at the clothes you currently own, and the best way to store them. A socialite with lots of long dresses has very different requirements to someone with lots of casual wear.
What’s the Best Way to Store Them?
The next step is to work out the best way to store your clothes, once you know how many of each type of item you have. There are calculators online that work out the approximate space required, which is a big help.
Then you need to think about the type of storage each type of item requires. Dresses, jackets and coats generally need hanging space. Jumpers get shelves. The list goes on.
Next up – how much total space do you have? At this point you can take your calculations to a wardrobe specialist who will look at the space available and your requirements and hopefully find a solution.
Or you can take a DIY approach and buy ready made wardrobe inserts based on what you need.
And remember – if the number crunching just isn’t working, maybe it’s time to do some clearing out of clothes you don’t wear any more!
