Fitted storage
Handmade Wardrobes in Winchester and Hampshire
We make wardrobes for bedrooms, sloped ceilings and alcoves where shop-bought furniture does not fit.
We build wardrobes where standard furniture will not fit properly, including loft rooms, alcoves and smaller bedrooms.
Each wardrobe is made to the measurements of your room, including sloped ceilings and alcoves.
The inside is planned around what you keep in it, so hanging space, shelves and drawers are set out to suit.
Doors can be plain, shaker or panelled to match panelling elsewhere in the room.
Wall-to-wall fitted wardrobes
Wall-to-wall fitted wardrobes use the full width of a bedroom wall. Floor-to-ceiling built-ins also use the space above a standard wardrobe for bedding or luggage. We measure the room before setting out the run, so the doors and internal storage fit the space available.
Walls and ceilings are rarely completely straight. The edges are scribed to follow uneven plaster and ceiling lines. Each alcove beside a chimney breast is measured separately, because the two sides may differ in width and depth. The wardrobe is made to those measurements.
In a loft bedroom, the carcass follows the sloped ceiling. Taller sections provide hanging space, while the lower parts can hold shelves or drawers. We plan the inside around what you store. Plain, shaker or panelled doors can match other joinery in the room. VIP Walls designs, makes and fits wardrobes across Hampshire.
What goes into a fitted wardrobe
- Built for sloped ceilings, alcoves and chimney breasts
- Interior planned around what you store
- Plain, shaker or panelled doors
- Painted finish to suit the room
Built-in wardrobes and fitted bedroom furniture
Built-in wardrobes are fixed to the walls, floor and ceiling. There is no gap on top to collect dust, and no space wasted at the sides.
We can make matching drawers, dressing tables and bedside units at the same time, so the whole bedroom is fitted.
See also: fitted bedroom cost, fitted bedrooms.
Made-to-measure wardrobe doors
Doors can be hinged or sliding. Plain, shaker or panelled fronts can match other joinery in the house. The cost of the doors depends on their size, style and finish.
See also: sliding or hinged wardrobe doors.
What fitted wardrobes cost
The cost depends on the width and height of the run, the inside layout, the doors and the finish. We price each wardrobe once we have measured the room.
See also: fitted wardrobe cost, MDF or solid wood wardrobes.
Wardrobe questions
- Can a wardrobe be built into a sloped loft ceiling?
- Yes, this is one of the most common jobs we do, with the carcass following the slope.
- What goes inside, hanging rail or shelves?
- Whatever suits what you store, we plan the interior around your clothes and belongings before building it.
- Can the doors match panelling elsewhere in the house?
- Yes, doors can be plain, shaker or panelled to match other joinery in the room.
- Do you fit wardrobes either side of a chimney breast?
- Yes, that is a very common alcove layout and one flatpack furniture rarely fits well.
- Are fitted wardrobes worth it?
- In rooms with sloped ceilings, alcoves or odd corners, fitted wardrobes use space that freestanding furniture leaves empty. They also run up to the ceiling, so you get more storage from the same floor space.
- Are built-in wardrobes expensive?
- They cost more than flatpack, because each one is made and fitted to the room. The price depends on the size, the inside layout and the finish. Our fitted wardrobe cost guide explains the main factors.
- Can I paint fitted wardrobes?
- Yes. Painted wardrobes can be repainted later with the right primer and paint. If you want a colour from the start, we can paint them to suit the room.
Wardrobes we have fitted
Fitted wardrobes across the region
Loft conversions and cottages around Winchester often have sloped ceilings, which is exactly the shape a flatpack wardrobe cannot handle.
Where we work
Based in Hampshire since 2007 and working across the county.
Houses we work in
- loft conversions
- period cottages
- chimney breast alcoves
- modern box rooms
Discuss fitted wardrobes
Wardrobes made to the measurements of the room, including loft rooms and alcoves.
Spaces we build into
Guides that answer the usual questions
- The fitted wardrobe guide: planning storage that actually fits
Interior layouts, door choices, sloped ceilings and what a fitted wardrobe costs.
- How Much Do Fitted Wardrobes Cost?
How fitted wardrobe pricing actually works, per metre, and what changes it.
- Walk-in wardrobe and dressing room costs: is the space worth giving up?
The real space and cost trade-offs of turning a room, or part of one, into a dressing room.
- The Home Survey and Measuring Process for Fitted Wardrobes
A closer look at what a proper technical survey for fitted wardrobes involves and why it matters so much to the finished piece.
- How Long Do Fitted Wardrobes Actually Take
A realistic look at the timeline for fitted wardrobes, from workshop build time through to fitting, and what commonly causes delays.
- Fitted Wardrobes vs Freestanding: Which Makes More Sense for Your Bedroom
We weigh up fitted wardrobes against freestanding units on space, cost, moving house and awkward rooms so you can choose with your eyes open.
- Sliding vs Hinged Wardrobe Doors: Which Suits Your Bedroom Better
We compare sliding and hinged wardrobe doors on clearance, everyday access, mirrored finishes, running gear and price to help you pick the right one.
- MDF vs Solid Wood Wardrobes: Choosing the Right Material for Your Fitted Furniture
We compare painted MDF carcasses and doors against solid hardwood for wardrobes, covering stability, weight, finish quality and price.
- Caring for Fitted Wardrobes Over the Years
How to keep fitted wardrobes running smoothly, from adjusting hinges and drawer runners to managing condensation and mirrored doors.
- Wardrobe Doors Not Closing Properly: What Is Going Wrong
A practical guide to diagnosing wardrobe doors that stick, drop or will not close properly, whether hinged or sliding.
- Fitted Wardrobe Not Enough Hanging Space: Getting the Layout Right
How to plan the right mix of double hanging, long hanging, shelving and drawers in a fitted wardrobe, and how to retrofit an existing one that has never worked properly.
- How Deep Should Fitted Wardrobes Be?
The depth a built in wardrobe needs for clothes to hang properly, how doors change the figure, and the options when a room simply will not give you the full amount.
- Planning a Fitted Dressing Room
How we approach turning a spare bedroom or part of a large room into a fitted dressing room, from the first layout to lighting and mirrors.
- Fitted Wardrobes in a Loft or Under the Eaves
How made to measure wardrobes use the awkward space under a sloping roof, and the design choices that make loft storage practical rather than a crawl space.
- How Much Does a Fitted Bedroom Cost?
A fitted bedroom is more than a wardrobe run. This explains which pieces add to the price, which ones are worth it, and how to phase the work if you need to.
- Wardrobe Fitting: What to Expect From Survey to Handover
What wardrobe fitting involves when the wardrobe is made for the room, what you need to do beforehand, and how to tell a good fit from a rushed one.
Other storage we build
To sum up
We measure the room first, then set out the doors and the inside around the space and what you need to store.
Discuss fitted wardrobes
Measure the space and send us the dimensions, or we will come and measure it for you.