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Alcoves & Nooks – Make The Most Of Your Unused Space

January 2025

Whatever their age, British homes come in all shapes and sizes and the rooms and spaces within them are no different. Often boasting prominent characterful features like bay windows and fireplaces, something that’s easily overlooked and underutilised in many a room is the alcove space.

Alcoves can be found in homes both old and new, and are particularly common in older properties such as Victorian or Edwardian-era homes. You may find recessed space behind a door, in a corner, above a staircase, on either side of a fireplace, or even a spot that was once historically used as a wardrobe or cupboard but has since been altered by previous homeowners.

Though alcoves have a history of being used for storage in one way or another, as time goes by and properties pass from owner to owner, often the functionality and charm of spaces such as these can be lost – what once was a cupboard may now seem to be simply an empty corner. This floor-to-ceiling space has valuable storage potential for your home, so if you have an unused alcove space and are in need of extra storage, look no further than a sliding door wardrobe solution!

Fitting seamlessly into your space, you can create all manner of looks to complement your space, as understated or bold as you like. Whether you’re designing your own sliding wardrobe for a bedroom or installing other household storage downstairs, get creative and explore the possibilities!

 

How Do I Create My Alcove Sliding Wardrobe?

Simply measure the available space (you can find guidance on this here) within your alcove and use our bespoke 3D Design Tool to create a unique wall-to-wall fitted wardrobe that’s completely personalised to your style and taste.

 

Maximising Use Of The Space You Have

Here are a few examples of how our happy customers have made the most of their unused alcove spaces to maximise storage potential and enhance their homes – in style!

You might also find unused nook spaces around the house in odd shaped spaces. In a loft or attic conversion, under staircases or perhaps a recess that has been used to hold an ill-fitting chest of drawers or freestanding wardrobe. Don’t worry if you’ve got a sloping or angled wall or ceiling – we have you covered.

Creating stylish home storage solutions also has a great deal of appeal for home sellers and home buyers, so if you’re planning to sell or move in the future, consider the potential for increasing the value of your home on the competitive housing market with fitted sliding doors and wardrobes!

About My Sliding Wardrobe

My Sliding Wardrobe is a leading specialist in bespoke, handmade custom sliding doors and wardrobes. Our wardrobes come with a 12-year warranty and are handmade in the UK to the highest standard with style, quality, and affordability in mind. All of our custom sliding doors are manufactured with high-quality glass, mirrors, and woodwork finished in contemporary metal framework in a large range of styles and designs. You can use our exclusive and unique online 3D wardrobe designer to create your perfect wardrobe and if you need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us any time, our friendly customer service team is available 24/7, 365 days a year.