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Maximising bedroom storage can make a significant difference to how practical and organised a home feels. In this recent project, we fitted beautiful built-in wardrobes from Howdens within a charming old cottage, creating a practical storage solution that blends modern functionality with the character of the existing property.
Installing fitted wardrobes in an older home can present additional challenges. Unlike newer properties, traditional cottages often have uneven floors, walls that are not perfectly straight and other features that require careful consideration during installation. This project was no exception, with both out-of-level floors and out-of-plumb walls needing to be addressed to achieve a high-quality finished result.
Built-in wardrobes are an excellent way to make efficient use of available bedroom space. Unlike freestanding furniture, fitted storage can be installed to make the most of the room’s layout, creating a more streamlined and integrated appearance.
For this project, the Howdens wardrobes provided the basis for a modern and practical storage solution, while the installation was carefully adapted to suit the existing cottage.
Working with the dimensions and characteristics of the room was essential to ensuring the finished wardrobes looked like a natural part of the property rather than an addition that had simply been placed against the wall.
One of the main challenges was the condition and geometry of the existing room. The floor was out of level and the walls were out of plumb, which is common in older cottages where buildings have naturally settled over many years.
These imperfections can make fitting modern cabinetry accurately much more demanding. If they are not properly accounted for, wardrobes can appear uneven, gaps can become visible and doors or panels may not align correctly.
Through careful measuring, adjustment and precise installation, we worked around the irregularities of the room to ensure the wardrobes were sitting correctly. Time and patience were particularly important when achieving the required level and alignment.
A quality fitted wardrobe installation is about more than simply assembling the units. Careful preparation and accurate fitting are essential to achieving a professional finish, particularly when working within an older property.
The wardrobes were carefully adjusted to accommodate the uneven surfaces while maintaining clean lines and accurate positioning. This ensured the finished installation remained level and true despite the irregularities of the original room.
Attention to these details helps create a result that looks polished and intentional, while ensuring the storage remains practical for everyday use.
The completed wardrobes provide the client with modern, practical bedroom storage while retaining the character of the surrounding cottage.
This combination of contemporary fitted furniture and traditional architecture can work particularly well in older properties. Modern storage can be introduced without making the room feel disconnected from the building’s existing character.
The result is a cleaner, more organised bedroom with storage that makes effective use of the available space.
This project demonstrates the importance of experienced installation when fitting modern cabinetry within older properties. Uneven floors and walls do not necessarily prevent homeowners from achieving a high-quality fitted wardrobe installation, but they do require careful planning, accurate measurements and skilled workmanship.
If you are considering built-in wardrobes, fitted bedroom furniture or bespoke storage for an older property, we can help create a solution tailored to your space while taking care of the challenges presented by the existing building.
Contact us today to discuss your fitted wardrobe or bedroom storage project and find out how we can create a practical, accurately fitted solution designed around your home.
