Making it yours: wardrobes, flooring and bathroom finishes

It's Saturday morning, and you're standing in your bedroom, coffee in hand, trying to decide what to wear. You open the wardrobe door and three jumpers fall on your head. Meanwhile, your partner is hunting for matching socks in a drawer that seems to contain everything except socks. Sound familiar?

Or perhaps you're fresh from the shower, padding across cold bathroom tiles, wondering why you never got around to choosing that heated towel rail. Then there's the question of carpet in the bedroom. Your friend swears by it for warmth, but you've always quite fancied the look of wood-effect flooring.

These aren't just finishing touches. They're the daily details that shape how your home actually feels to live in.

Big choices, little steps

When you reserve a Vivly home off-plan, you have the opportunity to personalise the interior before you move in. This is where many people feel a bit overwhelmed. Wardrobes, flooring, bathroom fittings, there are so many choices. And unlike choosing a sofa you can swap out later, these decisions feel permanent.

Here's the thing though: there's no single right answer. What works beautifully for a couple downsizing might not suit a family with teenagers. Someone who loves getting ready in a calm, spa-like bathroom has different priorities from someone who needs to get three children school-ready by 8am.

The key is working out what matters to you and how you'll actually use these spaces every day. Let's walk through some of the options together.

What kind of storage do you actually need?

When you're planning bedroom storage, the first question isn't "do I need wardrobes?" (you do), but rather "what kind of storage do I actually need?"

At Vivly, we've partnered with Hammonds, a family business with over 90 years of experience in creating fitted wardrobes. You'll have access to a curated range of their made-to-measure options, designed to fit seamlessly into your bedroom space.

The beauty of fitted wardrobes is that they're built specifically for your room, making clever use of every bit of available space. No awkward gaps, no wasted corners. They're constructed from sustainable sources and built to last, which is important when you're making a long-term choice.

But here's where the real personalisation begins. Do you need double hanging space for dresses and coats, or would you benefit more from a mix of hanging space and shelving? Perhaps pull-out shoe racks would transform your morning routine, or interior drawers would keep smaller items organised and visible.

Think about your household: who needs the most storage? Where do things tend to pile up? What would make getting dressed in the morning feel calmer rather than chaotic?

Carpet or hard flooring?

This is one of those questions where everyone has a strong opinion, often based on what they grew up with or what they currently have.

Carpet feels warm and soft underfoot, particularly welcome on chilly Yorkshire mornings. It's quieter too, which matters if you have children who wake early or if bedrooms sit above living spaces. Many people simply prefer the cosy feeling carpet brings to a bedroom.

Hard flooring (whether wood-effect laminate or vinyl) offers a different set of benefits. It's easier to keep clean, particularly if you have allergies or pets. It creates a more contemporary look and works well if you want to add rugs that can be changed with the seasons or swapped out over time.

You'll have access to a huge range of flooring options at Vivly, from classic carpet choices to modern hard flooring in various finishes and tones. Visit the Customer Experience Hub and you'll see samples that let you properly judge colour, texture and quality.

There's genuinely no wrong choice here. Some households have carpet in all bedrooms. Others mix it up, perhaps carpet in children's rooms for warmth and hard flooring in the main bedroom for a hotel-like feel. What matters is what works for your life.

Which bathroom details really matter?

Your bathroom might be the smallest room in your home, but it's where you start and end each day. Getting the details right makes a real difference.

Taps and vanity units set the whole tone of the space. Do you prefer the clean lines of contemporary chrome, or the warmth of brushed brass? A wall-hung vanity creates a sense of space in a smaller bathroom, while a traditional unit with storage might be more practical for a busy family bathroom.

Tiling is where you can really make the room your own. Vivly offers a huge range of options, from classic white metro tiles to contemporary large-format designs, from subtle neutrals to statement patterns. The choice you make here will define whether your bathroom feels spa-like and serene, or bold and energising.

Consider practical details too: where will wet towels go? A heated towel rail isn't just about luxury, it's about having warm, dry towels ready when you need them and keeping the bathroom fresh between uses.

Think about your morning and evening routines. Would good task lighting around the mirror make putting on makeup easier? Would a rainfall showerhead feel like a daily treat? These aren't frivolous extras, they're about designing a space that genuinely works for you.

How do you actually make these decisions?

Our Customer Experience team knows these decisions can feel big. They're there to talk you through options without pressure, to answer practical questions (yes, that flooring is suitable for underfloor heating; no, that tile won't show every water mark), and to help you think through what actually matters for your household.

To help you decide you could bring photos of rooms you love or paint samples if you're already thinking about wall colours. Bring your partner, or whoever will share these spaces with you, disagreements are much easier to resolve when you're looking at real samples rather than scrolling through endless online images.

And remember: these choices don't all have to be made at once. Our team will guide you through the process in a sensible order, focusing first on decisions with longer lead times and building from there.

At Vivly, we know that choosing how to personalise your home involves big decisions. The finishing touches aren't really finishing touches at all, they're the daily details that shape how your home feels to live in. That's why we treat these decisions with the respect they deserve. No hard sell, no pressure to choose the most expensive options. Just choice, expertise, and the time to make well-considered decisions that genuinely improve your life.

Pop into the Customer Experience Hub to explore the full range of options available. Our team is here to help you create a home that's uniquely yours.