By Philipp Nagel – Director at Neatsmith.
Storage has undergone a quiet revolution. What was once purely functional, has become a focal point of interior design. Today, storage is expected to do more: to elevate a space, reflect personal style, and integrate seamlessly into the architecture of a home.
At Neatsmith, our clients aren’t just looking for capacity; they’re looking for beauty, precision, and craftsmanship that holds its own alongside their most treasured belongings.
Dressing Room Trends
We are moving away from purely functional spaces and increasingly making dressing rooms almost performative spaces, rooms where you can spend time, your own personal runway and boutique. We frequently get shown photos of hotel dressing rooms or boutique designer stores and are asked to re-create with our products.
We often incorporate minibars and coffee stations and are using clever combinations of mirrors, lighting and fabrics to create a truly decadent environment.
Unique Features – Glass fronted wardrobes
In recent years, one trend that has steadily gained momentum is glass-fronted wardrobes. The sleek, modern aesthetic can serve as a focal point in bedroom decor. Glass-fronted wardrobes offer an opportunity to showcase one’s fashion sense and organizational skills. From neatly arranged clothing to curated displays of accessories, these closets invite inhabitants to exhibit their personal style.
At Neatsmith growing numbers of customers are opting for our innovative Reflex glass doors which become transparent when backlit by internal LED lighting but remain reflective and semi opaque when the inside of the wardrobe is unlit. This infusion warm light through glass creates a welcoming ambiance and sense of unrivalled style. Unlike traditional solid-door wardrobes, glass-fronted wardrobes provide clear visibility of the contents inside. Plus, because glass has a reflective quality that can make a room appear larger and brighter by bouncing light around the space. In smaller rooms or apartments, glass-fronted wardrobes can create the illusion of more space, making the area feel more open and airy.
Lighting
We recommend to our clients that lighting should be integrated and be positioned at the front of the wardrobe to properly illuminate clothes. Opt for warm lighting that replicates natural daylight for wardrobes especially.
When designing a dressing room, it’s important to think about lighting and light-reflecting surfaces to make a windowless or smaller room come to life, making it a beautiful place to spend time in. Including warm recessed LEDs, mirrored door designs and decorative glass finishes helps to maximise light and a sense of space within a walk-in wardrobe or dressing room.
Why Bespoke?
Bespoke designs, unlike freestanding furniture, enable you to make the most of every bit of available space in your home, be that simply a perfectly fitted full length wall of impactful wardrobes, or working around more awkward architectural features such as sloped ceilings, chimney breasts, and alcoves.
About the expert
Philipp Nagel is a Director of Neatsmith, the luxury bespoke fitted furniture company. Founded in 2005, the family run business was created with his father and brother, Mathew. Today Philipp and Mathew lead the business which this year is celebrating 20 years. The family-owned business creates custom designs for wardrobes, living room furniture, bedroom furniture, home offices and more, whilst delivering innovative design and impeccable quality. As a market leader, Neatsmith champions bespoke concepts which can be found at its seven UK showrooms across the UK as well as its flagship store on London’s Kings Road, Chelsea.
