Even the smallest bedrooms should be furnished with a place in which the clothes and personal belongings are to be stored. Seeing as the first thing you do in the morning and the last thing you do at night is either take off or put on your clothes, you are going to want to have the place where they are stored to be close by.

If you’re going to furnish the bedroom with a free-standing wardrobe you may as well make the most of it and ensure that it is one that will add something special to the room. Your first choice is to match the wardrobe to the bed if you already have a bed frame that contains some kind of detail work. For example, if the bed’s headboard and footboard are made of some special materials such as wrought iron work set into a stained oak frame, you may want to try to buy a wardrobe that will match it to some degree. This may be as simple as finding black iron handles for the wardrobe doors.

If you can’t find the kind of bedroom wardrobe that you think suits the room appropriately you may want to turn to someone to custom make one to your specifications. By going down this route you will be sure to get the exact wardrobe that you have in mind, just ensure that you have figured out exactly what you want because you will be paying a premium for the work.

A hand-crafted piece of furniture can be something to be cherished and placing it in a room such as the bedroom will mean that you will use it virtually every day which also means that you will be able to appreciate it every day, too.

Another option that can also potentially cost you a lot of money is an antique wardrobe. With an antique bedroom wardrobe you will be getting a piece of furniture that would have been hand-crafted for someone else many years ago. Generally speaking the wardrobes that were created before the advent of mass-produced furniture were made with a single goal in mind – to last a long, long time.

If you buy an antique wardrobe you can be fairly certain that you will be buying a solid piece of furniture. However, because it is so old it is highly recommended that you thoroughly inspect it before you buy because it is possible that it hasn’t been perfectly treated throughout the years.

It is also possible to buy yourself a wardrobe that has the look of an antique but has been recently manufactured. With this type of classical wardrobe you have the dual advantage of the looks of an antique bedroom wardrobe with the modern production techniques. You can be more certain that the wardrobe has not been beaten around for years and you will have the possible security of being able to refer any problems with your purchase to a store that is still in business.

There are many different options available to all of us as we search around for the most suitable. Bedroom wardrobe furniture can be mixed and matched to suit our tastes, but generally, if you have a maple wardrobe your room will look much more balanced with maple bedside tables and a maple chest of drawers. The tones and the wood grain will ensure that the room will look properly thought out.

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Here are some of the best wardrobe designs available to buy.

	Prepac Elite Collection 32" Storage Cabinet List Price: $215.86 Sale Price: $128.95 Average Rating:
	This Storage Cabinet is 16 inches deep instead of the standard 12 inches for 34% more storage! It has two adjustable shelves and one fixed. Use alone or add the optional 32” Topper (WEW-3224) to vertically expand to 89” high storage...

	Elite Wardrobe Cabinet - White (32") List Price: $169.99 Sale Price: $130.00
	This 20-inch deep Wardrobe Cabinet includes one hanging rail for clothes as well as a fixed top shelf for hats and other small items. Use alone or add the optional 32* Topper (PP-WEW-3224) for 89* high storage...

Prepac Wew-3264 32" Wardrobe Cabinet White List Price: $689.99 Sale Price: $134.90

Features The ELITE Storage Collection is a versatile storage program that is attractive enough to be used in any home storage area including: Laundry, Bedroom, Utility, Kitchen, Mudroom & Garage. With eight cleverly designed models, ELITE provides enough flexibility to accommodate most storage applications Contemporary white finish Soft Edged door(s) Solid, brushed, stainless steel designer door handle(s) Optional toppers to maximize vertical storage capacity 6-way adjustable, heavy-duty European style hinges Use alone or add WEW-3224 for 89" high storage 1 hanging rail and 1 fixed shelf 20" deep for hanging clothes Made of environmentally-conscious, durable, high-density fiberboard Easy to clean, durable melamine surfaces Assembly required DIMENSIONS: Overall: 32"w x 20"d x 65"h

OAK GARAGE OFFICE KITCHEN LAUNDRY BEDROOM STORAGE CABINET PANTRY WARDROBE UNIT ORGANIZER / COAT CLOSET List Price: $249.99 Sale Price: $189.99

Storage behind doors includes garment rod and two adjustable shelves and a full upper shelf. Use as an office storage cabinet or a bedroom wardrobe unit or even in the garage! Color: Oak (sorry, no other color finish available) Dimensions: 39 7/8" W x 20" D x 71 1/2" H Assembly Required (very good instructions included!) 5-Yr Limited Warranty Materials used: An environmentally friendly material called "engineered wood," a combination of high quality hard wood and soft wood materials which are residuals of other lumber processes...

