Monday 18 December 2017

What to Consider Before Buying a Sliding Wardrobe

If you’re considering buying a new sliding wardrobe in 2018, Sliding Robes Direct have some advice on what to do first. From finding the right design to measuring up, we have all the information you need to ensure the best results for your New Year, New Wardrobe.


Wardrobe Design


One of the first things you will need to look into is your wardrobe design. From the style to the layout structure, it’s important to make sure that you pick the perfect wardrobe for your needs. Check out our made to measure and standard size wardrobe range today to browse our available range.

Before you go ahead and purchase your wardrobe, make sure you’ve taken the right measurements of the available space. Our made to measure measuring guide and standard door measure guide will best advise you.


Storage


Something that we understand is crucial in a new wardrobe, is storage. You want to ensure that your wardrobe looks great, but can also store a reasonable amount of clothes. If this is something that you’re looking to achieve with your new wardrobe, then Sliding Robes Direct have you covered. We offer a wide range of wardrobes to suit all our clients taste. On top of that, we also have storage and interior options available to best suit on an individual basis.


Just like the design, the storage in your wardrobe is really important. Not only will you have a stunning new wardrobe, but a storage solution to help with all areas of your clothing and shoes. Our made to measure wardrobes can be built specifically to you, giving you full control on the design, layout, and interior structure of the wardrobe. This gives you an advantage when it comes to needing a new wardrobe, and a better storage solution! It’s just one of the reasons why we’re the first choice for many in search of a Made to Measure Wardrobe.



Helpful Information


For more advise on finding the perfect wardrobe or to receive helpful information please continue to browse the link provided. Here, you can find out more information including: installing, fitting, delivery options, and technical advice. As always, Sliding Robes Direct will always do our best to help in any way possible.

Friday 15 December 2017

How Cleaning and Organising Your Home Can Improve Health

Physical and Mental Health Improvements from Cleaning


It has been known that organising your home can improve your physical and mental health. On top of that, it can also make you a happier person and improve your relationships. For both physical and mental health benefits, Sliding Robes Direct have some information on how cleaning and organising your home can improve your health.

We have had looked into the benefits of cleaning and organising your home, to find out the improvements it can make on your health. It goes without saying that, a cleaner house can make you much more comfortable at home. On top of that, having your own organisation or system running makes everything so much easier to locate and store.

Piles of endless laundry or an unorganised wardrobe can often set off anxiety or stress. As we look into the benefits of organising and cleaning your wardrobe and entire home, we discover the reasons why it can improve your health. Sliding Robes Direct take health very seriously, so we have came up with a few tips and benefits on how to organise your home for the better.


Benefits of a Clean, Organised Home


It goes without saying that a clean, fresh, and organised home can bring many benefits. From the obvious, a tidy home to it improving productivity, we have a number of benefits of a clean, organised home. See below our top 5 benefits for improving, cleaning, and organising your home…

  1. Can reduce stress and depression
  2. Boosts productivity
  3. Helps in relationships
  4. Better motivation for eating better and exercising
  5. Makes a house a home
These are our top 5 benefits of having a clean and organised home, but of course there are many more benefits such has, better organisation in your wardrobe and a well presented home for any guests. Regardless of your reasons for cleaning, decluttering, or organising your home, Sliding Robes Direct hope that you enjoy the new benefits that you will experience.


Tips for Organising Your Wardrobe

In our experience, a well organised wardrobe is much more effective, and easier to use and navigate. If your wardrobe is over cluttered, or has one too many tops, Sliding Robes Direct have some tips for organising your wardrobe. Take a look at our top tips on how to make your wardrobe more organised and manageable…
  • Write a list
  • Clean your wardrobe
  • Invest in wardrobe storage or a new made to measure wardrobe
  • Organise the wardrobe with a system ie. colours, tops, Winter wear etc.
  • Have a good tidy up or clear out
For more advice and information on organising your wardrobe, please visit our blog today.

Monday 4 December 2017

5 Reasons Why Artificial Grass Can Improve Your Home

New homeowners? Or simply looking for affordable ways to improve your home? Then Sliding Robes Direct can help. Having designed, delivered, and distributed hundreds of wardrobes in our time, we completely understand how small amendments to a home can vastly improve the overall appearance. Our sliding wardrobes are a simple way to improve your home, and they’re fantastic on storage too! If you’re looking for more ways to improve your home, then continue reading as we have a very interesting idea up our sleeve…

As homeowners ourselves, Sliding Robes Direct can second that keeping on top of your garden and the lawn is a difficult job. In Summer it can easily over grow with too much sunshine and in Winter the snow and rain dampens the ground making maintenance impossible to complete. Having battled this fight for many years, we were pleasantly surprised when we came across an affordable, attractive, and appealing solution… Artificial grass! This turf is easy to maintain, looks fantastic, and saves you heaps of time too. It really is the perfect answer to improving your home.


Benefits of Artificial Grass


If you’re weighing up the option to have artificial grass installed in your garden, we have gathered together our 5 top benefits of artificial grass to help with your decision making. Here, you should find plenty reasons why artificial grass is an amazing idea for your properties’ new lawn.

  1. Eco friendly
  2. Pet friendly
  3. Low maintenance
  4. Aesthetically appealing
  5. Entertainment - no worries of a ruined lawn

Not forgetting one of the most important benefits of artificial grass, the affordability! With artificial grass, you can enjoy a perfect freshly cut looking lawn all year round, with very little maintenance. Instead of spending hours in your garden maintaining the lawn, you can now spend your free time (and money) doing something you actually enjoy.

From animal owners looking for a pet friendly lawn, to party goers looking for a surface that can withstand entertainment evenings, artificial grass is the best option to make. You can enjoy a beautiful looking garden with minimal maintenance, and no worries of your lawn becoming ruined or damaged.

So there it is, our solution to improving your home, artificial grass. This will give you plenty of free time to enjoy doing something of your choice, and also an attractive new outside space that will look great all year round!

