Built-In Alcove Wardrobes
Custom-fitted alcove wardrobes, bespoke alcove wardrobe projects
Made-to-measure alcove wardrobes
Projects start from £4,000 excl. VAT
Truly bespoke colour options
Typical lead time: 4–6 weeks
Wardrobes built into alcoves
Alcove wardrobes are a great way to utilise the space either side of your fireplace. An alcove can often be an awkward space for free-standing furniture. Some struggle to see how to make the most of it, but it works perfectly with fitted alcove wardrobes. It’s just thinking creatively to make the most of this often unused space.
The results mean no gaps that will collect dust, and you can avoid wasted space with built-in wardrobes in alcoves utilising the height in the room. This allows you to add additional wardrobe shelves. Maximising storage in the bedroom can help you de-stress. Too much clutter on display can make you irritable, overwhelmed and anxious. It can also impact your sleep quality.
Alcove-fitted wardrobes can be painted the same colour as your walls for a cohesive look. You can find many other alcove wardrobe ideas online or browse our photographs of precious completed work for inspiration.
Each of the fitted wardrobes in the alcoves shown is painted white. White is a pure colour, making any room look brighter and more spacious. White is also a versatile colour that makes a great blank canvas. You can incorporate other colours and textures into a room following current trends or your changing taste.
Bedroom alcove wardrobe ideas give you lots of freedom and scope to find something that works for your life and personal style. Alcove-fitted wardrobes with mirrors can help brighten a room by reflecting light. They also help rooms look considerably more significant, as you can see the room reflected in itself.
When you think about alcove wardrobe design ideas and future-proofing, you want whatever you pick to stay on trend and still meet your taste many years from now.
Bedroom Alcove Wardrobes
It’s essential to have custom-made furniture for the nooks in your bedroom or walk-in wardrobe, as in this way, you will be able to maximise the storage and achieve any desired exterior finish.
With our experience designers’ help, we can convert pretty much any nook into a luxuriously fitted cabinet.
FITTED ALCOVE WARDROBE DOOR IDEAS
There are endless ways to customise tailor-made alcove wardrobes in your way
Shaker-style painted alcove wardrobes
The Shaker-style cabinet is an excellent choice for Victorian houses, and the exterior can have any shape and be sprayed in any RAL colour.
Depending on the colour you choose for your lacquered MDF shaker-style alcove wardrobes, brass or black knobs will look great.
Alcove wardrobes with textile doors
The great advantage of built-in wardrobes for alcoves is the variety of options for the exterior.
In most of our ranges, the frame of the cabinets’ doors can be spray painted in any colour from Farrow & Ball, Little Green or Deluxe. And the inserts can also be made from fabric.
Hand Painted Alcove Wardrobes
All our traditional carpentry alcove wardrobes are fully customisable, including shelves, drawers, rails, shoe storage, and accessory compartments. The shaker style doors can be also customised based on your requirements and hand painted in any colour.
Lacquered real oak alcove wardrobes
Lacquered wooden alcove bedroom wardrobes provide a beautiful and durable solution for storage needs. The exterior can be either painted or stained, delivering a bit different finish but keeping it looking beautiful for years to come.
The bespoke design ensures that the wardrobes fit perfectly in the alcove, maximizing storage space while creating a stylish addition to the room.
Mirrored built-in alcove wardrobes
Adding mirrors to the wardrobes fitted in alcoves is a great way to make your room look bigger.
We can be fitted with mirrored built-in wardrobes for any ceiling height, and the interior is fully bespoke and made to measure.
Factory Lacquered reeded alcove wardrobes
Fluted surfaces have become increasingly popular in modern interior design and there is no reason why they can’t be used for the alcove spaces in traditional victorian houses.
The wardrobes are fully made-to-measure to maximise storage within the alcoves, creating a seamless built-in appearance from floor to ceiling. The factory lacquered finish ensures a perfectly smooth and durable surface, while the elegant brass handles add a subtle touch of contrast and warmth.
Scandinavian Design Fitted Alcove Wardrobes
Designed specifically for the alcove spaces, these custom-fitted Scandi style wardrobes fit seamlessly from floor to ceiling, maximising storage while maintaining a light and uncluttered appearance. The exterior is factory-lacquered with integrated solid wood handle. Doors and handles can be lacquered in any colour.
Scandinavian fitted alcove wardrobes blend effortlessly into contemporary interiors while bringing a sense of warmth, order and calm to the bedroom.
Custom Rattan Alcove Wardrobes
Shaker style rattan wardrobes with wooden frame and natural rattan/cane/woven inserts are crafted from scratch in our London’s factory. The rattan exterior can be used for fitted alcove wardrobes. Rattan works beautifully with oak flooring and can be used both in modern apartments and traditional victorian houses. Rattan panels allow a small amount of air circulation inside the wardrobe
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The main advantage of a fitted alcove wardrobe is its ability to maximise the space around the chimney breast. With the fully bespoke design service Urban Wardrobes provides, you can dramatically increase the room niches’ storage potential.
Considering that most of the UK’s walls are not straight, the importance of the alcove-fitted wardrobe can’t be underestimated.
Tailor-made alcove wardrobes are one of the most popular orders at our factory in London, UK, as many Victorian house owners have recesses in the walls around the chimney breast.
Alcove cupboards are usually installed in your living room and if you are trying to use the poor skill tradesman the result can be a nightmare. This is where many homeowners get caught out. Our Traditional carpentry methods allows us to create perfectly fitted alcove wardrobes, even in homes with uneven walls and ceilings. Built from high-quality MDF and hand-painted on site, these wardrobes offer exceptional precision, durability, and a smooth, elegant finish that factory-made furniture simply can’t replicate.
This sounds simple, but it’s often overlooked: our hand-painted alcove wardrobes combine practicality with character. This fitted storage designed specifically for your space, each wardrobe is tailored to your storage needs and finished in any colour of your choice. The result is a beautifully integrated solution that enhances both the functionality and visual balance of your bedroom.
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