Built-in wardrobes will always have a more finished result, which is especially useful when you don’t have a walk-in closet but have to use the bedroom space for both sleeping and storage space.
When you are especially tight on space, or when you want to use your bedroom for other functionalities like a home office or seating area, building your fitted wardrobe around the bed can be a great way of combining functionalities and saving precious floor space which can then be used for a dressing table, desk, or lounge chair.
Blue fitted wardrobes around the bed
This beautiful bedroom with historic details is painted white entirely, which makes the light blue fitted wardrobe around the bed stand out as the focal point and the main feature in the room.
The wardrobe is built with two main modules on each side of the bed, and hanging cabinets above the bed itself, resulting in a niche space for the bed which has been decorated with two simple black wall lamps.
The very top of the fitted wardrobe doesn’t reach all the way to the ceiling to not obstruct the view of the beautiful crown molding in this master bedroom.
Built-in wardrobes in a small bedroom
A small bedroom like this one can benefit so much from around-the-bed wardrobes as there is almost no other way around fitting both the bed and storage space on such a small surface.
In this tiny bedroom, the built-in wardrobes have been constructed above and beside the bed, leaving a space against the wall for a small bed. This result is clearly the work of a professional as there were some uneven wall surfaces to overcome as well.
The wardrobe modules have been painted in the same color as the walls for an integrated effect and the niche space for the bed is the perfect place for an art print in the same color.
Side and above the bed wardrobes in a hotel-style bedroom
Since this bedroom is long and narrow, it would have been difficult to fit large wardrobes to fit all the clothes away from the bed. This bespoke solution with double-door wardrobes on each side of the bed connected with upper cabinets above the bed combines both functionalities in an optimal way.
The niche space created by the wardrobes is filled with beautiful black wall lamps that are attached to the sides of the main wardrobe modules. The overall look of this bedroom has a hotel look and feel because of the niche space, TV on the wall, and the tone-on-tone color palette.
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Storage space on both sides of the bed for an integrated effect
While some of the wardrobe solutions in this list require a carpenter, you can achieve a very integrated effect with wardrobes on each side of the bed as well just like in this example.
This will create a niche space in between them that can be filled with wall sconces, a headboard, and artwork for an impressive effect in the bedroom.
Built-in wardrobe around bed with an integrated headboard
The two main wardrobes on each side of the bed in this warm grey bedroom have been connected by a lowered ceiling in the middle over the bed.
The back wall in the niche has been covered with wood wall panels that add a beautiful natural touch to the look that is complementing the hardwood floors.
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A vintage white fitted wardrobe combined with beige walls
This fully customized wardrobe above the bed has been there for a while judging from its traditional style. The white paint on the wardrobes matches the door and window frames and contrasts nicely with the beige paint color with red undertones.
Wall lamps have been attached on each side of the wardrobes and an art print in the middle adds the perfect decor to this gorgeous bedroom. The wall panels that connect the wardrobes to the wall make sure there are no gaps and they are utilized with wall hooks on each side.
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Dark fitted wardrobes on each side of the bed create a niche
The two wardrobes on either side of the bed in this bedroom have been connected by a wood board on the very top, which gives them a seamless and integrated look. The floating shelf in the niche space is perfect to store books and to display a single piece of art.
The dark grey color on the wardrobes and the even darker grey on the wall give this space a modern look that is contrasted by the crisp white linen bedsheets.
Styling by Pella Hedeby, photography by Ragnar Omarsson for Elle Decoration
Tone-on-tone bespoke fitted wardrobes with built-in nightstands
The bespoke wardrobes around the bed in this asymmetric bedroom are built wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling which gives them a very integrated look that has been enhanced even more by matching the wall color to the color on the wardrobes.
This bespoke solution has built-in shelves inside the bedroom niche, which serve as a nightstand on either side.
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Plain doors and over bed wardrobes combined into a full storage wall
These bespoke wardrobes have been built around both the bed and the doorway, transforming the entire wall up to the ceiling into a storage space with a ladder rail that can be used to reach the upper cabinets.
The light base color palette in the room has been enhanced by a dark accent wall in the niche space behind the bed, highlighting the beautiful custom work. Overhead lighting has even been integrated into the upper wardrobe modules above the bed, which function as reading lights.
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Fitted wardrobes with an integrated desk
This wardrobe solution in mustard yellow consists of two main wardrobe modules on each side of the bed, connected with indented upper modules for an interesting look.
The niche space behind the bed has been filled with a custom fabric headboard filling the gap between the wardrobes exactly and giving the bed a luxurious look and feel.
The space in between the window and the wardrobe is filled with a desk combined with floating shelves, which is an easy way to integrate a small home office.
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Light grey fitted wardrobes beside and above the bed to optimize limited space
This simple light grey wardrobe is a simple U-shape design that can be done the DIY way out of Ikea kitchen modules. Combine tall modules with wall-hung cupboards above the bed and instead of just two tall wardrobes, you create a full row of storage for things you use less often like summer clothes or luggage pieces.
Styled by Studio Cuvier for Alvhem
Two wardrobes on each side of the bed for a bespoke effect
I you want to create a beautiful niche space, you can place two tall wardrobe modules on each side of the bed. For a look that is more finished, you can create a custom headboard in the same color as the wall and this will allow you to use the ledge as a nightstand.
