Single-Wall Walk-In
One full wall of cabinetry — open hanging, drawer banks, upper cupboards and a mirror — built along a single wall in a compact walk-in or partitioned dressing area.
Best for: partitioned bedroom corners, compact dressing rooms.
( Dressing Room Design · Hand-Scribed · London ) Bespoke dressing rooms,
Bespoke dressing rooms,
built around your wardrobe.
U-shape walk-ins, central-island dressing rooms, glazed boutique cabinetry, vanity stations and loft dressing rooms — built in NW10 and scribed to your room.
Hand-painted in any heritage colour. Integrated warm LED rail lighting. Felt-lined jewellery drawers, leather-lined shelves, soft-close standard. 10-year product and installation guarantee.
- Hand-Scribed
- From £2,500
- 10-Year Guarantee
- Any Heritage Colour
Sage green Shaker dressing room in a Hampstead principal suite — open hanging, leather-topped island and warm LED rail lighting.
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01 — Why bespoke
A dressing room is not furniture.
It's a room. A wall. A height, a depth, a rail split, an inventory, a heritage colour, a light. Free-standing wardrobes never quite get there.
Bravo London builds every fitted dressing room to measure in our NW10 workshop and scribes each cabinet on site to the actual walls, cornice, skirting and ceiling — no cover strips, no visible gaps. Hanging rails are split to your actual wardrobe inventory; drawers are sized to your folded items; shoe shelves are raked to your collection; the island is sized to the room.
The result reads as architecture, not furniture. A U-shape walk-in, an island dressing room, a glazed boutique or a loft dressing room that turns getting dressed into a daily pleasure.
02 — Six dressing room configurations
From a partitioned walk-in to a whole-room boutique.
U-Shape Walk-In
Cabinetry wraps three walls with a tall mirror or full-length hanging at the end. The most popular Bravo London dressing-room layout — maximum hanging and drawer storage in a small footprint.
Best for: 2.4m+ wide walk-ins, dedicated dressing rooms.
Central Island Dressing Room
U-shape cabinetry around a central island with marble, quartz or leather top — jewellery drawers, watch cushions and scarf storage built into every face of the island.
Best for: 8m²+ dedicated dressing rooms, principal suites.
Glazed Boutique Dressing Room
Floor-to-ceiling glazed cabinet doors — fluted, ribbed, antiqued or clear glass in antiqued brass or bronze frames — display the wardrobe like a curated boutique.
Best for: luxury dressing rooms, principal suites, statement schemes.
Vanity & Dressing Table
An integrated fitted vanity — marble or quartz top, backlit or hollywood mirror, brass sconces, jewellery drawers with felt-lined dividers and an upholstered stool tucked into a knee-hole.
Best for: every dressing room — built into any layout above.
Loft Dressing Room
Cabinetry scribed to the roof pitch — full-length hanging under the high pitch, twin-stack short hanging under the low pitch, shoe drawers built into the eaves, dormer-window vanity.
Best for: loft conversion principal suites, side-return roofs.
03 — Bespoke vs free-standing
Why a shop-bought wardrobe will never feel like a dressing room.
For the wider price comparison see our fitted wardrobes cost guide, and for the walk-in detail see walk-in wardrobes or luxury fitted wardrobes.
| Detail | Free-standing | Bravo bespoke |
|---|---|---|
| Fits the actual room | Free-standing: standard sizes only | Bravo bespoke: built to the room |
| Hanging at your inventory split | Free-standing: fixed rail heights | Bravo bespoke: rails to your wardrobe |
| Scribed to walls & ceiling | Free-standing: visible gaps | Bravo bespoke: hand-scribed, no gaps |
| Floor-to-ceiling height | Free-standing: limited heights | Bravo bespoke: full room height |
| Integrated rail lighting | Free-standing: not possible | Bravo bespoke: warm LED, every rail |
| Felt-lined jewellery drawers | Free-standing: separate boxes | Bravo bespoke: built into the cabinetry |
| Central island with drawers | Free-standing: standard chests only | Bravo bespoke: any size, any face |
| Glazed boutique doors | Free-standing: rare and generic | Bravo bespoke: any frame, any glass |
| Antiqued mirror panels | Free-standing: not possible | Bravo bespoke: hand-aged, any panel |
| Hand-painted heritage colour | Free-standing: limited factory range | Bravo bespoke: any colour, no extra cost |
| Manufacturing tolerance | Free-standing: ±5mm | Bravo bespoke: ±1mm |
| Guarantee | Free-standing: typically 1–2 years | Bravo bespoke: 10-year guarantee |
04 — Where dressing rooms work
Eight London homes made for fitted dressing-room joinery.