Wednesday 22 November 2017

Six Home Improvements that will Add Value to your Property

New Driveway

When it comes to the front of your home and your driveway, this is a great way to add value to your property. Investing in a new driveway has a number of benefits, especially when it comes to adding value to your property. Having a new driveway at the front of your home will give a great first impression, especially when considering people’s first look at your property. Should you undergo the correct maintenance for your driveway, this will also help as it will keep it renewed.  Choose a firm like Concrete Imprint Driveways are a a renowned choice for providing top quality drives.


Introduce Sliding Wardrobes

Another great way to increase the value of your property is to have sliding wardrobes installed. Sliding wardrobes are a brilliant investment for your home as they look great, they’re stylish and efficient as they can be installed to fit perfectly into your room. When it comes to your sliding wardrobe installation, it’s a flexible process, you can choose exactly how you want your custom made wardrobe, this alone makes your home more unique as it’s totally bespoke. At Sliding Robes we specialise in offer top quality wardrobes.


New patio

Whilst installing a new patio can be expensive, the benefits you’ll get from it will outweigh the initial price you paid. It will breakup your garden area and add character to the back of your home, making your outdoor space even better and a place where you will want to spend a lot of time. Overall this will help to add value to the worth of your home, especially if you look after your patio so it stays in tip top condition. Choosing a new patio from a popular firm like Classic Paving, means you can trust that the exterior of your home will look excellent, therefore adding value.


Upgrade your roofing and utilize solar panels

Solar panels are another option which can help you to increase the worth of your property. Using solar energy means you’ll save on your usual energy bills, as the panels will generate energy for you from the sun and store it, until you’re ready to use it. They also aim to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions and reduce your dependence on fossil fuel. Having solar panels installed straightway means your house is much more energy efficient, making your home a lot more appealing.

New kitchen

The kitchen area is one of the most used and important rooms in your house, from cooking, to eating family meals, to other activities, for the majority of people, kitchens are the hub of the home. Having a new kitchen installation will help to upgrade your appliances, units and flooring, as well as much more. Keeping up to date with technology in your kitchen will mean it’s instantly much more desirable. Instead of a full kitchen installation, you could always stick to just refreshing the units or replacing the worktops, it won’t cost near enough as a full installation, but will still give the effect of an upgraded kitchen.

New bathroom

Again, the bathroom is another important room in any household as it’s used multiple times on a daily basis. Having your bathroom refurbished is another great way to improve the value of your home, having a brand-new suite installed, as well as your plumbing work serviced and checked means that you’ll know that everything is in working order. This makes your property much more attractive and efficient. Another way to do this at a lower cost is to add new accessories in your bathroom, it will still give the effect of an updated service. When selecting a company like Solutions Plumbing & Heating, they can provide a full bathroom installation service.

Boiler Replacement

Having a new boiler installed is another way to easily add money to the value of your property. Upgrading your boiler to a brand new system will help towards the efficiency of heating your property as well as meaning that your home is equipped with on the latest boiler system technology. At Heatworks UK, their team of professional boiler installers only provide the most up to date and innovative boiler systems, ensuring the heating in your home is as effective and efficient as possible.

Securing your home

Another way to ensure the value of your property is to upgrade your security system. As well as adding value, this will also give you peace of mind as it guarantees that your home is safe and secure. A Locksmith and Security specialist like Keyhole Kate's, have the skills and expertise to provide a full security service in your home.


Monday 23 October 2017

How a Sliding Wardrobe Can Transform your Bedroom

Unlike the conventional wardrobe, fitted or sliding wardrobes will usually be built into the walls so that they can’t be moved. This is what makes them a permanent feature of your home, as you would be less inclined to take it with you when moving to a new house. With the wide range of wardrobe options out there today, we’d like to explain how a sliding wardrobe can transform your bedroom and why you should consider investing in one for your home.

Benefits of Sliding Doors


Flexibility


Many would say that the biggest benefit of the sliding wardrobe is its versatility and flexibility. Being able to customise doors in a way to suit the theme of your home is a huge benefit, with partitions and storage solutions enabling people to customise the wardrobe interiors too. Panels and frames are also versatile. You can combine a range of designs to find a result that suits the theme of the room. From traditional to contemporary, the design of sliding doors are extremely versatile.

Storage


A sliding wardrobe can act as your all-in-one storage solution, providing you with a means of storing all kinds of personal belongings, from clothes to shoes, bedding and more!

Drawers, hanging rails and shelving can be used to create an interior that works for you. If you have a clear idea in your head of what you need to store, it can make it easier to design your made to measure wardrobe online.

How a Sliding Wardrobe Can Transform your Bedroom


Space


Sliding wardrobes can make use of awkward floor space in unusual shaped rooms, exploiting the opportunity for furniture and storage. When space is limited, sliding doors come in handy. A set of drawers or a free standing wardrobe just won’t cut it when you have lots to store and little space to work with. Doors don’t need to open outwards. Sideways sliding means you can position other furniture closer to the doors than you usually would with a standing wardrobe.

Installation


Installing sliding doors can be made easy if you have a small background in DIY. You don’t need a masters in engineering to install the doors, so you won’t need to hire anyone to do it for you. If you feel condiment enough, take the time to find if sliding doors will fit before making any purchase. This way you can be certain that the doors will fit prior to installation. There are wardrobe experts out there that can fit the doors for you if you are unsure, although we tend to find most customers find installation quite easy when they take the time to learn the steps.

Watch our video guides for help installing made to measure doors and interiors: https://slidingrobesdirect.com/helpful_information/install_made_to_measure

Wednesday 18 October 2017

5 Reasons to Love Sliding Wardrobe Doors

The team at Sliding Robes Direct are obvious fans of the sliding wardrobe and everything it has to offer, but with our deep-routed passion comes a certain level of obligation. We feel obligation to share our passion with others and explain why sliding wardrobes are so great and why you should love them too!

Below, we look at the top 5 reasons to love sliding wardrobes doors. Enjoy!

1. They can fit into small spaces.


Despite what people think, you don’t need masses of space to work with when installing new doors. In smaller bedrooms, doors that open outwards can be a bit of a nightmare, hindering certain room layouts and making it difficult to store things. With sliding wardrobe doors, you can create a wardrobe with as little as 65cm’s worth of depth, with doors that slide behind each other to save space!

If you want to learn more about measuring up to fit a sliding wardrobe, you can do so here.

