Small master with insufficient wardrobe space - how should I fix prob?

8 years ago

In my home I have a narrow master bedroom with insufficient wardrobe space for both my husband and I. The room next to the master is bedroom 3 which is currently used as a study. Thinking of a couple of options could be to either:
(i) Build a walk in robe out of bedroom 3 ? or
(ii) Move wall adjoining bedroom 3 and master up to the window of bedroom 3 to allow a built in robe to fit along longer side of master (opp bed).

Which option would you pick and why?

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haephestus

8 years ago

Could you simply turn bedroom 3 into a combined study and walk in wardrobe?

Maybe something like this:

http://www.acupofmai.com/2012/03/my-dressing-room.html

I'm not sure you would want to permanently turn your 4 bedroom house into a 3 bedroom house. There are plenty of articles online about people turning spare bedrooms into temporary walk in wardrobes with free-standing shelving, hangers, etc.

For example:

http://www.brit.co/before-after-brits-closet-transformation/

http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/12/home-tour-my-closet.html

Good luck!

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Base Building Design and Interiors
8 years ago
Hi, depends on your current requirement for a study space.
If you don't need it, it might be worthwhile relocating the master/bed 3 wall up to the window to add some extra depth into the master and converting bed 3 into a decent sized walk in robe.
If you require a study space in that location it may be best to do as your option 2. Keep in mind you will most likely need to remove the robe in bed 3 to accommodate this.
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tlambkin
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks Raw Drafting + Design - yes, the issue is really trying to maintain a study upstairs. There is space to create another bedroom or study downstairs, but the preference is to have parents retreat upstairs with a study... I would love a walk in robe but my husband really wants to have a study upstairs with a window...
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Loads of great ideas coming up here! Fab space to work with.. which I am sure doesn't make it easier :) For not having natural light in the bathroom.. it really depends when you use it and personal preference. I have had one without a window and found I didn't really notice as I only use it early in the morning and then in the evening (late) which was actually nice because I didn't need to think about window dressings or having a big black hole there whilst I relaxed in the bath or shower. Having said that, my mum would hate not having a window as she loves lots of natural light and is at home most of the day time so would never go for it! :) Have you considered having a concept planner look at your space in a layout package? With so many options it's nice to have it created in 3D model and really get a sense of how the space will feel with each layout.. I find it helps my clients make decisions on important spaces like this. It also means the space is thought about it bespoke to you and your requirements and needs as an in depth brief is taken before they begin. I hope it helps and I look forward to hearing as things progress. Best of luck.
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I think there would be enough room, you'd have a 1.7/1m space to stand in, but I think if you're going down that route you should turn the ensuit and wardrobe 90 degrees like this: As you currently have it the ensuit has to accessed from the side of the bed which is not ideal, while the walk in wardrobe is stuck down a corridor with no natural light, and given the size it really will be to small to dress in so any cloths will have to be picked out and taken through back into the bedroom. If you move it like this the window doesn't move (I assume your moving the window from the blue location?) the wardrobe is slightly larger and opens into the bedroom rather then the corridor so the flow is easier.
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tlambkin
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks haephestus, a combined study and walk in robe room is another option. I thought of the idea of putting a wall up to split bedroom 3 into a walk in robe and study but both would have to come off the master bedroom. hmm Is it odd to have the study come off the master bedroom rather than the hall??
tlambkin
Original Author
8 years ago
I agree that it would not be a good idea to turn a 4 bedroom house into a 3 bedroom so would if selling create another bedroom downstairs.
Jo
8 years ago
Could you convert the bathroom off the kitchen into a walk in robe by closing off the door from the kitchen and entering it from either the bedroom or existing en suite. Or the en suite could become a walk in robe and the bathroom off the kitchen could become the en suite.
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tlambkin
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks Eidajam, that is an interesting idea, one I hadn't thought of. If the bathrooms were in a state where they needed an upgrade and I was uptiling etc, then I would actually consider that option of converting the ensuite into a walk in robe and having an entry into the bathroom from the bedroom - just not something that I would do now as I would be ripping perfectly good and expensive tiling...:-( I may have to go with option 2 above (moving wall towards bedroom 3 and putting in built in robe in master) unless I can get my hubby comfortable with the idea of converting bedroom 3 into a study nook off the master bedroom and a walk in robe off the main bedroom... My question is if you were a prospective purchaser of this property which of these two options would be better (I would make another small bedroom dowstairs so as not to convert a 4 bedroom house into a 3 bedroom house but would be taking a bit of space from a big open family room)..
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Clever Closet Company
8 years ago
Hi Lambkin,
there are many conflicting elements when it comes to making these decisions so you really have to rank your priorities.
Obviously you need more storage, so storage is one priority, but when it comes to really tight storage situations like this with a potential major downfall such as greatly devaluing the re-sale by losing a bedroom it's worth getting very detailed about what you actually need sorted and how cleverly you can accommodate those needs with minimum impact.
I aproach these situaltions like this;
Assess requirement for deep storage- ie clothes that hang need 600mm depth unless you want to compromise further by turning the rods the opposite way.
Assess requirement for shallow storage- folded gear, shoes, other stuff on shelves. These only neeed 360mm depth, externally 400mm.
Breaking it down like this enables you to approach tight spaces much more effectively. Depending on the lineal hanging space you actually require, you might be able to fit a couple deep of built in robes in the existing room- possible either side of the bed. These will be purely hanging space. Then you might do a shallower cabinet or long, low drawer unit for the shoes and folded gear. If you are really tight, shoes can be stored vertically in drawers.
Consider other storage opportunities throughout the home where you can store overflow items and do a seasonal swap if need be.
If after fully considering the downside of converting room 3, then I would intend to do it in a way that you can still present it as a bedroom if need be, so preferrably don't change the walls. There is a good opportunity for deep overflow wardrobe hanging in the niche by the window in room 3, it looks about 800mm. If that was double hanging , you gain 1.6 lineal meteres there and have hardly lost any space in the room. Then doing a long low freestanding drawer unit or credenza for folded gear or shoes will not dominate the space with the height.
Good Luck
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joolz2011
8 years ago
I'd do number three and have a near little study next to the main bedroom. Walls are cheap to move, you need the walk in these days, but you don't want to lose an entire room. A study can be converted to a baby's room and buyers can be either just starting a family or beyond. Either way, keep that small room.
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