Victorian Terraces
Partitioned principal bedroom — a wall of fitted wardrobes faces the bedroom, with a flush door into a U-shape dressing room behind.
Edwardian Family Homes
Dressing room built into the second bedroom adjoining the principal — a full walk-in with island, vanity and glazed doors in sage or off-white.
Georgian Town-Houses
Whole-room boutique dressing room in heritage navy or burgundy — floor-to-ceiling antiqued mirror, brass-framed glazed cabinets, marble island.
Mansion Block Flats
Compact walk-in carved from the principal bedroom — U-shape cabinetry, twin-stack hanging, slim shoe wall and full-length mirror.
New-Build Houses
Handleless slab dressing-room cabinetry — monolithic painted finish, backlit reveals between cabinets, integrated LED strip lighting.
Loft Conversions
Cabinetry scribed to the roof pitch — see /loft-fitted-wardrobes for more on loft-specific joinery details.
Side-Return Extensions
Dressing room added on the half-landing or in the extended principal-bedroom footprint — full U-shape with a small central island.
His & Hers Dressing Rooms
Two adjoining dressing rooms either side of the principal-suite corridor — one painted heritage navy, one off-white, both built in the same scheme.
05 — Detail
Eight things to specify.
A fitted dressing room is the sum of small dimensional decisions — the rail heights, the drawer split, the shoe-shelf rake, the island dimensions, the vanity height, the lighting plan. Bravo London draws each one with you at the design visit.
Hanging Rail Heights
Full-length: 1,600–1,800mm clear. Medium: 1,100–1,200mm clear. Short twin-stack: two rails in an 1,800mm bay. Set to your wardrobe inventory at the design visit.
Hanging Bay Depths
Standard wardrobe depth is 600–650mm internal — enough for hangers to face you. Slimline 380–420mm depths are possible for side-on display rails.
Drawer Depths
Standard drawer depth is 500mm internal. Shallow jewellery drawers are 50–80mm; standard folded-clothing drawers 150–200mm; deep sweater and jeans drawers 250–350mm.
Island Dimensions
Comfortable island is 1,400–2,000mm long × 900–1,100mm wide × 950–1,000mm high. Needs 850mm circulation each side — total room width 2.6m+.
Vanity Height
Seated vanity is 720–740mm. Standing make-up counter is 900–950mm. Stool knee-hole 700–900mm wide. Mirror centreline 1,500mm above floor.
Shoe-Shelf Rake
Angled shoe shelves at a 15° rake with a brass rod front display each pair at the most flattering angle. Flat adjustable shelves for boots and trainers.
Lighting Plan
LED strip under every hanging rail, LED strip in the cornice, backlit vanity mirror, brass picture lights over open hanging. Wired to a single switching plate.
Scribed to Period Walls
Out-of-plumb period walls are absorbed by hand-scribing each cabinet edge on site — no packing strips, no visible gaps against original plaster or skirting.
06 — Materials & finishes
Marble, oak, leather, fluted glass and any heritage colour.
Cabinets, drawers and doors are built on a structural MDF substrate, sprayed and lacquered in our paint shop. Island and vanity tops are marble, quartz, leather, solid oak or walnut. Glazed cabinet doors are fluted, ribbed, antiqued or clear glass in antiqued brass or bronze frames. Brass hardware from small UK foundries.
