Hello all,
Finally we're approaching the light at the end of the tunnel of our extension and renovation. I'm also pregnant with DS2 and WOAH it's been a tougher combination than I expected!
We are seriously low on funds to finish - everything has been slower and pricier than anticipated - thanks pandemic!
However, we are keen to try to get some wardrobes fitted in the master bedroom. Feel like it would be a shame to do them later and get sawdust all over the new carpets...
The pic shows my pinterest wardrobe goals - love a bit of rattan! - except that it'll be 2 wardrobes either side of the chimney breast, not a whole wall like here.
SO: I need to hack these for the lowest price poss.
Have a joiner who says he can build the frames in a day and a half but I should source the doors and internal storage to keep budget low.
DH is not massively DIY handy but is a trier (bless him!) and we've watched some "add rattan panels to your doors" youtube videos and he's happy to give it a go.
My questions are:
- where to buy decent quality door frames? Or should we just go to Ikea since we're cutting out the middle panels anyway?
- what about sourcing the storage internals - again my mind goes straight to Ikea but is there a better way?
- Is there another way to do this cheaply that I'm not aware of that would be better all round?
Lastly, one contractor said not to build any parts that aren't visible - i.e. no back and sides, just the front piece - partly a money saving suggestion I think but also to do with avoiding damp in the recently re-plastered alcoves. Says we can just screw internals directly on the plaster.
Joiner wants to build it all in but I guess would charge more for that :) does anyone know which is preferable?
Thanks for any and all thoughts!
X