2. They can act as a wardrobe and a mirror combined.


Some sliding wardrobe doors are fitted with full-length mirrors, making it easy for you to look after your appearance. Store your favourite clothes and shoes within the wardrobe and use your full-length mirror to try different combinations.

If you don’t like the idea of a mirrored wardrobe, there and plenty of other designs available. User our wardrobe builder to discover your ideal wardrobe design.

3. They come in a wide range of designs.


With a wide range of designs available, it’s easy to find a wardrobe style you love. A range of panels and frames can be combined to ensure the end result is perfect for you and your home.

Reasons to love sliding wardrobes

4. You can do it yourself.


You don’t need a degree in engineering to install the full system, as sliding wardrobes are surprisingly easy to install. Providing you have the right tools and equipment you should have no problem measuring up and fitting your new doors. http://slidingrobesdirect.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/how-to-see-if-sliding-wardrobe-will-fit.html

5. You can get creative!


Sliding wardrobes allow you to be creative with your bedroom at home. Being able to store things more effectively means you can utilise space in other areas of your room. We’ve even known people to have secret doors behind their sliding wardrobe doors… Just an idea!

Friday 6 October 2017

8 Top Tips for Improving your Home

If you’ve been thinking about changing the way your living room or bedroom looks at home, you might be considering how you can do this. Whether you think your bedroom is too cold, you are sick of the old furniture you have or you aren’t happy with the mattress you are sleeping on, we present you with our top 8 techniques for enhancing your home in unusual and inventive ways.

1. Opt for an alternative heating system


Radiators are just there, usually in every room, and quite often taking up your beloved space that could be used in other ways. When you move into a new home you will generally have to position your furniture around the radiators of the house. They are there, as they always have been, and it doesn’t cross your mind to take them out (because we all need heat, right?). But what if there was an alternative heating system that you could use to spread warmth through your home without taking up so much space? Well there is; and it comes in the shape of underfloor heating. It fits neatly beneath your flooring, providing heating for your home without the need for ugly radiators. A plumbing or heating engineer will be the right choice of tradesperson here as they will need to seamlessly install the heating below your carpets. With this type of heating, the temperature is dispersed more evenly than radiators, allowing the heat to move through the whole room, rather than just filling a pocket at one end. Your boilers won’t have to work as hard to heat your house and your home will be the tropical haven you want it to be throughout the chilly winter months.

2. Consider changing the way you store clothing and personal belongings


Clunky wardrobes and chests of drawers can consume a lot of space. Sliding wardrobes, on the other hand, provide a convenient way of storing all clothes and personal belongings in one place. Your clothes can hang neatly on railings, while other storage boxes, shoes and accessories can have their own place to live behind the sliding doors. Understandably, sliding wardrobes aren’t suitable for every home. You need to check first to see if the doors will fit, finding out if you have the space in your bedroom to introduce them. There are several quick steps you can take to find whether sliding doors can be installed in your bedroom. Sliding wardrobes can change the dynamic of a bedroom. By removing other storage solutions and utilising sliding wardrobe doors, you can free up a lot of space to decorate your bedroom in new and exciting ways.

Sliding Wardrobe

3. Try reclaimed furniture as an alternative


For those of you that aren’t sure what reclaimed furniture is, it is furniture made strictly from recycled woods and other materials that have been rescued. Reclaimed wood can come from a number of unusual places where the timber is no longer required. Roof beams, floor boards, joists, roof trusses, railway tracks, whiskey barrels, old boats and malt kilns are just a few of the places where reclaimed wood can come from, helping companies specialising in this type of furniture to get their hands on the parts they need to build. At this point you might be wondering how reclaimed furniture will improve your bedroom. Not only is reclaimed wood great for the environment (through the recycling of natural materials), it can often be stronger and more stable. Lots of people prefer furniture made from wood that has been reclaimed because they feel it adds character and charm to their homes. Wouldn’t it be great if you could add furniture to your home that has been made from recycled materials, has a story behind it and looks amazing? Well you can, and Heyl Interiors is just one of the many great places where you can purchase such eco-friendly items.

Reclaimed Furniture


4. Pay attention to your staircase


Staircase neglect is a real thing and homeowners need to wise up to the fact that stair parts don’t last forever. If you have lived in the same house for several decades then chances are your stair parts will look a bit worse for wear – especially households with children! Your stair spindles may be worn and your handrails will undoubtedly be scratched in one place or another. The wood will probably look a lot different in comparison to how it did when you first moved in and your newel caps might have succumbed to a range of knocks and scrapes from staircase users over the years. In short, the older your stair parts, the more likely it is that they will need replacing. Replacing your stair parts is a fantastic way to revitalise your staircase, adding a fresh new look to the hallway and landing in your home. UK Stair Parts is one of the leading choices for stair handrails, spindles and baserails, offering a wide range of oak, hemlock and chrome staircase parts to suit a diverse range of homes.

5. Invest in a more comfortable mattress


If you’ve had the same mattress for many years, it might be that you have become so used to it that you don’t want to try something new - this can be a problem though. You might not realise this, but your naïve mattress attachment might actually be holding you back from getting a better, more comfortable night’s sleep in which you wake to feel more rested and revitalised. Todays mattresses have undergone some serious development and technological changes. Memory foam is just one of the modern-day advancements that has proved to be extremely popular among people that love getting a good night’s sleep. Since then, however, mattresses have jumped even further still, with industry leaders ‘Dormeo’ taking things to the next level with their Dormeo Octaspring mattresses. Octaspring mattresses are, essentially, memory foam and springs rolled into one, specifically developed to support your body better and help you get a better nights rest. So if you have found yourself searching for different ways to improve your bedroom, why not invest in a new mattress that will help you to feel better about going to bed at night and waking up in the morning… and we all know how difficult the latter can be!


Dormeo Octaspring Mattress

6. Think about how a rug could make the flooring feel


Quite often, large bedrooms with lots of floor space can feel empty and cold. Even by making the switch from hard flooring to carpets, a large bedroom can be hard to fill. Of course, most of your furniture will be positioned around the room, next to a wall, neatly in a convenient place. But what on earth do you put in the middle of a large bedroom to fill the void and make it feel more homely? Of course, you could invest in a rodeo bull if have some serious space to work with, but for most of us not living in a mansion, a rug will certainly do the job. Whether you reside in a modern or traditional home, there are plenty of rug options out there to suit your tastes. Selectarug can help you to find the perfect rug to fill your empty floor space, improving the way your bedroom floor looks and feels.

