Inspiration for an expansive traditional women's storage and wardrobe in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Willow Trail Way

Wasatch Shutter Design

A large master bedroom closet with white shelving and drawers, a center drawer system with a marble countertop and brown wooden plantation shutters and trim on the window.

Winchester Victorian

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

This is an example of a traditional gender-neutral walk-in wardrobe in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Ash Violet Master Walk-In Closet

Creative Design Cabinetry

Much needed storage options for this medium sized walk-in master closet. Custom pull-out shoe storage to maximize space.
This is an example of a large traditional women's walk-in wardrobe in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, carpet, purple floor and coffered.

Balmain Terrace -Nursery wardrobe makeover

Clever Closet Company

Abe Bastoli
Inspiration for a small traditional gender-neutral built-in wardrobe in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and carpet.

Victorian Makeover

KohlMark Architects and Builders

Greg Hadley Photography
Inspiration for a traditional gender-neutral walk-in wardrobe in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Longmont Master Suite

TEW Design Studio

This is a glam style master suite with a twist of victorian elements in Wake Forest, NC. It is a welcoming and cozy space with an emphasis on luxury and high end design. Photo credit: Bob Fortner Photography

Bespoke Wardrobes - Fitted Furniture

Alcove Designs

Floor to ceiling white wardrobes, fitted under the eaves for this bedroom at a Victorian conversion home in London. Maximum use of available storage space, featuring pull out drawers.

Victorian Remodel

MastersTouch Construction, Inc.

Bart Edson
This is an example of a traditional gender-neutral storage and wardrobe in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, carpet and beige floor.

Merton St Master Robe

Kirsty Ristevski @miss.sneakypeek

Inspiration for a traditional gender-neutral dressing room in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, carpet and blue floor.

Walk in Wardrobe

Stickland Wright Architects + Interiors

Walk in Wardrobe space adjoins the ensuite bathroom. Walk in wardrobe matte laquer Fitted storage Open shelving Shoe storage Bespoke Fitted joinery

Notting Hill

Ola Jachymiak Studio

Notting Hill is one of the most charming and stylish districts in London. This apartment is situated at Hereford Road, on a 19th century building, where Guglielmo Marconi (the pioneer of wireless communication) lived for a year; now the home of my clients, a french couple. The owners desire was to celebrate the building's past while also reflecting their own french aesthetic, so we recreated victorian moldings, cornices and rosettes. We also found an iron fireplace, inspired by the 19th century era, which we placed in the living room, to bring that cozy feeling without loosing the minimalistic vibe. We installed customized cement tiles in the bathroom and the Burlington London sanitaires, combining both french and british aesthetic. We decided to mix the traditional style with modern white bespoke furniture. All the apartment is in bright colors, with the exception of a few details, such as the fireplace and the kitchen splash back: bold accents to compose together with the neutral colors of the space. We have found the best layout for this small space by creating light transition between the pieces. First axis runs from the entrance door to the kitchen window, while the second leads from the window in the living area to the window in the bedroom. Thanks to this alignment, the spatial arrangement is much brighter and vaster, while natural light comes to every room in the apartment at any time of the day. Ola Jachymiak Studio

Historic Riverview Estate

New Blue Construction

Newly installed custom storage solution. Photos: Christian Stewart Photography
Mid-sized traditional gender-neutral dressing room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Victorian Storage and Wardrobe Design Ideas with Flat-panel Cabinets

As compact urban living becomes the norm, there has become a higher demand for smart storage solutions. As a result, there are more innovative Victorian storage ideas than ever. Aside from storage baskets and shelving units, you can now install custom-made built-in wardrobes, shape-shifting storage cubes, and even concealed units. Browse the photos on Houzz for inspiration for a wide variety of Victorian storage and wardrobe solutions, from cube storage to wall units, shoe racks and sliding doors. You’ll find walk-in wardrobes boasting spinning shoe racks, lounge chairs and display cases with lighting; as well as more simpler storage solutions like room dividers that double as storage, pull-out baskets and floating shelves. If you decide to revamp your wardrobe or storage space, it’s important to consider whether built-ins are a suitable option. Although more expensive, shop-built and installed components are more durable and bring all of your elements together in one unit. If you can’t afford a built-in wardrobe, or if you need more storage, consider Victorian baskets, dividers, storage containers, hooks and racks to help ensure every item has a place, and opt for sliding doors to save space. A professional organiser can help you get setup.

How many cabinets should built-in wardrobes have?

The size of your built-in wardrobe should be largely dependant on how much hanging space you actually need. Just because you have a blank wall, for example, doesn’t mean it has to be filled with a large wardrobe. Position shelves above hanging space to be more ergonomic, and only add drawers if you plan on having an open wardrobe as this will add to the overall price. A dresser or chest of drawers is a better option for fold-away clothes, so long as you have the room. Shoe collections can also take up ample room in a built-in wardrobe, so consider a purpose-built Victorian cabinet or shoe racks instead.

How do I organise my wardrobe or cupboard?

With so many shoes, ties, clothes and bags to stash, wardrobe organisation is key. Use hooks, storage baskets, drawer partitions or dividers to keep your belongings in order. Storage baskets are great for storing things like belts and scarves, while shelf dividers can keep knits, jeans and shirts neatly packed away. Take pride in your shoe collection? Create a Victorian shoe storage display using a few strips of moulding mounted to the wall so you can hook your shoes. Similarly, an open robe can make your clothing a feature.

What extras can I include in my wardrobe design?

If you want a luxurious wardrobe, consider including a small sitting area with a window seat, storage ottoman, or lounge chair. You could also add a Victorian makeup vanity, complete with a jewellery box and makeup drawer. A viewing area with full-length mirrors will also make getting ready a breeze. Wardrobe lighting will bring the space to life – use display lighting to showcase your clothing, task lighting for functionality and mood lighting to set the scene.