Painted MDF cabinetry · baseline
Marble or quartz top · upgrade
Leather-topped island · upgrade
Solid oak top · upgrade
Fluted glass doors · upgrade
Antiqued mirror panels · upgrade
Backlit vanity mirror · upgrade
Integrated LED rail lighting · standard
07 — The central island
The dressing-room island.
A central island is the signature of a luxury dressing room — a 1,400–2,000mm long piece of joinery with a marble, quartz, leather or oak top, sat in the middle of the room, with drawer banks on every face. Felt-lined jewellery drawers, watch-cushion drawers, scarf and tie drawers, deep folded-knitwear drawers below.
An island needs at least 2.6m of clear room width to allow comfortable circulation (850mm each side, 900mm island). In narrower rooms we build a peninsula off one run of cabinetry instead. From around £6,500 for a small marble-topped island; £12,000–£22,000 for a large island with full bespoke interior fit-out.
08 — Interior fit-out
What you choose to fit inside the joinery.
The interior is specified to what you actually own — felt-lined jewellery drawers, watch cushions, leather-lined shelves, pull-out belt racks, integrated rail lighting, backlit mirrors, antiqued mirror panels and glazed cabinet doors in any combination.
Felt-Lined Jewellery Drawers
Removable felt-lined trays with adjustable dividers for rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets — built into the vanity or island top drawer.
Watch Cushion Drawers
Felt or leather watch cushions in soft-close drawers — typically eight to twelve cushions per drawer, with optional glazed lid for display storage.
Leather-Lined Shelves & Trays
Cowhide or bridle-leather shelf liners and pull-out trays — a quiet luxury detail, available in tan, oxblood, navy or black.
Pull-Out Belt & Tie Racks
Brass-rod pull-out racks for belts, ties and scarves — built into a narrow tall bay or the side of the island.
Concealed LED Rail Lighting
Warm-white LED strip under every hanging rail and along every shelf — opens-on-door or PIR-triggered. The defining detail of a Bravo London dressing room.
Backlit Vanity Mirror
Integrated LED-edge or hollywood-style backlit vanity mirror with adjustable colour temperature — the right light for getting ready.
Antiqued Mirror Panels
Hand-aged antiqued mirror on cabinet doors, on island ends, or on the back wall of open hanging — adds depth and luxury to deeper colour schemes.
Glazed Cabinet Doors
Fluted, ribbed, reeded, antiqued or clear glass in antiqued brass or bronze frames — display the wardrobe like a curated boutique.
09 — How Bravo London builds dressing rooms
From first inventory walk to perfectly fitted dressing room.
- Step 01
Free Design Visit
A Bravo London designer visits, measures the room and walks through your wardrobe inventory — number of full-length items, suits and jackets, shirts and blouses, folded items, shoes, bags, jewellery and watches. The inventory drives the cabinet split. Configuration, finish, hardware and lighting discussed at the same visit.
- Step 02
Inventory & Configuration
Decide between configurations (single wall, U-shape, central island, glazed boutique, loft) and the split between full-length / medium / twin-stack hanging, drawer banks and shoe modules. Vanity, island, mirror panels and glazed doors specified here.
- Step 03
Itemised, VAT-Included Quote
A clear quote breaking down cabinetry, drawers, doors, glass, mirror panels, painted finish, hardware, integrated lighting, vanity, island and installation — VAT included, held for 60 days.
- Step 04
Technical Survey
A second site visit confirms the room to ±1mm — wall plumb at multiple heights, floor level, ceiling height, cornice and skirting profile, electrical and lighting positions, and any radiator, window or door constraints. Period rooms move; the technical survey is non-negotiable.
- Step 05
Workshop Manufacture
Cabinets, drawers, doors, glazed panels and the island built at our NW10 workshop on a structural MDF substrate, sprayed and lacquered in our controlled-environment paint shop. Marble or quartz tops cut by our stone partner. Antiqued mirror panels hand-aged in our paint shop.