7. Add a bit of glamour to the bedroom


There are plenty of ways you can add sparkle to your bedroom to make it a bit more glamourous. Replacing your lightshades, introducing new curtains (see below) and purchasing new bedding are just a few of the conventional ways you can add glamour to your room, without spending too much money. Introducing a new fancy mirror is another increasingly-popular, glitzy way to improve the way your bedroom looks. Hair, make-up and beauty enthusiasts have turned to Hollywood mirrors with lights to brighten up their lives and add glamour to their bedrooms. The lighting isn’t just for show though. Professional use this type of mirror to ensure even the finest details aren’t missed. If you’re happy with your current mattress or if you already have a beautiful rug, a Hollywood mirror might be exactly what your bedroom is missing. Turn to Reflections of me when you need some more glamour in your life.

Hollywood Mirror


8. Replace your curtains


Generally speaking, your curtains will occupy a fair amount of wall/window space throughout each room. When they are open, they will sit delicately either side of your window. Whilst they are drawn, they will protect you from the light outside, enhance your privacy and add colour to your room. Depending on the theme of your home your curtains can either make or break the mood. They can complement your windows and help you to coordinate with other soft furnishings throughout your home. They can also blend into the walls and go unnoticed for many years if left to do so. If a considerable amount of time has gone by since you last updated your curtains, why not consider a change to brighten up the room or enhance the theme you have going on? Blackout curtains are a popular choice among people that like to sleep in total darkness, while fitted blinds can help to improve your privacy without blocking out all the light completely. Dolly’s Interiors are one of the leading choices for made to measure fitted curtains, offering a range of solutions to help you find what you are looking for.



So there you have it, 8 inventive ways to improve your home and give it a new lease of life. Whether you are looking for extra heat in the winter, space saving solutions or alternative décor, we hope we have helped to point you in the right direction. If you still aren’t happy with the way your home looks, you could always move house

Thursday 28 September 2017

5 Top Tips for Creating a Calmer Bedroom Environment

Find out how to make your bedroom a more relaxing place to be!

Bedrooms are possibly the most important rooms in the house, but they also tend to be the most chaotic. When arriving home at the end of the day, most people just want to fall into bed. I mean, who can be bothered (or has time) to clean their bedroom after a full day at work? If you’re struggling to keep a handle on all of your stuff, try installing sliding wardrobe doors! They are a lot more effective than you’d think.


1. Find a place for clutter.


The very first thing to do when trying to create a calmer bedroom environment is to establish a place for all the clutter that will inevitably pile up within your room. One of the best places to store clutter is within a sliding wardrobe, although any ordinary wardrobe or cupboard will do just fine. Having a proper storage space for your clothes, shoes, accessories and cosmetics will enable you to have a much cleaner bedroom, helping to create a calming environment (who likes mess? Not us!).

2. Think about changing the décor.


A change to décor can really help to create a calmer bedroom environment. If your bedroom has a lot of bright, vibrant colours, it can have an adverse effect on your sleeping habits (and eventually, your health!). Try using muted colours when you decorate your bedroom, such as blue; blue is proven to be a very calming colour, which helps as your bedroom should be the most calming room within your home.

3. Put down the gadgets and turn off the electronics.


That’s right, put them down! We know it may be hard to completely disregard your phone or tablet, but it’s the best thing to do if you’re trying to create a calmer bedroom environment. It’s so easy to flop into bed, reach for your phone and scroll through social media before you sleep. It may seem like a good idea at the time, but the light from your phone has been proven to keep you awake as it disrupts your circadian rhythm.

If you make a conscious effort to not use electronics when you’re in bed, you’ll feel the benefits almost instantly and you’ll fall asleep a lot sooner.

4. Use blackout curtains to keep street light at bay.


When it comes to having a calming bedroom, blackout curtains are key. When you’re decorating your bedroom, think about changing your curtains to blackout curtains. The light that seeps through normal curtains at night can really disrupt your sleeping patterns, which creates stress when trying to sleep. Blackout curtains are relatively inexpensive, but they are more than beneficial to your home and health.

Remember: Set an alarm if you need to be up early for work, blackout curtains can make you question what time of day it actually is!

5. Ban activities that don’t involve sleeping or winding down.


We understand that people tend to use their bedrooms for many different things; children come in to play, some use them for work and many simply watch television in bed rather than on their sofa. Well, it’s time to stop. All that activity is stressful, and you want your bedroom to be relaxing. Ban all non-sleeping activity from the room and you’ll feel much more relaxed.

Friday 8 September 2017

We’re on 60 Minute Makeover!

The news is out! We’re going to be on 60 Minute Makeover! We have agreed to feature in a number of episodes of ITV’s hit show 60 Minute Makeover. When we were asked to do this, we were incredibly excited and of course had to say yes. Now Sliding Robes Direct are thrilled to let you all know about this great news and hope that you keep an eye out for us on your TVs very soon.

Now that we’re on 60 Minute Makeover, we feel especially proud of our company. We have worked with a number of high end clients and businesses over the years but to feature on such a television show is fantastic. From the whole of the Sliding Robes Direct team, we would like to say a special thanks to 60 Minute Makeover for choosing us and allowing us to supply our wardrobes.


60 Minute Makeover

We have supplied sliding wardrobes for two homes for 60 Minute Makeover. The first being a 2 door Shaker Sliding Wardrobe with 3 panels in Bronze Mirror and interiors. The second set was a 3 door sliding wardrobe from the Mirage range.

There has been reports and feedback from the ITV to say that the wardrobes looked stunning and the homeowner loved them! This is fantastic news for us and we’re really thrilled to hear that these wardrobes have made a difference to their homes.

Sliding Wardrobes

Below you will see the two sliding wardrobes that we have supplied for the television programme. The first is a 2 door Shaker and the second comes from our Mirage range with 3 doors.




