If you’re looking for a new wardrobe to upgrade your home’s storage, you may be wondering whether to opt for a custom-built or pre-designed wardrobe. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages, but ultimately, the decision comes down to budget and personal preference.
At Forsyth, we provide both options. Some customers may wish to remove the stress of customising their own wardrobe and opt for one of our pre-designed models.
On the other hand, many customers love the fact they can build their dream wardrobe with our in-depth builder which provides the freedom to choose the exact look, feel, and size they want.
In this article, we aim to help anyone who’s unsure about which type of wardrobe to buy. We’ll discuss the benefits, design considerations, costs, and connivence of both types of wardrobes.
Custom-Built Sliding Wardrobes
Advantages
Custom sliding wardrobes are specifically created to fit your space perfectly. They’re built to your exact specifications, meaning that you can make the most of every inch of space you have available.
Another benefit of custom-built sliding wardrobes is that they can be tailored to your home’s style, no matter how unique. For example, our builder provides the ability to choose from almost 40 different frame and door colours! You also have the option to pick from six styles of doors.
The massive number of unique combinations available when choosing a custom-built wardrobe means that your wardrobe is more likely to be your own that no one else has.
If you designed a custom-built wardrobe that enhances the look and feel of your home, this could in turn increase the resale value of a home. Buyers like unique elements in their home, and if your wardrobe helps you stand out against other properties on the market, this could have a positive effect on the home’s market value.
Disadvantages
For some people, too much choice can be a negative. Some customers can become overwhelmed by the decision to design their own wardrobe, especially when so much customisation is available.
Choosing a custom-built wardrobe could be more expensive than choosing from a supplier’s pre-designed range, due to a higher complexity during manufacturing. This complexity could also lead to an increased time during the build process.
Pre-Designed Sliding Wardrobes
Advantages
The major advantage of choosing a pre-designed wardrobe is the supplier removes all the legwork from the buyer. We have a great understanding of what’s popular in the market, what customers like, and which designs work best for a wider audience. Pre-designs remove any stress from the decision-making process and are there to provide you with a solid choice that works for most people.
Pre-designed wardrobes are also a good option if you’re on a budget, as they tend to be cheaper due to decreased manufacturing and labour costs.
If you opt for a pre-designed wardrobe, you’ll likely be able to receive the wardrobe in a shorter timescale. The supplier won’t have to build a complex design from scratch, as they’ll have processes in place for their pre-designs.
The buying process is also much quicker. We often refer to our pre-designed range of sliding wardrobes as ‘Quick Buys’ when compared to our custom-built wardrobes as that’s what they are! Buying a new wardrobe is a big decision, so if when people are given the tools to design their own, they want to take as much time as possible to perfect it. With a pre-design, you simply find which one you want, add it to your cart, and buy!
Although you may not have the freedom to choose the exact design of your wardrobe, choosing a pre-design is advantageous when you’re not exactly sure what you want, at a cheaper price, and often at a quicker turnaround!
Disadvantages
The most obvious disadvantage to choosing a pre-designed wardrobe is the lack of control you get. Suppliers will aim to create as many pre-designed wardrobes as possible to meet a wide range of styles; however, full customisation ensures that a customer receives exactly what they’re looking for.
Choosing a pre-design wardrobe kit, especially when you go to a big company, means that you’ll likely be buying something that someone else already has.
Summary
In summary, there are pros and cons to custom-built and pre-designed sliding wardrobes. It’s not a matter of one being better than the other, but the situation and personality of the buyer.
This is why we supply both types of wardrobes – so the needs are met for all our customers.
If you’re in the market for a new sliding wardrobe, you can explore both of our offerings. Click either of the buttons below to be taken to our pre-designed collection or our in-depth online wardrobe builder!
