If you think your bedroom is tiny as hell, and you have had enough of the mess and refuse to throw anything away, then this blog is for you. Here are 12 badass wardrobe ideas we’ve selected after discarding thousands of ideas and they will quickly make your room functional and stylish. So, no more cramming clothes into a sad little corner. And luckily, all of these designs work and utilise every inch of your small space. In case you want to get fancy, seek assistance, or call the nearby interior designer to do the task. Or just DIY it. Let’s begin.
Top Factors for Wardrobe Designs for Small Bedrooms
Small bedrooms are indeed a damn struggle. No inch doesn’t matter, if you don’t use it properly, you will soon find that you are drowning in clutter.
To start with, use slide doors over hinged ones. And I learned this the hard way when my wardrobe doors would constantly hit my bed. And if your rooms are wide enough for the doors to open half, you just blew half of your room.
The second is vertical space, my friend. What are you doing if your wardrobe is not reaching all the way up to the ceiling. Until now, I was all stupid dead space over my closet. Shelves, baby.
Mirrored wardrobes? I swear they’re magic. Your small room suddenly felt like a mansion (minor exaggeration as you can see).
Now, the built-in vs. standalone debate. Built-ins are like God tier if you own your place, try to do custom, sleek, and custom fit. But if you rent? Don’t move into anything that is going to cause your landlord to get mad.
So lastly, customization is king. If you are throwing sweaters and shoes other than where they should be then you must need a system.
12 Wardrobe designs for small bedroom
1. Floor-to-Ceiling Built-in
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If you have nothing in your wardrobe that reaches the ceiling, what the hell are you doing? Half-assed wardrobes that stopped a foot short of the ceiling were what I used to have and what happened?
Dust. Chaos. There was a weird space that I used to put random crap that I hardly ever use. I finally got a built-in wardrobe and I swear, it changed my life.
Every inch is now being used properly, and I even have top storage for seasonal stuff that’s not used daily.
2. Sliding Door Wardrobe with Mirror Panels
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I don’t need to explain myself here. Hinged doors are the devil. When your sliding door wardrobe swing out, then you have already lost a chunk of your room.
My first wardrobe was with hinged doors, and every time, I had to clear my bed as an obstacle course. But, never again.
Sliding doors are the answer. They need no extra space, and slap them with a mirror?
That little mirror trick of just opening my tiny ass room and making it the size of a bedroom made it twice the size. Secondly, I no longer need to have a separate mirror for checking my outfit, with one less item on top of my room.
3. Corner Wardrobe
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Does anyone among you have completely wasted the corner of a room? Yeah, me too. Corners are goddamn awkward as hell, and sitting useless, collecting dust and disgust, they’re worthless.
An L-shaped wardrobe was easier here because it slides right into the corner; filling space dead and taking up every inch. As I return, I get two sides, one for clothes, and the rest for shoes and bags. And the best part? No wasted gaps.
4. Loft Wardrobe (Above the Bed)
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Let me say if there is some space right above your bed, you are just wasting a potential place of storage. Decorating a wall would have been boring, it was empty but now? Cabinets.
This setup is heaven sent for a tiny apartment and not having to bring out the extra bedding, winter clothes, the tote bags that you need to ‘collect’ every time you pull off the bunk bed.
And in case you complain about claustrophobia, no. And if you design it right it goes as smoothly as it blends and doesn’t feel heavy. And without clutter on the floor there is more space to breathe.
5. Open Wardrobe with Curtains
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Wardrobe doors are, as readers know, a pain in the ass. If sliding doors are not available for you, or you don’t have room for them and you need something flexible; then curtains are your new best friend.
I was not convinced at first (it would look messy, wouldn’t it?), but once I saw the fabric, I changed my mind. Choose a stylish curtain and boom! You now have a functional AND cute wardrobe.
The best part? Instant access. No doors in your way, no struggle. What if your wardrobe becomes untidy? Close the curtain and pretend it does not exist.
Low effort, high impact. My kind of solution.
6. Foldable Wall-Mounted Wardrobe
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Okay, this one? Straight-up genius. Think of something that the cost of making is what you only pay for when you are using it.
I used to say “Pfft, what’s the point?” Then I lived in a room so small that even opening a normal wardrobe meant taking up all of my walking space. This foldable magic came in at that moment.
The clothes variant of a Murphy bed: pull it down when you want it, fold it back up when you don’t. Seconds later I had gone from a messy disaster zone, into broad and open space.
And there were zero doors, zero wasted space. Nothing more than a little sleek, minimalist pull-out system which in fact makes me think I’m living in some kind of high tech, space saving dream apartment.
Downside? If, however, you’re the type of person who forgets to put things back then you may well leave it hanging open forever. Still, the option is there.
7. Pull-Out Vertical Storage
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Cabinets like that where everything slides out and you can see the mysteries that lurk in the back. And now imagine what would have happened if instead of life, it had been only for your clothes.