We hope that you’re excited to see our wardrobes on TV, and if you do, be sure to take a photograph and we’ll share it on our social media! Thanks for reading!

Tuesday 22 August 2017

Wardrobe Goals

We take a look at some of the biggest and most incredible dream wardrobes from top celebrities. From huge walk in wardrobes, to dedicated shoe and handbag rooms, these super star wardrobes cover anything and everything possible!

Mariah Carey


Mariah Carey’s shoe selection is just amazing, everything is completely catalogued and colour coordinated. We imagine she probably has a team of dedicated shoe organisers! Lets also note that this is also just the ‘gold shoe selection’ and there’s still a rainbow of colours to go….



Rosie Huntington-Whitely

The British super model owns a very spacious wardrobe, which doesn’t just focus on the clothes itself, but more the décor of the room. Still, we can see why she has a sofa in her wardrobe, she’s bound to get tired after choosing what wear out of all those beautiful clothes.



Christina Aguilera

We have another shoe lover, with a full wall dedicated to a growing shoe collection. There’s shelves and shelves, with every single one full of shoes. What’s more is she also needs a ladder to get to the top of her shoe library.



Paris Hilton

The first glimpse at this wardrobe looks like it could be difficult to find exactly what you’re looking for, however we assume Paris will have an assistant to help her look for an outfit. This wardrobe is full of clothes, shoes and accessories, with numerous rails and shelves and a cabinet in the middle which we imagine is for all her expensive jewels. 




Thursday 17 August 2017

Can’t Afford an Interior Designer?

If like many of us, money doesn’t multiply after every second and you can’t afford an interior designer, Sliding Robes Direct have some free advice. Featured within this blog post, we are going to giveaway 7 tips on how to get an interior design finish with very little cost. If you follow each piece of advice and enrol them within your home, you will achieve a showstopping finish. Let’s begin....

1. De-clutter

Before you start your interior design process, de-clutter your room. You will also need to pick a theme or colour scheme for your room prior to designing so that everything stays in the style. Be prepared to say goodbye to some of the things in the room, but believe us it’s worth it.

2. High Street Homes

Some of the best pieces of furniture and accessories come from high street shops. Whether it’s a lampshade or cushions, your interior design is even more do-able with a high street price tag. Check out all of the best, well-known high street home stores before you begin to decorate and save, save, save!

3. Statement Piece

Have a statement piece in each of your rooms. This will give a showstopping finish to your room leaving your guests thinking ‘Just wow’. And that’s what you want, right? Go for a bold colour, unique pattern or vibrant accessory and work it within your design.


4. Choose the Right Colour

If you’re working with a small room, paint it in a softer, lighter colour as this will give the impression that the room is larger. For small rooms, avoid dark colours as it will make the room appear smaller than it already is. With larger rooms, work it to your advantage and even try out a feature wall.


5. Mirrors

No room is finished without a stunning mirror. So why not go all out with a decorative mirror to instantly add light to the room? Your mirror will make small spaces feel larger as well as adding natural light. Plus, with more natural light in the room, you will warm up the feeling of the room much easier.

For your bedroom, why not invest in a Hollywood mirror? The light bulbs can help to add sparkle and glamour, whilst making it easier for the ladies to apply make-up or do their hair in a more professional light.


6. Fake It ‘Till You Make It

If your property has low ceilings, create the illusion for higher ceilings by using low furniture. Fake the height with low furniture and this will make the room appear to be a regular size. Just because you have a low rise ceiling, doesn’t mean you can’t be on trend with interior design.

7. Mix and Match

Don’t be afraid to mix and match designs and textures. If you’re working with a black and grey scheme, what’s stopping you from adding in a pastel pink? When used correctly, mix and match rooms work really well and can benefit both colours or designs. If you really want to stand out, try charity shops or second hand shops for a edgy or unique piece.


Finally, Choose a Sliding Wardrobe

With a ten year guarantee on all of our sliding wardrobes, what’s stopping you from choosing Sliding Robes Direct? Our range has been designed to suit all styles, homes and budgets. So no matter if you’re looking for a Glam Made to Measure or Classic Standard Size wardrobe, the Sliding Robes Direct team are here to help.


Friday 28 July 2017

Perfect Fitted Wardrobes to Complement the latest Interior Design Trends

There’s no place like home and whether yours is a rented shoebox with damp stains, a 10 bedroom country house with a tennis court, garden flamingos or a penthouse suite with floor-to-ceiling windows and rooftop pool, it’s important to make your home somewhere you feel comfortable.

With this season’s key trends involving metallics, textures, natural elements and marble, its also proving popular in bedroom design. It saw people introducing marble and metallic accessories into their home to create a model feel which also provides a contrast to understated freestanding and fitted bedroom furniture.



Refreshing the trend for 2017, stark metallic items are still a key piece to this style that’s evolved, with people trying to achieve a softer ambience.

Marble style items give a contemporary and clean finish when paired with metallic pieces as well as a feminine flourish which includes natural elements like house plants.

Transform your home into a retreat with metallic items, textured materials, marble pieces and natural plants. These finishes are bound to make a bold style statement as well as the metallic reflecting the light’s brightness. Small accessories like vases and candle holders can incorporate these trends within the bedroom in more subtle fashion.

Metallics can be understated but will still give a bold and modern trend due to the industrial feel, so it’s important that your existing furniture or new furniture has a minimalistic style.

When selecting your new fitted wardrobe, choose a simple wardrobe design that incorporates contemporary and clean lines. Our Reflex and Domalti fitted wardrobes are great for this trend, the crisp white door fronts and chrome effects will provide your room with a fresh and contemporary finish as well as a understated backdrop for your new interior pieces.

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Friday 21 July 2017

How to Make Your Home Stylish On a Budget

With a lot of interior design and home improvements requiring a bank loan or miracle to complete on an average financial budget, many aren’t able to keep up with the latest trends and fashions. But with Sliding Robes Direct you can. We have come up with some advice on how to make your home stylish on a budget. This will not only make sure that you’re ahead of the game with trends, but are comfortable knowing that what you’re purchasing things at a price you can afford.



