Fitted wardrobes in an attic
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We did look at this and if it was a spare room I would have given it a go, but not in our main bedroom
Oh yeah I'd likely be the same. I do have pax wardrobes and have had them for 6 years now. Absolutely spot on still. Although they were just usual free standing.
These fitted ones do look great.
I was lucky because our alcove was abouf 160cm wide and our wardrobe was 150 and only protruding about an inch.
Find a really good local carpenter is the way forward (and live in a cheap area 
) . We have someone local, he is excellent but has like a 6 month waiting list. He allowed us to select everything with about 20 different glass types or solid wood fronts (silly amount of options) and over 1,000 colour options on the wood. 3.7m glass wall to wall wardrobe was £2,500.
) . We have someone local, he is excellent but has like a 6 month waiting list. He allowed us to select everything with about 20 different glass types or solid wood fronts (silly amount of options) and over 1,000 colour options on the wood. 3.7m glass wall to wall wardrobe was £2,500.
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No way that should come up to that much, should be at an absolute max £3500. Did they tell you how much discount was applied to that price? Maybe you didn't try haggling at all.
They will give higher prices if they think you will pay it. Different designers for the same companies will give different prices too, but each such company will only offer you one design visit then its up to you to haggle.
My bedroom was £3884 for the following:
Without the bedframe and mirrors it was priced at £2950.
This lounge design (in the same range as {SAS}TB's room) is priced at £2850, but with existing customer pricing:
Going to also get some interiors for my bedroom closet and some extra kitchen shelves.
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Tbh the person from Sharpes didn't seem interested at all, had a look at my design and said they would have drawn thst too so no point getting their pad out. They were here for around 25mins max. When it came to price they wouldn't budge, it's like take it or leave it.
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When I had the designers from Hammonds and Sharps, I had the same experience, Sharps designer was basically poker face and voice, barely interested, meanwhile all the staff from Hammonds are always chatty, interested and keen.
When I got my lounge design done from hammonds, I emailed it with the price to both Sharps and Strachan to ask if they could offer anything comparable. Strachan still replied with £10-12k prices but for full real wood stuff, sharps didn't even bother. I think they maybe realize they can't compete anymore, despite all their show room staff being adamant they are always cheaper than Hammonds.
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Hammond's were amazing! Spent over 2 hours with me measuring the room and going through ideas. Really impressed with the knowledge and ideas they had. What they've suggested is better than my original idea 
All came in at £3.5k and with the 10 year guarantee I'm happy to pay that. Got a couple more visits and will then make a decision.
All came in at £3.5k and with the 10 year guarantee I'm happy to pay that. Got a couple more visits and will then make a decision.
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Hammond's were amazing! Spent over 2 hours with me measuring the room and going through ideas. Really impressed with the knowledge and ideas they had. What they've suggested is better than my original idea
All came in at £3.5k and with the 10 year guarantee I'm happy to pay that. Got a couple more visits and will then make a decision.
Which ranges were used for the £3.5k Hammonds and £4.4k Sharps quote?
Depending on the range, its possible to reduce the price by going for an older similar range, Eg Harpsden < Croft < Marden.
I'd be quite shocked at that price difference between the two if it was for the driftwood vs driftwood range, as that one would also be the most expensive Hammonds range due to being the newest.
Not sure I just asked for High Gloss white from both
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Elkin is Hammond's high gloss range https://www.hammonds-uk.com/fitted-wardrobes/elkin
Painted white is available on Harpsden / Croft / Marden / Langton, as per post #22.
Make sure you actually like the range you get, you can go through all the ranges during the survey, or even visit a showroom.
Oh both high gloss and matte white are available on the newest Linje range too.
Painted white is available on Harpsden / Croft / Marden / Langton, as per post #22.
Make sure you actually like the range you get, you can go through all the ranges during the survey, or even visit a showroom.
Oh both high gloss and matte white are available on the newest Linje range too.
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I absolutely don't understand where these £3k+ costs come from.
its a wardrobe, how the hell is it so expensive ?
Its just some wood and a day for the joiner/carpenter to come and fit it right ?
its a wardrobe, how the hell is it so expensive ?
Its just some wood and a day for the joiner/carpenter to come and fit it right ?
Yep, I think the cost comes from cutting the wood to match the rooms dimensions and the 2 days labour. Once it's installed I'll post some pics but won't be for another 6 weeks or so.