Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Feb 16, 2014 7:58 pm Hi Everyone, Just wondering what people think about walk in robes. Most of the builders include them in their standard designs these days. However, a lot of them are just an empty dark hole on one side of the bedroom. I think sometimes a well designed built-in would provide a better result. Is anyone happy with their walk in robes out there? I would be happy to be converted? Thanks, Jenny. Need hints, tips and inspiration? Join me on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ournewhomecoach Who am I? See my LinkedIn page: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jennifer-crawford/1a/429/296 Re: Walk-in robes. Are they worth it? 2Feb 16, 2014 9:14 pm We have had WIR in both Australian Houses we have built and found them great. (as long as there has been been a door we wouldn't like those WIRs without a door!) The worst wardrobes we have found have been the built in with the sliding door the item of clothing you want always seems to be behind the point where the doors overlap! The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Walk-in robes. Are they worth it? 4Feb 16, 2014 9:27 pm Good question jenathome! People talk about what wasted space corridors are, then invent new reasons to have them. But seriously, I reckon it depends on each particular situation. If say one person has to get up for work when the other is still asleep then a seperate dressing area so as not to turn on the main light might be really useful. Someone else might appreciate having the cupboard right beside the bed where they can sort fresh laundry or spread clothes out while choosing what to wear. If various rooms fit together better with the cupboard running alongside another room and at an angle to the bedroom instead of running alongside the bedroom and opening directly onto it then why compromise the layout of adjoining rooms or reduce the floorspace of the bedroom just to avoid having a walk-in robe, but by the same token if there's nowhere to comfortably fit a walk-in robe but the bedroom is plenty big enough to have a wall of cupboards within it why try changing it. I've lived with both and the only version I did not like was the walk-through wardrobe which was a corridor to the en suite, but I'm not saying that's wrong it's simply I personally didn't like how that arrangement worked in that house. Re: Walk-in robes. Are they worth it? 5Feb 17, 2014 10:42 pm Personally, I prefer sliding wardrobes. I always put the clothes I only use occasionally (formal wear for instance) in the corners or the overlap... I found that after having 2 houses with WIRs and the last with large sliding doors, that for me, they are more convenient. I suppose it depends on how the space behind the sliders is configured (half hanging, full, drawers, etc) as well. Some people like to use the WIR as a "dressing room" but other than that I think the floor space is a waste. But at the end of the day- I think it's purely governed by personal choice. Re: Walk-in robes. Are they worth it? 6Feb 18, 2014 10:34 am I think they are worth it. I have a lot of clothes, shoes and handbags LOL. I went from a sliding door built-in to a WIR. The WIR doesn't feel as cluttered and things don't fall out when I open the door.....yet LOL. Re: Walk-in robes. Are they worth it? 7Feb 18, 2014 11:06 am Are they worth what? The money you pay for them? In most cases they are cheaper than robes. Re: Walk-in robes. Are they worth it? 8Feb 18, 2014 11:08 am We don't have a WIR simply because there isn't enough room but I tend to dislike the wasted space as well. I think having just a really well set out sliding door one is a good way to go. We're having our builder leave out any inserts in ours so we can really use every inch of space the way we want to. Blog http://tobuildahomeimprobable.blogspot.com.au/ Settlement Apr Council Jul Contracts Dec Earthworks Dec Frames Jan Trusses Feb Roof Feb Windows Mar Re: Walk-in robes. Are they worth it? 9Feb 22, 2014 3:29 pm We removed the tiny WIR the builder had on their initial plan to put in a wall length built in robe that we saw in the builders display home. I think they are good if you have the space to have a big enough one to make it worth it otherwise I think a good sized built in robe is better. Researching a build in South Australia from Sydney. Re: Walk-in robes. Are they worth it? 10Feb 22, 2014 3:32 pm I'd say yes. Much easier to keep the mess in. But - I don't like them as walk way to ensuite. I like a separate door(s). If in Qld you'll probably need those thingos that collect water. Re: Walk-in robes. Are they worth it? 11Feb 22, 2014 3:39 pm I honestly prefer well designed built ins, but our plan called for a walk in - so after handover I'll get it fitted out with shelves, drawers, baskets etc. I barely use hanging space, much more of a folder and stacker - so this will be vital for me! Hubby prefers to keep his clothes in small piles on the floor of every room of the house, so I guess he won't care. Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66299 Slab: 16/6/14 Frame: 4/7/14 Roof: 22/7/14 Lock Up: 20/8/14 Fixing: 26/8/14 PCI: 9/10/14 Handover: 20/10/14 Re: Walk-in robes. Are they worth it? 12Feb 22, 2014 5:24 pm deluxes I honestly prefer well designed built ins, but our plan called for a walk in - so after handover I'll get it fitted out with shelves, drawers, baskets etc. I barely use hanging space, much more of a folder and stacker - so this will be vital for me! Hubby prefers to keep his clothes in small piles on the floor of every room of the house, so I guess he won't care. Love it!!! Re: Walk-in robes. Are they worth it? 14Feb 23, 2014 6:17 pm Cooper05 Lol Deluxes!! I'm a fan of WIR's...it really is just personal choice. Agree - like all of these things - once you've had them you won't go back ... Re: Walk-in robes. Are they worth it? 15Feb 23, 2014 6:40 pm Sad but true... He really doesn't understand the concept of storing his clothes. I think they may just have to start disappearing if the piles continue! Drives me bonkers. Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66299 Slab: 16/6/14 Frame: 4/7/14 Roof: 22/7/14 Lock Up: 20/8/14 Fixing: 26/8/14 PCI: 9/10/14 Handover: 20/10/14 Re: Walk-in robes. Are they worth it? 16Feb 23, 2014 8:07 pm I really like the idea of WIR, however it needs to be actually fitted with the right shelves and compartments and rails. The ones that come standard with the project homes (a shelf and rail) was pretty useless to me and wasted lots of space if no extra fittings were put in. ((Had one when my mum did a knock down and rebuild with volume builder when I was younger, and back then Mum didn't want to spend money fitting my wardrobe, so it was quite messy in there haha... so doors are very important to WIR!) Whilst I am here, instead of starting a new post on a similar topic, can I ask how much did others spend on 'fitting' their WIR, how big is it and what was done? We are planning to rebuild our house and I want to set aside a realistic budget ... obviously the amount can vary depending on what is done, but just to get an idea. Our future WIR is probably going to be a 2m x 2m square. thanks Re: Walk-in robes. Are they worth it? 17Feb 23, 2014 8:56 pm deluxes Sad but true... He really doesn't understand the concept of storing his clothes. I think they may just have to start disappearing if the piles continue! Drives me bonkers. I did this for a while with my teens. tough love, you betcha. Got them all off the floor and into a tough black plastic bag, then in the green bin. . (I never put the bin out to be collected of course!!- I'm not that rich ) They would be searching for them in the wash, on the line...and then I would tell them where they were.... Two of 'em got it. One is still messy!!! Ah well you can't win 'em all. Re: Walk-in robes. Are they worth it? 18Feb 24, 2014 6:48 am Moomoocow I really like the idea of WIR, however it needs to be actually fitted with the right shelves and compartments and rails. The ones that come standard with the project homes (a shelf and rail) was pretty useless to me and wasted lots of space if no extra fittings were put in. ((Had one when my mum did a knock down and rebuild with volume builder when I was younger, and back then Mum didn't want to spend money fitting my wardrobe, so it was quite messy in there haha... so doors are very important to WIR!) Whilst I am here, instead of starting a new post on a similar topic, can I ask how much did others spend on 'fitting' their WIR, how big is it and what was done? We are planning to rebuild our house and I want to set aside a realistic budget ... obviously the amount can vary depending on what is done, but just to get an idea. Our future WIR is probably going to be a 2m x 2m square. thanks We just bought a set of drawers - nothing great but large and usable - fitted between shelves (ie either side) at end of WIR. Drawers large and top is great for other things. You don't need to worry about colours etc as no-one can see it. Cost - $2-300. Re: Walk-in robes. Are they worth it? 19Feb 24, 2014 9:09 pm Thanks everyone for all your input. Many great ideas. I think the thing that we can agree on regardless of personal preference is that the standard project home walk-in robes with a rail and no door really don't cut it. I would be interested too in how much people are happy to spend on fixtures for a good built-in or WIR. Thanks again! Jenny. Need hints, tips and inspiration? Join me on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ournewhomecoach Who am I? See my LinkedIn page: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jennifer-crawford/1a/429/296 Re: Walk-in robes. Are they worth it? 20Mar 14, 2014 12:48 pm I have organised a quote for my WIR to be fitted after the handover. It came back at $1100 for two units with 4 draws and 3 shelves, one long rail and a shoe shelf, two short rails and two large shelves on the top. The size is about 2 x 1.9 m. First house - Statesman Greenock (modified) https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=66876 Second house - Fairmont Grand Design (modified) https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=100789 Do you really want to accommodate the window? What is on the outside of the window? Do you want to be able to see your towels from outside? I would blank the window from… 2 6654 Electrical just got back to me and said the most they can provide is a single power point on the Bedroom 1 side of that wall. 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