Sloping ceilings and angled eaves bring incredible architectural character to a bedroom, but they present a massive challenge when it comes to storage. In fact, one of the most common frustrations is the struggle to furnish these awkward spaces.
If you try to force high street, off the shelf wardrobes into an angled room, you are left with wasted floor space, compromised hanging height, and awkward gaps that just gather dust. To truly maximise these spaces and unlock their hidden potential, you need to throw out the flat pack manual and engineer a bespoke solution from the ground up.
This room in Wokingham, was completely transformed from a challenging, angled room into a stunning, highly functional wardrobe and dressing area. Here is a behind the scenes look at how we take a client's vision and custom build it to fit perfectly into an awkward space.
The Starting Point: A Blank, Angled Canvas
Before: The raw, newly plastered room featuring challenging sloped eaves.
Every great project starts with a blank slate. When we first arrived at this site, the room had just been plastered. You can clearly see the sharp angle of the roofline. While it adds great architectural interest, it instantly rules out buying standard wardrobes. To make the most of this room, a truly bespoke solution was the only option.
The inspiration: The client provided this concept image to guide the aesthetic.
The Vision: Sleek, Dark Wood Luxury
The client shared this inspiration photo. They wanted a highly modern, luxurious feel featuring rich, dark wood with sleek flat panels and minimal hardware. The challenge for Corbett Carpentry was to take this high end, contemporary aesthetic and custom engineer it to fit flawlessly under their sloping ceiling.
The Process: Millimetre Precision
Using laser levels to ensure a perfectly straight build on the base plinth.
Building the custom white carcasses, specifically angled to follow the exact pitch of the ceiling.
When you are dealing with a sloping roofline, every single millimetre counts. We started by building custom white interior carcasses in our workshop that were precisely cut to mirror the angle of the ceiling. This is the bespoke difference: instead of leaving a massive gap at the top, our storage utilises the entire height of the room right up to the plasterboard, maximising every inch of hanging space.
A high end finish requires high end preparation. Because floors and ceilings are rarely perfectly level, we use laser levels throughout the entire installation process. This guarantees that the base is perfectly flat and the custom doors will hang flawlessly.
The Design: Bringing the Vision to Life
Rich wood: Oak exterior and warm LED lights give the room a boutique feel.
The final design completely nailed the client's original inspiration while solving the room's structural challenges.
The Finish: We used a beautiful, rich Oak veneer with a sleek flat panel design. It brings incredible warmth and texture to the room, giving it a luxurious, boutique hotel feel.
Illuminated Interiors: To contrast the dark exterior, the internal carcasses were kept bright white and fitted with integrated vertical LED strip lighting. When you open the doors, the wardrobe is flooded with light, making it easy to find everything on those dark winter mornings.
The Integrated Vanity: Rather than just building a solid wall of doors, the design is broken up by integrating a bespoke dressing table. Complete with a floating drawer, knee space, and a stunning circular mirror, it creates a dedicated grooming station that blends seamlessly with the rest of the cabinetry.
The Final Result
What started as an awkward, angled wall is now the focal point of the bedroom. The fitted run provides massive amounts of organised storage, a dedicated vanity area, and a flawless finish that looks like it was born with the house.
Got an Awkward Space in Your Home?
Do not let sloping ceilings, alcoves, or awkward corners dictate how you use your bedroom. At Corbett Carpentry, we specialise in designing and building bespoke fitted wardrobes that turn your home's unique quirks into its best features.
A seamless, floor to ceiling fit that turns an awkward slope into a stunning feature.
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