Wardrobes with Slanted Walls—How to Choose?

Attic rooms are cozy and have a unique atmosphere. The magic of slanted ceilings and architectural irregularities, combined with roof windows or dormers with balconies, can create an incredible ambiance. But the attic is also a space that, due to varying wall heights, can pose challenges when it comes to design and may require specific furniture arrangements—especially for large pieces like a sloped-ceiling closet or a walk-in closet with sloped ceilings. What kind of sloped-ceiling closet works best, and how can you make the most of the space in your attic? Keep reading!

Choosing furniture for the attic depends on what rooms are located there. Most often, we plan to have a bedroom and children’s rooms under the sloped ceiling. A wardrobe under the sloped ceiling in the bedroom should be spacious—after all, it needs to hold two people’s clothes. It’s best to place it against a high wall and position the bed, nightstands, or a dresser right under the sloped ceiling. It’s worth making sure that the sloped-ceiling closet in the bedroom is functional and tailored to the types of clothes you own and your preferred storage methods.

A sloped-ceiling closet in a child’s room doesn’t have to be tall. Closets from furniture collections for children and teens are generally shorter, making them ideal for attics. In addition to a sloped-ceiling wardrobe, a child’s room should also include other storage furniture, such as low cabinets for books, school supplies, and various small items. It’s best to adjust their height to match that of the knee wall.

What if there’s a living room in the attic? What kind of wardrobe with a slanted ceiling would work best in the living room? A good solution for an attic living room is a specially designed wardrobe for attics with slanted ceilings. One or both of the top corners of the closet are cut off, allowing the piece to fit perfectly in the attic. This type of attic closet ensures optimal use of space and provides plenty of storage. If, in addition, the fronts of the slanted closet in the living room are covered with mirrors, you achieve the “invisible closet” effect.

There are several ways to make practical use of the space under sloped ceilings—ways that allow you to take full advantage of all the available space. Check them out!

• Low-profile built-in furniture, tailored to the height of the knee wall, is a great way to make use of awkward space under sloped ceilings. Here, you can plan for low, sloped-ceiling cabinets with doors or open shelves for books, decorations, or children’s toys.
• If the sloped space is large and the room isn’t too small either, it’s worth planning a sloped-ceiling walk-in closet. It can be a full-fledged walk-in closet —completely built-in with lockable cabinets and sloped-ceiling wardrobes for clothes and shoes. But it could also be a budget-friendly walk-in closet, with open shelves and movable rods for hangers.
• Proper furniture placement also ensures effective use of space under sloped ceilings. In a child’s room with a sloped ceiling, it’s a good idea to place a desk, a bed, or shelves for books, toys, and school supplies. In the bedroom, cabinets and low wardrobes under sloped ceilings work well; you can also place a bed and nightstands here. The space under sloped ceilings in the living room is best used for storage. Open shelves placed under sloped ceilings can serve as bookcases for books and decorations, while low, closed cabinets under the sloped ceilings are useful for storing tablecloths, china, and other living room accessories.