DIY Wardrobe Installation - Your Ultimate Guide for 2013

For most people, wardrobe installation is something they’d rather hire a wardrobe expert like Wardrobe Choice for. However, if you’re a handy guy who prefers do it yourself exercises or just want to save money, then you can install your own wardrobe.

Before you begin however, there are a few things you must know. Without these things, chances are that your wardrobe may end up being faulty. And you may have to pay even more for the correction and proper installation of the wardrobe.

3 Things You Need to Successfully Install Your Own Wardrobe

Tool Kits

The first thing you’ll need is the right tool kit. The best person to ask is the wardrobe guy. If he has readymade wardrobes that you can buy, talk to him about the installation and ask him about the right tool kit. As a rule, your tool kit should include hammers, pincers, nail guns and so on.

Buy the Wardrobe or Build it from Scratch

Depending on how nifty you are with building things and tools, you can either buy an already made wardrobe or build it from scratch. Most wardrobe makers tend to have some prebuilt wardrobes that you can easily install by yourself. But if you’re not satisfied with what they have and think you can do a better job, you could get one of the many designs available and just build it by yourself. Or, you could easily pick a design you like and let them build it while you do the installing.

DIY Installation Instructions and Guides

The key component necessary for a successful DIY wardrobe installation is the instruction manuals or guide. Without these, you might as well be in the dark. It is really difficult to install your wardrobe without the right manual as they tend to contain measurements, tools, sizes and so on. So, if you’re buying a DIY wardrobe from the wardrobe maker, he’ll most likely provide you with the installation manuals too. Be sure to ask if it isn’t provided. 

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How to Create Impressive Wardrobes Matching Your Rooms

Most homes tend to have the generic one-size-fits-all wardrobes. There’s usually little or no concern for the aesthetics of the room, its colours or design. The general inclination is to just put something there for your clothes and shoes. This is not cool at all.

However, if you’re reading this article, chances are that you care about how your wardrobes look and how they complement your rooms. This is a good thing. It puts you in the class of those with refined and high taste. If you are thinking of getting wardrobes that match your room, the following ideas should help.

Hire a Wardrobe Expert

The fastest way to get wardrobes that match your rooms is to hire an interior decoration expert or someone with excellent taste in wardrobes and home furnishings. Most wardrobe makers will do this for you free of charge if you ask them for their opinions. So, if the interior decor guys are a little too expensive for you, try the wardrobe guys.

Check Interior Decor Magazines

This is the quickest way to get ideas on what your wardrobe should look like. Interior decor magazines may not often focus on the wardrobes, but during the process of decorating everything else, they tend to highlight the wardrobe designs. You could also look out for wardrobe designs magazines and styles.

Choose Matching Colours

As a rule, the colours in your rooms must complement each other. All loud colours must be complemented by softer and darker colours. If you need ideas, check magazines. For instance, if the walls of your room are painted green and ceiling is painted white, your wardrobes can be either off-white or black.

Choose Great Designs

Well, look for the best designs for your wardrobes. While you could go through magazines, another option would be to check the designs section of the Wardrobe Choices website for ideas. Since you’re already here, you might as well take a few minutes to browse through our designs listings. And if you don't find what you need, be sure to contact us. We have many more wardrobe designs that you can check out. We’re pretty sure you’ll find whatever you need here. 

Consider Aesthetics and Fittings

Your rooms’ aesthetics and ambience are important too. And believe it or not, a wardrobe carelessly thrown in without any consideration for the rooms’ aesthetics can completely throw off the rooms’ beauty. So, make sure that the wardrobes fit in nicely with the aesthetics and fittings.

Choose Complimentary Doors

If you prefer a walk-in closet, you may want to think sliding doors with or without mirrors. Most people really don't think about these things. So, make sure that the doors look nice and help enhance the beauty of the rooms they’ll be installed in.

