Building new or off the plan? Don’t get stuck with non-functional storage spaces!
Building a new home is fun! From choosing the colour scheme, to finding the perfect lounge suite for your new space, watching your dreams come to life is an exciting experience! While I’m sure we would all love to custom-build a masterpiece, the reality is, most of us engage a project builder as a time efficient and cost-effective choice.
Make Your Home Your Own!
A project home comes with some design limitations, and your home may end up looking the same as the one next door! However, even so, there are many ways you can customise your design and add personal touches to your home. A custom wardrobe, linen cupboard, or walk-in pantry from Hills Robes & Screens is just one of the many ways you can make your home entirely your own.
Many off-the-plan designs specify a standard built-in or walk-in wardrobe, offering a simple space with a single shelf and hanging rail, and limited storage options, as shown in the side image. What you may not know is, it’s possible to source your own tradesman to build your wardrobes and storage cupboards, which could be the difference between a non-functional space and a quality custom design from Hills!
Top Tips to Consider
Here are some tips for you to consider to customise your wardrobes and storage spaces in your new build to ensure you get the wardrobe of your dreams:
1. Get in touch with your builder and ask questions.
Contact your builder or project sales agent to check the wardrobe specifications. If you’d like to make better use of your space with a custom storage solution, ask for this space to be left empty. This will prevent the additional costs involved for a rip-out, patch, and paint.
2. Speak to a wardrobe expert.
Call Hills Robes & Screens and speak to one of our design experts for a FREE design consultation about your storage needs and wardrobe dreams. We can custom design your storage spaces right off the plan, offering storage solutions for:
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- Walk-in wardrobes
- Built-in wardrobes
- Walk-in pantry
- Linen cupboards
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3. Find out when your floor coverings are going in.
In many cases, your wardrobe will be installed before your floor covering so we suggest you to liaise with your builder to find out when your floor covering is going in. With confirmation from your builder, Hills can install your new wardrobes before hand-over, so your new home will be ready for you when you move in!
If you need some ideas for your custom wardrobe build, head to our image gallery to view our extensive selection of wardrobe configurations, or read our blog on Wardrobe Design Inspiration.
When buying a house off the plan, it is important to ask the right questions and look at the plans thoroughly to ensure that you understand what’s included and you are getting exactly what you want. If you’re not satisfied with the standard wardrobes and storage cupboards included in the plan, contact the team at Hills Robes & Screens and speak to the storage experts. With Hills, you can be assured that we will look after you and your home.