Many people with their own home, especially in Cornwall where the majority of houses are of the older variety, lack adequate storage solutions. Even in more modern homes storage can be a problem. Custom wardrobes can solve the problem of inadequate storage as well as fitting into spaces whilst not being obtrusive. They are a practical solution and can normally be adorned with the finish and fixings you like for a truly bespoke look. Here are three things that custom made wardrobes can do for you and your home:

1. Storage space. Custom made wardrobes can be made in a combination of: all hanging – ideal if it’s just extra storage for clothing, shelves – great for books, DVD’s, CD’s, games, games consoles and even tools, drawers or top boxes – excellent for the storage of blankets, duvets and throws - meaning that whatever your storage problem a custom made wardrobe is a great solution.

2. Limited on space. Custom made wardrobes can be made to any size; they're much better then standard wardrobes as they are made to fit in with your house rather then your house fitting around a wardrobe that is unsuitable for the area either by not filling a gap or being too big or small for a room. When a wardrobe is made for you it is a one off, unique item – not only do you have fun designing an item of furniture yourself but it is also an extremely practical item of furniture.

3. Not solely for use in the bedroom. Custom wardrobes are great for other parts of your house too - small narrow ones for the bathroom for towels and toiletries, in the hall for coats, umbrellas and shoes/boots or in an office for files, stationary and paperwork, wide ones for the family room, basically anywhere there's a need.

As you can see, custom made wardrobes can do a lot for your home and needn't be expensive. They offer storage solutions as well as being aesthetically pleasing. What more could you ask for? Take a closer look at the many custom made wardrobes on the market and you will eventually find the one that is right for you. Many custom made wardrobes are very competitive on price and you may not actually pay more or considerable more then a standard wardrobe whilst having the benefit of an item of pine furniture that does exactly what you need it to. It is advisable to have a clear idea of what you what, accurate measurements and the right company and it will be one of the best furniture buys that you make. You don’t even need to be good at drawing as custom made wardrobe specialists will be able to ascertain what you need over the phone. You can find a custom made wardrobe specialist either by a generic internet search or by looking in your local business directory for furniture manufacturers. Sadly due to the recession and imports from China, a lot of these smaller manufacturers have gone out of business. But they are still there and well worth searching around for.