- Step 06
Installation & Scribing
Bravo London's own installers fit the cabinets, scribe each one to the walls, ceiling and original skirting, fit the island and vanity tops, hang the doors, install the LED rail lighting, fit drawer fronts and walk you through care.
Installation is by Bravo London's own installers — never sub-contracted. Each cabinet is fitted, levelled, scribed to the walls and ceiling, the island and vanity tops fitted, doors hung and adjusted on three-dimensional concealed hinges so the vertical reveals read as a continuous grid.
At handover we walk you through care — hand-painted lacquer is wiped with a soft microfibre cloth and warm water; marble and quartz tops are sealed annually; leather tops are conditioned every six months; antiqued mirror is simply dusted. The painted finish can be lightly sanded and over-painted in a new heritage colour by any competent decorator.
10 — Why Bravo London
Hand-scribed in your room, integrated lighting as standard, 10-year guarantee.
Hand-scribed to your room
Every cabinet is scribed on site to the actual walls, ceiling, cornice and skirting — no cover strips, no visible gaps.
Built in NW10
Designed and manufactured in our North-West London workshop on a structural MDF substrate, sprayed and lacquered in our paint shop.
Any heritage colour
Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, Paint & Paper Library, Mylands — or colour-matched to any RAL or NCS reference at no extra cost.
Soft-close standard
Premium concealed three-dimensional adjustable soft-close hinges and heavy-duty soft-close drawer runners on every project — no upgrade required.
Integrated rail lighting
Warm LED strip under every hanging rail and along every shelf as standard — opens-on-door or PIR-triggered.
Own installation team
Bravo London's own installers — never sub-contracted. Scribing fitted joinery in a period room is too important to delegate.
10-year guarantee
A 10-year product and installation guarantee on every fitted dressing room project we build.
2,000+ projects since 2009
Over fifteen years of bespoke fitted joinery across London's period and contemporary housing stock.
11 — Recent dressing room projects
Fitted dressing rooms from across London.
- Walk-In
- Island
- Boutique
- Vanity
- Loft
- Partitioned
- Off-white
- Sage
- Navy
- Burgundy
- Shaker
- Handleless
- Glazed
U-shape · sage · brass
Hampstead Sage Principal Dressing Room
Hand-painted sage green Shaker dressing room in a Hampstead principal suite — open hanging, drawer banks, leather-topped island and warm LED rail lighting.
Quote a similar project →Island · navy · marble
Mayfair Navy Island Dressing Room
Heritage navy dressing room in a Mayfair principal suite with marble-topped central island, felt-lined jewellery drawers and integrated cornice lighting.
Quote a similar project →Walk-in · off-white · shaker
Wimbledon Off-White U-Shape Walk-In
Off-white hand-painted U-shape walk-in dressing room in a Wimbledon Victorian principal bedroom — twin-stack hanging, shoe display and full-length mirror.
Quote a similar project →Boutique · green · glazed
Belgravia Heritage Green Boutique
Floor-to-ceiling fluted-glass cabinetry in antiqued brass frames, heritage green painted carcasses and marble island — a Belgravia principal-suite boutique dressing room.
Quote a similar project →Vanity · off-white · backlit
Notting Hill Off-White Vanity
Integrated fitted vanity in a Notting Hill dressing room — marble top, backlit mirror, brass sconces and felt-lined jewellery drawers below.
Quote a similar project →Shoes · off-white · brass
Chelsea Shoe Wall
Angled shoe shelves with brass rod fronts and drawer storage below in a Chelsea principal-suite dressing room — sixty pairs in a 1.4m bay.
Quote a similar project →Loft · navy · scribed
Stoke Newington Loft Dressing Room
Heritage navy painted Shaker dressing room scribed to the roof pitch in a Stoke Newington loft conversion — full-length hanging, twin-stack and eaves drawers.
Quote a similar project →Interior · oak · felt
Marylebone Watch Drawer
Inside view of a Marylebone island drawer — oak carcase, felt watch cushions and adjustable jewellery dividers, lit by warm LED on open.
Quote a similar project →12 — Across London
Dressing rooms for Victorian, Edwardian, Georgian and contemporary London.
