The wardrobe is an essential accessory in the modern lifestyle, and sliding doors are ideal for that small room where space is limited. If you are about to move into a new home, or even considering a total bedroom revamp, think carefully about the wardrobe location, as it does make a difference. Traditionally, the wardrobe was a stand-alone unit, and the nearest size to fit the aperture would be the best solution, yet the cabinet makers of today will custom make a wardrobe to fit the space.

Ideal for Small Rooms

Sliding doors provide the optimum solution for small bedrooms, and it is possible to section off one metre of the room at one end, and create a wardrobe, complete with mirrored sliding doors. If you live in Western Australia, there are sliding wardrobe doors provided by Perth's Lifestyle Wardrobes that can be customised, along with the fitted or walk in wardrobe. If you were to have a wardrobe with doors that open outward, and the room was narrow, opening the wardrobe door would effectively create a room partition, so that must be avoided at all costs.

The Range of Finishes

Sliding wardrobe doors offer a large surface that can enhance the ambience of the room, and modern solutions offer the homeowner a host of possibilities, that include:

*  Mirror Safety Glass
*  Coloured Safety Glass
*  Vinyl Wrapping
*  Pre-painted surface (plain)

The combinations of the above allow for real creativity, especially if your wardrobe is long enough for 4 or maybe 5 sliding doors. Something that goes with the floor covering and also the walls would really give the room some depth, and you could have a mirrored section at one end.

Frames

The unit can be framed or frameless, depending on your preference, with the frames made from powder coated or anodised aluminium. Frameless is ideal for the modern look, and with three or four mirrored doors, the bedroom would take on a whole new look. The units are made to measure and created on site, so if you have an awkward shaped area that you would like utilised, a professional cabinet maker can create the ideal wardrobe.

The Quality of the Product

This is important, and while all sliding door sets look attractive, the heart of the machine is in the tracking mechanism, which will have to endure years of opening and closing. Pay particular attention to the rail, and the wheels on the bottom of the door, as they are the components that will take all the strain. Modern bedroom wardrobes are hand built by skilled cabinet makers, and therefore can be created to a specific dimensions and the interior design will be personalised for the occupant.

Choosing the right type of wardrobe is essential if you want the room to benefit from the new addition, and with customised solutions, your wardrobe problems are solved. Sliding doors are very popular because they are space saving and offer a chance to add some depth to the room.

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