Tailor-Made Wardrobes: Door Ideas for Awkward Spaces, Alcoves & Lofts

As specialists in made to measure wardrobe doors, we've helped thousands of customers to create beautifully finished wardrobes, even in awkward or unusually shaped spaces. Whether you're contending with sloped ceilings, want to build into an alcove or are looking for a solution to maximise the usability of a tucked-away wardrobe, you're in the right place.

Why Choose Tailor-Made Wardrobe Doors?

Whether you're building wardrobes into a tricky or awkward space or your existing wardrobes could do with a bit of a refresh to better reflect your personal style, made to measure wardrobe doors are a great option. Not only can you choose from a wide array of different styles, finishes and colours, but you can be sure that your doors will fit your wardrobes perfectly and offer a high quality, professional finish without the associated price tag.

You Don't Need To Choose Between Form And Functionality

If the layout of your bedroom means that your wardrobes need to be tucked away in an area that's perhaps not the easiest to reach, finding the right doors can make all the difference between a functional space and one that's a constant source of frustration.

While many wardrobe doors open outwards, you may find that a sliding door solution is better suited to your space as you won't need to make space in front of your wardrobes to accommodate the opening doors. Many Happy Doors doors can be mounted on a sliding mechanism, including our fresh and contemporary Ora wardrobe doors.

Pro Tip: If a sliding door mechanism isn't suitable for your bedroom, there are other options to consider. Concertina or bi-fold doors fold in on themselves as they're opened, which can also be ideally suited to awkward spaces.

Maximise Space With Sleek Wardrobe Doors

If you're on a mission to maximise the sense of space your bedroom has, choosing a sleek and simple style can help you to keep visual clutter to a minimum and give the impression of a much lighter and airier space.

Our Bella Venice slab doors have a clean, modern profile with square edges that offer a sense of polish. Made from a single piece of material, this style will help to make the dimensions of your room feel larger, especially if you choose a lighter finish such as white, antique white or dove grey.

If you're looking for a style that has a softer look, our Bella Pisa doors feature a bevelled edge that still offers a clean and contemporary finish but with a touch of added character. As this style is part of our Bella range, it also comes in an array of different colours that can maximise the sense of space in your room, including a fresh pistachio green, a refreshing Scandinavian blue, and a serene carat beige.

Pro Tip: If you don't want to add handles onto your new slab wardrobe doors, consider installing them with a push-to-open mechanism to retain their sleek and seamless quality.

Brighten Up A Dark Corner With Glossy Wardrobe Doors

Wardrobes that occupy awkward spaces can often feel quite dark, however a quick and easy way to prevent this area of your bedroom from feeling dull or heavy is to choose wardrobe doors with a glossy, light-reflecting finish.

The ultragloss finish on our Zurfiz wardrobe doors with a glass effect edge are particularly adept at brightening up bedrooms, as they're constructed using materials including senoplast acrylic which have outstanding light-reflecting properties. Choose ultragloss glacier white or cashmere if you're looking for a brightening neutral or consider limestone, copperleaf or metallic champagne if you're looking for something with a bit of extra detail and visual texture.

Create Character In A New Loft Conversion With Panelled Wardrobe Doors

If it's time to decorate a freshly completed loft conversion and you're keen to infuse some character into the room, panelled wardrobe doors are a great way to achieve this in a straightforward and affordable way.

Our sophisticated Bella Richmond wardrobe doors feel both classic and contemporary, making this style ideal for a vast array of different properties. Highlight the style's classic qualities by choosing a timeless colour or experiment with its inherent sense of modernity by selecting a more modern colour, such as blush pink or denim.

We've also got a selection of wardrobe doors with more traditional design flourishes, including tongue and groove style panels and cathedral arches. Our Bella Westbury wardrobe doors combine both of these features into a style that has a classically timeless look and feel, which will offer your bedroom a sense of warmth and cosiness in any colour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need special hinges to install Happy Doors wardrobe doors?

To achieve a high quality finish, we recommend looking for robust hinges that will stand the test of time. We recommend our Hettich hinges for their durability as well as their 3-way adjustment capabilities, which will help you to ensure your doors are perfectly aligned without any of the frustration that can come from using lower quality hinges.

Can I really replace the doors on my old fitted wardrobe?

Yes! It's a common misconception that you have to invest in a whole new wardrobe system if your existing wardrobes are starting to show their age or just aren't your style anymore, but you really can update an existing frame with a new set of doors. This is an affordable way to refresh your bedroom and it's often simpler too, as you won't need to dismantle anything or figure out how to dispose of large amounts of unwanted, often large pieces of material.

How do I know I'm providing the correct measurements for my new Happy Doors wardrobe doors?

We've put together a straightforward measuring guide, which we recommend reading before placing your order. Measure your wardrobe doors from the back, noting down both left to right and top to bottom measurements. For absolute accuracy, measure twice!