Sloping Ceiling and Attic Fitted Wardrobes

Attic rooms and sloping ceiling bedrooms can be gorgeous but awkward! You end up with empty space, holes and compromised storage which never quite look right. And that is why built-in wardrobes work so well in these spaces: they are angled, not flat.

What makes storage in sloping ceilings difficult?

Loft rooms seem to offer a generous amount of usable floor space but then it disappears in a flash as the ceiling slopes down. A freestanding wardrobe needs to be filed-to-height if it is going to stand up and even then very likely gets squeezed into the highest part of the room, or probably won’t fit in at all. The upshot is typically some confusion in low-lying spots and a cramped feeling space.

Solution – Built-in wardrobes

Full-length cupboards can fit those areas that you struggle to stand in, and turn them into useful storage. So instead of losing this space you can use for:

Underwear, accessories and folded clothes in bottom drawers

Shelves for shoes, bags and storage boxes

Include a generous double hanging section for jackets, long dresses and shirts

Hanging rails which pull out, or rail systems which drop down in height for lower usage

All of this is bespoke, so it can be designed around common features in lofts like the chimney breasts and boxed-in pipes or awkward corners. For Bespoke Fitted Wardrobes, visit https://lamco-design.co.uk/bespoke-fitted-wardrobes/

Doors that work best for loft rooms

Good doors can ensure that tight space is used effectively.

Double sliding doors are perfect when there is no door swing room due to limited space.

Hinged doors would do well in taller sections - as the user can have full access to the inside.

In narrow spaces a push-to-open or handleless design keeps things crisp and reduces knocks.

Mirrored doors are great for bouncing light around and making a loft room feel like it has lots more space.

How to plan a project that goes smoothly

To maximise the end result, it is good to think further than ‘a wardrobe’ and consider how you use that room for your storage:

Measure how tall the head is along the slope from that point so you know what space for hanging is reasonable.

Opt for access – drawers and shelves are generally more practical than deep cupboards down low.

Think about lighting if the loft does not have much natural light.

Ventilation, cosy loft rooms can be warm but clothes need to breathe.

Not only will built-in wardrobes give you more storage space, they should also provide a sense of the whole loft room being tidy and purposeful to live in.