Replacement built in wardrobe doors
We’ve just bought a fab 17th century house with some amazing character features.
thw master bedroom has these huge built in wardrobes but we really don’t like them. Any tips on what kind of doors might look good in here? Sorry for the terrible pictures. also any ideas about a replacement lamp shade we really dislike this one.
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smartypantsnancy
3 years agoGet a carpenter to make you some doors like this from MDF and trim which will mirror the windows. The colour is Eggplant Matt emulsion form Sanderson, which I think is lovely. I had a big long run of 9 made with built in handles and it was £250 but I still have to paint them which may never happen at this rate
Anthony (Beano)
3 years agothink it’s the two tone and gloss finish that is off putting tbh! I’d look into getting something fitted, you could still keep it contemporary but sympathetic to the surroundings, it say a matte or semi satin finish on them, possible something along the lines of this??
ps if you getting rid of the light its just my thing! Lol
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Patrina
3 years ago
Sonia
3 years agoSonia
3 years agoYes those wardrobe doors don’t suit the style of your home at all. I think traditional shaker doors would look fab, similar to Anthony’s ones. I had fitted wardrobes from Sharpes and I love them, but they weren’t cheap. My sister had a carpenter build her wardrobes, under stair storage and a bookcase, then her decorator painted them, so that could be an option. At least that way you know the doors will fit well. These are mine from Sharpes.
Anthony (Beano)
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