Archive for June, 2011
Doors for fitted wardrobes
Doors for fitted wardrobes can be almost any size or shape you like, subject to certain physical limitations or aesthetics looks requirements. Let me explain further…
Doors for fitted wardrobes - the Bowland horizontal; Shaker; Rebgated Shaker
If we are talking about hinged doors then the door cannot be too wide and we suggest that this is limited to 600mm wide, to avoid excessive strain on the door hinges.
On the aesthetic front and depending upon what is being designed, then we suggest that the door not be too narrow, as it will not only look strange, but it might not be functional. Also, if you are looking to have a built in corner wardrobe, then the door on this needs to be at least 400-500mm wide, simply to make it usable and to provide access to your clothes.
On a sliding door wardrobe the width of the door can be a lot wider and can be over a metre wide. Normally, the widest suggested door is around 1200mm, as anything larger than this might not look right and makes it very difficult for the fitters to manage.
A sliding door should probably not be much smaller than around 600mm wide, as this would look extremely tall and narrow and aesthetically not pleasing to the eye.
The benefit of fitted furniture over flat pack furniture or flat packed furniture) at places like Ikea or B & Q, where the furniture units are fixed in size, is that it can be any size you like and be designed to fit your home space.
Modern interior design trends and ideas 2011-2012
Having attended the KBB exhibition earlier in 2011 Custom World are keen to review the design trends for home furniture and stay in fashion with their modern fitted furniture lines.
It is exciting times as trends are moving towards a more textured finish and some lovely textured designs…
5 textures from our new interior designs for fitted furniture - incorporate into sliding doors, bedsides or as wall coverings!
Textured designs
Custom World are excited about introducing their new textured ranges, which includes leather, metal, lizard skin, gold, silver and many others! We have included just a small sample of textures and colours in this post.
Sometimes people can worry too much about being too personal with their home design, especially in their living rooms or kitchens, as these are seen by friends and family and ‘on-show’. Whereas in the bedroom you can let go a bit more as this is a more private space – in 2011 and going forward into 2012 you will be able to have loads of fun with your bedroom designs.
The modern styling trends are towards lovely rich colours and fantastic textures so you can indulge yourself in fabulous modern designs…with our new design range you can incorporate as much or as little of the texture as you wish – you could subtly include a cut-out in your sliding or hinged doors or why not go the full hog and include a full wall covering and forget painting or wallpaper altogether!
Sliding door wardrobe textured designs - metal effect
Colour
When it comes to colour in 2011 and 2012, homeowners will be making a choice between white finishes and the more richer tones – white wardrobes are of course a very safe bet, but with the trend going in favour of richer colours and textures, we are seeing more fitted bedroom furniture moving this way.
The important thing to make either one of these work is to mix in texture and this new range certainly does that – so even if you go for the white finish you will be able to have white leather or white metal finish, which introduces a more interesting element to your furniture.
So even if you are not yet thinking about having fitted furniture this article might give you some ideas for home decorating – forget the wallpaper and use our modern and funky wall coverings.
Fitted sliding wardrobes in Bournemouth
Fitted sliding wardrobes can give you up to 50% more storage space than with conventional free standing furniture.
Fitted sliding wardrobes - Mirrored doors and black coloured glass; plus frosted glass doors
Built in wardrobes from Custom World are made so that the walls of your bedroom are the backs and sides of your wardrobe, thereby maximising the space you have.
Fitted furniture is more affordable than you might think also, as wall to wall sliding door wardrobes, with mirrored doors, begin at just £695, including fitting and VAT.
So if you are looking for a cheap slider and to update your bedroom robes, why not have a free design survey?
Take a look at our sliding versus hinged comparison page.
Hideaway beds and fold away furniture fitted in Dorset
Hideaway beds furniture - This is a single bed in a home office set up as a built in wardrobe
If you are looking for hideaway beds furniture in the Dorset and Hampshire area then Custom World has the answer.
Hideaway beds (or fold away beds) are great space saving beds and can be used as guest beds and can come as a hideaway single bed or as a double bed.
If you have a small bedroom and you would like to have a free design survey to see if one of the great fold away beds is suitable for you, you can either visit our Dorset showroom to see one in action, or call 01202 896 816 and one of our designers will be happy to help.
Fold away beds are wall beds and can be fitted in your home and the way we make them they a disguised as a wardrobe – they can quite easily be incorporated into a small room with a home office or study also.
If you are looking for great space saving solutions, then a hidden bed is one of the best answers on the market – from the outside it looks just like a wardrobe, so it blends in with the other furniture in the room and then when needed, you simply pull it down and make the bed.
Childrens Cabin beds with wardrobe
Children love cabin beds and they are great as space saving storage solutions and at Custom World they can be fitted complete with wardrobes and storage draws.
Childrens cabin beds - made to measure with wardrobes, drawers and shelves
Children’s beds that are different are really cool for kids and fitted furniture is more affordable than you might think. In our Dorset showroom in Wimborne near Bournemouth we have an example cabin bed.
Children love our cabin beds (or high sleeper beds) and they can feel grown up with their own clothes wardrobes and keep their bedroom tidy.
If your child has a small bedroom, then there is no need to worry, our fitted bedroom furniture is total bespoke and as it is handmade, the cabin bed, wardrobes, selves and drawers will be completely made to measure to fit the space you have.
So why no treat you kids to a children’s cabin bed and we will send one of our experienced designers to do a free design survey. You can visit our showroom, open 7-days a week or call to book the appointment on 01202 896816 – we are here and happy to help with your design and decisions.
Fitted in home cinema rooms
If you enjoy relaxing with the family and watching films there is no better way to enhance your watching experience than by sitting down in your very own custom designed home cinema room.
Bespoke fitted in home cinema rooms
At Custom World we have been designing bespoke fitted furniture, including ‘in home cinema rooms‘ since 1982 and our vast experience and excellent reputation means you get a home cinema design that is high in quality and fabulous to look at!
So if you are looking for a custom designed dedicated home theatre or a discrete hidden cinema system for your family room or lounge, our team of designers are here to help you transform your room.
Custom World will fit any size of cinema room in your home – you can get that huge television/cinema screen and we will build the made to measure furniture around it.
You will get the perfect environment for watching films, playing games and watching TV.
