What do I need to consider for built-in robes around a fireplace?
I am planning to put wardrobes on either side of the fireplace in my daughter's room (first pic) – I favour a modern look to contrast with the federation features in the room, so am choosing a flat profile with slimline black handles. ( a bit like the handle type in 2nd pic). One side will be for clothes the other for other storage. The first will have a shelf at the top, hanging space and drawers ( all inside), the second just shelves ( adjustable).I'm planning vivid white 2pac doors in satin as the other woodwork in the room is vivid white. I think the ceilings are 3.3 m, I was going to go for 2.5 m doors on the built ins. The walls are not square so the cabinet maker will use spaces. Is there anything else I should consider and do you thing the relative height of the doors and ceiling will look ok together? Does anyone have any photos of something similar that they can post ( most pics online are of shaker style doors). Thanks for any input.
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Comments (14)If you don't want to settle for either colour shade (dark or light) you can always do a mix: frame of your storage light and have the inside of the shelves is dark or the other way round to match your existing furniture. You could even go and make it a great feature wall. Maybe some the images below will give some inspiration. Another option is to "frame" the fire place area by putting some fire safe material behind and under (maybe in the exact height of your black sideboard on the left wall). Storage could be mounted to upper half of the wall. I'd probably try to leave the storage half "open" since the fireplace is kind of freestanding....See MoreHelp with layout of master, ensuite & robe renovation
Comments (20)Thank you both very much. You've both put a lot of thought and effort into this, its much appreciated! Its definitely opened up my thoughts and ideas on the space! Its definitely not as daunting as I was thinking and it is do-able! When you look at it everyday you get a bit stuck. I guess I need to weigh up making that study space smaller. It then makes the house technically 3B 2B. But I'm going to have to compromise somewhere for this to work! Its nice to have something tangible and clear to show the builders, so thank you! I might start drawing up something that's a little of both, as I love aspects of both designs. :)...See MoreWhat to do with this fireplace and doors?
Comments (8)I would give the firpelace a good clean and get rid of the decades of dirt that has been built-up before making a decision. It has lots of character and is a real centrepiece to the room, however it does seem to dominate the room. This is due to the stark contrast of the empty, white walls, and the lack of furniture and window coverings. I wouldn't rush into making a decision until you have at least cleaned it up and considered some more vibrant paint options than Landlord White. Have a look at some of the dirtier shades of Millenial Pink, such as Cuticle Pink from Dulux for the wall behind the fireplace as this will tie in well with the existing mortar and soften the contrast bewteen brickwork and wall. https://www.dulux.com.au/colour/colour-trends/2018/escapade The room is really a blank canvas and if you use the fireplace as a starting point then you could end up with something really glorious. I think you will regret trying to conceal the fireplace under render, paint or plasterboard as it will destroy most of the character. There is nothing wrong with the brickwork and it is appropriate for the style of the building. A better solution for the doors would be to rehinge them so that they open inwards into the room, which will be cheaper, and more approporiate for the original style. You have an elegant, period room bursting with potential and just waiting to be appreciated and loved for what it is, and not modernised for the sake of transient fashion. Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls...See MoreWalk in robe design?
Comments (11)As Kate said, do you have, do you need? It has to work for the items you are storing in it. For some people it might be only clothes, and perhaps not even overcoats, shoes, underwear, sportswear which are kept elsewhere. For other people it might be everything and linen for that bedroom and the suitcase as well. So look at what you've got and what it needs, hanging space and long or short, shelf space, enclosed drawers, particularly large space (eg suitcase), particularly small space (eg jewellery), particularly tall space (eg boots), particularly wide space (eg spare quilt). If I remember the required dimensions right, one side of your WIR looks generous for hanging space so maybe you can do something with the ends, though beware of creating difficult to reach corners, and the other side is too narrow, so that's shelving/drawers and maybe hooks. What might you store up top, and how often will you need access, think about a pull down hanging rail or a rolling ladder, or somewhere to store a stepstool....See MoreJE C
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4 years agotricky to do full depth robes flanking a fireplace without making it all feel boxed in/squeezed and highlighting the depth difference. These spaces are better for shelves or shallower storage. Can you find a different position for the robe? In regards to style, contemporary can work well if it's super cleanly detailed as it will bring out the fireplace as a feature
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4 years agoThanks Paul. I found a great picture on Houzz and it has made me confident it can look good. But maybe it needs some drawers to break it up. My daughter doesn' t want shelves as she has decided to be a minimalist ( which I am encouraging) . This is really the only logical placw for the robe. If I have a drawer or 2 on each side at the bottom I think I need a different handle - or none. Thoughts anyone? Thanks
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4 years agoHi JE C,
Love this seamless look also, I think it will look great and give the minimalist look your daughter is after.
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4 years agoWould going back through the walls to recess the joinery work? The front of the cabinets could be either flush with or slightly behind the fireplace. Making them recede a bit would emphasise the fireplace and you could go all the way to the ceiling and have the cornice look very intentional. (Would look great with flat panels as it would basically just look like a wall.) Obviously depends on what is next door.
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This is what we did with robes either side of the fireplace in the master bedroom in our terrace. There is both hanging space and drawers behind the cupboard doors
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4 years agoRhs too narrow for second wardrobe. Existing mirrored wardrobe is huge but takes up a hole wall behind the door, Leaving me with one wall to put my bed on western side. Am I weird ?, I don’t like my head on west side in bed either. Sash windows on the other. See if I can work my iPad to draw a plan later.
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