That’s pretty much it. if you have any questions, inquiries or need help, please email us or call us now on 1300 714778 or click on www.wardrobechoice.com.au

Benefits of Sliding Wardrobe Doors

Wardrobes, on their own, are extremely useful as storage for different types of clothing. But not all are built in the same way so each kind has its own perks and disadvantages. One type that offers a slew of benefits is wardrobe with sliding doors. And if you’re looking for a design that would fit any kind of room space, you should consider getting it instead of swing type doors.

Here’s why:





Wardrobe sliding doors don’t eat up space when you use them. Swing type doors are good but they can cause problems in cramped spaces. What most people don’t notice is the amount of space they eat up once they are left open. This is really a hassle especially if there’s more than one occupant in the room. Sliding doors, on the other hand, can only be moved sideways and only within the confines of the wardrobe. Opening and closing this type of closet door will not affect other parts of a room even when there are other people using it.

There are many types of sliding doors you can choose from. There are several materials that can be used for building sliding doors; wood, plastic, and of course, glass. The first two offer more customization options but they’re nowhere near the elegance wardrobe mirror sliding doors offer. Using mirrors all throughout the entire door panels is also a neat trick to make small rooms appear larger not to mention you can really dress to impress and see how you look in full view.

Sliding doors are more durable compared to hinged or swing type doors in terms of long term use. Hinged doors are sturdy but because all of its weight is focused on one side, there’s a tendency for them to sag as they age. This usually happens if the material used for the door is heavy like natural wood. The hinges become loose with frequent use which affects how they are able to support the door. Sliding doors rarely experience this as the weight is evenly distributed between panels. And since they don’t rely on hinge mechanisms for its functions, they can last longer. In addition, since sliding doors are moved sideways, putting hooks for hanging accessories is impossible so there’s no extra weight as an added burden.

Mirror sliding doors can reflect natural light inside the room which can help save on energy use. If positioned properly, wardrobe sliding doors with mirrors can make rooms look brighter during the daytime which help reduce power consumption. This is really beneficial to houses built with big trees around them as the shade often make things a little bit darker inside. Aside from being energy efficient, it also turns the gloomy air of dimly lit houses into welcoming warmth for guests and household members alike.

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Latest Wardrobe Designs That might Suit in 2013

Wardrobe designs, like everything else, are always evolving. From concept to the kind of materials owners prefer to use, nothing stays the same for long. One good reason for this is the forever changing landscape of the clothing industry. With more people gaining access to the latest fashion trends via the internet and television, the demand for more unique products is also mounting. And it could very well influence the direction of closet design in the coming year 2013.

More for less 

With rapid population growth, there is less real estate for people to share and that means smaller living spaces. For wardrobe designs, it translates to maximizing what available area people have in their homes and making it versatile enough to accommodate as many clothing items as possible. And there are materials that are easily available to make it happen. Instead of custom built wardrobes, a good alternative would be to use modular shelving that is quick and easy to assemble.

Aside from using ready to install wardrobe materials, 2012 also saw more designers go for the minimalist look – clean and clutter free designs that really embody the concept of “less is more”. This could carry over to the next year or even beyond especially with the need of people to be creative in using space in their homes.

Multi-function wardrobes

Even before 2012, there has already been a significant increase in the number of wardrobe designs that feature multi-purpose usage. Aside from holding clothes and accessories, this type of closet can also be used for other things like doubling as full body mirrors which is often seen in wardrobes with sliding doors. An even smarter way to use wardrobes is to position it as a divider that can maximize room space by converting one big space into two smaller ones. With so much savings people get from conceptualizing multi-function wardrobes, there’s a big likelihood that it won’t just be a trend but rather the next step in the evolution of the bedroom closet.

Another significant development in latest closet designs is the use of alternative materials such as wire shelving that’s not really known for its aesthetic appeal. But being ultra durable and super tough, many designers have grown fond of using it. In addition, it’s highly versatile so it can be mixed and matched with all sorts of wardrobe designs. And with the new year fast approaching, everyone can expect more of these kinds of products incorporated in traditionally themed closets.

