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Five ways to make over a simple wardrobe

Each of these superstar designers crafted a whole room's worth of storage into a wardrobe. Here's the step-by-step instructions on how they did it

Photos by Roberto Caruso; Produced by Julia Black Updated February 21, 2012

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Instant dressing room

A bit of Old Hollywood glamour makes getting ready so much more exciting.

The designer: Sabrina Linn, designer and stylist.

Her style: Feminine grandeur with
a touch of modernism.

How-to:

1. Wallpaper the back panel before assembling the wardrobe.

2. Install supplied clothes rod. Add shower curtain rings to hang jewellery and scarves.

3. Outfit shelves with boxes and trays, lean a mirror against the back panel and use drawer dividers to keep purses and lingerie tidy.

4. Drill a hole at the top to install a light.

Knob know-how: Opt for geometric Greek-key-shaped pulls for a retro-glam vibe.

Get this look: Hemnes wardrobe, Ikea. Similar pulls,
Anne at Home. Martinique
wallpaper,
Designer Wallcoverings. Jewellery trays,
Homesense. Woven basket with
lid, boxes, both
West Elm. Drawer
dividers, Ikea. Kyoto fabric for
drapes, tassel,
Designer Fabrics. Custom drape
sewing, Sabrina Linn. Decals (inside
wardrobe),
pagoda tall, O'verlays.