Fitted Wardrobes can improve the value of your home especially if you have limited space.

Space saving ideas such as fitted wardrobes and wall units can not only improve the value but also make your rooms much tidier, and allow people to see your house for what it really is.

Many people go for the cheapest option, ie. a self-assembly kit, but these are a often false economy because if not top quality they will fall apart after a few years, or the shelves will become loose.

If you want a quality solution the best option is to get your cupboards and wardrobes fitted by a woodworking company which can come to your home, take measurements, and provide you with the perfect solution.

Reputable companies will usually offer a free quotation and come on site to take measurements without any obligation.

The other advantage of fitted wardrobes is that you can store a lot more in them than a standard wardrobe and they can be made exactly to your specifications, so that there is room for the clothes hangers and you don’t have to shove in your shirts, blouses, or suits sideways.

Space saving fitted wardrobes are the way to go.

If you have a typical double-story house then you probably have unused space under your staircase.

There are a number of different ways to make better use of this space.

Firstly, you can install fitted cupboards under the stairs to store any large objects which are too big to go on standard shelves or cupboards, for example the vaccuum cleaner or the broom.

Second, you could turn the space into a small study area. If the staircase is wide enough there many be enough room to fit a desk and shelves for filing, and enclose the area as a small home office.

Third, if you have a lot of books or ornaments you can install bookcases or bookshelves as well. 

When you have a woodworking company do the work, you are not limited by design or other factors because you can get them to create the style and design you envisage, or get them to suggest the best design for the space.

Not only will you create more storage space in your house but you will find the rest of the house improves as you don’t need to have clutter lying about everywhere.

Just search for "understairs storage" on Google and you will probably find a good woodworking company near you that can do the job.

Is your home storage space limited to bookcases and sideboards? Fitted shelving units can combine the benefits of both.

Usually the upper part which can be with or without doors and the lower part with cupboards. The upper section is usually made of shelving and if you get it made bespoke, you can choose whatever height you wish for each shelf. This is especially useful if you have tall ornaments or books which standard bookcases don’t fit.

The cupboards below offer storage space for those items you don’t want on display such as extension cables and electrical items. Many people place their TV in or on the base cupboard and hide the cables and digital boxes etc.. inside the cupboard. When you choose a fitted shelving unit you can actually design the shelves around your TV or fireplace. They can also be fitted with a widescreen TV to form a cinema room.

Custom fitted shelving units can be as large or small as the available wall space, and they can be designed with a classic or contemporary look and feel.

So if you are planning to give your lounge a makeover, make sure you get a reputable woodworking company to make the shelving units.

Do you need a bedroom Makeover? More and more people are opting for bespoke designer bedrooms to improve their living quality. When you consider the average pserson spends a third of their life in their bedroom, it is an obvious choice when it comes to home improvements.

So what sets a designer bedroom apart from the standard? Often it is modern furnishings and minimalist design. Sometimes it is the use of traditional classic design. But very often whatever the style, fitted bedroom furniture will make a huge difference.

Most people buy DIY kits from a superstore but very often this type of furniture is not made to last. Drawers often come off their sliding rails and as the furniture ages, it often looks old and rickety. Designer bedroom furniture on the other hand will be built to last. You can have wall-to-wall built-in wardrobes, alcove units for dressing tables and bespoke bedroom furniture.

When the cupboards and chests of drawers are built-in with quality materials, the atmosphere of the room is much lighter and seems more spacious, usually because it is. There are not so many places for dust to settle and fitted wardrobes don’t have any gap between the walls and the cupboard space.

So if you are planning to create a designer bedroom, you will need a good woodworking company to mkae your fitted bedroom furniture.

Give your bedroom a makeover with white wardrobes. This is a very popular trend these days and gives a fresh clean look to your bedroom. Since fitted wardrobes are generally made to measure you can virtually design your own with a good furniture manufacturer and get any look and feel you want.

With frame construction a fitted wardrobe can be built to make complete use of the space in your room, even one with a sloping ceiling. Many older houses and country cottages have irregular walls and a standard modular wardrobe or diy kit will not really work well. You can also choose to have back panels which will give you a gap between the wall and the panel and protect your clothing from any damp. The front of the warobe can be finished with a traditional or modern design, and because they are bespoke you can choose.

