Most wardrobes fail for one reason: they are planned around the wall, not around the clothes. Start with what you own and how you use it, and the layout follows.
1. Count before you design
Note how much hangs long (sarees, dresses, coats), how much hangs short (shirts, trousers), and how much folds. A family that folds most clothes needs more shelves and drawers than hanging rods.
2. Sliding or hinged shutters
- Sliding shutters need no space to open, which helps in smaller bedrooms, but only half the wardrobe is open at once.
- Hinged shutters open fully and cost less, but need clear floor space in front.
- Walk-in wardrobes work when you can spare a small room or a corner of the bedroom.
3. Use the full height
A loft above the main wardrobe stores luggage and seasonal clothes. Keep everyday items between knee and shoulder height, and heavy items low.
4. Small fittings, big difference
- Pull-out trouser and tie racks
- Drawer dividers for accessories
- A locker drawer
- Wardrobe lights that switch on when the door opens
Our wardrobes are built at the Dhriti Wood workshop to your measurements, so internal sections can be sized to your clothes rather than to a catalogue.
