A wardrobe is often the first piece of furniture that most people plan for when they start revamping their interiors, and the reasons are hardly mysterious. As functional interior design needs have evolved, so have the works of the best furniture designers, and there are now many offerings in terms of styles, functionality and aesthetics. One of the more pressing issues many grapple with when considering a new wardrobe is choosing between ready-made or custom fitted wardrobes. For a long time, custom made wardrobes were the gold standard owing to the obvious sizing and options available with bespoke furniture. However, over the years, furniture designers have come up with compelling designs, styles and functionality, which have led to the emergence of stunning ready-made wardrobes for luxury interiors.
Having been the leading furniture and luxury design studio in London for nearly four decades, FCI London is in a unique position to provide you with a comprehensive picture of how to make the right choice between the two. While it is true that a ready-made wardrobe is not only going to offer convenience and affordability, custom fitted wardrobes provide a bit more.
You can tailor a bespoke wardrobe to suit your specific styles, preferences and storage requirements. It is quite rare for a ready-made wardrobe to fulfil all those requirements. In this feature, we will go deeper into the subject and provide you with a complete picture so that you can be assured of making the right choice.
Over the years, ready-made wardrobes have become increasingly popular among consumers. There are some compelling reasons behind the popularity of these wardrobes. However, as always, we are going to look into the complete picture and provide you with a quick look into the drawbacks as well.
While luxury ready-made wardrobes can be quite expensive, these pieces are still far more affordable in comparison to custom ones. For instance, if you are looking for a wardrobe for your second home, which you don’t visit regularly, a ready-made wardrobe could be an effective solution. This is perhaps one of the biggest reasons behind the popularity of ready-made wardrobes. We offer such wardrobes from hundreds of respected European designer brands, and our interior design experts can no doubt help you find the right manufacturer for your living space.
As our experts often say, installation of the wardrobe is often one of the more important tasks since one needs to ensure that it blends in seamlessly with the allocated space. If you have the dimensions of the area in which you wish to place the wardrobe, you will get a wardrobe that would more or less fit the area. FCI London offers expert installation services from dedicated teams to ensure your wardrobe is delivered and installed to the highest standard.
Possible wastage of space: Although it is entirely possible that you are going to get a ready-made wardrobe that would slot into your space well, there is always the possibility of that not being the case. Ready-made furniture is made in a range of standard sizes, without much option for irregular shaped areas to alter the size options available. Hence, there is the possibility of underutilised or wasted space around your wardrobe that could have been better accommodated with customised wardrobes.
Limited options: There is no doubt that the number of design and style options have increased considerably over the past decades thanks to more efficient manufacturing processes and the stellar work of innovative furniture designers. That being said, the improvement is possibly not enough since highly specific designs need a minimum level of demand for them to be commercially viable. Hence, a design you may like on a brochure may not be in the market anymore due to poor demand.
In the pre-industrial age, customised furniture was the norm and for good reason, given the fact that it was geared towards the specific preferences of the users. That remains the reason why custom wardrobes are a popular choice among the most selective buyers to this day. However, there’s more to custom options than meets the eye.
When it comes to customised wardrobes, there are very few drawbacks one can think of in terms of design, style, materials and functionality. After all, it would be tailor made as per your specific preferences. Perhaps the only thing that can be said is that they can take some time to manufacture and it may not be ideal for those looking to add a wardrobe to their homes with immediate effect.
While it is true that ready-made wardrobes are also available in premium materials, you can go for truly unique choices when you opt for a customised installation. For instance, you may want a custom wardrobe made from a solid block of wood, which is something that ready-made options may not generally offer. In general, customised furniture is manufactured from the best materials and can offer you a degree of uniqueness that can be difficult to match.
We have been in the furniture and interior designing space for around four decades and throughout that time we have helped thousands of homeowners with their luxury homes.
One thing that we can say with a degree of confidence is that customised furniture is the best option for luxury interiors. Although it is true that you can discover a ready-made wardrobe which may suit your luxury living space perfectly, it may not be easy to find one.
On the other hand, a custom sliding door wardrobe will be manufactured in such a way as to blend seamlessly with luxurious interiors.
The tailored appearance of the wardrobe coupled with its bespoke functionality and high-end materials will make it a perfect addition to a luxury interior.
Luxury is not only characterised by high-end materials and unique designs but also by its focus on catering to the unique needs of different individuals. Individuality is a hallmark of luxury and the principle holds especially true for furniture. On that front, our experts state there is no argument that customised options are usually the right option for luxury interiors. We would recommend a custom wardrobe for a truly luxurious aesthetic.
FCI London has more than 40 years in the luxury furniture and interior design industry, and we pride ourselves on being a trusted name creator of luxury interiors in London, both large and small.
Our longstanding relationships with the best craftsmen and designer brands from all over Europe are at your disposal, and we offer first-class delivery and installation of any product you purchase through us, ensuring that your experience is stress free and convenient..
Visit our 30,000 sq. ft.showroom, the largest luxury showroom in London, to discover, explore and experience a wide range of custom sliding door wardrobes, walk-in wardrobes, Italian wardrobes and more, along with professional advice from a team of experienced and award-winning interior designers.
Utilise our complementary services like 3D Rendering, project planning, and enjoy our signature personalised service. We aim to make your design journey as seamless as possible, saving you time and effort wherever possible.
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