Wardrobes Description: If you're anything like us, you treat your bedroom like a sacred space - a quiet, neutral zone where you can decompress from the day's events and regenerate for the next day. But R&R aside, the bedroom also doubles as the fashion capital of the home, thanks to one very important invention - the wardrobe.Historically, wardrobes were pieces of furniture used exclusively by nobility.The very first model of a wardrobe was similar to a chest or trunk, in that they rested on the floor and opened upwards. If you were extremely rich or a king, you might have had a whole room called the 'wardrobe' to store your robes and precious items, filled with cabinets and lockers. Stand-along wardrobes were typically very large, heavy, and ornate, with carved designs and gold overlays for a polished look. It was only in the early 17th century in the United States where wardrobes adapted to include storage for hanging and folded clothes by way of hooks, rods, and shelves. It grew in popularity by the beginning of 19th century, where models included a hanging cupboard, a press above, and drawers below. Soon, interior doors, drawers, shelves, and fitted mirrors were added, making the wardrobe into the piece of furniture we know it to be today.Picking a wardrobe should be as essential a decision as picking a bed or a mattress. After all, your wardrobe is probably going to last longer, and needs to adapt to your needs as your grow your clothing collection, family, or home. If you're in the market...
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