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How can I update these wardrobes?

4 years ago

Hi,

I‘m looking to update these wardrobes in the bedroom and hallway. The main bedroom is big enough for sliding doors, however the two other bedrooms are quite small...Most ideas I see are for larger, at least dual door wardrobes but we just don’t have the space unless there is a clever alternative. Have you got any ideas to help us?

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MB Design & Drafting
4 years ago
Maybe just a new internal fit out?

New handles and catches will make a massive difference to existing doors.

We still use hinged doors to wardrobes. Sometimes sliders depending on space available.

Repair what you have and if it looks uneconomical replace with new doors, catches, etc.
dreamer
4 years ago
As said, update what you have. Maybe new doors, with a profile, if budget allows. Or just new hardware.
Hinged doors allow you to access the full wardrobe at the same time. If you have sliding doors, then the sliding door is always stopping full access into wardrobe.
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dreamer
4 years ago
Bunnings have a good range, that might be suitable for retro fitting.
Kim
4 years ago
If the storage in the hallway butts up against a storage/wardrobe in a bedroom you could reallocate the space. Sometimes single wardrobe doors have a wider space behind. You could enlarge the front access to be larger and put in two smaller size doors. I think if you update all the handles throughout your house it will uplift the feel to a modern look.

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