should I get fitted wardrobes in my flat (does it add value)?

Hi all,

I’m facing a dilemma, I brought a 2 bed flat in London. I have previously posted that I brought it on a main road and regret it immensely since then. I got my flat completely renovated.

I have been living without wardrobes as I always thought I’d get fitted wardrobes and now I’m finally in a position to get them. But it’s got me thinking that this flat isn’t my forever home and I/my parents have already poured money into this hole and I don’t want to make it worse so I got to thinking just get ikea wardrobes to save money and now I don’t know what to do.

I have put together a pro/con list as well as price comparison. My main question is do fitted wardrobes increase the value of my flat or will it make it more desirable to a future buyer?

Pro of fitted wardrobes:

1. Custom - would be custom to fit my space
2. I have tall ceiling so would be floor to ceiling - again aesthetically pleasing
3. Size - depth of the wardrobes is an issue so going custom means I can get exactly what I need
4. design - initially thinking cashmere, with gold profile and ribbed sliding glass (which ikea doesn’t do)

Cons:

1. Expensive than IKEA pax
2. IKEA isn’t completely custom, limited sliding door range, depth of wardrobes I cannot change and will be ~70cm and it won’t be floor to ceiling

Cost:

For both bedrooms I have been quoted £3.5k fitted
For IKEA: both wardrobes
Wardrobes - £1.2k
Delivery - £75
Labour - £ 250
So roughly £1.5k

2k saving roughly - not groundbreaking but still 2k?

Can anyone please shed some light/advice on my dilemma?