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Choosing Between an Armoire and a Wardrobe
The terms armoire and wardrobe are often used interchangeably, though an armoire closet traditionally refers to the more ornate, French influenced piece, while wardrobe covers the wider category including simpler and more contemporary designs. This range spans both ends, from heavily carved rococo style armoire furniture to plainer double and triple door wardrobes for bedrooms where a simpler look suits the rest of the room better.
French Wardrobe and Armoire Styles
Within the french wardrobe range, you'll find sleigh style triple wardrobes, silver leaf finishes, and weathered mirrored designs, alongside plainer painted options for bedrooms that need storage without heavy detailing. For a lighter, more open storage option, rattan wardrobe designs offer a different texture to the painted and lacquered pieces elsewhere in the range. If you want a wardrobe that also reflects light back into the room, a mirrored french wardrobe is worth considering, particularly in smaller bedrooms where a large solid door can make the space feel closed in.
Finishes and Colours
French style wardrobes in this range are available across ten named finishes, including antique white, ivory, silver, antique black, grey lime washed, matt black charcoal, natural oak, warm oak, Parisian grey, and a soft sheen lacquer finish. Matching your wardrobe finish to existing bedroom furniture, rather than choosing it in isolation, tends to give a more coordinated result, particularly if you already own a bed or chest of drawers in a specific tone.
Sizing and Door Configurations
French style wardrobe options here range from single armoires up to triple wardrobes, so the right choice depends on how much hanging space you actually need against how much wall space you have to give up. A double door wardrobe armoire suits most standard bedrooms, while triple wardrobes work better in larger rooms or where two people are sharing the storage. It's worth measuring the full width, including door swing clearance, before choosing a size, since a wardrobe that's slightly too wide for the wall can make a room feel cramped even if the piece itself looks right in photographs.
Why Choose Crown French Furniture for Your Armoire or Wardrobe
Every armoire and wardrobe here is individually handmade rather than mass produced, which is part of why finishes like carved rococo armoire detailing hold up well over time. As a family run business, we deliver every order using a two-man team to mainland UK, and we send free paint and fabric swatches by post so you can check a finish against your existing bedroom furniture before committing to a full size piece.
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FAQs
What's the difference between an armoire and a wardrobe?
The terms are often used interchangeably, though armoire traditionally refers to a more ornate, French style piece, while wardrobe covers the broader category including simpler designs.What finishes are available for french style wardrobes?
This range includes ten named finishes, from antique white and ivory to natural oak, and a soft sheen lacquer option.Do you offer mirrored wardrobes?
Yes, several designs in this range include mirrored doors, useful for bedrooms where you also want a full length mirror without a separate piece.
How do I choose between a double and a triple wardrobe?
A double door wardrobe suits most standard bedrooms, while a triple wardrobe is better suited to larger rooms or shared storage needs.
Will my wardrobe be assembled on delivery, or do I need to build it myself?
Our two-man premium delivery team handles assembly as part of the delivery, which matters more for a large piece like a wardrobe than it would for smaller bedroom furniture.
Is a heavier oak wardrobe harder to move once it's in place?
Solid oak and painted wardrobes are substantial pieces, so it's worth deciding on the final room position before delivery rather than planning to move it afterward.
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