HI all,
I’m currently attempting to construct a built in wardrobe, and would welcome some advice/opinions. (I have done a search and read several threads but couldn’t quite find what I was after).
Anyway, I’ve got as far as fixing the timber frame to walls which slope in all directions, giving an opening 1260 wide x 2180 high.
Eventually I want to be able to open the wardrobe full width (so no sliding doors) but can’t decide whether to use 3 doors, (1 single and two bi-fold) or 2 doors.
My original reasoning for having 3 doors was the restricted gap between the bed and wardrobe, plus full height narrow doors seem to be the in thing at the moment. However, I could just about get away with 2 doors which would be less work to make and easier to hang.
The doors will be inset, made from 25-28 thick timber, with 9mm MDF panels top and bottom, and with a painted finish.
Questions:
1. How many doors would you recommend, and what width would you make the rails and stiles?
2. I was planning on using 4 inset euro hinges each side, but got baffled looking through various sites as to which ones would be best for 25-28mm thick inset doors. Could anyone with experience of these types of hinges point me at a recommended make and serial number, and do I need to buy mounting plates?
3. If I use three doors, would you recommend fitting the bi-fold with piano hinge to keep the edges in line?
Thanks in advance for any replies
Graham
I’m currently attempting to construct a built in wardrobe, and would welcome some advice/opinions. (I have done a search and read several threads but couldn’t quite find what I was after).
Anyway, I’ve got as far as fixing the timber frame to walls which slope in all directions, giving an opening 1260 wide x 2180 high.
Eventually I want to be able to open the wardrobe full width (so no sliding doors) but can’t decide whether to use 3 doors, (1 single and two bi-fold) or 2 doors.
My original reasoning for having 3 doors was the restricted gap between the bed and wardrobe, plus full height narrow doors seem to be the in thing at the moment. However, I could just about get away with 2 doors which would be less work to make and easier to hang.
The doors will be inset, made from 25-28 thick timber, with 9mm MDF panels top and bottom, and with a painted finish.
Questions:
1. How many doors would you recommend, and what width would you make the rails and stiles?
2. I was planning on using 4 inset euro hinges each side, but got baffled looking through various sites as to which ones would be best for 25-28mm thick inset doors. Could anyone with experience of these types of hinges point me at a recommended make and serial number, and do I need to buy mounting plates?
3. If I use three doors, would you recommend fitting the bi-fold with piano hinge to keep the edges in line?
Thanks in advance for any replies
Graham