How to Choose the Right Wardrobe

The wardrobe is one of the most important pieces of furniture in the house and one of the most functional that will free your hands and make your daily life easier.

Choosing the right wardrobe for your needs and your home is not always the easiest task as there are many options on the market including different sizes, wardrobe types, and of course designs and colors.

That's why we've put together the wardrobe buying guide below to help you choose the right wardrobe for your needs.

Wardrobe Buying Guide

1. Space & Dimensions

The available space and possible dimensions of your new wardrobe should be your first priority so we advise you to start there.

Once you've decided where to place your new wardrobe, it's time to get out the tape measure and start measuring dimensions and space. Carefully measure the floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall space as well as the distance to other furniture and objects nearby.

Pay particular attention to furniture that opens or folds, since you must take into account their maximum dimensions so that they do not create problems and ensure their smooth operation when you have installed your new wardrobe.

When you are done with the measurements, and make sure they are correct, keep them in a pad or notebook and don't forget to use them when the time comes.

At Alkan, knowing that the needs of our customers differ, we offer all our wardrobes in whatever dimensions you ask for. Pollinate us today and we will make your wardrobe to your liking!

2. Types of Closets

Right after the dimensions, the most important choice concerns the type of wardrobe. There are many different types of wardrobes on the market to meet all the needs of consumers.

Single-door wardrobe

Single-leaf wardrobes are perhaps the most common and particularly popular in homes with limited available space. If your storage needs are minimal or if you live alone, then a single-leaf metal wardrobe might be the best choice, and don't forget that you can easily add another one later if needed.

Two-door wardrobe

Double-leaf wardrobes are the most practical and flexible since they suit the majority of consumers. They offer sufficient storage spaces, with different sections inside, and while they are bulkier and larger in dimensions than single-leaf wardrobes, they are suitable for small and medium-sized spaces. They are ideal for couples or people living alone, but for families they may prove to be "a little".

Three-door wardrobes

Here we reach the "large" category that comes to cover needs for ample storage spaces and larger houses. Ideal for families or couples who have a lot of items and clothes to store, three-layer wardrobes, while they will take up a lot of space, will offer you the most efficient solution and cover all your needs.

3. Material

There are wardrobes available in different construction materials, each one ideal for a different use. But which one will you prefer? Usually your choice will end up between wooden or metal wardrobes.

Wooden Wardrobes

Wooden wardrobes are usually bulky, heavy and imposing and are suitable for indoor spaces only, such as bedrooms.

Metal Wardrobes

Metal wardrobes offer greater flexibility since they can be placed both in outdoor spaces such as gardens, balconies, terraces, terraces, etc. But also in all the rooms of the house.

Metal wardrobes also offer higher strength, increased durability in use and a longer lifespan.

Finally, they are much more economical than their wooden counterparts. Read our extensive guide that covers all the differences between metal and wood furniture in more detail and explains all the pros and cons of your two options. All our wardrobes are made from galvanized sheet metal which does not rust and withstands adverse weather conditions – making Alkan wardrobes ideal for outdoor installation.

4. Design & Color

After you have chosen the dimensions, the type and the material of your new wardrobe, the last thing to do is the color and design. The appearance of the wardrobe is an equally important choice since the aesthetic element plays an important role.

If you buy a wardrobe in a completely different style and color from the rest of your home, it will look completely out of place and out of time. For this reason, it is good to take care, when choosing the wardrobe, to take into account the colors of the walls, the surrounding furniture and the general aesthetics of your home.

At ALKAN, we offer all our wardrobes and