Luxury Wardrobe Design with Häfele: Hardware & Layout Tips for a High-End Dressing Room
Designing a luxury wardrobe is about more than storage — it’s about creating a personal sanctuary where refined aesthetics and intelligent function intertwine. Inspired by celebrity dressing rooms and the latest design innovations, here’s how to bring the ultimate wardrobe experience into your home.
1. Layout that Works as Beautifully as It Looks
A thoughtful layout underpins the success of every luxury wardrobe, balancing elegance with everyday usability.
Hanging Heights: Allow 150cm for full-length garments like dresses and coats, 100cm for jackets and shirts, and 75cm for folded trousers.
Shelves & Drawers: Adjustable shelves offer flexibility as your wardrobe evolves. Include drawers 15–30cm deep for accessories, folded items, or jewellery trays.
Island or Seating: If space allows, include a central island or an upholstered bench. Ensure a 90cm clearance on all sides for fluid movement.
2. Materials That Speak Luxury
Luxury begins with materials that feel as good as they look:
Luxe Surfaces: Think marble-topped islands or velvet lined accessory drawers that immediately elevate the space.
Cedar-Lined Interiors: Naturally aromatic and moth-repelling, cedar infuses your wardrobe with timeless appeal and function.
3. Innovative Hardware & Accessories
Hardware is the often overlooked workhorse of wardrobe; it is a key factor in elevating the ordinary to the extraordinary and Häfele’s new CONERO range by Kesseböhmer is setting a new benchmark in luxury wardrobe functionality.
“At Häfele, one of the innovations we’re most excited about is the CONERO range by Kesseböhmer, a beautifully engineered collection designed to elevate the modern dressing room.”
- Wardrobe Lifts: The CONERO Top wardrobe lift maximises vertical storage without sacrificing accessibility — ideal for high ceilings or full-height joinery.
- Jewellery Inserts: “These are fitted into the top drawer, showcasing the arrangement of your jewellery and other valuable items. These fittings protect and organise delicate items like rings, necklaces, and sunglasses with elegance and ease.”
- Shoe Organisation: “The CONERO shoe racks and railings offer flexible, cut-to-size solutions that keep footwear neatly displayed and accessible.”
- Pull-Out Mirrors: “A discreet, space-saving addition that swivels 180° and retracts smoothly into cabinetry — it offers full-length visibility while preserving clean lines.”
- Drawer Dividers & Liners: Add visual clarity with modular organisers and elevate the tactile experience with velvet or leather linings.
- Soft-Close Mechanisms: Every drawer and door should glide silently — it’s a detail that whispers luxury.
- Jewellery Inserts: “These are fitted into the top drawer, showcasing the arrangement of your jewellery and other valuable items. These fittings protect and organise delicate items like rings, necklaces, and sunglasses with elegance and ease.”
- Shoe Organisation: “The CONERO shoe racks and railings offer flexible, cut-to-size solutions that keep footwear neatly displayed and accessible.”
- Pull-Out Mirrors: “A discreet, space-saving addition that swivels 180° and retracts smoothly into cabinetry — it offers full-length visibility while preserving clean lines.”
- Drawer Dividers & Liners: Add visual clarity with modular organisers and elevate the tactile experience with velvet or leather linings.
- Soft-Close Mechanisms: Every drawer and door should glide silently — it’s a detail that whispers luxury.
“From its elegant glass-fronted drawers to its intelligent pull-out accessories, CONERO is designed with adaptability and aesthetic sophistication in mind.”
4. Lighting That Elevates and Illuminates
LED Strip Lighting: Häfele’s Loox5 LED strip lighting with COB technology ensures “soft, continuous lighting throughout shelving and compartments. Its adjustable colour temperature settings enhance both visibility and ambiance.”
Integrated Rail Lighting: The CONERO LED wardrobe rail “seamlessly combines structural support and lighting in one sleek unit, ideal for minimalist wardrobes that value both form and function.”
Sensor Lighting: Incorporating LED strips and undershelf lighting connected to a door sensor switch means lights are only activated when needed. Trying to organise clothes in a dark cabinet can feel like looking into a void.
5. Open or Closed? Consider Your Lifestyle
Open Wardrobes: Great for curated displays and easy access. These suit homeowners who love showcasing their wardrobe as part of the design.
Closed Wardrobes: Best for visual calm and protecting garments. Custom timber and upholstery finishes add a refined edge.
6. A Dedicated Dressing Table & Mirrors
Every luxury wardrobe deserves a dedicated dressing zone — it’s where function meets self-care.
Dressing Table: Include comfortable seating, concealed storage for cosmetics and grooming items, and materials that echo the joinery.
Mirrors: Ensure both a well-lit vanity and a full-length mirror positioned to catch natural or LED light — essential for that final head-to-toe check.
7. Tailored Luxuries That Reflect Your Life
Some additions aren’t just about storage — they’re about experience. Here’s how to take things even further:
Warming Drawers: Originally found in kitchens, these gently warm towels and garments for a spa-like touch.
Garment Steaming Zone: Allocate space for steaming clothing or include a dry-cleaning cabinet to refresh items with ease.
Mini Beverage Station: Whether it’s a morning espresso or herbal tea before an evening out, a concealed refreshment nook adds serious indulgence.
Expert Advice from Häfele: Mistakes to Avoid
We asked Häfele what mistakes they often see in high-end wardrobe planning — and how to avoid them:
“Common mistakes in luxury wardrobe planning include failing to prioritise functionality over aesthetics, not considering storage needs thoroughly, and overlooking adequate lighting.”
Their tips?
- Prioritise Functionality: “Do you play sports? Travel frequently? Or attend cocktail parties and balls? Each lifestyle requires different storage solutions. Start with how you live — not just how you want it to look.”
- Plan for Practicality: “Allocate enough space and make it accessible. Consider upper storage for seasonal items, adjustable hanging rails, and pull-outs for shoes, belts and folded garments.”
- Design with Light: “Proper lighting creates a luxurious feel and enhances usability. Consider tuneable lighting to adapt the space — and eliminate potentially costly changes down the track.”
“We recently collaborated with a designer whose client was a pilot. A section of their wardrobe was designated for work only, with a pulldown rail, a travel bag shelf, pull-outs for folded items, and a belt/tie rack with tray for accessories.”
The Power of the Right Finish
“We like to think of hardware as jewellery for joinery,” says Häfele — and your finish choice matters just as much as your materials.
Brass & Warm Metals: “Highly sought after for their richness and ability to create a sense of warmth and luxury.”
Brushed Nickel: “Timeless and versatile.”
Matte Black: “Minimalistic, modern, and dramatic.”
Mixing Finishes: “High-end clients are increasingly drawn to curated combinations. The key is whether you want your hardware to make a statement or blend in.”
Final Word: Design That Feels Like You
At Orli Interiors, we believe luxury isn’t just about what you see — it’s how a space makes you feel. A beautifully designed wardrobe turns dressing into a daily ritual of calm and confidence.
Planning a high-end renovation or walk-in wardrobe? Explore Hafele’s range and then let’s curate something extraordinary together – get in touch here.