Jennifer Sheahan: How to fit a wardrobe into the most awkward of spaces

‘Home of the Year’ 2021 winner offers some advice on picking the right wardrobes for even the most awkward corners to maximise the space in your home

There are endless opportunities here for you to customise existing doors by adding your own paint, mirrors, handles, or panelling. Picture: Moya Nolan

When you’re renovating a home or trying to maximise minimal space, finding the right wardrobes to fit can become an expensive endeavour. If you have the budget and the inclination, there are some really wonderful joiners in Ireland who can create beautiful bespoke pieces for your home. If not, never fear - there are plenty of options for you too.

In my home, the available space for wardrobes was pokey and awkward. I had two under-eaves spaces, one which slanted sideways like a right-angled triangle, and one which sloped at the back. This meant that any budget flat-packed options such as Ikea would need some serious modifications (beyond my abilities) and that free-standing options were completely out of the question.