While purchasing your dream home, it’s hard to envision your bedroom without one major essential; the wardrobe. But as life throws its set of challenges, sometimes a small room just cannot find the space to incorporate a wardrobe.
Additionally, sometimes a wardrobe might not be a viable option because they enable the hoarding of clothes. How often have you not been able to find what you were looking for when you needed it the most?! We know you’ve lost count.
There comes the point in everyone’s life where they need to compromise, and giving up on owning a wardrobe in your bedroom might be one of them, for whatever reasons.
So we have got the best wardrobe alternatives for you to make sure your bedroom still looks stylish, snazzy while also solving your storage needs. Keep reading to find out what they are.
The 10 Best Wardrobe Alternatives for Your Bedroom
Organising can be a task, especially without a wardrobe. But don’t be disheartened because we’re here to show you the perks of updoing your room without one!
Check out the below wardrobe alternatives that are functional, chic, and just what your bedroom might have been missing all along:
1. Under-the-bed storage
If you’re a homeowner in Mumbai, you must be familiar with the concept of storing your belongings in an under-bed unit. Inbuilt storage space in beds is a tiny bedroom owner’s secret best friend! Under-the-bed storage can be highly functional. To make your storage space smarter and savvier, install shelf dividers to create compartments for storage. You can also use hydraulics to lift the lids of the bed for ease of access. And there you have it - easy to store, easy to make, easy to use!
2. A clothes rack
Buy yourself a stylish little clothes rack to fit into the corner of your room. And if you’re not willing to buy, you can even DIY.
Clothes racks can be a precious asset in terms of functionality and even visually. The icing on the cake is that you can get multi-level clothes racks, or even ones with shelves on the side to increase functionality further.
If you think fitting a clothes rack isn’t an intelligent choice in terms of space, then you can even get a portable one or a wall-mounted one. Save on vertical space while adding a funky updo to your bedroom!
3. Layered shelves
Layering is a great wardrobe alternative as it saves space while increasing your storage—layer one entire wall with shelves to have an aesthetic updo along with solving your storage needs.
Or, you can consider installing one row of a shelf that stretches across the width of your bedroom. Layered shelves are the best storage options for functionality and style.
Decorating these shelves with little tidbits and accents along with your belongings and further adding some task lighting alongside the shelves could transform your bedroom look.
For an additional element of zing, paint every alternate shelf the same colour for a transformational colour pop!
4. A makeshift headboard
In the unfortunate case, your space is minimal and bleak, the above options might not do. When faced with such a scenario, create storage space as a makeshift headboard above your bed.
Design it how you would like, incorporating any shape, size, or style. This storage space can also have inbuilt shelves to display your things - adding an edgy and raw look to your bedroom that can be aesthetically pleasing if done right.
Additionally, you can simply have a rack of clothes hanging behind your bed if your bed isn’t mounted to the wall. The colourful array of clothes makes for a stylish headboard-like element that adds a fun persona to your bedroom.
5. A storage bench
A bench at the end of the bed has always been a popular element in interior design, but now we’re here to tell you it can be a crucial storage element too.
Incorporate storage within this bench while installing a snazzy seating arrangement for your bedroom. The best part is - no one will ever know!
6. Doubling mirror as an organiser
An up-and-coming interior design trend has your mirror double as a cabinet.
Install a cabinet above the ground and install a mirror at the front of it, which will open up to shelving space for all your necessities—beauty with brains.
7. Installing corner shelves
Save on vertical space with a shelf mounted in the corner of your room. Display your favourite pieces and stylish accessories on these shelves to add an edgy look to your room.
8. Ladder it up
A convenient and smart organiser, ladders can prove to have many uses. Take an old ladder and paint it white or black, and store your heels or shoes on every step. You can also use it to store your accessories or clothes in your bedroom mirror.
9. Dividing your room
A room divider is all it takes to separate two areas of your room by function! Have your clothes hanging on one side of the room and add a room divider in between to create a separate space that mimics your wardrobe.
If you’re not willing to get a room divider, you can even hang curtains to cover up the area where your clothes reside, creating a make-shift wardrobe.
10. Freeing the floors
Many people fail to realise that their wardrobes take up vast floor space, making their bedrooms look smaller and cluttered.
So free up that floor space, and opt for wall mounted cabinets around the room. Opt for different shapes and sizes to exhibit a fun, functional, stylish, and creative look.
Aren’t the above wardrobe alternatives tempting? We know we’re ditching the wardrobes now for sure!
When it comes to interior design, the options are endless. So start planning out your bedroom interiors and remember that wardrobes aren’t necessary.
And if you’re looking for more interior design ideas, you can simply book a design consultation with us at Hipcouch, and let the magic happen.