4 Essential Tips for Improving Your Old Built-in Wardrobe

4 Essential Tips for Improving Your Old Built-in Wardrobe

4 Essential Tips for Improving Your Old Built-in Wardrobe

11 November 2018
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If you have old built-in wardrobes in your home, you should think about refurbishing them to improve their aesthetic appeal and function. In general, these types of wardrobes are favourable over alternatives because they fit in perfectly into the home and maximise the available space. Unfortunately, over time, the wardrobe can begin to lose its appeal and fail to match the rest of the interior design. If your wardrobe is looking worn out, consider using the tips outlined below to improve its appeal.

1. Install Replacement Doors

The doors are the most prominent features of your wardrobe. If they do not match the design of the rest of the elements in the room, there will be disharmony in your space. You can prevent clashing of styles by removing the old wardrobe doors and installing new alternatives. When choosing your new doors, you should look at modern trends and find features which are in vogue. In addition, you must take the current appearance of your bedroom or other space.

2. Decorate the Door

If you are working with a limited budget, replacing your wardrobe doors might not be a feasible solution. However, you do not have to settle for an unattractive or dated look. You can enhance the doors by including special decorative features. If your door is really unappealing, you can conceal it completely by installing a mirror over the door. This action will make the door more functional, increase the interior light and give an illusion of more space. If your doors are relatively stylish, you can improve the doors by adding fresh trimmings.

3. Change the Interior Structure

The internal structure of your built-in wardrobe could be compromising its functionality and decreasing its appeal. Therefore, you should take the time to conduct an evaluation and make some changes. Restructuring the organisational elements should make the space more efficient and minimise clutter. Under ideal circumstances, your wardrobe should use a combination of shelves, boxes, bins, drawers and hangers. These elements will allow for the maximum use of the space and promote neatness.

4. Repaint the Surfaces

Finally, you should think about painting the surfaces of your wardrobe. A fresh coat of paint will give the feature a new look, and it is an inexpensive way to improve your interior design. If you decide to repaint the wardrobe, you should choose a colour which blends in with the rest of the room. It does not have to be the same colour as the walls or other features, but the shade should not clash unnaturally.

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