Designing Custom Wardrobes Specifically For Men

If you’re a man who lives alone or you’re fortunate enough to have his and hers wardrobes in the master bedroom, it’s important that the space has been well designed and organised for you. Men have very different needs to women when it comes to the storage of clothes, so it’s important that this is taken into account when creating a custom wardrobe. In this article, we’ve outlined some of the more important areas that you should look into.

▪ Space Efficient
The wardrobe doesn’t have to be over the top in order to be efficient — instead, it should be built to fit the space you have perfectly. As men don’t typically have long garments (unlike the maxi dresses that us women favour), double hanging rods or a hanging rod over drawers are often the best choice for saving space.

▪ Footwear Fetish
It’s not only women who can become addicted to shoe shopping — if you’re a man with an extensive shoe collection, you need to ensure that ample space has been set aside for their storage. Many men prefer simplicity, so open shelving is often ideal. This can allow you to store many pairs of shoes — they could even pull out.

▪ Darker Tones
You will find that darker colours tend to work best in custom wardrobes for men, as they make the space feel more masculine and can actually help the space to look more organised. As much men’s clothing also favours a darker colour palette, you’ll also find that these tones show off the materials more and make it easier to pick an outfit.

▪ Simply Modern
These days, you’ll find that men tend to lean towards more contemporary aesthetics in custom wardrobes, as this offers a more streamlined and clean appearance. They aren’t about overly fussy detail or décor — this feels far too feminine. This is why open shelving is incredibly popular, as it allows for easy access to garments.

▪ Suit Heaven
A professional man will want to ensure that all his suits are stored appropriately, as they’re often worth quite a bit of money. Fold or hang these garments wrong and you’ll end up with messy creases. Use padded coat hangers to ensure that blazer shoulders keep their shape, pull out pants hangers to avoid creases, and a tie rack for easy access.

▪ Special Treatment
Don’t be afraid to think outside the box — there are plenty of ways that you can incorporate custom storage solutions that really add to the appeal of your wardrobe. Drawers and racks can help to keep silk ties wrinkle free, vertical drawers can display ties and other accessories, and dividers can keep drawers uncluttered.

A man’s fashion collection may not be as extensive as a woman’s, but it does encompass almost as many categories — jewellery (tie bars, cuff links and rings), accessories (belts, watches and pocket squares), bags (briefcases and backpacks), and shoes (work, casual and exercise). This is why it’s important that a custom wardrobe for a man has been well thought out and properly designed to ensure that all of his possessions are arranged nicely.

Spaceworks Design provides all type of Australian made storage solutions for every area of the home, including: media units, shelves, cabinets and build in wardrobes in Sydney.