1. A True Tailored Fit
Forget “almost fits.” A fitted wardrobe is designed down to the last millimetre — every panel, shelf, and door cut to suit your space exactly. No gaps, no wasted corners, just clean lines that belong.
2. More Storage, Less Stress
In London, space is gold dust. A bespoke unit stretches right from floor to ceiling, even into the slopes and eaves — giving you up to 40% more storage than a freestanding wardrobe ever could.
3. Adds Real Value
Well-designed built-ins don’t just make a room look better — they make it worth more. Seamless, made-to-measure storage adds that “finished home” appeal buyers love.
Smart Design Tricks for Sloping Ceilings and Alcoves
Designing for these spaces takes more thought, but when done right, it’s magic.
1. Measurement Is Everything
Guesswork is your enemy here.
You’ll need exact angles, ceiling heights, wall depths, and even notes on any quirks like beams or uneven plaster.
At Metro Wardrobes, we start every project with a detailed, free design survey anywhere in London. We capture every measurement and feed it into a 3D model so what you see in design is exactly what you get on-site.
2. Plan the Inside as Smartly as the Outside
Sloped rooms rarely allow for full-height hanging space, so clever layout planning is key.
Low sections: Great for deep drawers or adjustable shelves — ideal for shoes, jumpers, or linen.
Steep corners: Try pull-down hanging rails that make use of full height but bring clothes to eye level when needed.
Shallow areas: Too tight for drawers? Turn them into open shelves for books, accessories, or a few well-placed decorative pieces.
3. Match the Angles, Don’t Fight Them
Trying to force a straight door under a slope always looks wrong.
Angled doors follow the ceiling line beautifully and make the wardrobe feel built into the room’s architecture rather than just placed there.
4. Keep It Light and Airy
Loft rooms and alcoves can easily feel boxed in.
Light tones — whites, pale greys, soft wood grains — instantly open them up. Mirrored doors are another clever trick; they bounce light around and make even small spaces feel double the size.
5. Lighting Changes Everything
This is one of the biggest upgrades you can make.
Integrated LED lighting turns a dark corner into a showpiece. It’s not just practical — it makes the wardrobe glow from within. Add motion sensors and it feels effortlessly high-end (and you’ll never lose a sock in the shadows again).
Example: The London Loft Transformation
One of our recent projects in North London started with a tricky loft bedroom — two sloped walls, hardly any usable storage, and a frustrated homeowner.
We designed fitted wardrobes that followed both slopes, tucked drawers into the lowest sections, and added full-height hanging in the middle. Mirrored doors and soft LED strips tied it all together.
The result?
A space that felt twice the size, gained over 40% more storage, and looked like it belonged in a design magazine.
Quick-Fire FAQs
Q: Can you install under any kind of sloped ceiling?
Absolutely. Bespoke means built for your exact slope — whether it’s a gentle eave or a steep attic pitch.
Q: How deep should a sloped wardrobe be?
For adult hanging space, aim for 50–60cm depth. Where space is tighter, we reconfigure those areas for drawers, shelves, or shoe storage.
Q: Can I have sliding doors on a sloped wardrobe?
Usually, hinged or angled doors work best. Sliding systems and slopes don’t always play nicely, though we can sometimes engineer partial sliding solutions depending on the angle.
Turn Awkward into Amazing
Sloping ceilings and alcoves don’t have to be a design headache — they’re a design opportunity.
With the right bespoke fitted wardrobe, you can turn those tricky corners into sleek, organized, and functional storage that feels completely natural.
At Metro Wardrobes, we’ve helped hundreds of London homeowners transform awkward spaces into statement features — fitted perfectly, finished beautifully.
Website: www.metrowardrobes.co.uk