If your planning to self build or renovate your home, then it is worth factoring in your storage requirements at the design stage. This will enable your designer to come up with some great ideas to maximise storage options with minimal impact on the feeling of space.
And with the ever-popular trend of clutter-free homes and the flood of great storage hacks on social media, it’s no wonder that homeowners are keen to ensure there is adequate storage in their homes.
When it comes to bedrooms, built-in wardrobes are popular choices for maximising storage space, and opting for sliding wardrobe doors can help to maximise usable space in the rest of the bedroom.
In many cases zero-rate VAT can apply to fitted wardrobes, where the wardrobes are installed floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall. Unlike freestanding or carcassed wardrobes, Spaceslide’s sliding wardrobes can be considered building materials, rather than furniture.
Takes up less space than standard hinged wardrobe doors, with less impact on the surrounding space as doors slide rather than open outwards
Can be customised to any length, height and colour
Often available in floor-to-ceiling configurations to maximise on storage space
Mirrored door versions are available, which give the illusion of more space and bounce light around the room (typically a hinged wardrobe doesn’t offer a mirrored exterior)
Suitable for children’s rooms
Can also be used as a sliding partition door into a dressing room/walk-in wardrobe
If you are a keen DIYer, sliding wardrobe door kits are available for you to install yourself. But do ensure that you only take on this task if you are capable, otherwise it will be a false economy. If in doubt, speak to your chosen supplier about their installation services.
Expert Comment on Room Dividers
Bespoke Service
With Spaceslide’s online design tool, plus a network of seven showrooms, you can order your bespoke sliding wardrobe doors, direct for delivery to your home. Alternatively, take advantage of Spaceslide’s installation service, where you can opt for a full home survey and installation.
Andy Briggs, resident interior designer at Spaceslide (a Which? Trusted Trader), explains how room dividers can help improve the space in your home
“Whilst open-plan living remains popular, we are seeing more cases of homeowners wanting to section off the space in their home. A glass room divider is a great solution as it can create different zones, such as a snug or home office, without losing the flow of light. This is particularly effective in smaller properties where both space and light is at a premium.
Signature Room Divider with translucent glass from Spaceslide(Image credit: Spaceslide)
Design Yours
Use the Spaceslide online design tool to begin creating your bespoke sliding doors.
“If light isn’t a factor, get creative with style options by having a different finish on each side of the divider. This works well when sectioning larger bedrooms to create a dressing room, with coloured glass on one side to complement the bedroom’s design, and a mirrored finish on the reverse for trying on outfits.
“Our made-to-measure sliding doors are available in a range of styles and finishes, including clear, frosted or coloured glass, allowing you to easily transform your space.”
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