I have a garden that is very water efficient, so it looks great in the warmer months, but it can become a little overgrown and wild in the colder months. I might not spend as much time out there in winter, but I still like it to look good. I have been working on the garden design to help it look good all year round, and I have found that with the right plant selection and preparation, the garden can look great throughout the year. This blog has tips for other homeowners who are looking to improve the appearance of their garden when the weather gets wet.
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A built-in wardrobe is a good choice for any room without an actual closet, and it can turn a spare room into a proper bedroom very quickly, typically without as much construction as is needed for a closet you build into a wall. A built-in wardrobe can be as roomy as you choose and even expand an entire wall space, but note a few simple tips for maximizing the space in any new wardrobe you choose, so you know it's as functional as possible and you get the most use from it.
1. Shorten shelving height
When adding shelves to the built-in wardrobe, add more of them so that there is less height between them. This can maximize their usage, as you may otherwise avoid filling that space with clothing since sweaters and similar pieces can start to get disorganized when in a large, tall pile. Shelves that aren't so high also allow you to mix up their use; you can use them for shoes without putting several pairs on top of each other or for sweaters, folded shirts, linens, and even items like books.
2. Lower the clothing rods
On a side of the wardrobe where you will hang shirts, you may know to have two clothing rods, one up high and one lower, so that you can hang two sets of shirts in the space. However, for an area of the wardrobe where you might hang dresses or pants, note that the clothing rod doesn't need to be at the top of the wardrobe. Rarely will any dress or pair of trousers hang all the way to the bottom of the wardrobe, so that space under the clothes is often wasted. Lower this clothing rod by a foot or meter so that dresses and pants come closer to the floor of the wardrobe, and use the space over this rod for added shelving.
3. Use the front and back of doors
If the wardrobe is deep enough, you can add hooks to the inside of the doors and hang scarves, handbags, neckties, or an organizer to keep jewellery pieces, socks, or even shoes. While you may not want to clutter up the look of the outside or front of the built-in wardrobe, you might consider a hook for something you don't mind being out and visible, such as a bathrobe or attractive pieces like scarves or handbags. This maximizes the usable space of the wardrobe and keeps these smaller pieces organized and easy to find.
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