Tailor-Made Wardrobes for Sloped Ceilings, Alcoves & Awkward Spaces

From rooms with unusually high ceilings to small spaces with sloped ceilings or alcoves, a bespoke, tailor-made storage system can be the perfect addition to your bedroom and give your room the high end look you and your property deserve.

If you're working with an awkward corner, an alcove or a space with sloped ceilings, it always pays to spend a little bit of extra time ensuring that your bespoke wardrobes will be both stylish and functional. To make sure that you've considered every variable, here are some of the things we recommend keeping in mind when creating wardrobes for even the trickiest spaces.

Achieve a Professional Finish With Decorative Cornices

Cornices are decorative pieces of moulding that can be installed along the top edge of your wardrobe system to provide a sleek, seamless and finished look. Depending on the style of the cornice you choose, it can add a contemporary or traditional finishing flourish, helping you to ensure your new bespoke cabinetry feels as though it has always been part of the room.

We stock a selection of cornices to complement many of our wardrobe doors, which can be installed with ease to complete your new design feature. Cornices with square edges will give a clean and contemporary finish, whereas cornices with curves and grooves can offer more traditional elegance.

Pro Tip: It is very common to have a bowed ceiling, so don't panic if this is the case in your bedroom. Cornices can help to conceal any bowing, so this won't impact the final look of your bespoke wardrobes.

Consider Incorporating a Plinth To Boost Functionality

Uneven floors are very common in older properties; however, this does have the potential to cause some issues when opening and closing your wardrobe doors. Most doors have a 2.5mm clearance by default; however, if this isn't enough to guarantee that you'll easily be able to open and close your doors, you may want to consider incorporating a plinth into the design of your bespoke wardrobes.

As a general rule, it is recommended to keep the height of your plinth in line with the skirting boards in your space. We stock a range of plinths to complement our doors, making it simple for you to integrate this feature into your design in a sleek and seamless way.

Pro Tip: Another way to avoid running into any issues with uneven floors is to choose wardrobe doors that can be installed on a sliding rail system. This will require you to have enough horizontal space, so if this is something you're unsure about, don't forget that we're always on hand to offer our expert advice.

Select Wardrobe Doors That Suit Your Space

One of the best things about integrating bespoke storage solutions into your bedroom is that there are so many different styles of made to measure wardrobe doors that you can choose from. Each style will offer a slightly different feel, so it's important to explore your options and think about the design features that really appeal to you.

If you're hoping to bring some character to your bedroom with the addition of some bespoke storage, our Bella Aldridge doors feature elegant panelling that will make a real style statement. Or if you enjoy classic Shaker style doors but are looking for something a little more understated, our Bella Tullymore doors are an excellent option to consider.

If you're going for a more modern bedroom, our Bella Pisa doors have an understated and sleek silhouette that's ideally suited to contemporary design. Plus, all doors in our Bella range are available in more than 50 different finishes, so you're certain to find a colour and texture to suit your newly refreshed bedroom.

The Right Hardware Can Make A Huge Difference

It can be helpful to view hardware as being a little like jewellery for your wardrobe doors, as it can help to further elevate their appearance and establish this as one of the main design features of your bedroom.

Whether you're looking for slimline bar style pull handles or elegant door knobs, our range of door and drawer handles comes in a selection of different finishes, with both warm and cool toned metallic options available.

We also recommend using high quality hinges during the installation process. Our Hettich hinges come with an adjustable backplate and offer 3-way adjustment to achieve a seamless finish. This level of versatility can be particularly useful when installing new wardrobe doors into tricky spaces, as it will account for any unevenness in your walls, ceilings or floors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I accurately measure for new bespoke wardrobe doors?

We recommend following our measuring guide in order to take accurate measurements for your new bespoke wardrobe doors. This is a very simple process, and all you'll need is a tape measure and your phone or a pen and paper to write down your measurements.

Our guide also covers how to take accurate hinge hole measurements, which you may want to include to simplify the installation of your new doors once they arrive.

What style of made to measure wardrobe doors is best suited to a modern bedroom?

If you want your bedroom to have a highly contemporary look and feel, a slab or handleless style wardrobe door in a gloss finish can be the ideal choice. Our Bella Knebworth handleless doors and our Ora slab doors are both popular options worth considering here, however, there are also many other styles in the Happy Doors collection to browse.

Is built-in storage the best option for alcoves in a bedroom?

While it can be tricky to design a bedroom with alcoves, these features can actually be remarkably versatile and provide an opportunity to exercise your creativity. Built-in storage solutions are particularly excellent options for alcoves, as they can offer valuable cupboard, hanging and shelf space to organise your belongings.