7 Tips for Designers Specifying Modular Wardrobe & Furniture Systems
18th Jan 2023
Modular wardrobes, as the name indicates, are modular furniture systems that work as customisable modules with shelves, cube boxes, panels, cupboards and drawers joinery, along with a wide selection of hanging rails, racks and bracket accessories.
Easily specified, assembled and disassembled - creating micro-architectural home interiors is easy with a modular wardrobe setup like flexiVOGUE.
Whether you are in the early stages of an interior design project or furnishing apartment suites, designing residential developments or student accommodation, or fitting out a series of homes - flexiVOGUE. modular shelving, storage and organisation system is perfect for a custom wardrobe (with wardrobe shelves, wardrobe cupboards and wardrobe drawers) for a master bedroom walk-in-robe, or a standard reach-in wardrobe fit out. You can even include a desk workspace, or makeup desk within this modular furniture system!
Customisable, scalable, mobile and relocatable (unlike permanent wardrobes), flexiVOGUE. wardrobe furniture is sleek, functional and gives architectural appeal to a space.
7 Tips for flexiVOGUE Modular Wardrobe & Furniture System
- List the Wardrobe Needs
Are you trying to achieve more hidden wardrobe storage or open wardrobe space, or a delicate balance between the two? When conceptualising modular wardrobes, remember to design them based on how you envision them. Create a list of all the essentials and non-essentials for the space to help when you add modular accessories like wardrobe shelving, cupboards, drawers, joinery, desk space, hanging rails, rails, racks and brackets.
- Don’t get Stuck with the Burden of Permanent Wardrobes
Unlike custom built-in wardrobe projects, when working with a modular wardrobe system, its not totally critical to know exactly how it will be used because there is the opportunity to update and change! You don’t need to nail down the exact specifics of the wardrobe in the early stages of specification with flexiVOGUE.. The design flexibility and the ability to modify, customise and change up your wardrobe gives modular wardrobes a massive advantage.
Additionally, flexiVOGUE. is lightweight for logistics, easy to navigate on-site of major building projects, load, set up, and modify.
- Work out the Size of the Space You are Working With
Dimensions matter! Remember that your layout needs to fit within the space you are working with and flexiVOGUE. helps to maximise the use of floorspace. With three upright frame heights to select from, and a range of widths for shelves and joinery, refer to plans to determine how many flexiVOGUE. wardrobe modules you’ll need to fit the space.. All module dimensions are available per product to make it easier to specify. If you require assistance with the specification process, reach out to Surestyle, we are always happy to help.
- Take Advantage of a Scalable Wardrobe System
The modular scalability of flexiVOGUE in both height and width makes it easier for you to specify, assemble and add additional bay units with the simplest of tools. Add, subtract and modify to suit your needs! Ideal for both temporary spaces (i.e. commercially leased spaces, rental properties) and permanent buildings that seek flexibility and scalability. Because this system looks so good as a feature of any interior, it works perfectly for open-plan living. Hence it doesn’t need to be hidden behind doors, or pushed on a corner.
- Experiment with Different Arrangements
It’s worth playing around with your design - to determine precisely how you’d like the wardrobe to look and function. As a modular wardrobe system, you can easily reconfigure wardrobe shelving, cupboards, drawers, joinery, wardrobe hanging rails, hanging rails, wardrobe racks and brackets - offering the user the flexibility to modify whenever you feel it!
- Make Modules an Extension of the Bedrooms
"[Wardrobes] should not be overlooked and designed only for function, but rather made into an extension of your bedroom. “ — Kathryn Ivey
Break the “rules”! flexiVOGUE wasn’t designed to be one-dimensional- this multi-functional system is ready to take on any role you throw at it!
Integrate a peninsula desk, or workbench insertion, into the system to create a workspace. Customise storage solutions that are unique to the user. Modify shelving and hanging racks to suit your lifestyle in just minutes. It’s all possible, functional and stylish with flexiVOGUE.
- Design to Your Client’s Needs First
If you are feeling stuck on how to specify a modular wardrobe system, go back to the basics. If you didn’t already, have another conversation with your client to obtain their desired specifics such as hanging lengths, jewellery storage, safes, hampers, seating, ironing board, locked cabinets, and accessories such as lighting and mirrors.
Then we take this detailed information and pinpoint the best possible scenario, fitting in as much as possible while considering all of the architectural features (such as this stunning window). If you don't ask the right questions, you won't get the best possible result.
Multi-purpose Wardrobing for Home & Apartment
With a vast range of colour options,
flexiVOGUE is also perfect for living room furniture, study furniture and apartment furniture, where modularity ensures that this furniture can adapt as your living requirements evolve and change.
Streamline the interior design and fit-out process for student accommodation or hotels with
flexiVOGUE, instantaneously transforming and stylising spaces. Easily integrate modular wall shelving, a custom wardrobe, modular storage with storage cupboards, drawers, or partition shelving into your space; one system replaces multiple furniture items.
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