A large wardrobe is the perfect place to store items of various sizes, textures, and shapes, helping you stay organized and make better use of space. When choosing a wardrobe, it's worth paying attention to the following criteria:
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Room dimensions: the wardrobe should be perfectly matched to the room's dimensions. A piece of furniture spanning the full height of the wall allows for optimal use of space and can conceal clever solutions such as pull-out shelves, clothing rails, accessory organizers, and built-in lighting.
• Type of room: at TOCE, we make sure the wardrobe's construction and style are matched to the type of room. Wardrobes are typically installed in bedrooms, dressing rooms, hallways, or living rooms, and each of these spaces has different requirements in terms of ergonomics and functionality.
• Number of household members: the size of the wardrobe depends not only on the room's dimensions but also on the number of people living there. The more people in the household, the more storage space will be needed.
• Functionality: a good wardrobe is, above all, functional — meaning the shelves and drawers have the right height, width, and depth so that folded clothes don't get wrinkled.
• Material: wardrobes with glazed fronts in aluminum frames — featuring graphite, transparent, or mirrored glass — are currently very popular.
Built-in or freestanding? Sliding doors or hinged doors?
A large, spacious wardrobe is a key element of bedroom furnishing. It should harmonize with the room's décor while providing easy access to all drawers, shelves, and compartments.
More and more of our clients are choosing built-in wardrobes with hinged doors, though sliding doors remain a classic that never goes out of style. The choice is entirely up to your preferences. Practical corner wardrobes can also be an excellent addition to the arrangement.
• Built-in wardrobes with sliding doors
These have fronts that move along runners instead of opening outward. They're practical in rooms with limited space, since they don't require extra room for the doors to swing open. The sliding mechanism can be made of aluminum, steel, or plastic, ensuring smooth, quiet operation. Sliding-door wardrobes are available in various finishing styles and can be tailored to individual users' needs.
• Built-in wardrobes with hinged doors
This solution is ideal for larger rooms — especially those decorated in a classic or eclectic style. They lend interiors a refined, more traditional, elegant look that suits many arrangements where detail matters, such as fittings or handles. In some cases, classic doors can simply be more convenient for everyday use than sliding systems. An equally important advantage is how easily the fronts can be adapted if, after some time, you decide to change the room's décor.
• Corner wardrobes
Installed in the corner of a room, these are a practical solution that allows for efficient use of space. Despite taking up little room, this type of wardrobe offers plenty of storage capacity for clothing, footwear, and everyday household items. Corner wardrobes work great in children's and teenagers' bedrooms, and anywhere several differently shaped and sized pieces of furniture need to fit into a small area.
Built-ins for sloped ceilings (both under stairs and in attics) are the optimal solution for making full use of hard-to-arrange spaces. With TOCE custom furniture, awkward alcoves and nooks can be transformed into functional storage spaces, wardrobes, shelving units… even a spot for your pet.
Under-stairs built-ins
The space under the stairs, often overlooked, offers great potential. A storage unit, closet, or wardrobe placed there can hold cleaning supplies, tools, preserves, or seasonal clothing. Sliding or classic doors can neatly conceal the contents.
If the stairs are located near the entrance, this is an ideal spot for a mudroom-style closet, with shelves for shoes and hooks for coats.
The space under the stairs can also be arranged as a comfortable bed for a dog or cat — partly enclosed, partly open.
Attic built-ins
Sloped attic ceilings require flexible solutions that make use of the room's varying height. TOCE's custom furniture offering includes wardrobe and dressing room solutions tailored to individual needs, allowing you to make the most of the available space.
Another solution — for the lowest sections, up to about half a meter high — is to use shallow, low cabinets or open shelves for books, decorations, or rarely used items.
In the taller parts of the sloped ceiling, open shelving units can be used to give the space a lighter feel and make stored items easier to access.
When designing furniture, we also recommend appropriate lighting, which is key to illuminating low, dark corners, making them more functional and visually appealing.
