6 walk-in wardrobe designs

1) For the minimalist 

According to Ifa Indra from DB Studio, one of the most popular types of walkin wardrobes for HDB flats and condo units is the L-shaped one, with some homeowners opting for U-shaped closets for additional storage space. If you don’t like clutter, but love having lots of clothes, bags and accessories, an L-shaped design is right up your alley. You get storage space installed on two walls of the room, leaving you enough clear space to satisfy your penchant for anti-clutter. Ifa adds, “The reality is that everyone wants a walk-in wardrobe, but not everyone can afford to dedicate a whole room for it. We recommend the L-shaped one, to get the feel of a walk-in wardrobe (with the wardrobe doubling as a partition) while still maximising a limited amount of space.”

Interior designer: DB Studio

Interior designer: EZEN ID

2) For the shoe fanatic 

Have ample space in your home? Unleash your passion for shoes in your walkin wardrobe! Ifa recommends building a separate cabinet just for shoes. “This will ensure that the odour from the shoes will not cling onto your clothes. Also, handbags can have their own display area atop the shoe cabinet.”

3) For the beauty enthusiast
This one’s for the beauty junkies. Extra space for a dressing area and vanity area, with of course, lots of bright lighting – a must for a well-equipped walk-in wardrobe, so that you can see yourself in the best light.

Interior designer: Cad Associates ID

Interior designer: New Interior Design

4) For the one with a small space
Don’t fret if you don’t live in a sprawling house! You can still live your walk-in wardrobe dream with a fail-safe interior design trick, such as mirrors to create the illusion of a larger space. Kevin Foo from Design Profession suggests, “You can add mirrors to the sliding doors to increase the visual depth of the room.” His colleague, Andy Lim adds, “To open up the space even more, you can also install lights in internal shelves.” Anne Chua from Cad Associates ID offers an alternative – playing with colours. “Having lots of mirrors can be quite pricey. A more cost-effective option is to use light colours or other reflective materials. In addition, bright ambiance will create an illusion of spaciousness.”

5) For the one who’s always on the go
Are you one who’s always travelling for business? If so, you’re probably looking for an extremely well-organised wardrobe so that you’ll always be able to reach your things efficiently. A well-planned wardrobe will have dedicated space for coats, long dresses, ties, scarves, cuff-links and more, all immaculately placed. The designers also recommend installing a concealed safe to keep your important documents and valuable possessions.

Interior designer: The Interior Place

Interior designer: Urban Design House

6) For the one who wants it all
If you’re in pursuit of the enviable walk-in wardrobe of everyone’s dreams, why not go all out to get it? Install a dressing island or a lounge chair in the middle of your walk-in wardrobe for convenience, while channelling your best America’s Next Top Model persona. To maximise space, utilise your dressing island as a storage space, for example with drawers for your watches and accessories.

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