Design Inspiration: Covetable Closets

IS A LUXURIOUS WALK-IN ROBE ON YOUR LUST LIST? OUR EXPERTS SHOW YOU HOW TO CREATE A SHOW-STOPPING SPACE THAT BOTH YOU – AND YOUR CLOTHES – WILL LOVE

- Kylie Jackes

Ever since Carrie Bradshaw stepped into her Sex And The City wardrobe, walk-in robes have found a permanent place on many must-have lists. More than just storage, spacious wardrobes have become lavish rooms in themselves – a place to spend time, express your personality and indulge in a little luxury. Whether you want to curate the display of your garments and accessories or keep them under wraps behind sleek joinery, we share the design secrets behind six of the best.

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Elaborate joinery elevates this incredible walk-in robe to hotel-like status (right). To re-create this look, interior stylist Michelle Bingham of The Home Stylers suggests using mirror-fronted joinery. “The beauty of full-length mirrors is that they reflect light, creating a sense of grandeur,” she says. The white scheme allows a mix of door and drawer hardware to shine, while a chandelier is the epitome of luxury.

STYLE TIP: An island with drawers is very practical, suggests Michelle. “Glass makes a beautiful reflective top where you can display jewelry or fresh flowers,” she adds.

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