Attach two wall lamps to the sides of both wardrobes and you create a beautiful niche bedroom space with integrated storage.
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A fully fitted wardrobe along the entire wall finished off with wallpaper
This custom-fitted wardrobe solution is impressive and provides a large amount of storage space in this room. The wall above the bed has been covered with a beautiful pattern wallpaper, highlighting this spot in such a lovely way.
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Custom built-ins with plain doors in an attic room
A slightly awkward space with sloped ceilings will always benefit from a custom wardrobe solution so you can integrate the modules seamlessly with the ceiling.
This bespoke solution includes ample storage opportunity, floating shelves above the bed, and the fitted wardrobes even continue over into lower storage modules on the side of the room.
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Dark blue built-in wardrobes create a cozy bed niche with bookshelves
This seamless and bespoke solution in dark blue has built-in shelves on either side of the bed, which is such an elegant way of offering small storage space next to the bed. These shelf modules however also create a slight gap between the tall fitted wardrobes and the bed so it’s easier to open the doors.
The wall behind the bed has been painted in the same dark blue color as the built-in wardrobes and the blue wall lamps finish this inspiring solution off perfectly.
Photography by Stefan Bergkvist, first seen on the Nordic Design blog – see the full home tour here
A wardrobe in the same color as the wall highlighting the crown molding on the ceiling
The wardrobe in this beautiful turn-of-the-century bedroom has been built from wall to wall, with a niche space for the bed right in the middle. The gold wall lamps complement the gold hardware on the cabinet doors and the muted green paint color on both the walls and the wardrobe make the beautiful crown molding on the ceiling stand out in a wonderful way.
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A mixture of wall cabinets in different depths in a dark grey color
This wall-to-wall solution integrates two large storage elements on each side of the bed, with a headboard in the middle, paired with an open shelf and more narrow storage modules in the center above the bed.
The chrome and leather handles on the dark grey cabinet doors complete the look and the beige and red striped pillow on the bed adds a certain charm to the setting.
Styled by Clindholm Design, photographed by Jocke Ono for Historiska Hem
A custom studio wardrobe designed to optimize the wall space above the bed
In this small white studio apartment where the sleeping area and sofa section are combined in the same room, a wardrobe built around the bed offers a space-saving storage solution that goes high up towards the ceiling.
Other than the previous ideas on this list, the bed is placed length-wise underneath the wardrobe to optimize as much wall space as possible.
Styled by Emma Fisher and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Krister Engström for Kvarteret Makleri
A Small Bedroom with Classic Features and Lots of Storage Space
This small bedroom features a fitted wardrobe around the bed, with rounded corners finishing the edges of the alcove. The open shelf between the cabinet doors is perfect for books and items that would otherwise find a place in the drawers of nightstands.
Styled by Anna Van Keppel, photographed by Elin Sylwan for Historiska Hem
Fitted Wardrobes with Built-In nightstands Next to the Bed
This pale yellow wardrobe design features drawers and cabinets for ample storage space. The upper cabinets can be reached by a ladder attached to the brass rail. The sides of this custom wardrobe formation have built-in nightstands with a classic aluminum wall lamp hung up above it.
Photographed by Boukari for Historiska Hem
Floor to Ceiling Built-in Wardrobes with an Oak finish
If the one-color wardrobe ideas on this list are a bit too monotone for you, you can explore pairing different colors and materials in one wardrobe formation. In the example below, classic light grey cabinets are paired with an oak headboard for a modern look.
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Work with Classy Pastel Pink and a Headboard for an Elegant Look
If you’re wondering about building a wardrobe around your bed, but are worried it might look too heavy, go for a subtle pastel tone like in the example below. Finish the bed alcove off with an elegant headboard to match the style of the space.
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Pair A Classic Wardrobe with Bedroom Wainscoting
If you want to integrate your built-in wardrobe with the rest of the interior, you can always pair it with bedroom wainscoting in the same color for an integrated effect. Pair it with a bold and contrasting wall color like in the example below for a modern look.
Styled by Lindholm, photographed by Boukari for Historiska Hem
Create a Bedroom Alcove underneath Your Studio Apartment Wardrobe
In this studio apartment, a large wall of custom-fitted wardrobes decorates the room. The alcove created by the wardrobe on the right side is used for a small bed. The upper cabinets are great for storing lesser-used items.
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Finish Your High-end Wardrobe off With a Golden Ladder Rail
When designing your custom wardrobe, it’s important to think about all the functionalities you might need around the bed. Add lighting, niches for nightstands, or a ladder rail to reach higher cabinets to make your wardrobe work for you.
The fitted wardrobe in this beautiful example is finished with a dark headboard and black and gold reading lights that fit the chic aesthetic of the bedroom interior.
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Include the Bed inside Fitted Wardrobes to Maximize Limited Space
The gorgeous fitted wardrobes in this small bedroom allow for lots of storage opportunities in limited space. By including the bed inside the built-in wardrobes, The blue color of the wardrobe stands out against the neutral color palette of the textiles in a powerful way.
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