Making the most of the master wardrobe

Most master bedroom wardrobes we see are too small for all the stuff sellers need to hang up and store.

Function: Store personal clothing and accessories.

Upgrade options: Cater to the needs of a husband and wife in this room. Organize and store ties, purses, shoes, jewellery, and so on. Include drawers for small items, shoe racks, and double hanging racks for maximized space. Wardrobe lights create a feeling of luxury. Use battery operated lighting under each shelf where there isn’t a light fixture.

Showcasing tips: Sort all clothing by sex (his and hers), and then by type (pants, tops, skirts), colour, and size (long sleeve, short sleeve, and sleeveless). Keeping short items together provides room for an extra level of hanging bars. Use baskets and clear bins to store smaller items such as shoes, scarves, handbags, and totes on the top shelves. Pack offseason clothing and store it off site if possible.

Pay attention to odour in this area. A concentration of shoes sometimes makes for a “sniffy” wardrobe. Old perfume or body odour also lingers in a wardrobe for a while. Make sure you refresh the clothes by cleaning or use an air-purifying machine in the wardrobe.