The Process of Crafting Custom Wardrobes
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If you are considering installing a custom-fitted wardrobe, dressing room, walk-in wardrobe or bespoke storage into your home, it's important to understand the process of how you will work with the designer to create a wardrobe that is perfect for you.
It begins with an understanding that every space in a home is unique and so too should be the solutions designed to enhance it. The creation of a custom wardrobe is an investment in home storage which can help with you create a beautiful and functional living space by creating made to measure organisation.
Understanding the Space and Initial Consultations
Here at Neatsmith the process starts with a detailed consultation, where every inch of the available space is carefully assessed. This stage is important as it will lay out the groundwork for the entire project. Our expert designers will listen to your storage needs, style preferences, and take time to understand the overall look you are seeking to create. The goal is to understand not just the physical space but also your lifestyle and how the wardrobe will contribute positively to this. Measurements are then carefully taken to make sure that the finished product will fit seamlessly into the designated area – we will even go as far as to measure your most important objects such as handbags you wish to display or the height of your shoes to ensure everything you want displayed and stored has a place in your bespoke wardrobes.
Design and Customisation
Following the initial consultation, the design phase begins. Our designers draft blueprints and 3d visualisations incorporating every aspect from the layout of hanging spaces, shelves, and drawers to the selection of materials and finishes is tailored to your personal style and needs. Choices typically range from classic woods to modern finishes, all chosen to complement the home's existing decor.
Adding features like pull-out shoe racks, hidden compartments and lighting systems can make a storage space a focal point of the bedroom. This phase will involve a lot of communication and creativity. Revisions may need to be made to make sure the final design is exactly what you imagined and practical. Selection of external and internal finishes, back panels, mirrors, lighting, handles and more.
Craftsmanship and Building
The crafting stage happens at our factory in the UK is where our in-house skilled technicians turn design blueprints into reality. High-quality materials are sourced to guarantee durability and aesthetics. The construction of a custom-fitted wardrobe involves various specialists from woodworkers to finishers, each playing a critical role in the assembly process. Precision tools are employed to cut, assemble, and finish each component of the wardrobe, ensuring that all pieces align perfectly.
During this stage, attention to detail is vital. The joinery techniques used are chosen for their strength and ability to bear weight, ensuring that the structure looks good and is also functional and long-lasting. The installation process is carefully planned to minimise disruption to the home.
Installation and Finishing Touches
Installation is the final stage in the journey of creating a built-in wardrobe. This phase involves the assembly of your bespoke wardrobe, accompanying furniture and and the integration of lighting. It also requires precision and attention to detail, making sure that the fit is ideal, and the finish is flawless. This is why all Neatsmith installers are part of our in-house team and trained by us to be skilled at working within the confines of the existing space, adapting the units as necessary to accommodate any unforeseen challenges such as uneven walls or floors. The final product is a fully integrated, seamless addition to the room, appearing as though it was always meant to be there. We also ensure that our in-house team are clean and tidy throughout the process respecting your home as we would our own.
Aftercare and Long-term Satisfaction
After installation, good aftercare service ensures that the wardrobe remains a valued part of the home. We offer advice on how to care for their new wardrobes to ensure they stand the test of time. This might include tips on maintaining the materials and handling the fittings to prevent wear and tear. From the careful planning and personalised design to the skilled craftsmanship and detailed installation, the process of creating a custom-fitted wardrobe is thorough. We understand that bespoke wardrobes are an investment, which is why we also offer lifetime guarantee on our wardrobes so should you have any mechanical failures or problems with your wardrobes we are on hand to help.
Searching for Bespoke Wardrobes in London?
At Neatsmith, the creation of custom wardrobes is not just about building furniture, but about understanding and transforming our client's homes. We take pride in our commitment to quality and our attention to the individual needs of our clients. Every wardrobe we create is a testament to our belief in truly bespoke wardrobe solutions.
Our wardrobes are all crafted with precision, designed for functionality, and styled to seamlessly complement the interior of your home. For bespoke wardrobes in London, give us a call on 0208 017 3909
The first stage in designing your Neatsmith wardrobe, study or living room is to visit one of our showrooms to spark your imagination. We currently have 6 showrooms in and around London, where we invite you to be inspired and have a chat with a member of the team. You can browse our extensive collection, see and feel the quality of our craftsmanship first-hand and discuss your project with one of our friendly and knowledgeable designers. Whether you have a period home needing a classical look or a minimal apartment needing fitted wardrobes which blend seamlessly with the walls, we take pride in designing bespoke wardrobes to suit your personal style. Your designer will be able to offer advice and expertise throughout the process ensuring your wardrobes are crafted to your exact requirements. Once we have finalised your Neatsmith design a 30% deposit is due before we send our surveyor to undertake a full site survey.
We price based on every single component within a given design, but can provide rough pricing based on the dimensions you supply. Width of unit and door style are the main factors to consider when it comes to pricing so with those we can give you a fairly accurate price range to begin with.
Our lead times are between 6 and 12 weeks depending on the product you choose. Our designers will advise you on specific lead times during your initial meeting in the showroom. The designers will give you a rough idea of install length during the design phase, but the installs team will confirm the exact time frame when they book your installation in.
Yes, they do, meaning the ceiling, floor and walls behind won’t be visible. We have 7 internal carcass finishes to choose from. Plus you can also choose from a variety of mirrored back panels to add visual interest to your wardrobe design.
Due to the bespoke nature of what we do, we don’t run any sales or promotions - we like to price fairly all year round.
Visit our showrooms page to search for your nearest Neatsmith Showroom. We have six showrooms across London and install globally.
Neatsmith wardrobes are made from a variety of materials depending on which options you choose from mirrored wardrobes, glass wardrobes, solid wood wardrobes and wood veneer wardrobes. The beauty of bespoke wardrobes is we have something to suit your personal tastes and budget requirements.
Many of our wardrobes feature beautiful illumination from in-built LED lighting, whether you’re looking to include internal lighting to highlight your clothes or plinth lighting to add a statement look to your wardrobe we simply require a single socket behind the unit in order to connect Neatsmith LED Lights.
We have a factory in Watford (North London) where we do the majority of our manufacture. We also have suppliers in Europe for some components. We never outsource fitting and only use fulltime Neatsmith fitters, to ensure the same quality in your home that you see in our showrooms.
Yes, all the prices provided on the quote include the delivery and the installation. We never outsource fitting and only use fulltime Neatsmith fitters, to ensure the same quality in your home that you see in our showrooms.
At Neatsmith, we do not sell our components independently as we offer industry-leading warranties on our products and we only use our in-house fitting team who are trained to build our wardrobes to the highest standards possible. Plus, with our manufacturing is based in England which means should additional components be required, our team is ready to handle it. Selling just doors would mean that independent installers would be combining our doors piecemeal other manufacturers components, likely of lesser quality, resulting in a less satisfactory end product.
Wood floor should always be installed BEFORE our wardrobes, a hardwood base is the preferred base for bespoke wardrobes as it gives us the strongest foundation and helps avoid sagging over time. Carpets should always be installed AFTER our wardrobes, we recommend doing it this way, not only because the floorboards be a better base for your wardrobe, but it will save a lot of time and money if you were to change the carpet at a later date. For more advice and professional service on all wardrobe design, build and fitting, get in touch with our expert team today or visit your nearest showroom to discuss your ideas.
Absolutely, because every Neatsmith wardrobe is a bespoke creation we fit our wardrobes into almost any loft or eaves space.