Ikea Malm Drawers - Stylish + Affordable

Ikea Malm Drawers are a really affordable way to create some stylish storage options.

At only $99 for the white 3 drawer version you cant go wrong!

With ample drawer space, sleek shadow line handles & lots of bench top surface, they look great almost anywhere!

I use them as bedside tables which both look good, & give us plenty of drawer space.

They are also a great addition to a wardrobe, office or living room.

Walk In Robe {my work}

This client & i made the bold choice to turn a whole bedroom into what can only be described as an 'epic' walk in wardrobe! 

I popped by on the weekend to take a few shots before she spent her saturday night filling it full of clothes {with a huge grin on her face!}

Theres lots of half hanging, full hanging, drawers, shoe shelves, pigeon holes for handbags & a dressing table area.

I would say its a pretty darn good result! Wardrobe envy anyone?

You can see more of my work here www.sallyrhysjones.com 

Wardrobe organisation

Every few months i tend to go through my wardrobe & take some stuff to the carity bins & put some stuff aside to take to the markets.
I thought this was quite a good guide to the classics for your wardrobe!
Although some things aren't very 'me' - don't think you'll find me in a pearl necklace or polo shirt any time soon!

Custom Wardrobe

A while back I completed this custom wardrobe for fashion stylist Lydia-Jane Saunders.

The space was compact but lots of room for accessories, shoes & bags was a must!

You may remember the before photos from this post! (yes i know it was a while ago!)

Lydia used some gorgeous ceramic knobs she'd collected on the drawers which looked very cute!

 Heres Lydia in her wardrobe - recently shot for some press!

If anyone is after any custom joinery - wardrobes, bookcases, vanities, wall units etc -  its one of my favorite things to work on & i have some great joiners in the sydney area! If your out of town its easy to work over email & then send the drawings through to you as PDF's which you can then use to get quotes from your own local cabinetmakers! Drop me an email on sally@sallyrhysjones.com if you'd like to chat! Or in the meantime 'like' my facebook page to see updates of various jobs - lots of great before & afters!

Lydia's Wardrobe - Before.

Last week i completed the design & joinery drawings for a new walk-in-wardrobe for Sydney fashion stylist & jewelry designer Lydia Saunders. You can see some of Lydia's styling work here http://www.lydiajanesaunders.com/ & her jewelry, which you can also buy online here http://www.lydiajewels.com/

Lets look at the before shots... 

Lets just say the tenants who live in the apartment she has recently purchased don't exactly keep the wardrobe in a...um.. stylish state!

 Part of the brief was to come up with good looking & practical storage for Lydia's extensive collection of handbags & clutch bags. Heres how they currently live.....

We wanted a solution where the bags would stand up & not fall over & also a better way to store & see all the clutch bags. Lydia also wanted lots of half & full hanging. 

I couldn't resist giving you a peek at her shoe collection;

 I have included a low pull out shoe shelf for her flats, but the heels however weren't part of the brief...Lydia has purchased a custom made shoe cabinet for these! Hell Yeah!

Stay tuned in a few weeks for the 'after' photos of Lydia's new custom wardrobe.

Wardrobes of the rich &/or famous

Now for the last of celeb week!

Some great wardrobes of celebrities...or people who have neough $$ for a fantastic one!

Not that you have to be cashed up to have a great wardrobe~

see my tips at the end of the post!

Mariah...Couldnt leave this one out!
I know shes a bit nuts but you have to love a woman who claims she works out in stillettos! lol

Nikki Hilton
love that she has matched her outfit to the hangers for the shoot

2 nice items for the dream wardrobe,

1.a nice chair to sit on whist putting on fab heels

2. fresh flowers!

I love the central storage - id keep my accessories in here!

With drawer inserts for jewellery.
(hmmm this person has alot of white shirts?!)

Aerin Lauder - LOVING that desk too!

A study/wardrobe room would be a nice way to surround yourself with things you love!

Now this is my style!

Mirrored central unit, orchid & a shoe wall!

Mirrored doors not only create space but are an obvious feature for a wardrobe!

Also love the chandeliers, natural lighting & central ottoman in here!

Great colours & Love those doors!

(i think id prefer to have most things hidden behind doors though)

& last but not least

.....we all know this one right?!?!

You dont have to be totally cashed up to have a great wardrobe though! Here are some tips to keep your wardrobe in order!

1. A 6 monthy 'cull'

If you dont love it, wear it or need it put it in a clothing bin for someone not as fortunate

OR sell things on ebay! I do this regulary & then you can make a bit of extra cash!

2. Good Hangers

Those wire hangers are not good for our clothes!

(& let face it they're ugly!)

The best hangers for your clothes are wooden ones - they arent expensive as you think - ikea have packs of 10 for about $8, or there are thicker white plastic ones at bunnings that will also be better for your clothes (& eyes) than the wire ones!

3. Shoe Racks

Lets try to keep our shoes in order & not in a pile!

This way you can easily see what you have & keep them in good condition.

Shoe racks can be purhcases at ikea, freedom, bunnings etc & sit at the bottom of your cupboard OR you could put in MDF shelves (very easy) and display your shoes in an open section!

4. Bags

Some of us spend a fair bit on bags, so when they are in the cupboard keep them in the dustbags they came in to keep them looking good!

5. Accessories

Keep scarves, belts etc in their own drawer or basket.

I store mine in a hanging shoe storage unit so i can see them all!

Ikea have some GREAT accessories storage items at the moment!

i especially love the felted pull out (they come with runners) jewellery stoarage comparments!