The Riverside Journals - Festivals Issue 38 - FULL | Page 38

Turn your box
room into a
frocks room!

Nobody wants a floordrobe
Once upon a time a walk-in wardrobe would have been considered a luxury, now it
isn’t a want but a necessity. Online shopping, the media and more affordable fashion
has transformed the majority of us into shopaholics and hoarders, leading to an
increase in the demand for bespoke fitted wardrobes and shelving units.

So what’s encouraged this fitted furniture frenzy?
A nation of busy professionals and fashionistas, most of us spend our mornings in
a flurry, digging through drawers and wearing something that doesn’t need ironing.
OCD about sock drawers, we dream about how dedicated shelves, rails and drawers
would change our lives for the better. To see all your clothes, have all your shoes
displayed on purpose built racks, to be able to design your perfect space JUST FOR
YOU and your clothes.

Getting ready
can be stressful so

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Make it practical
Make it perfect
Make it yours

From the moment Carrie Bradshaw opened the doors of her dream closet, almost every
woman fantasised of having their own. Even the modern man loves the idea of having
all their suits displayed neatly with their ties and belts hung in place. Most of us own
clothes we never wear, or that we’ve forgotten about. Need for wardrobe organisation
has never been so important.
Experts in fitted furniture Aspect Kitchens offer a complete design and fitting service.
Supplying only the best of bespoke Traditional English, Sleek Italian and Modern
German furniture they know everything interiors. They tell us what to consider when
creating your perfect space.
Start by making a list of what you own. Count everything from long dresses to
coats, even tights. Think of what you need storage wise, suitcases, hatboxes etc. Use
your space wisely, use shelving, concealed storage in seating, and dedicate storage
for accessories. The benefit of designing your own closet is you tailor it for your
needs. If you have lots of shoes, dedicate an area to shoe racks. If you prefer hanging
your garments to folding create more hanging space. The possibilities are endless.
Open storage solutions are great if you want to display things like handbags,
and find things quickly. If you want a neater look and are concerned about dust, add
custom doors. With choices including glass, wood or high gloss you can achieve a
perfect style to complement the rest of your home.
If you don’t have a dedicated room, you could dedicate a wall in your bedroom.
The beauty of fitted furniture is that it looks like part of the house. If you have a
large enough bedroom use sliding doors to create the illusion of another room.
Make the most of natural light, and be creative with artificial lighting. Feature lights
create an instant wow factor, and a benefit of fitted furniture is of course integrated
lighting. Using mirrors will make the room seem lighter and bigger and by placing
them cleverly, you will have the advantage of being able to see yourself from different
angles.
If you are sharing with your partner, consider the design. Perhaps you could split
the space in two and use it as a design feature “a his and hers”. An ottoman is a
great addition to your closet if you have the room and rugs and chairs can also add
style and texture.
Designed to fit, one of the best things about fitted furniture is it can make use of
sloped ceilings and wasted cubbyholes, so when you see a designer be sure to have
some measurements.
Aspect Kitchens
1-3 Poplar Court Parade, Richmond Road, TW1 2DT
0208 892 5343