White wardrobes can also be made with sliding doors and this works well if you don’t have that much space, because you don’t need to allow space for the cubboard doors to open and close. You can also choose to fit mirrors on sliding doors so there is a perception of more space.

To find a good wardrobe maker in your area simply search for "fitted wardrobes" in your area and make sure the woodworking company can show you examples of their previous work.

People are increasingly finding a home office is helping them fine-tune their work / life balance by working from home part time. Many large corporations these days have flexible working plans to allow their employees to work from home.

If you work from home you will know that a neat organised home office space is essential for effective working and fitted home office furniture is ideal to help you maximise the use of your space.

You may be lucky enough to have a separate room to turn into a home office, but if not you can convert a corner of your dining room, bedroom, or even under the stairs, as a home study.

Fitted home office furniture usually includes a desk, shelves for files, space for a computer and filing cabinets or drawers. The big advantage of fitted furniture is that you can have it designed bespoke to suit your home.

Built-in wardrobes are the core component of designing a contemporary bedroom.

Lets face it, most of us have very untidy bedrooms because there is nowhere to store things, or because our stand alone wardrobe does not have enough space.

But because they can be built to suit your room, a built-in wardrobe can be designed as large or small as you want, and can be built to use all the space available.

While they do cost more, the added expense is worth it in the long-run because not only do you get the storage space you want while you live in your current home, but you also add value to your home.

Many people leave home improvements to the last minute before they sell their house, but if you are going to make any improvements, why not do them now and benefit from them rather than leave them for someone else.

A lot more goes than you might think goes into making a built-in wardrobe. First the measurements have to be taken and there is no room for error. On older houses, the walls may not be exactly at right angles so you need to take that into consideration as well.

Then the frame needs to be constructed for strength but with gaps between the wardrobe and the walls to ensure your clothing is protected from possible damp. 

You also need to design the wardrobe doors to fit the space available. Using off-the shelf doors means you will usually have a gap between some of them and this is not ideal as you then have to find the right size timber to fill in the space, resulting in a less-than desirable finish. When you design your wardrobe you must take into account how the doors will open and close. Some people prefer sliding wardrobes while others prefer more traditional hinged built-in wardrobes.

Once you have made the decision to fit built-in wardrobes you need to find a woodworking company which can do the job. Find one with a showroom and examples that you can see to ensure they can do the work. You can usually find one by searching on Google for "built in wardrobes London" or even be more specific and use your postcode in the search.

Alcove units are typically fitted either side of a fireplace and contain built-in shelving and /or cupboards.

The main benefit of having fitted alcove units in your home is that they utilise all the space in the reecsses and provide valuable storage space.

Since you can have alcove units made to You can choose the style to fit your living room and you can also choose the fnish, whether it be natural wood or painted white.

Bespoke alcove units give you the freedom to define what the space can be used for. Shelving is useful for displaying books or oranments, but you may want to have cubpards for your videos, cds, or TV system.

Traditional options usually have a corniced top and side columns with fixed or adjustable shelving, recessed panel doors and come with or without mouldings, or you can choose flat doors with planted mouldings, and usually a small recessed plinth or skirting.

For a more contemporary look you can have floating shelves which hide the fixings and touch catches for the cupboard doors.

If you want to have a bespoke alcove unit fitted in your home just do a search for "alcove units" and you are sure to find a company that will give actually come to your home to take the measurements, then design and make and fit the units according to your requirements.

Another way of optimising the space in your home is to make storage space under your staircase.

Modern urban living space is at a premium, so it is important to make the best possible use of all the space in your home.

Understairs storage cupboards can be made to suit the style of your home. The size of your hallway, and the width of the stairs will affect your design options.

Many people simply choose to close off the under stairs space with a hanging rails or shoe racks and fitted doors covering the space however it is also possible to have built-in shelves, and pull-out drawers which are accessible from both sides. This is a good solution for narrow hallways with wider staircases. Other options include shelves, wine racks, and CD storage.

If you have a wide enough staircase it is even possible to install a fitted study or home office.

Just like fitted wardrobes in your bedroom, under stairs storage solutions are the perfect way to make the most of your living space.