Furniture Types ... what's the best fitted wardrobe system?
Any salesman who attempts to convince you one fitted wardrobe system is better than another is sadly ... missing the point!
Any system that fulfils your storage requirements is providing what you need ... and is therefore as good as any other.
However you have to make a choice at some stage ... and these points may help you decide which system suits you!
Carcase Bedroom Furniture:
advantages ...
a) Generally easier for the "novice" designer to plan layouts - with set sizes
b) Generally simpler to install than other systems
c) Can be dismantled and reinstalled should you move house
d) Provides sealed cabinet interior
e) Installation normally within one day
disadvantages ...
a) Not best suited to fitting under sloping ceilings
b) Difficult to build around obstructions - Chimney Breast's etc.
c) No access to space above top and side filler panels
d) Wardrobes have set depth - which is difficult to adjust
Front Frame Bedroom Furniture:
advantages ...
a) Total access to all available storage
b) Particularly suited to fitting under sloping ceilings
c) No restrictions to wardrobe depth - can be as shallow or deep as required
d) Installing in front of obstructions is no problem
disadvantages ...
a) No backing panel means that internal walls may need preparing first
b) Not as easy to plan "over the bed" layouts due to minimum wardrobe widths
c) Not recommended for self installation
d) Installation normally takes two days
Sliding Door Bedroom Furniture:
advantages ...
a) Simple to design bedroom layout - normally just wall to wall wardrobe
b) Useful in situations where space is restricted for opening doors
c) A wall of mirrors can make your room look bigger
d) Generally a "slightly cheaper" option than normal hinged doors
e) Can be set at any depth
disadvantages ...
a) Difficult to fit properly - doors need to be fitted perfectly plumb
b) Can become "dusty" inside because of gap between doors and interior
c) Mirror doors show finger marks, and need regular cleaning
d) If not custom made the "door overlap"can restrict access to the interior
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