Budget…


Budget, what exactly is it? A budget is something that you estimate or plan to pay for something, aiming not to go over it. It can also mean that you wish to do something with little cost, or with a particular amount in mind. But how does this affect our wardrobes? Well, funnily enough Sliding Robes Direct provide a Budget wardrobe in both made to measure and standard size doors. Just because they’re titled Budget, doesn’t mean in anyway that they’re different from the rest, as all of our wardrobes come in the highest quality with a 10 years guarantee on moving parts.



Whether you’re opting for a made to measure fit or standard size, Sliding Robes Direct have you covered. From our range of wardrobes you will see that we offer a wide variety of styles to suit all homes, but more importantly their budgets. Hence why we are focusing on our Budget Wardrobe Doors that suit all price margins.


Choosing Sliding Robes Direct


Upon choosing Sliding Robes Direct, you will enjoy various benefits including: a cheaper alternative to your sliding wardrobe, quality guaranteed, and a transformed bedroom that can last for years. Before you go ahead in purchasing a wardrobe, we ask that you check out both our Made to Measure Budget Doors and our Standard Size Budget Doors. Here, you will see the points and specifications of our wardrobes and discover more on why you should choose us as your wardrobe provider. If you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our team to find out how we can help you. You can do this by either phone or email and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Friday 23 June 2017

SpacePro/Stanley Sliding Wardrobe Doors

A lot of people are quick to ask us who the manufacturers are of the doors we supply and we never lie. One of the main wardrobe ranges we supply is SpacePro, although we also use several other manufacturers. This enables us to offer one of the largest ranges of styles in both Standard and Made to Measure Door with aluminum and steel frames available.

Seeing as the majority of the doors we supply come from SpacePro, we thought we would take the time to look at the background of the company and help you to understand the reasons why you should choose Sliding Robes direct when looking for new sliding wardrobe doors online.

SpacePro Doors (formerly Stanley Sliding Doors)


Previously known as Stanley Sliding Doors, SpacePro Doors are on the next level for bedroom decor. With a diverse range of finishes, including a variety of end panels, they are up there with the best of the best when it comes to sleek, stylish doors for your bedroom wardrobe.

SpacePro Sliding Doors


After spending many years dominating as Stanley Sliding Doors, the company decided to reinvent itself to become SpacePro – for whom we supply beautiful sliding doors. Although it’s been some time since Stanley Doors were at the forefront at the industry, the people behind the magic are still shaking things up in the wardrobe industry. Only this time, they are doing it as SpacePro, rather than Stanley.

The main objective of a SpacePro wardrobe is to transform your bedroom for less, whilst increasing the space within the wardrobe - hence the new name of SpacePro doors. With the made to measure option available from Sliding Robes Direct, you can design a wardrobe that is uniquely built to suit you and the space you have.

Whether you’re looking for a modern or shabby chic feel to your bedroom, a set of SpacePro or Stanley sliding doors will be perfect for the job. They come in a range of styles and can fit almost any space. The best thing is, you can buy them online from Sliding Robes Direct.

SpacePro Benefits


There are many benefits of choosing a SpacePro wardrobe, from the way it looks to the way it maximises the space in your bedroom. With that in mind, we have delved into some of the key benefits of purchasing SpacePro or Stanley Sliding Doors from Sliding Robes Direct, below:

  • Doors available with aluminum & steel frames.
  • Higher door heights - up to 2750mm.
  • Wider door width - up to 1500mm.
  • Stripped & square glass doors available.
  • Made to measure and standard size doors.
  • Maximum use of all space.
  • Wider range of glass finishes & colours available.
  • Wider range of door styles at Sliding Robes Direct than ever before!
  • Angle doors available.

Stanley Doors are sleek and stylish, and a real must-have for anyone looking for an on-trend fix to their interior decor.

Shop for Sliding Wardrobe Doors Online


If you are looking for new sliding doors to maximise the space in your bedroom at home, Sliding Robes Direct can help you moving forward. With a fantastically large range of wardrobe doors to choose from, you will undoubtedly find the doors you need to enhance the way your bedroom looks, feels and functions.

Monday 19 June 2017

Sliding Wardrobe Doors: Buying Guide

When it comes to attractive bedroom storage solutions, at Sliding Robes we have a large selection of wardrobe doors. Sliding wardrobe doors are very flexible, they can be used from wall to wall in existing alcoves, or you can make your own wardrobe space by fitting them between a wall and wardrobe end panel. Close off shelved areas or oddly shaped rooms can offer a clean, seamless look, another option is to create a walk-in wardrobe or unusual room divider. They can be used in any room, not just bedrooms and can also transform it into a storage space.

However, when it comes to your sliding wardrobe, it’s important to consider a few things. Simply take a look at our wide range of options, there’s plenty to choose from.

Where are the sliding wardrobes going?


Think about where you plan on installing your wardrobe doors and how big you’d like them to be to fit in the space. Start measuring the area where you want to put them, this will help you to decide how many doors you’re going to need and determine whether you can buy them from our standard sized range, or if you’ll need something specially made.

What kind of look are you going for?


At Sliding Robes, we have a wide range of designs and finished to suit both modern and classic styles, choose from framed or unframed, single or multiple panel doors, colours and finishes which includes wood effects, painted white, glass and many more.

Sliding Doors


Another popular style is mirrored sliding wardrobe doors, which we have available across our many ranges. This choice is always a great option as the large reflective surface is a great way to create the feeling of more light and remove the requirement for a separate full-length mirror in your bedroom.

Our range…


At Sliding Robes, we’re home to a variety of wardrobe styles, so you’re bound to find the perfect match for you.

