Dear David,
I like it very much, and so does 'er indoors. My wife is from India and so I usually refer to her as the 'memsahib'.
I like the way you have simplified the framework, yet retained the storage space. The bi-fold doors work really well, and should be fairly straightforward for a cabinet maker. The recessed section at floor level is also an excellent idea. It is these little finishing touches that make all the difference.
The existing floor is made up of pine floor boards, but as I plan to redo the flooring I will make the base of the wardrobe separate from the rest of the flooring to avoid trapping floor boards under the wardrobe.
I would love to make something like this myself, but I have absolutely no skill with wood. I plan to commission the work as part of an overall house renovation which will include pretty much everything, from re-roofing to building a new bathroom and kitchen. The work will necessitate leaving the house for several months as British builders are not known for their speed.
Thank you for taking an interest, and for all your excellent ideas and re-modelling. I know how long design concepts take, and so I'm especially grateful for all your efforts.
Kind regards,
Bob