In spite of dwelling in a
spacious home with all the necessary accessories, we at times
face embarrassing moments, unable to find enough storage space. The discomfort
arises either due to the storage space at home falling way short of requirements or failing to
meet the required parameters. The wardrobes should be organized and structured
in such a way so as to suit specific needs of the household.
In earlier times, wardrobes were more similar to stacks of shelves
covered with wooden shutters, such a scene has now been drastically changed.
There are enormous designs and options available, each customized to suit
individual likes and requirements.They range from simple structures with
hanging provisions along with a set of drawers to ultramodern walk-in wardrobes
entirely with display platforms and a lounge, in a space large enough to serve
as a room. These walk-in wardrobes offer a lot of space for storage. Here, only
one door is placed and everything else is open. There are no shutters which
might be crowding out the available space.
Walk-in wardrobes are most convenient and suitable, when a small
section has been separately earmarked for storage. In these types, instead of
going in for the traditional wardrobes with individual shutters, the entire
section is assigned one access door.Inside the walk-in closet, there should be
plenty of hanging space defined at different heights, complemented by open
shelves. The bottom level can sport deep drawers to store extra linen and
things.
For storing of items like undergarments and others that cannot be
hung, a separate set of drawers could be arranged. Footwear need not be clubbed
along with the cloth items, which is also not hygienic.
The bottom section of a wardrobe can be used for the
provision of a locker. It would be better to fabricate a locker in the bottom
shelf and this locker should be anchored to the floor so that it becomes
immobile. Even it could be concealed with a loose piece of wood if need arises.
Usually the loft is used for storing suitcases and other large items that would
not fit into the lower shelves of the wardrobe. Most often and unfortunately
the loft and its contents are not easily accessible. This could be solved by
having wardrobes that have large shelves so that these pieces could be
accommodated.
This exercise could be done only in houses which can afford extra
storing space. But space becoming the rarest of the commodities, nowadays, we
have to resort to loft spaces for such storage. For such eventualities, it
would be better to go in for a large dumping unit in the loft.If wardrobes are
situated in a not so much illuminated place, then lighting can be arranged inside
them controlled by a toggle switch. A separate section could be kept for
hanging clothes that have been used once, but will be worn again before
washing. It will be sensible to have shutters in this section that will
breathe. Even the storage unit for footwear should possess similar shutters.
In market plenty of wardrobes are available off the shelf to suit
variable requirements. These come with adjustable shelves and in combinations
of drawers, shelves and hanging space.With all these apparent advantages like
attractiveness, good designs and quick availability, the major requisite is the
durability of the house wardrobe. Most of the users are
appreciative of a traditional wardrobe made from standard and solid wood and
typically lasting 25 to 40 years.Being not customized they lack the personal
touch. They are mostly standardized. They are not long lasting because they are
essentially made from particleboard.
While acquiring a wardrobe it should be seen that its structure
would have to be designed, keeping in mind the nature of the user and the
quantum of storage space required. Also the available space for accommodating
it should be taken into consideration.
Design
If seen by such parameters, it will be clear that separate
wardrobes to a woman and for children and for the arriving guests are to be
designed and be made available.After the nature of the user and the available
space has been determined the aesthetic aspect should be defined. This
also includes the expected lifetime of the wardrobe. Then as per these
requirements, type of wood and décor can be decided.
As the shutters reflect the façade, they also should be
decided with equal attention. The shutters can be varied, ranging from a
combination of glass and wood, metal and wood or even fabric and wood.
When glass is chosen it will be prudent to ensure that the glass
is not transparent as otherwise all the contents of a wardrobe would become
objects of display. Either opaque glass or glass with detailing will fit well
to the purpose for they would conceal the interiors. Though using colour
for shutters is not a bad idea, too much of detailing on the
shutters will not be wholly pleasant.The focus should not be taken away from
the rest of the room. The wardrobe should not be structured as a show piece.
Normally when the wardrobe is designed some sections become dead
spaces. They being inaccessible are less used. These sections can be filled
with accessories that would help towards the efficient use of such spaces.
To make the inner areas accessible, a retractable, hanging rod can
be placed in the top portions of the wardrobe. Even the shutters themselves can
be used as storage spaces by placing the racks or slots for keeping
handkerchiefs and odds and ends.
If at some positions normal open shutter cannot be conveniently
placed then the use of collapsible shutters will be the best option. With
these, the entire wardrobe will be enabled to be viewed at the same time.
For the wardrobes for use by children, open shelves would be
safer.Children won’t get their fingers jammed and hence would be safer.
The use of glass shutters should be completely avoided, but use of colours for
child’s wardrobe will be most welcome.
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