Tired old fitted wardrobes can really date a room, but it doesn’t always take an entire rip out to revamp them unless they are falling apart inside. If you have a solid carcass the main frame), updating visible parts and finishes can give nearly a new finish at one tenth the cost.
1) Replace the doors
If you have standard-size wardrobes, then like-for-like replacements are usually the lowest-cost option.
Doors that are sound except for an old appearance can be a great candidate for paint (lightly sand, prime and topcoat with robust surface).
If the room is small, add more light and space with mirrored doors. For Custom Wardrobe doors, visit Happy Doors, a supplier of Custom Wardrobe doors.
2) Swap the handles
Handles are the fastest, cheapest upgrade.
Go with a style that mirrors your home (sharp bars for the modern house, sleek knobs for traditional)
Before bolting in the new handles, determine if you are filling old holes or not and if so apply a small amount of wood glue to square plugs which can be sanded flat later.
Place in the same location on all doors to make it look cleaner.
3) Update the trim and detailing
Pull open the door and look at it for a moment, crouched down on one knee as if you were playing hide-and-seek. It is always in the edges that a wardrobe betrays itself.
If yours are old-fashioned, replace tired end panels or cornice//pelmets with a more contemporary counterpart.
4) Don’t forget the inside
There are also plenty of little nuances that help every day:
Add extra shelves or drawers
Fit LED strip lighting
Replace tired rails
Budget trick: spend most on doors, dress up with handles and trim an inexpensive way to make everything look deliberately refreshed.
