We all know that the number one reason for selecting bespoke wardrobes has to do with customizability. Who doesn’t want, after all, to invest in a product that can be personalised to fit with the general aesthetic direction of the house? Do you want to select a certain colour, materials, or go for a layout that will showcase your purchases? Then, of course, a custom wardrobe will be an awesome choice. But there’s more to customizability than looks and design preferences. A bespoke closet can, all things considered, also be a wise financial investment, as you could personalise it to fit precisely to the dimensions of your room, and therefore, maximise the square footage available in your dwelling.
You spent a fortune after all, purchasing your home. Why not maximise what little room you have available? Why leave a portion of your bedroom unusable? We’ve all been there after all, me included. There’s nothing more frustrating than dealing with an uneven wall or a sloped ceiling that makes the installation of a prefabricated closet impractical. What exactly do you do? You go for something smaller, and leave that unused corner of the room unfurnished? That doesn’t work.
Personally, when I had to deal with this issue, I decided to invest a bit more into a custom wardrobe that was designed precisely to the dimensions of my room. Granted, it looks a bit funny, as whoever designed my dwelling was apparently inspired by Salvador Dali. But regardless, bespoke wardrobes simply work, and because I had a say in the design choices and the materials used, I’m also pretty sure that the installation of this closet boosted the total market value of the property. Not by much, that’s true, but by enough to recoup the costs of purchase.
Why Pay for Features That You’re Not Going to Use?
With prefabricated, store-available wardrobes, you buy a design that was conceptualised to fit the demands of as many people as possible. This means that a store-bought closet will work for 90% of your requirements, but it will not be moulded precisely to the dimensions of your room or your lifestyle. I, for one, never needed a wardrobe rod. I don’t usually go for a smart casual look, I don’t own that many long-sleeve shirts, and the weather in my area is mild enough for not actually needing a winter jacket for most of the year. So then, why should I purchase a prefabricated wardrobe that sacrifices shelf space for a clothing rod?
You, on the other hand, might feel differently. After all, Australians spend, on average around $2,500 per year on their clothing. Perhaps your fashion preferences are more varied than mine and you actually do need a clothing rod. Or, maybe you want more shelving or a closet that makes use of sliding doors. The point is, with store-available options, you often pay for features and design preferences that might not even be suitable for your needs.
Many prefabs come with fixed shelving that’s not adjustable when it comes to spacing; they are made of cheap particleboard that can sag under heavy clothes, and they come with standard widths and depths, which might not be ideal for your room’s specifications. In my case, I needed something a bit deeper than 55cm, as I wanted to store some old boxes. But it was close to impossible to find prefabs that actually featured the dimensions I wanted. Sure, custom-made wardrobes might require more planning on your part. But in almost all cases, they are more than worth it.
Select Something Built Around Your Unique Lifestyle
Your purchase habits are not identical to mine, and your storage requirements will differ from those of your friends, family or neighbours. Therefore, wouldn’t it make sense to invest in bespoke wardrobes that mould precisely to the specifications of your property and your daily routine? A custom wardrobe can, after all, match the way you decide to organise your daily living.
Are you a sneaker head, and over the years, have you amassed an impressive collection of Jordans? Well, maybe you’ll want to go for a closet with built-in shoe storage. Likewise, if you own some premium clothing brands, and you want to keep them wrinkle-free, maybe a wardrobe with extra shelving will be right up your alley. Australians are the world’s biggest fashion consumers, and this means that, realistically, when organising your clothing, you will have some difficult choices to make. Which garments will you keep for easy access, and which ones will hide away in open or closed shelves?
A custom wardrobe can help you organise your fashion purchases in a way that makes sense for your personal preferences. Prefabs are not built around your lifestyle and might, therefore, miss small details that can make all the difference for you. Perhaps you’re looking for separate zones if you’re sharing your storage space with a partner. Or, maybe you’re looking for a niche accessory, like a watch organiser. The point is, what you need is unique to you, and it’s unlikely you’ll find what you’re looking for by choosing prefabs.
A Furnishing Accessory Built Specifically for You.
You know what’s really annoying? When a closet looks to have been designed for people who have the opposite build than you. Do you want, for example, to keep your daily wear items at eye level, and thus be easily accessible? Well, chances are that with a prefab, the shelves will be lower than you would’ve liked. Your SO is significantly shorter than you and has trouble reaching the items stored in the closet’s upper pull-out racks? That’s a common issue with prefabs, as they are designed to accommodate the needs of people of average height.
Are you above or below this average? Well, then, good luck reaching comfortably the clothing and storage items that interest you. Bespoke wardrobes can be adjusted precisely to your height, and thus feature an ergonomic layout that fits your preferences. It’s all about customizability after all. You want your rooms to be spacious and your storage solutions to be ergonomic. So, for an optimum fit, realistically speaking, your best available solution would be to invest in a custom wardrobe.
