Wardrobe in the attic, design rules and expert advice

The geometry and dimensions of the room establish the rules for the location of furniture in them. When this framework is dictated in the most severe form by non-standard architecture, you can find the optimal compromise. One of these options is a dressing room in the attic, which can be organized using the available space as rationally as possible.

What is the best location

Due to the special form of the attic interior, namely its roof slopes, the correct placement of the dressing room is of great importance. In this case, it is worth separating the concept of a wardrobe and a wardrobe room, since the arrangement of the first or second depends on which wall of the upper floor will become the basis for this type of furniture:

often the dressing room in the attic is located under the slope of the roofs. Both blank walls are used for the wardrobe room, and a long horizontal wardrobe is located under the windows. A similar solution is possible if the height of the attic wall is sufficient for hanging outer clothing. Under the roof slope you can place a full dressing room, if the width of the room allows it. The main use of the attic wall for this is explained by the desire to occupy a space that is not used due to the low roof;
The attic gable is suitable for placing a large dressing room. The storage of things will occupy the entire space between the attic walls. This method of placement will keep the general concept of the attic. It will be a full-fledged dressing room, cabinets which will be located on each side under the roof slopes;
it is worth remembering the corner dressing rooms. This is a complex structure that requires careful design, as well as considerable skill during installation, but it will help to maximize the use of the free space of the attic;
if the attic is bright and large enough, you can donate a window for the dressing room. It will be useful in a room where you often have to choose or put on clothes.

It is desirable to create an open, low wardrobe along the attic wall. This will visually facilitate the room and make available all the things that are there.

Which storage system is right for you?

There are three main storage systems in dressing rooms: mesh, metal frame, modular. They have their own characteristics in functionality and combination with a specific design:

the metal frame system is a combined design based on metal supports for shelves and drawers made of MDF or chipboard. It is an open storage system. Visually, a metal-frame dressing room looks light and compact. It allows you to change the location of shelves and drawers during operation. There is an opportunity at any time to make the shelves taller, wider, add or remove drawers, perform any useful manipulations;
modular wardrobes are the most popular among the available systems. For their manufacture use wood, MDF, particleboard, or a combination of materials. This is the cheapest system, the modules of which are of absolutely any shape. This allows you to collect the most constructively complex dressing rooms. After the final installation on the modules, you can attach the accessories, which you can’t do with other types of wardrobes, with the exception of the presence of branded elements;
the mesh wardrobe room looks like a complex of shelves, hangers, hooks, bars and baskets made of metal and fixed to vertical slats. The presence of a wall in this case is necessary, since there should be a surface for fastening the supporting strips. This dressing room is installed very quickly. All that needs to be done is to establish the foundation, and then to fill it to your liking with all the necessary parts.

Mesh

Modular

Metal frame

Shelves of mesh or metal frame systems do not have walls. This will be a problem for those who prefer to pile them with tall piles of clothing. It can simply fall out of there. Modular systems are deprived of this problem.

It is also important not to forget about the types of wardrobe doors. In conditions of a deficit of free space in the attic, it is worth giving preference to sliding doors. If the size of the room allows you to install swing doors, then they will be an excellent solution, since they can be opened simultaneously all together.

The appearance of the system should fit into the overall design of the room. So modular systems are more suitable for classic interiors, and metal frame and mesh systems will perfectly combine with the hi-tech style.

How to organize space

The purpose of the wardrobe room is to accommodate the largest possible number of things or clothes, which means that not only its physical volume is important, but also the location of all its internal elements and accessories:

Inside the wardrobe there should be several types of different rods, for example, for outerwear, trousers or skirts, shirts. This will speed up the process of choosing clothes. If the shirts are located above the trousers, the final image is already ready. The effect of functionality will increase if such departments are open. The lower section with shoes will complete the idea with instant selection of a suit;
There are not many drawers and shelves - it is better if these elements are of different sizes. Large niches will become a place for boxes or baskets where you can place bulk items. Drawers and shelves should be located at a level so that they can easily see their contents. If closed drawers are installed, then their front panels should be made transparent or translucent;
the top tier is organized for less necessary things, which are used extremely rarely. It can be made high, but not very deep, as this will interfere with the extraction of objects. This applies to dressing rooms, which will be placed at the gable of the roof;
hooks or small rods for ties and belts can be attached to the inside of the swing doors. Mirrors are also mounted on the door.

In the dressing room on the attic floor, you can create zones by dividing it into male, female and children's. This is more suitable for large rooms. This organization method should be discussed in advance, before the cabinets are designed. For example, for men, the main section will be occupied by two bars for trousers and shirts, and a woman will probably find one, but a high section in order to hang dresses, fur coats, and long coats there. If the dressing room is spacious enough, in the middle will be a perfect cabinet up to one meter high. It will serve as a chest of drawers and a table at the same time.

The dressing room of the upper floor will become a useful room in the house. Its attractiveness and practicality directly depend on the ideas of the designer and the skills of the installer.