	Elite 32 Inch Multi-use Wardrobe Cabinet In White Finish List Price: $689.99 Sale Price: $159.68 Average Rating:
	The Elite 32 Inch Multi-use Wardrobe Cabinet in White Finish from Prepac is a versatile wardrobe cabinet which may be used in the laundry room, bedroom, utility room, kitchen, mudroom, workshop or garage...

	Prepac Elite Collection 32" Wardrobe Cabinet List Price: $215.40 Sale Price: $168.00 Average Rating:
	This 20-inch deep Wardrobe Cabinet includes one hanging rail for clothes as well as a fixed top shelf for hats and other small items. Use alone or add the optional 32” Topper (WEW-3224) for 89” high storage...

	Prepac Elite Storage Collection 32" Wardrobe Cabinet Wew-3264 List Price: $689.99 Sale Price: $172.00
	The Elite Storage Collection is a versatile RTA storage set that is attractive enough to be used in any home storage area including laundry room, bedroom, utility area, kitchen, mudroom and garage. It provides enough flexibility to accommodate most storage applications...

	Wardrobe with Mesh Pockets (Black/Silver) (60"H x 30"W x 20"D) List Price: $49.98 Sale Price: $35.00
	The Wardrobe with Mesh Pockets provides extra storage space that protects your clothes, shoes and accessories. This sturdy polyester wardrobe is free standing, so it can be used anywhere in the home.  Use in the closet to keep everything from seasonal clothes to suits from collecting dust...

Upon choosing the perfect wardrobe for the bedroom, there are many issues one may want to consider: cost, measurement, size, type of wood, style, finish, or whether it's for long-term or short-term use. For example, pine wardrobes can ding and dent easily, whereas oak can withstand a bus hitting it at forty miles-an-hour. Furthermore, storage space for shoes, bedding, luggage, etc. may be at the top of the list for some. Amazingly, besides traditional wardrobe designs, there are more and more low-cost alternatives that measure up in quality to elite brands.

There are a myriad of wardrobe designs and styles that include oak, a painted finish look, dark wood, ones with sliding-doors, those with rustic charm, contemporary, Indian, French, etc. There are also a large amount of great value wardrobes that can aesthetically stand next to some of the premier brands. The designers behind the Rauch, Kent and Sherwood brands have unremittingly created high quality at low cost. When you design a wardrobe there are factors to consider such as the hanging garment priority, sliding door fitting, folding door compartments, and many others.

Now moving away from the great-value styles, here are a couple other available traditional designs: fitted wardrobes usually offer the best space options, and can fit into awkward spaces, like tilted ceilings and off-center walls, but keep in mind that fitted wardrobes usually need to be put together by an expert. Another type are the freestanding wardrobes, they are extremely versatile with regard to styles, cost, etc.: and they are easily transportable, whereas some fitted wardrobes, once they are set-up, are fixed within the home. You may be able to find a freestanding wardrobe that comes in a range of wood types such as dark or white oak, pine, maple, mahogany or walnut. Alternatively the wardrobe you prefer is already painted. The thing to remember about wardrobes is that they should be built to last, and with proper care they should last a lifetime and more.

For those crafty, creative types, perhaps building their own wardrobe is the right answer. You may come to the conclusion that you can come up with a wardrobe design that is better than anything you have been able to find on display. In that case, maybe it's time to build a wardrobe from the ground up. This initially requires accurate measurements for the room: next, find out the proper dimensions for the door opening. Is the wardrobe for one or two people? The answer to this question determines how many compartments are needed. Consider storing methods and accessibility: drawers for underwear, shelves, hanging space for garments, etc. It is wise to be practical in terms of space. There are an abundance of styles for traditional wardrobes, as well as cost-effective, and do-it-yourself options.

If you don’t have the capacity for doing your own design you may prefer to pass on your ideas for by hiring a professional wardrobe designer. This may be the best of all worlds with your personal preferences being translated by someone with experience in the business of wardrobes design.

The most common place you will find a wardrobe is in the bedroom and there are a number of places you can go to get an expert who specializes in producing a bedroom wardrobe design for their clients. It doesn’t matter whether you need something for fitted wardrobes or you are after walk in wardrobe designs the principle will be the same. You will need to supply the number of clothes that will have to be stored, the types of clothes that will be housed and the number of people who will be using it.

The main criteria, when all is said and done is that you are left with a wardrobe that meets your needs both in the external appearance and the functionality. Bedroom wardrobe designs help maximize the space that you have available to you, it appeals to your aesthetics and should leave you with a piece of furniture that you are proud to display in your bedroom.