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Generally we think of wardrobes as just a place to hang clothing, but if you think about the more sophisticated wardrobes from Italy they really are just one or a series of very tall cupboards in a huge choice of colours and textures, with either hinged or sliding doors and a choice of fittings that can be set up in virtually any configuration. So there’s no reason that wardrobes need to be confined to the bedroom and we are now seeing wardrobes being used all through the home for a number of different reasons. The doors are often very attractive plus sliding doors save room as they don’t need to be opened out. The cupboards can come in a huge variety of sizes, which can also be altered at the factory or by your wardrobe fitter. Their height works well too, since they are usually at least 2 metres tall they are a very efficient use of floor space.

A few of the ways bedroom wardrobes can be used in the rest of the home is as under stair cupboards (the doors can be cut at angles for an exact fit & the wardrobes are a perfect depth), as hall cupboards either to provide a large amount of extra storage or to provide a cloakroom cupboard for coats, umbrellas and wellington boots.

Wardrobes also make excellent wall/media units & some can incorporate open shelving or even a home office desk. Sliding doors allow you to quickly & effortlessly hide the TV & then uncover it for watching, whilst still looking as good (no messy opened hinged doors). Fitted wardrobes also make surprisingly good laundry cupboards, the size is just right to fit a washing machine &/or dryer (wardrobe cabinets are usually the same depth as kitchen cabinets) and good quality Italian wardrobes have shelves strong enough to hold a dryer.

Even better the higher end Italian factories have realised this and are now producing accessories especially for these ‘non wardrobe wardrobes’. More attractive in a contemporary home than traditional built in fitted cupboards and offer incredibly versatile and space efficient storage for the entire home.