Now a room in its own right, the walk-in closet puts on a show. Really practical, it plays on materials and design to win applause and become a permanent hit. By Cécile Olivéro.
“Door” was dreamt up by Antonio Citterio. A dressing-room that adapts to meet all requirements, even the most demanding. Fully modular, it comes with an outer finish of shiny or brushed satin oak. Inside, you’ll find a wide range of colours to choose from. Its bonuses include luminous shelves, glass drawers and doors fitted with either a brush or slots plus an anti-dust system. B&B, chez Fa Maggiore, Via Roma 18, San Remo (00 39 01 84 57 03 73).
The modular “Sonello” has an undeniable quality : it can be adjusted down to a single centimetre, in both width and depth. It is comprised of particle board panels with a wood or white lacquer surface. Inside, you’ll find all the necessary equipment : shelves, rails… Hülsta, 231 avenue Aristide-Briand, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (04 93 57 65 90).
“Extenso” offers two essential assets : it is evolutionary and telescopic. Its second wardrobe rail can be adjusted down to a millimetre between the space allotted to short and long clothes, and the separating panel slides the width of the closet. Thanks to its variable geometry, this closet enables you to alter its organization depending on your needs and desires, without replacements, additions or piercing of the walls. Sogal, 04 92 08 63 00.
The closet you always wanted has been designed just for you by Roche Bobois. That’s why it’s called “Libre ensemble”… Modular and (need we add ?) custom-made, it is composed of wall panelling with frames in white lacquer or cherrywood veneer (as shown here). The storage units are numerous and come in three widths and four heights : hanging rails, shirt drawers, coiffeuse, tie, shoe and trouser racks, linen basket, mirrors… Roche Bobois, 6 rue Gubernatis, Nice (04 93 62 32 91).
“Dress”, a made-to-measure system with an array of matching accessories. RIMADESIO.
“Filmore” is a modular storage system with frontages in white glass, enamelled white or, if you prefer, three oak panels available only in brown. CINNA.
This closet takes up an entire stretch of wall. Immediately drawing the eye, it also provides embellishment for a contemporary bedroom. POLIFORM.
Luca Meda and Rodolfo Dordoni have designed a line of adaptable closets in cherrywood, grey or natural oak, wengé or lacquer. A fine example of purity. MOLTENI.
“Absolu” adapts to suit all room sizes and can be adjusted down to a millimetre thanks to a really ingenious sliding system. In natural oak or light cherrywood with a wood, mirror or sanded glass frontage. Can be combined with a fixed wardrobe. Célio, N° 0 810 21 31 41.
“Lumeo” has large sliding doors with single or double cells. Inside, everything is organized in separate elements, again in single or double width, a commode with three drawers, shelving and a wardrobe rail (with or without light fixture). The art of understatement ! Ligne Roset, 4 avenue Léon-Béranger, Saint-Laurent-du-Var (04 93 31 06 06).
. It’s called “Horizons” and with its cream-beige hues it symbolizes the classy version of the walk-in closet. Opting for practicality, it is comprised of panels which line the walls and evolve with growing needs. Drawers, shelves, to be combined depending on the user’s wishes, to change and re-position as one desires. Schmidt, 34 rue Arson, Nice (04 93 89 50 90).
“Anta Morgana” is part of the “Domino” wardrobe range. Keen on technological innovations, the manufacturer gives priority to top-quality materials and spearhead research in terms of design. Which gives storage space both practical and pleasing to the eye, in different widths and a good choice of finishes (bronzed, with mirrors, wengé tinted, teak…). The cornerstone of the bedroom, “Anta Morgana” also provides a reassuring ambiance. Its sturdy lines manage to convey a certain lightness which, combined with a personality, gives it all its charm.
Contemporary and ultra-trendy, the custom-made walk-in closet evolves to keep abreast of your needs and desires. Accessories can be combined, the space is wellmanaged, the tiniest centimetre is put to use. Make the most of the metal shelving, grid-style counters, fixed or sliding valets, trouser racks, tie and belt holders. In a choice of natural or walnut-coloured birch with white or platinum metal. Archea, 69 boulevard Gambetta, Nice (04 93 44 53 68).
RES. “Sidus” owes its design to Santambrogio & Cavana. Apart from great practicality, its strong point is its light and airy feel. Aluminium sets the tone, the high-level elements are fitted with spotlights, and the play of mirrors further adds to the sense of overall depth. Airy and sublime ! Res, 00 39 03 62 23 86 20.
The “closet cabin” is characterized by a wealth of compositions that each user creates, organizes and decorates to produce his or her ideal dressing-room. Simple light shelves, drawer units, tie and trouser racks… Available in dark or bleached oak, ivory, white… Lema.