Bravo London installs bespoke fitted dressing rooms across all London postcodes — Victorian principal suites in Islington, Hampstead, Wimbledon and Stoke Newington; Edwardian principal bedrooms in Muswell Hill, Crouch End and Ealing; Georgian and Regency suites in Marylebone, Belgravia, Notting Hill and Greenwich; and contemporary mansion flats and new-builds across Kensington, Chelsea and Mayfair.
Principal-bedroom proportions vary by period: Victorian principals are typically 3.4–4.2m wide with 2.7–3.0m ceilings; Edwardian rooms a touch wider; Georgian principal suites the grandest with 3.6m+ ceilings ideal for floor-to-ceiling glazed boutique cabinetry. Every cabinet is built to the actual room, never to a standard module.
We also install across the Home Counties — Surrey, Berkshire and Essex — with the same all-in itemised quote. A small mileage surcharge for projects more than 25 miles from our NW10 workshop is shown clearly on the quote where it applies.
13 — Planning your dressing room
A practical guide to specifying a bespoke fitted dressing room.
Start with the inventory. Count full-length items (dresses, coats, gowns), medium-length items (suits, jackets, shirts), short twin-stack items (folded shirts on hangers, blouses, skirts), folded items (knitwear, t-shirts, denim), shoes (heels, flats, boots, trainers), bags, jewellery and watches. The inventory drives the rail split, drawer split and shoe-wall sizing.
Measure the room. The dimensions that drive the design are room width, room length, ceiling height, window positions, radiator positions and door swings. Bravo London's design visit confirms these to ±1mm, but a sketch with rough measurements helps the initial conversation.
Pick the configuration. Single wall if you have a partitioned bedroom corner. U-shape if you have a dedicated 2.4m+ wide walk-in. Central island if the room is 2.6m+ wide and 3.5m+ long. Glazed boutique if the room is the principal feature of the suite. Loft if the room is under a roof pitch.
Pick the heritage colour. Off-whites recede and let the clothes be the colour. Soft sages and olives read as classic English. Heritage navies read as deeply luxurious. Deep burgundies and oxbloods read as boutique. We colour-match Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, Paint & Paper Library, Mylands, RAL and NCS at no extra cost.
Plan the lighting. Standard Bravo London specification: warm LED strip under every hanging rail, warm LED strip in the cornice above every cabinet bay, backlit vanity mirror, integrated brass picture lights above open hanging. Wired to a single switching plate — drop the wiring in advance with your electrician.
Decide on doors versus open hanging. Open hanging shows the wardrobe as the room's decoration — best for curated wardrobes you wear often. Closed cabinets keep the room calm and shield clothing from dust — best for large wardrobes or rooms also used as a passage. Glazed doors give the boutique look without the dust.
Specify the island. A 1,400–2,000mm island with marble, quartz, leather or oak top, with felt-lined jewellery drawers, watch cushions and deep knitwear drawers below — the centrepiece of a luxury dressing room. Only viable in 2.6m+ wide rooms.
Allow for installation. A compact walk-in installs in three to five days. A principal-suite U-shape with a vanity runs five to seven days. A whole-room luxury dressing room with island, glazed doors and antiqued mirror runs seven to fourteen days, plus painter follow-up and electrician second-fix. Every project is covered by a 10-year product and installation guarantee.
14 — FAQ
Dressing rooms, openly.
What is a bespoke dressing room?
A bespoke dressing room is a made-to-measure room designed around your clothes, shoes, accessories and daily routine. Instead of standard wardrobes, every rail, drawer, shelf, mirror, light and finish is planned to suit the exact space and the way you dress.
How much does a bespoke dressing room cost in London?
The cost depends on the size of the room, the amount of cabinetry, internal fittings, finishes, lighting and any building work required. A compact fitted dressing area will cost less than a full walk-in room with an island, glass fronts, specialist lighting and premium finishes. We price each project after measuring the space and agreeing the specification.
How much space do I need for a walk-in dressing room?