It wasn’t until I saw one of them on a fancy home tour, that I didn’t know this was a thing and I was instantly obsessed.
No more scooting through my crammed wardrobe, I dig through the whole damn thing like a secret closet. This is tall, slim, and perfect for your small rooms because it keeps everything out of sight and you can still reach for what you need easily.
8. Wall-Mounted Clothes Rail + Under-Bed Storage
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I understand that some people are okay with open wardrobes. If this is you, you know that you are one or those aesthetically gifted humans who can keep things neat and clean. And this is for you.
Assuming you are like me and have the wardrobe habits of a raccoon? Proceed with caution.
The best clothes hang in a fashion boutique and everything else gets stuffed under the bed in storage boxes. It’s both minimalist and does not take much for it to become a hopeless mess of doom unless you can keep it under control.
9. Sliding Pocket Wardrobe
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This is like a mansion’s hidden door in the way that it leads to the jeans and sweaters. And if you have no floor space, this is the ultimate trick.
Your wardrobe essentially consists of the wall, including a sliding pocket door that retires into the wall when not necessary.
There was one of these I saw in a tiny apartment, and my first thought was, “HOW DO I GET THIS?!” It’s so smooth and seamless, like you’re putting your clothes away when you’re done with them.
10. Wardrobe with Built-in Desk or Vanity
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In a small bedroom, furniture must need to multitask or it is the end of the story. A bedroom wardrobe also needs to do the duties of a desk or vanity, because who can manage both?
There is a desk built in the middle of mine, on either side of which I have wardrobe space. So after they lock up the office and I finish doing whatever I am working, I just shut the doors and boom.
No more ugly office setup in bed. If you’re into makeup, you can fill the built-in vanity that you will have in your wardrobe by just opening the doors and getting glam.
Moreover, trust me, this is a game change. Smart solutions are required for small rooms, and this one turns the space in a second without feeling crowded.
11. High-Shelf + Ladder Wardrobe Combo
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I understand what you are thinking: a wardrobe with a ladder? Really? But hear me out. If your ceiling simply does not work for you, it’s time to start putting it to use.
Back in the day, the space above my wardrobe was where I allowed random junk to disappear into the depths of a sad, dusty no man’s land. But now? It’s freaking a game changer as I’ve got high shelves.
Sure, it needs to accept the climb, but really? It is worth it. All my seasonal clothes, extra blankets, and other useless stuff I don’t need daily stays up there and I keep all my daily clothes on a low shelf so I have an empty wardrobe.
It also has the plus of being very cool, urban loft vibes and if you do it right, it also really makes it plus.
12. Half-Wardrobe, Half-Bookshelf Hybrid
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It makes no sense to put clothes in a spot for books. It is the ultimate power move, what else is a wardrobe that also functions as a bookshelf, which is to say, what we, of course, adore is the vibe.
I remember the first time that I saw this, it was in some fancy Pinterest apartment and I immediately knew that I needed it.
The wardrobe design was so sleek and functional, that I was obsessed. One side of my wardrobe has my clothes, my shoes, and my overall chaos; the other side? Books, plants, and all of my aesthetic trinkets.
Advantages of Wardrobe designs in small bedroom
I could tell you that there is nothing better than zero clutter. Until I sorted my wardrobe, I used to trip over my jeans daily. Now? I believe an adult who knows everything has its place.
These designs, furthermore, are an utter illusion of space. Like a mirrored wardrobe? Boom, I no longer have a sleep area that’s a walk-in closet with just a bed in it.
The best part of these designs? Multi-functionality. I saw a wardrobe with a built-in desk, and my brain exploded in all directions. Why fill the space that you have when you can make your space with genius?
Your bedroom should not be a junk closet and listen. Small spaces NEED good design. What you need otherwise are just piles of clothes and zero style.
Elevate your whole room so that the entire composition of your room will get your looks together, even if you’re not.
Disadvantages of wardrobe designs for small bedroom
So, now down to the cons. First off, customization is stupid and expensive. Are you interested in a built-in with hidden compartments? That’s going to cost you. I still remember receiving a quote and nearly choking on my coffee.
Moreover, if you rent, however, half of these ideas will not even work. Like Built-ins? Nope. Wall-mounted solutions? Not my favourite idea unless you intend to forfeit your deposit.
Renters, the only safe way of setting up is modular, unless you’re feeling reckless.
Small rooms are still small. And no wardrobe can make the fact that you’re working with a glorified closet go away.
Final thoughts
If you’re still in the trash wardrobe mud and need to fix it then all these smart storage wardrobe designs will change your room vibe with more space, less stress, and a bedroom not being a storage. And if DIY isn’t your thing? It’s quite easy to find yourself at the top interior designer, and they can hook you up with some seriously easy solutions. So, stop wasting time, just do it and thank me later.
