Space-Saving Wardrobe Design Hacks for Small Bedrooms

Merino Laminates, July 31, 2024

Space is a luxury, especially in the cities and metros where the homes are getting more compact, thus making it more crucial to make the most of the space that you have. Be it any part of the home, we must ensure that the resources we have must be optimised for maximum utility and to create a space that is not just pleasing to the eye, but highly functional and adaptable to the changing needs of the occupants. Wardrobes are an integral addition in every home, and the application of space-saving wardrobe ideas is imperative to create storage solutions that are smart and efficient.
Here are some compact wardrobe storage solutions and small bedroom wardrobe design ideas that you can apply to make the most of the space that is available to you:

1. Keep it simple!

When you are designing a wardrobe for a small bedroom, simplicity can be a game changer for you! When you have to choose between standing out and blending in, always choose to blend in so that you are creating a bedroom as an entity and not breaking it down to different parts. Opt for a monochromatic theme for your bedroom and let your wardrobes blend seamlessly with the walls and other surfaces by choosing the same colours or a similar finish through your room. You can also skip any accessories or handles and opt for sliding door wardrobes which glide at a gentle nudge. This is one of the key small bedroom wardrobe design ideas that you can start off with, or even apply in an already existing space as it creates an illusion of space and makes the room look airy and clutterfree.

2. Opt for full length storage

While one may have the option of having lentil height wardrobes, it is best to forgo those and instead, choose full length storage solutions. You may be accessing the lower wardrobes for your everyday utilities, you can dedicate the storage over the lentil to house less frequently used items like suitcases, storage boxes or other things that you do not need on a regular basis. The key to achieving success in a small closet organisation is to hide away the clutter and keep your open spaces as tidy and free of any mess as possible. This not only creates more room for easy movement, it also makes the room look larger and organised. The added length can also give you the flexibility of adding more vertical storage, shelves and drawers as per your requirements.

 

3. Choose a flexible wardrobe layout

The key factor that determines the efficiency of any compact wardrobe storage solutions is the ease with which they adapt to the changing needs of the occupant. Creating a smart internal layout for your wardrobe that is built with an understanding of the lifestyle of the user, while allowing provision for change is imperative in any good wardrobe design. Often, men need more hanging space for their suits, dress shirts etc., while wardrobes for women must make provision for handbags, jewellery, footwear and a plethora of other things. Likewise, wardrobes for children will demand an adaptable storage system where they can store their uniforms, casuals, books and toys.

 

Apart from choosing the right layout, you can also use wardrobe organisers like extender rods, shelf dividers, storage bags and baskets etc. Not only is this more cost effective as compared to making dedicated drawers and shelves in wood, it also gives one the liberty to change things up, discard and upgrade as the need arises. Efficiency and optimisation of space should be at the core of the internal design of your wardrobe.

4. Create hidden storage solutions

Many and often, we fail to recognise spots that make for a great storage! Be it corners in rooms, the headboard space behind beds or the entrance corners- identifying these spots and creating hidden storage units is a must, especially in small spaces. While we may just feel like sliding door wardrobes are best suited for smaller spaces, installing sliding doors and creating storage spaces behind beds is also a great way to add more wardrobe space to your room. Corners can be converted to concealed hangers for bags and coats, while slim shelves behind mirrors are a great way to hide away the jewellery that one may wear on a regular basis. The trick here is to design them in such a way that they blend into the space or enhance the appearance of the room as a design element. Merino laminate finishes(Best Decorative Laminates & Surface Solution | Merino Laminates) in glossy, matte and textured, give you the freedom to create something that is both user friendly and a pleasant to look at, without it sticking out as a storage unit.

 

We hope that these simple tips will help you create wardrobes that will fulfil all your storage needs while allowing you to create your dream space that looks pleasant and elegant! Explore an exciting range of laminates and finishes from Merino Laminates that you can use to bring your vision of your dream bedroom to reality.