What makes a custom-fitted wardrobe so special is that every element can be personalised and designed to fit perfectly in your room, both in terms of its measurements and in terms of style.
Whilst the biggest benefit of using our custom design wardrobe planner is the fact that you no longer have to choose between predetermined, pre-cut sizes and the expensive and lengthy bespoke furniture construction process, you also get to choose your finish, your handles and your additional accessories.
One interesting aspect of luxury wooden furniture more broadly but wardrobes more specifically, is that many of the most stylish colour and paint options gravitate towards matte finishes rather than gloss.
In fact, many of the finishes we offer are super matte, and to understand the benefits, it is important to understand how super matte differs from other paints.
Whilst there is a huge range of paints available, they are typically graded on a spectrum of shininess from glossy to matte.
Paints are rated by how much light is reflected from the surface of the piece of furniture that has been painted, with gloss paint reflecting more and matte paint reflecting less.
There are various categories and brands, but typically the standard categories are as follows:
Super matte paint, also known as ultra-matte or extra-matte, therefore, is even less reflective than traditional matte, which typically provides a relatively even, flat finish regardless of light conditions.
In recent years, increasingly non-reflective paints have become popular both for particular utilitarian functionality and for the particularly luxurious result that is often associated with matte finishes.
Different finishes are associated with different rooms and levels of luxury, and a super-matte paint can be particularly well-suited to the types of bedrooms and walk-in dressing chambers that would often be the home of fitted wardrobes.
Part of this is how a matte finish harmonises with warmer, softer lighting characteristic of a bedroom setting. Most bedroom lights create a relaxing mood in stark contrast to the bright necessity of kitchen and bathroom lighting.
This looks best alongside matte furniture that reduces the level of light that reflects around the room in undesirable ways.
Matte paint creates an even finish, and whether it is a consistent flat colour or thin enough to accentuate the woodgrain, it can prove to be versatile and durable.
Unlike glossy paint, which often catches imperfections and scuffs easily, many matte finishes are relatively resistant to scuffs, scratches and even stains.
Most importantly, however, matte finishes provide a velvety luxury to a room, and with wardrobes often dominating the wall they are installed in, they create an incredible sense of modernity, class and sophistication to anywhere they are used.
Typically, super matte finishes are best employed in areas where the doors are unlikely to be scuffed and marked, as whilst there is some degree of resistance to marks and stains, they do tend to absorb dirt and marks over time.
Generally, this is manageable, particularly for surfaces like wardrobes where you are unlikely to rub against them or leave dirty handprints, but over time, this can make them difficult to clean.
This is why matte paint is typically not used in a kitchen, as thicker gloss finishes are easier to wipe clean and also help to reveal stains that could reveal potential hygiene issues.
Matte paints are typically not well-suited to humid spaces, as frequent exposure to moisture can cause uneven patches and peeling over time. This is seldom a problem in a bedroom, but is worth keeping in mind if you, for example, dry clothes in a room with matte paint furniture.
Another element of matte paint worth considering is that this rich, luxury finish can make rooms feel darker or smaller if there is not enough natural light to counteract this.
This can easily be fixed with the help of decorative mirrors, lighter paint schemes or lamps, however, whilst the darker, more intimate feel can be ideally suited to the comforting environment of a luxury master bedroom.
Ultimately, alongside a range of other options, matte finishes can help to perfect your custom wardrobe and complement a luxury bedroom’s aesthetic.
