Two factors people should consider when choosing between walk-in wardrobes and reach-in wardrobes

Here are two factors people should consider when deciding if they should get walk-in or reach-in wardrobes for their homes.

Whether they want privacy when selecting their outfits and getting dressed

One factor a person should consider when making this decision is whether they (or whoever will be using the wardrobe) need some extra privacy when selecting their outfits and getting dressed. For example, if a fashion-loving person enjoys spending time trying on different outfits in a peaceful environment, but they have family members who are always coming in and out of their room, then that person might like a walk-in wardrobe rather than a reach-in one. This would essentially provide them with a small, additional room inside their bedroom, whose doors they could shut whilst they're experimenting with different outfit combinations. This, in turn, would give them some added privacy and would mean that the fun, calming experience of choosing their next outfit wouldn't get interrupted, even if their family members occasionally barge into their bedroom.

Similarly, if a person shares their bedroom with their partner but they have body-confidence issues, they might appreciate having a walk-in wardrobe, rather than a reach-in one, within their bedroom to get dressed, so they wouldn't feel self-conscious as a result of their partner being present whilst they're changing their clothes. The added privacy offered by a walk-in wardrobe could also be useful in instances where siblings have to share a room, as it would mean neither child would have to leave the room whenever their sibling needed to put on a different outfit.

Their personal approach to clothes-buying

Another factor people should consider is their own personal approach to clothes buying. For example, if a person strives to be a minimalist, with a very streamlined clothes collection, but they have had a tendency in the past to impulse buy too many clothes, they might be better off with a reach-in wardrobe rather than a walk-in. Generally speaking, the former is less spacious than the latter. This then forces those with reach-in wardrobes to think carefully about their clothing purchases and to only buy items that they know they'll have enough space for in their wardrobe. This could be very helpful for any former shopaholics who have the goal of creating a capsule wardrobe.

Conversely, if a person loves fashion and is happily building up a huge collection of clothes, then they might find it better to invest in a walk-in wardrobe, that would provide them with plenty of shelves, rails and floor space for their clothes and footwear. If this type of person were to get a reach-in wardrobe, they might find themselves having to store their surplus clothes in other areas of their home, which could make picking out their outfits quite time-consuming.

For more information on wardrobes, contact a professional near you.