A wardrobe is one of the hardest-working pieces of furniture in the house, and one of the most awkward to buy ready-made. Rooms have alcoves, chimney breasts, sloping ceilings and uneven walls, and off-the-shelf units leave gaps. A handcrafted wardrobe is built to the room.
Start with the space
Look at where the wardrobe will go. Is it a full wall, an alcove, a corner or under a sloping ceiling? Greenwood’s fitted wardrobes are made to your measurements, and for fitted work measurements are taken on site so that the finished wardrobe sits properly against your walls and ceiling.
Plan the inside before the outside
The layout inside decides how well a wardrobe works day to day. Think about:
- Hanging space — long items such as dresses and coats need more height than shirts and jackets.
- Shelves for folded clothes and drawers for smaller items.
- Who is using it. Two people often need two separate layouts.
Tell Martin what you need to store and the interior can be arranged around it.
Choose the timber and finish
Wardrobes can be made in solid oak or pine and finished either naturally or painted. Oak has a more formal grain; pine is lighter and more traditional. Painted finishes are popular in bedrooms because they can match your scheme. See materials and styles and finishes for the options, and bring photos of anything you like.
Beyond the wardrobe
Many people continue the same finish into the rest of the room. Greenwood also makes beds, chests of drawers and bedside tables — see bedroom furniture.
Working with Greenwood
You deal directly with Martin Raitt, who has been making furniture in Sutton Coldfield for 30 years, and every piece carries a 10-year craftsmanship guarantee. To discuss a wardrobe for your home, get in touch.