Recommendation Needed For Wardrobe Specialist

[Chunky Monkey 2]

Hi, I have searched the archives and came across a couple of names.

- Closet Design

- Seng Kwong

- Cupboards

Are there other reputable ones? I have found Aussie Closet through Yellow Pages, and remember seeing California Closet in the past but am not sure if they are still existent in SG.

I am looking to make a long reach-in wardrobe with sliding doors. I would like to go to a specialist that has a variety of wardrobe accessories to spice up the way my things are to be organised. A reach-in wardrobe with hanging rods and chubby holes are really quite boring IMO.

TIA.

Edited April 16, 2007 by Chunky Monkey

[ahnah 0]

Try "Closet Design"

[Chunky Monkey 2]

Try "Closet Design"

Thank you. Whilst waiting for a reply to this thread, I was reading up the old posts. What is the pros and cons of having an aluminium type of modular closet system and a custom made one that is made completely out of wood, inside a reach-in wardrobe?

[ahnah 0]

aluminium - lighter

[oonik grl 0]

hi chucky monkey (do u like ben and jerry's ? hehe !)

i've engaged closet design to do up the master bedroom wardrobe. michael tan was the guy who served us. at first i thot that he was rather distant but after talking to him a while, quite a nice guy. he did up lots of idea for the internal specifications for us and did not push us to take him at all.

my FH initially wanted the aluminium type of wardrobe as he feels that it will look much neater. however, after talking to michael and reviewing our needs, we decided to go for the normal "wood" type ones. reason being is that for those type, it's easier to keep the folded clothes, which i have more of.

hope the info helps !

[ahnah 0]

hi chucky monkey (do u like ben and jerry's ? hehe !)

i've engaged closet design to do up the master bedroom wardrobe. michael tan was the guy who served us. at first i thot that he was rather distant but after talking to him a while, quite a nice guy. he did up lots of idea for the internal specifications for us and did not push us to take him at all.

my FH initially wanted the aluminium type of wardrobe as he feels that it will look much neater. however, after talking to michael and reviewing our needs, we decided to go for the normal "wood" type ones. reason being is that for those type, it's easier to keep the folded clothes, which i have more of.

hope the info helps !

Oh yah ,,, I choose the sliding door, aluminium ... because ... we got more cloths to hang.

[Chunky Monkey 2]

Thank you, oonik grl and ahnah for your feedback.

I went down to Closet Design to have a look-see, and brought a pamplet home. I was scrutinising the different components/modules that can be potentially used for my future wardrobe.

I am more inclined to have the wood frame type as opposed to the alumininum type, as the latter is not suitable to have long drawers, which are ideal for undies, T-shirts etc, dividers for ties/belts etc.

The question I have now is the space optimisation for my future master bedroom. I can either just have a straight-across L-R Reach-In-Wardrobe, or I can create a more boxy space to make a L shaped row of cabinets and enclosing it up as a Walk-In-Wardrobe. I need to see how much space I have, because I currently do have a king sized solid wood platform bed that I will be taking with me to my new home.

I have also checked out Classic Kitchen & Furniture. An old trusted designer that I have used several times. I was very pleased when I saw the new designs that they have. I didn't think of going back to them because I'd thought they only have boxed wardrobes.

I am very likely to use them again because their finishing is superb. Expensive i.e $230 psf but worth every penny. The cabinets I have in my current home is 8 years old already and there is zero sign of age.

[ahnah 0]

Thank you, oonik grl and ahnah for your feedback.

I went down to Closet Design to have a look-see, and brought a pamplet home. I was scrutinising the different components/modules that can be potentially used for my future wardrobe.

I am more inclined to have the wood frame type as opposed to the alumininum type, as the latter is not suitable to have long drawers, which are ideal for undies, T-shirts etc, dividers for ties/belts etc.

The question I have now is the space optimisation for my future master bedroom. I can either just have a straight-across L-R Reach-In-Wardrobe, or I can create a more boxy space to make a L shaped row of cabinets and enclosing it up as a Walk-In-Wardrobe. I need to see how much space I have, because I currently do have a king sized solid wood platform bed that I will be taking with me to my new home.

I have also checked out Classic Kitchen & Furniture. An old trusted designer that I have used several times. I was very pleased when I saw the new designs that they have. I didn't think of going back to them because I'd thought they only have boxed wardrobes.

I am very likely to use them again because their finishing is superb. Expensive i.e $230 psf but worth every penny. The cabinets I have in my current home is 8 years old already and there is zero sign of age.

Just make sure the new wardrobe can give you equal or better qyuality .. so that can last at least 8yrs or more.

[Chunky Monkey 2]

Just make sure the new wardrobe can give you equal or better qyuality .. so that can last at least 8yrs or more.

Classic's quality is not questionable. What I find lacking though, is that they are very simple in their wardrobe design, as compared to their kitchen designs, which is actually their forte. When I saw their exhibits in their showroom, I realised they are not BIG on wardrobe accessories.

For example, when I asked for a jewellery tray, they don't have. So I had to describe to them what I wanted i.e. a glass top, so I can see my jewellery pieces for ease of selection. They will have to custom make this for me. The only other wardrobe accessories they have is the tie rack, belt rack and trouser's rack. All of which I don't want > waste space. I much prefer to have them in drawers with custom made inserts to organise them, or create small chubby holes to store them.

Edited April 16, 2007 by Chunky Monkey

[ahnah 0]

Classic's quality is not questionable. What I find lacking though, is that they are very simple in their wardrobe design, as compared to their kitchen designs, which is actually their forte. When I saw their exhibits in their showroom, I realised they are not BIG on wardrobe accessories.

For example, when I asked for a jewellery tray, they don't have. So I had to describe to them what I wanted i.e. a glass top, so I can see my jewellery pieces for ease of selection. They will have to custom make this for me. The only other wardrobe accessories they have is the tie rack, belt rack and trouser's rack. All of which I don't want > waste space. I much prefer to have them in drawers with custom made inserts to organise them, or create small chubby holes to store them.

Then good for you.

[Chunky Monkey 2]

ahnah, since you've used Closet Design, can you share your decision making process as to what made you choose the parts you did? Any advice for me, i.e. what I must not do? TIA

[ahnah 0]

ahnah, since you've used Closet Design, can you share your decision making process as to what made you choose the parts you did? Any advice for me, i.e. what I must not do? TIA

Decision Making Process:

1) Define your need.

2) Compare 2-3 wardrobe specialist, get their proposal

3) Check their company background, which previous company they are working ? why resign and setup new company and etc. . .

4) Re-evaluate your needs and compare proposal again

5) Review / Breakdown the cost/quotation

6) Negotiate and bargain

[foreverhappy 0]

HI There is another wardrobe specialist i know of is lumiera.

[ahnah 0]

HI There is another wardrobe specialist i know of is lumiera.

i thot Lumiera is only a Light Shop ?

[yixiang1 0]

I saw lumiera at furniture mall..

The guy working there very angry with closet design.. say closet design copy from them..

And the selling point of Lumiera is.. they provide 10 years warranty!! so the sliding doors, drawers, etc.. seem to be covered...

Any other wardrobe specialist include 10 year warranty?