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jbowden1

Walk In wardrobe design

jbowden1
8 years ago
We have space in our master bedroom to install a walk in wardrobe. The space is approximately 10ft x 6ft. Does anyone have any tips on how to divide up the interior storage? Will I have enough space to have a walkway in the centre? Would you install a small radiator inside or on the outer wall and any suggestions for lighting.

Comments (5)

  • Luciana
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago
    My walk-in is slightly longer (1.60x3.60m) - I only have the design with measurements on paper, but I could look for it this evening, scan it and post it for you if you want.

    In the meanwhile, have a look at the photos of the finished room. We took advantage of the height and got pull down rails; also, a big shelf above the door and narrow shelves on the side. I wouldn't get a radiator in there, or at least not a classic one - have a look at some towel warmers - their output is normally good enough for a room that size, plus you can use it to hang stuff on it: http://www.nevellidesignerradiators.co.uk/Elvina-Designer-Chrome-Towel-Radiator---Reina/232.htm

    Lighting, I think the best are directional track lights, e.g: http://www.wayfair.co.uk/Track-Lighting-C1802193.html?itemsperpage=96&sortby=6&curpage=1

    Otherwise, just search 'compact walk-ins' in Houzz phots. Hope this helps.
  • jbowden1
    Original Author
    8 years ago
    Thanks Luciana that's really helpful. Would have liked rails/ shelves on both sides but I think the depth would be too narrow. The plan would be great.
  • Luciana
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago
    Sorry, I just got back, so I'll have to postpone looking for those papers for tomorrow. Also, I'll have a look at the plans for the walk-in in our loft; it has units on both sides, so your 1.8m could be ok (sorry, I don't do inches and feet).

    My advice is to have a chat with someone from Sharp or Sigma 3, or even Homebase - they have their planners who can tell you what would be the best layout for the room. Even if you don't buy from them, I think first appointment is free or you can pay them only for the plan.

    http://www.sharps.co.uk/why-choose-sharps-bedrooms/

    http://www.sigma3.co.uk/bedrooms/bedroom-storage

    http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/static/bedroom-design-and-planning-appointment

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  • Luciana
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago
    Hi again,

    I've been through all the places where these plans could be and just can't find them. I found the ones for the loft, but not the ones for the main bedroom.

    In case the drawings aren't too clear, I'll explain it to you: the loft room is 2m wide, there's about 90cm in between the units; each unit is 53cm wide. From what I remember, the planner who came to talk to us said that the minimum distance between units should be 80cm. For the rails, as a hanger is about 40cm long, the distance between the wall and the rail should be no less than 24cm, making a unit about 48cm wide.

    I hope this makes sense. I measured the space in between the units and shoe shelves in the main walk-in, it's 90cm.

    Again, hope this helps - good luck!
  • jbowden1
    Original Author
    8 years ago
    That makes great sense. Thanks for your help and the time you spent looking for the plans.
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