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7 Outstanding Ways to Choose Right Kind of Wardrobe for Holding Clothes Properly

If the saying about clothes making the man out of you is true then it also makes sense to choose the right kind of wardrobe that can hold your clothing stuff properly. You may not know it but not all well dressed people are buying new clothes all the time – its how they maintain and keep them that make their image look sharp at all times. Take stock of these 7 outstanding ways how you can pick out the right wardrobe design that will allow you to store and keep your clothes in excellent condition: 

1. Consider how much clothes you have. The more articles of clothing you have, the bigger space you need to build your wardrobe. You need to have ample room to make partitions so you can properly segregate them according to how often you use them.
2. Aside from the volume, you also need to check the kinds of fabric that you have so you can find wardrobe materials that will not damage them. If you own high quality fabric shirts, you should veer away from using wire shelving because they have the potential to get unstrung or break off causing sharp protrusions that can rip your clothes if you’re not careful.
3. You should also consider your personal style; what you regularly wear and what you are most likely to buy when you go shopping for clothes. Why is this important in choosing a wardrobe design? Your fashion preference dictates the kind of clothes you have so in order to have the right kind of wardrobe, you must know what type of storage your clothes need. If you’re wearing formal on a day to day basis, you should get a wardrobe that has plenty of room for hanging shirts and pants so they don’t look crumpled paper when you use them. 
4. if you have many accessories, it’s wise to go for more shelves so you don’t have trouble finding them if you need to use them.
5. Don’t settle for light and cheap materials like plastic or fabric. They may look good and priced dirt cheap but they can’t properly hold all your clothes.
6. If you really have plenty of clothes, you should use wire shelving instead so you can maximize the space of your wardrobe without the risk of breaking any part due to excessive weight.
7. Finally, if your wardrobe is placed inside or within range of your bathroom, you should use water resistant materials so your clothes are protected from getting wet from accidental splashes. 

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Smart and Effective Wire Shelving Unit Solve Your Storage Problem

Storage is the number one problem facing most if not all homeowners and it always gets worse for households with growing families; there’s simply no room to store stuff when there’s not enough space to go around. But of course there’s no snag that can’t be untangled with the right knowledge. And if you’re always wondering what the best solution for this problem is, maybe you should consider using wire shelving.



Smart solution for storage problems 
People have different ways of solving issues often encountered with lack of space for storing things. Some buy boxes or containers which they think are a “quick fix” but this usually makes everything worse. There are also some who opt to have a full renovation done which costs a lot of money to do. But the results can really be good so they’re a worthy investment.

However, there’s a smarter way to go about solving this dilemma and you can do it yourself without spending too much or going to great trouble finding an expert designer to help you. Wire shelfs are easy to use and they won’t burn a hole through your pockets. And contrary to the common notion that they’re only made for industrial use, there are now available designs ideal for home use too.

Going beyond storage, choosing wire as material for shelving is a wise move; it’s strong and durable plus when used properly can add a unique appeal to a room. Wires are also made of light weight metal components which make them easy to install. And they often come coated with water and dust resistant paints that makes maintenance a synch and owners don’t have to buy expensive cleaning products to do it.

Why choose wire shelving over wood and plastic
 
Wood and plastic shelves are great aesthetically but when you want to put something heavy on them, you always think twice whether they can handle the load. This is because most shelves made from these materials are only secured by screws on one end and when the weight exceeds their normal capacity they have the tendency to break off or getting pulled off altogether.

Wire shelfs, on the other hand, are made to handle large and bulky items like stereos and TV sets. Metals don’t break easily and they have malleability so you’ll know when they’re at their breaking point; they sag and stretch. And while both materials are easy to clean, wire shelves don’t have issues when it comes to pests like rodents and insects. The only real problem you would face is rusting which you can easily fix by cleaning them and giving them new life with a repainting job.

Now you don’t have to be scared of breaking the norm by using wire shelving which is commonly found in stores and warehouse facilities. With the right knowledge about how to use them smartly, you can solve any storage problems you have at home.


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