8 Times to Hire a Wardrobe Designer
These pros create order out of chaos, whether in bedrooms, playrooms or pantries
Wondering if it’s time to hire a wardrobe designer? Organising professionals are experts at making the most of the space you have. Some wardrobe designers specialise in customising and installing wardrobe systems, while others offer space-planning services, custom cabinetry, built-ins and more. Here are 10 times it makes sense to reach for the services of these organising pros – including tackling that classic quandary, a wardrobe full of nothing to wear.
1. You don’t want to declutter – you just want to be neater
A whole wardrobe full of nothing to wear. Sound familiar? If you love your stuff and don’t want to pare down but are fed up with facing a messy mountain of clothes and shoes, a wardrobe designer can help. As a rule, wardrobe designers won’t hound you to trim your shoe collection or cull those 10 nearly identical pairs of black pants. What they will do is design the perfect storage system to keep all your favourites in good shape, so you can walk into your wardrobe each morning feeling inspired rather than defeated.
A whole wardrobe full of nothing to wear. Sound familiar? If you love your stuff and don’t want to pare down but are fed up with facing a messy mountain of clothes and shoes, a wardrobe designer can help. As a rule, wardrobe designers won’t hound you to trim your shoe collection or cull those 10 nearly identical pairs of black pants. What they will do is design the perfect storage system to keep all your favourites in good shape, so you can walk into your wardrobe each morning feeling inspired rather than defeated.
2. You’re welcoming a new baby
Having a new baby at home is hard enough. Add to that the tidal wave of baby gifts and complete lack of sleep, and you’ve got a recipe for chaos. A wardrobe designer can help set the stage for a calm, well-organised home by creating tailor-made storage for the baby’s things.
In this nursery, the designer installed a custom dresser and adorable wardrobe for baby Leo’s nursery. Triple hanging rods for baby clothes will transition into double hanging rods as Leo grows.
Having a new baby at home is hard enough. Add to that the tidal wave of baby gifts and complete lack of sleep, and you’ve got a recipe for chaos. A wardrobe designer can help set the stage for a calm, well-organised home by creating tailor-made storage for the baby’s things.
In this nursery, the designer installed a custom dresser and adorable wardrobe for baby Leo’s nursery. Triple hanging rods for baby clothes will transition into double hanging rods as Leo grows.
3. You recently moved
Moving into a new home is the ideal time to set up wardrobe systems. A wardrobe designer can help you make the most of the storage space in your new home, from the wardrobe to the kitchen pantry. If you think of it early enough, have your wardrobe designer get right in there – before you’ve put everything away!
How to move on after your renovation
Moving into a new home is the ideal time to set up wardrobe systems. A wardrobe designer can help you make the most of the storage space in your new home, from the wardrobe to the kitchen pantry. If you think of it early enough, have your wardrobe designer get right in there – before you’ve put everything away!
How to move on after your renovation
4. You want to add value to your home
A roomy wardrobe is a definite plus for many potential buyers. So if you’re weighing home improvement projects to put your money into, consider adding custom wardrobes to the list. A master wardrobe outfitted with beautiful details is sure to catch the eye of buyers, potentially leading to a quicker sale.
A roomy wardrobe is a definite plus for many potential buyers. So if you’re weighing home improvement projects to put your money into, consider adding custom wardrobes to the list. A master wardrobe outfitted with beautiful details is sure to catch the eye of buyers, potentially leading to a quicker sale.
5. You want to make the most of a small space
If you have a small, narrow or otherwise tricky space, using every inch as efficiently as possible can make a world of difference. Wardrobe designers are masters at finding creative solutions for compact spaces. And in really tight spaces, custom work can get the job done when off-the-shelf options simply won’t fit.
If you have a small, narrow or otherwise tricky space, using every inch as efficiently as possible can make a world of difference. Wardrobe designers are masters at finding creative solutions for compact spaces. And in really tight spaces, custom work can get the job done when off-the-shelf options simply won’t fit.
6. You want to tame the toy chaos
Playroom or kids’ room driving you batty? It could be you simply don’t have the right kind of storage to easily hold all those stuffed animals and Lego bricks. A wardrobe designer can set you up for success with storage options tailor-made for the toys your family has now, plus room to grow. Bonus: With well-organised wardrobes and built-ins, you’ll probably end up with more free space in the room for, you know, actually playing with all those toys.
Experience the miracle of organised children’s toys
Playroom or kids’ room driving you batty? It could be you simply don’t have the right kind of storage to easily hold all those stuffed animals and Lego bricks. A wardrobe designer can set you up for success with storage options tailor-made for the toys your family has now, plus room to grow. Bonus: With well-organised wardrobes and built-ins, you’ll probably end up with more free space in the room for, you know, actually playing with all those toys.
Experience the miracle of organised children’s toys
7. You want to upgrade your kitchen, without renovating
If you’d love to overhaul your kitchen but a full renovation is not in the cards, consider hiring a wardrobe designer to equip your cabinets and pantry instead. Tricking out these spaces with custom details is a thoroughly satisfying (but less costly) option that can reap big benefits in everyday ease of use.
If you’d love to overhaul your kitchen but a full renovation is not in the cards, consider hiring a wardrobe designer to equip your cabinets and pantry instead. Tricking out these spaces with custom details is a thoroughly satisfying (but less costly) option that can reap big benefits in everyday ease of use.
8. You want to make your dream wardrobe a reality
Do your daydreams include visions of a glorious walk-in wardrobe, complete with custom shoe storage and a glamorous dressing area? If you’re ready to treat yourself to some pure wish fulfilment, a wardrobe or interior designer can make those dreams a reality.
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What storage challenges do you face in your home? Share in the Comments below.
Do your daydreams include visions of a glorious walk-in wardrobe, complete with custom shoe storage and a glamorous dressing area? If you’re ready to treat yourself to some pure wish fulfilment, a wardrobe or interior designer can make those dreams a reality.
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What storage challenges do you face in your home? Share in the Comments below.
Like professional organisers, wardrobe designers are well versed in using space efficiently. But while a professional organiser is a bit like a life coach for your stuff, a wardrobe designer’s work is more tightly focused on maximising the use of space in your wardrobes and cupboards. If you still need to do a fair amount of decluttering, you might want to tackle it on your own – or hire a professional organiser – before moving on to a wardrobe designer. If you have already pared back and need a hand in getting what’s left beautifully organised, a wardrobe designer can help.