Our standard size doors range includes:
  • Budget
  • Our basic range is a popular choice aimed to bring warmth to your home, this design is great for simplicity as it’s a traditional design. These standard size sliding wardrobe doors come complete with a colour matched tracksuit, available to a height of 2260mm at door widths of 610, 762 and 914mm. This product can also include a Soft Close Upgrade.
  • Classic
  • This wardrobe design speaks for itself being a classic style with a contemporary feel, these wardrobe doors come in a standard size with a silver or white track set. This product is available to fit an opening height of 2260mm and door widths of 610, 762 and 914mm. This product can also include a Soft Close Upgrade.
  • Shaker
  • Our Shaker range provides a timeless look for any room, this product comes in standard sizes and with a silver or white track set. These doors come in a height of 2260mm, door widths include 610mm, 762mm and 914mm. This product can also include a Soft Close Upgrade.
  • Mirage
  • Our Mirage range is sleek and stylish, they come in standard size sliding wardrobe doors complete with colour matched track. They’re also available to fit an opening height of 2260mm and door widths spanning 610, 762 and 914mm.
  • Glam
  • The Glam range is designed to make a statement in your home and is definitely the product to provide that wow factor. This product is available with a colour matched track available to fit an opening height of 2260mm and door widths which are 610, 762 and 914mm.
  • Reflex
  • When it comes to our Reflex range, these wardrobes incorporate striking clean lines and are just stunning. They come in standard size aluminium, are framed and come with a colour matched track which includes a soft close.
  • Switch
  • Our switch range is the perfect choice for creating an elegant walk-in wardrobe or for use as a room divider. They come in standard size sliding doors, complete with a colour matched track and are available to fit an opening height of 2260mm.
  • Domalti
  • This is the perfect choice for creating an elegant walk-in wardrobe or can also be used as a room divider. These standard size sliding wardrobe doors come complete with a colour matched track for door widths or 610, 762 and 914mm.
  • Budget Loft
  • This range is designed for loft spaces and comes in a traditional style with standard size sliding wardrobe doors and a colour matched track.

Monday 12 June 2017

How to organise your wardrobe

Are you familiar with the feeling of being attacked with all your belongings when you open your wardrobe? Are your clothes' rails dropping and are you desperately in the need for more storage space in your wardrobe? Then don’t worry, you aren’t the only one struggling with this chaotic messy wardrobe.

Take a look at these top tips for an organised and manageable wardrobe layout…

Clean and write a list

Make the job easier by making sure that the space around your wardrobe is clean, that way you’ll prevent clothes from getting dirty. Before taking all of your clothes out of your wardrobe, it doesn’t hurt to make a list of how many items you require. Make a decision on how many shirts, blouses, or shoes to keep a hold of. You may end up having fewer things to choose from but you’ll undoubtedly become more creative and better at combining things in new ways.

How to organise your wardrobe

Clean your wardrobe

Now take your clothes out of the wardrobe, sort them into different piles, for example split them into the following categories…
  • Keep – use your list as a guideline
  • Store – pack away seasonal clothes (for example summer and winter), choose practical storage boxes and baskets for easy storage of seasonal clothes, underwear and shoes
  • Throw away – Get rid of worn-out clothes, that are beyond repair or clothes you have not worn for one or more years
  • Give away or sell – pass on any clothes which no longer fit you or which you bought by mistake

Invest in wardrobe storage

After the hard work of sorting and tidying-up all your clothes, it’s time to design your new wardrobe, if it is a minimalist and a clean look that you are after, you could choose a white or brightly coloured wardrobe, if you are looking for a romantic, rustic style, the alternative is a wooden wardrobe for a cosier ambience.

Whatever style you are after, in most cases you can say that a bedroom without a wardrobe is like a sitting room without a sofa. The two are inseparable, so choose a wardrobe that matches the décor of your bedroom. There are many options for creating a unique and personal style, spend sometime coming up with different ideas about that style would suit you best when selecting a wardrobe.

Organising the wardrobe with fixed places

Whether you are the minimalist, colourful, vibrant, creative or romantic type, this all makes easy to keep an overview. Allocate the areas for your clothes, whether it’s on particular shelves, in drawers, a sock drawer or an area for accessories. Get some coat hangers to protect your clothes and allow your favourite frocks and fancy jackets to hand as decoration on a decorative clothes rail.

Have a good tidy up

Then enjoy what you have created, fresh new energy in your wardrobe, so make sure your consistent and tidy and clean your wardrobe frequently. Introduce good tidying up habits and stick to the rules of wardrobe storage and fixed places for your belongings.

Wednesday 31 May 2017

How to Give your Existing Sliding Wardrobe a Makeover with New Doors

The summer weather is here and the decorating season is upon us. It’s time to pull out your paint brushes, put on your design hat and think about how you can go about changing the way your home looks.

Whether you have an interior or exterior project in mind, there are plenty of things you can do yourself. For example, upgrading your sliding wardrobe doors to create a new look bedroom that helps you to feel more comfortable in your own home.


How to Give your Existing Sliding Wardrobe a Makeover with New Doors

5 Easy Steps to Upgrade Your Sliding Doors


If your current sliding doors are old, worn out, damaged or simply don’t tickle your fancy any more, then it’s time to consider upgrading them. Follow these 5 steps to benefit from brand new wardrobe doors:

Step 1: Measure your doors


The first thing to do is measure your current doors. From here you will be able to use the measurements to find a door style that works for you.

If you aren’t sure how to measure up for standard or made measure doors, guides to help you can be found HERE.

Keep your measurements handy as these will help you to choose the style of door you want and make your order online.

Step 2: Choose the style you want


Once you have figured out how big your doors need to be, these measurements will dictate what style of door you can go for. Some doors have minimum and maximum widths/heights, so please bare this in mind when choosing your door style.


How to Give your Existing Sliding Wardrobe a Makeover with New Doors


Now here’s the fun part…

Browse through the extensive range of wardrobe doors found in the Sliding Robes Direct online store to find a style you fall in love with!

Step 3: Mix and match panels


Now that you’ve found a style of door you love, why not play about with the panels to create an ultra-unique look that will help you to bring your wardrobe to life.

Different wardrobe panels can be mixed and matched to ensure your full sliding wardrobe is truly your own.

We also have a couple of frame finishes you will need to choose from at this point before moving onto step 4.

How to Give your Existing Sliding Wardrobe a Makeover with New Doors


Step 4: Order online


You’ve got all your measurements handy, chosen which style of door you want, picked a frame finish and played around with different panel options, now’s the time to order your new look sliding wardrobe doors.

Add all the necessary components to the basket and head to the checkout. From here you will need to fill out some essential information, such as name, address, payment details etc. so that we can deliver your new doors safely to you.