You do not always need a large room. A walk-in dressing room can be created from a box room, part of a master bedroom, an awkward return, a loft area or a corridor-style space. The key is allowing comfortable circulation in front of the wardrobes and choosing the right depth for hanging, shelving and drawers.
Can you partition my bedroom to create a dressing room?
Yes. We can help divide a bedroom to create a dedicated dressing area, using fitted cabinetry, partial walls, sliding doors, glazed screens or open partitions. The aim is to make the room feel intentional, not squeezed, while keeping natural light and flow in mind.
Can a dressing room include a vanity / dressing table?
Yes. A vanity or dressing table can be built into the room with drawers, integrated sockets, lighting, mirrors and storage for cosmetics, jewellery and hair tools. We can design it as a quiet seated area or as part of a larger run of fitted furniture.
Can you include a central island?
Yes, where the room has enough clearance. A central island is ideal for folded clothing, jewellery, watches, accessories and everyday essentials. It can include drawers, glass display tops, seating, charging points and a stone, timber or painted finish.
What hanging do you offer — long, medium, short?
We design long hanging for coats and dresses, medium hanging for jackets and longer garments, and short or double hanging for shirts, trousers and everyday pieces. The mix is tailored to your wardrobe, so the room works practically rather than simply looking symmetrical.
Can I have open hanging instead of doors?
Yes. Open hanging can make a dressing room feel lighter and more boutique-like, especially in a dedicated walk-in space. We can also combine open sections with closed doors or drawers to keep seasonal, delicate or less-used items protected.
What about shoe storage?
Shoe storage can be designed as angled shelves, pull-out trays, tall display bays, boot storage, low-level compartments or concealed cabinets. We plan the depth, spacing and visibility around the type and number of shoes you own.
Can you build a dressing room into a loft conversion?
Yes. Loft conversions are well suited to bespoke dressing rooms because fitted furniture can follow sloping ceilings, awkward corners and low eaves. We can create useful storage where freestanding wardrobes would leave wasted space.
What lighting do you build in?
We can include LED hanging rails, shelf lighting, drawer lighting, mirror lighting, recessed ceiling lights and soft ambient lighting. The goal is to make colours and textures easy to see while creating a calm, flattering atmosphere.
Do you build mirrors into the room?
Yes. Mirrors can be built into doors, wall panels, vanity areas or full-height dressing zones. We can also combine mirrors with lighting so the room feels brighter, larger and easier to use every day.
How long does a dressing room installation take?
Installation time depends on the size and complexity of the project. A smaller fitted dressing area may be installed quickly, while a larger room with lighting, mirrors, islands and specialist finishes will take longer. We confirm the schedule before work begins.
Will it disturb my original period features?
We design carefully around period features such as cornicing, skirting, fireplaces, picture rails and original floors. Where possible, the cabinetry is shaped to respect the architecture rather than flattening it, so the room feels fitted to the house.
What heritage colours work for a dressing room?
Soft whites, warm neutrals, muted greens, deep blues, clay tones, mushroom shades and rich off-blacks all work well in dressing rooms. The right colour depends on the light, the architecture and whether you want the cabinetry to feel calm, dramatic or quietly traditional.
Book a free design visit
Design your bespoke fitted dressing room.
Share a few details — postcode, configuration (walk-in, island, boutique, loft) and an approximate budget. Photos of the room with a tape measure showing wall length, ceiling height and any window or radiator positions help us put together a sharper proposal.
Bravo London
Unit 5, The Chase Centre, 8 Chase Road, London, NW10 6QD
- Free design visit, no obligation
- Itemised, VAT-included pricing
- Any heritage colour at no extra cost
- 10-year product & install guarantee
BeginA dressing room,
A dressing room,
built around your wardrobe.
Book a free design visit with Bravo London. We will measure the room, walk your wardrobe inventory, discuss configuration, finish, hardware, lighting and put together a clear itemised quote — VAT included, soft-close and integrated rail lighting as standard.
Free design visit · Hand-scribed · VAT included · 10-year guarantee