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Lifestyle Wardrobes WA specialises in designing bespoke spaces for WA residents. We focus on building wardrobes in Perth, but our shelves, drawers and other storage fixtures also have a place in other rooms of the house. In this post, we’re going to explore the possibility of transforming a room in your home into a quintessential man cave.   Lest you dismiss the term ‘man cave’ outright as a made-up word, rest assured that this term actually warrants a listing in the Oxford English Dictionary. The OED defines ‘man cave’ like this: A room or other part of a home regarded as a refuge for the man or men of a household. To be fair, the OED mentions that this is a humorous term. It’s not something that you would use without at least a hint of levity. But jokes aside, the man cave can be a very real space set… Read More

It is a common misconception that walk-in pantries are a luxury for larger homes with sprawling kitchens and for homeowners with more space than they know what to do with. Thankfully, the wonders of modern kitchen design have well and truly debunked such myths. With smart use of available space and the latest in storage solutions a walk-in pantry could be a reality in your home, and for much less expense than you might expect. If you are planning a new home or renovation, a walk-in pantry can be achievable in any size of kitchen. In some cases, you may be lucky and have a coat closet or small utility room directly adjoining your kitchen that is just begging to be transformed into a pantry. If not, the solution may take a little more imagination, but you might be surprised by what is possible. Very often the secret is making… Read More

Choosing new wardrobes isn’t something you’re likely to do many times in your life. This is why it makes sense to go the extra mile when you invest in wardrobes for your new home or renovation. Chosen properly, your wardrobes will form an integral part of your home for decades to come, not just in terms of durability and functionality, but in the aesthetic sense as well. At Lifestyle Wardrobes WA we firmly believe that wardrobes are a long-term investment. Our expert craftsmen will work with you to find the perfect match for your existing décor and available space, and deliver quality results using the very finest materials. If you want the very best in craftsmanship, quality and design, here are just some of the reasons to choose Lifestyle Wardrobes WA for your custom wardrobes: Smart Wardrobe Designs While there may be a temptation to head down to the furniture… Read More

Whether your home office is a separate room in your home or a space in another area, like the living room or bedroom, for example, implementing innovative storage solutions that empower you to get more from your available storage space is essential. At Lifestyle Wardrobes in Wangara, Perth, we offer home-based professionals an exceptional selection of custom designed storage cupboards that are perfect for making the most of small spaces and look stylish in all home office environments. To give you a few ideas with regard to what can be achieved with the right storage solution design and high-quality materials, here we look at innovative storage solutions for all home office spaces. Floor to Ceiling Storage Solutions Whether your home office occupies a small or large room in your home, floor to ceiling storage solutions enable you to maximise storage space along the wall while minimising the floor space occupied…. Read More

In terms of functionality, after your bed the next most functional item in your bedroom is likely to be your wardrobe. However, while your bed performs a rather simple albeit important function, your wardrobe requires significantly more consideration as it provides storage for a variety of items, some of which you use regularly and others infrequently at the best of times. That means there’s a lot to consider when choosing the right built-in wardrobe for the bedrooms of your home. At Lifestyle Wardrobes, we aim to make implementing the perfect storage solution as simple and easy for our clients as we can. However, buying a new built-in wardrobe is an important investment that can add outstanding value to your property, which means you need to make informed choices and decisions about your new wardrobes. Here are some tips to help you make the right choices. Evaluate Your Current Wardrobe  A… Read More

Search terms featuring keywords and phrases such as ‘declutter’, ‘war on clutter’ and ‘makeover’ are among the most commonly used in early January, with many people looking for new ways to free up space and make their homes less cluttered and easier to keep clean and free of mess. Whether decluttering your home topped your New Year resolution list in 2017 or you opted to focus on something else this year, chances are that you and your family could use more space at home. As Perth’s wardrobe specialists, the team at Lifestyle Wardrobes has helped many homeowners implement innovative storage solutions that empower them to repurpose their bedroom space. As you’ll realise after reading this short article, in most Australian homes it’s the bedrooms that offer the greatest potential for the implementation of storage solutions. That means if you’re looking for inventive ways to free your home of clutter and… Read More

Whether built-in or walk-in, wardrobes are more than a place in which to store clothing and other items, they’re a home addition that’s capable of transforming a bedroom in many ways. The right wardrobe can help to create more usable space in the bedroom while maximising storage space and giving the room a more modern and roomier appearance. However, the benefits bespoke wardrobes deliver depend on a number of factors, including quality, design, functionality and suitability, which means the homeowner needs to install the right built-in wardrobe for their bedroom space. At Lifestyle Wardrobes in Perth, we create beautiful bespoke wardrobes designed to the precise specifications of the bedroom space in which they’ll be installed, providing you with an outstanding storage solution which meets your precise requirements. In this article, we discuss five reasons why our custom wardrobes are an excellent investment in the appearance, functionality and value of your… Read More

If you are looking to reboot your home’s look this year, the bedroom is a great place to start. For most of us the bedroom is a place of relaxation, a peaceful slumber zone where we can escape life’s worries for some serious rest and recuperation. Let’s face it, we spend a significant part of our lives in our bedrooms so we owe it to ourselves to create a perfect haven.   With 2017 now well underway a number of bedroom design trends are emerging as the must-haves for the year. Luxury and sophistication is definitely the way to go, with fabric bedheads, warmer colours and soothing spaces making a big comeback as we begin to prepare for the winter months. If you feel it’s time to revitalize your bedroom, here are some on-trend tips for creating a space you will look forward to coming back to: Wardrobes & Storage… Read More

In a time of falling house prices, more home owners are seeking innovative ways to boost the value of their property. Even if you are not planning to sell your home right now, attractive and practical home improvements can make your home a more pleasant place to live and can significantly add to the value of your property when the time comes to sell. Property prices in Perth are on a downward trend at the moment, and have been for almost two years. Prices in Western Australia’s capital city fell 1.6 percent in the last quarter of 2016, taking the year’s loss to 4 percent. The extent of house price drops has varied dramatically from suburb to suburb. While many beachside suburbs such as Fremantle, Yanchep and Falcon experienced property price increases, most suburbs have shown a negative trend. Many of these, such as Carmel and Cloverdale, were down more… Read More

Storage is often an issue in the home. As the years pass you naturally acquire more things so areas can get rather cramped especially in the bedroom. Finding the right outfit suddenly takes much longer, certain items seem to be disappear, and the space in your wardrobe gets smaller with each passing day. All of which make the mornings far more stressful than it needs to be. Often the amount of space available is not the problem. With some simple changes and new additions that we describe here, you can better manage your wardrobe space and make getting ready in the morning effortless. 1. Declutter Your Wardrobe The first step is the hardest but also the most important. No amount of sorting will help if your wardrobe is too cluttered. Start by clearing out your entire wardrobe including your clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories. This helps to better assess what… Read More