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Have a small home but love the look of a walk-in wardrobe? Opt for a capsule wardrobe instead. 

It’s no secret that flats in Singapore are getting smaller. With limited square footage, you’d have to work harder to maximise every square inch, which is why capsule wardrobes are perfect for smaller homes. Not only do they look good, they take up minimal space. Plus, you get to showcase your favourite clothing pieces on rotation! 

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1. It’s affordable, and makes mornings a little easier

Walk-in wardrobes typically cost more as they require custom carpentry works. On the other hand, you can easily get racks for capsule wardrobes off e-commerce stores like Shopee, Lazada, EZBuy or Taobao!

Here’s a minimal wooden one at $30.

Not only that, since your clothes are displayed in the open, it’s also easier for you to choose and pick an outfit — a lifesaver when you’re in a morning rush.

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2. It maximises vertical space

In small homes, every inch counts. Walk-in wardrobes take up a lot of space, including floor space. By mounting your capsule wardrobe on a wall, you get more floor space to build storage fixtures, like a raised platform to keep your knick knacks out of sight!

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3. Use baskets to keep dust bunnies away

Perhaps one of the biggest concerns against capsule wardrobes is the need to constantly dust them. This HDB along Cantonment Road came up with an easy fix — baskets! Tip: Keep clothes that are longer or have to be ironed out on the racks, but smaller pieces, like shorts and t-shirts, can be folded neatly into the baskets to ensure that they remain dust-free.

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4 more reasons why capsule wardrobes are better than walk-in wardrobes for compact homes.

Read the rest of the article herefor more tips and inspiration on how to incorporate a capsule wardrobe into your new home!

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