Now, all you need to do is wait…

Step 5: Installation


So your brand new sliding doors have arrived safely on your doorstep and you can take them inside to unpack. Once you have done all your unravelling, it’s time to get installing.

You might have already removed your all sliding doors in preparation for your new doors arriving, which is great if you have. If you haven’t, you will obviously want to remove these before you set about installing your new sliding doors.

The installation process can be as easy or difficult as you want it to be. You can try and do everything yourself with no help or you can do your research, listen to others and make life easy for yourself.

By watching this short video, which shows how to fit both made to measure and standard sliding doors, you can plan your installation more effectively to save time and struggle in the process.



An extra step in the right direction…


If you have completely removed your old wardrobe doors and all interior storage, your wardrobe might look a little bare inside. Upgrading your wardrobe interior doesn’t have to be a difficult job either. Check out the different options we have available for interior wardrobe storage, including drawers, hanging rails and shelves that can be shuffled about to create your new-look wardrobe interior.

Thanks for reading. We hope you enjoyed learning about how to give your existing wardrobe a makeover with new sliding doors.

How to see if a sliding wardrobe will fit?

In this edition, we take a look at how to see if a sliding wardrobe will fit in the space you have at home.

Measuring Up

Whether you already have a sliding wardrobe that you want to replace or you are looking to introduce a new sliding wardrobe into a space you have at home, it’s important to consider whether your new sliding doors will fit.

There’s a step by step process you can follow to ensure you purchase the right doors that will fit perfectly into the space you have earmarked for new sliding doors.

Step 1: Understanding how to measure


Firstly, you will need to measure the opening heights and widths at the five separate points indicated on the diagram below.

How to see if a sliding wardrobe will fit?



RECOMMENDATION: Do this at a distance of around 620mm (62cm/25in) from the back wall. This will leave plenty of space to store your prized possessions. You will leave space to introduce a storage system if you wish to do this too.

The minimum door widths for all made to measure doors is 550mm. We have listed the maximum door widths below:
  • 1200mm - Budget, Classic, Shaker, Mirage, Glam, Reflex & Saturn.
  • 900mm - Switch, Domalti, Budget & Reflex Loft.
Maximum opening height of 2480mm.
Maximum opening width of 4555mm.

In some cases, the house itself can cause problems. If the measurements in A, B or C aren’t equal, this usually means your ceiling isn’t fully parallel to the floor. A difference of up to 25mm will be allowed for by your track-set, although if the difference is greater than this, your ceilings or walls may need to be adjusted to suit. See 1b, 1c and 1d.

Step 2: Establishing how many doors you need


Now that you understand how to measure up and the minimum/maximum widths of made to measure doors, you need to have a think about how many doors you need to create you sliding wardrobe.

Providing your door of choice falls within the sizing dimensions in step 1, then you can have as many doors as you like. The measurements of the doors might differ slightly based on the number of overlaps that will be required, but this is something we can calculate for you.

How to see if a sliding wardrobe will fit?


Additional support: Should you wish to use 900mm wide drawers from our Aura or Alutec range as part of your wardrobe interior, you’ll need to make sure the doors are at least 930mm in width. This will allow the drawers to be opened comfortably when your doors are slid open. This also applied to any other interior products that you may wish to use as interior storage that needs to be pulled outwards.

An example of a 4 door wardrobe based on an opening of 3500mm can be seen below. The conclusion of x4 875mm doors was reached by assessing the opening to establish how many doors could feasibly be created. X3 1166 doors would be possible, as would x5 700mm doors, but x4 is the logical option based on standard door sizes.


Step 3: Combining different panels


Once you know how many doors you are going to need for your wardrobe, you can play about with our wardrobe builder to create your own unique look using different frame finishes and panels. Within each made to measure door, you can use up to 4 different panels.

How to see if a sliding wardrobe will fit?

The Sliding Robes Direct made to measure door range has a large selection of panels than ever before. By combining frame finishes and panels, you can design your own wardrobe to look exactly how you want it to.

So there you have it; an informative guide on how to see if a sliding wardrobe will fit in your bedroom at home. We hope you find it to be useful as you look to introduce or replace sliding doors in your home.

If you need further support, feel free to contact us to talk more about our sliding wardrobe doors and our ever-growing range of products.

Tuesday 23 May 2017

How to prepare for your new wardrobe

Measuring your wardrobe door size

Before selecting your interior doors, it’s vital to get your measurements right, you should make sure that you remember to measure the frame itself rather than the existing doors.

Frame width

In total you should take three different measurements of the doors width, one from the top, one from the bottom and one from the middle of the door frame, the widest of these three measurements determine the width of the new doors.

Adjustments

Allow space for any floor coverings and remember that doors can be planed but not made any bigger.
After you’ve take your measurements you can then compare them with the types you need in your chosen style. At Sliding Robes we offer a bespoke service so we ensure you’ll find something great to suit your preferences.

Choosing a style

Whether you require a modern or classic look, at Sliding Robes we have an extensive selection of styles available including…

Budget

Working to a budget? Then our Budget style doors are a great option, they may sound basic, but they are in fact very far from it! They provide a classic edge to any room and are excellent value for money.

Glam

The Glam range is designed to give a contemporary yet bold finish, they’re a great design for modern homes and include a range of colours and finishes.

Neptune

Our made to measure Neptune style fronts give a horizontal stripe with other colours, helping to give a great finish.

Domalti

The Domalti range gives a simple but very elegant feel and is great for most rooms, they’re a good choice for rooms which focus on key points or furniture as they are designed with one colour.

Mirage

Our Mirage range is very classic and really creates a statement within a room, should you prefer a bold look or a more simply wardrobe, our mirage range is the one for you.

Heritage

Our Heritage range are bespoke yet simple and come in 6 colours including silver and wood with single mirror glass or wood panels.

Shaker

The Shaker range is a stunning choice and can create either a traditional or contemporary feel to suit your room.

Reflex

Reflex is an exciting and modern wardrobe, they’re made to measure and can be framed with a minimal aluminium which can incorporate a handle.


At Sliding Robes, we work with your preferences and your budget, we aim to make sure we provide a durable stylish and spacious wardrobe that is value for money.

For more information contact our team today.