Yeh I had considered that and after a bit of quick research I think that's what I'll have to do.

I'll dig out my studfinder this week and have a look.

I'd make a spacer out of timber (as suggested) or a poly block and mount with longer fixings.

Or you could use a block of wood and match the angle of the wall on the side.
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You would obviously have to ensure the block is solid to the brick / stud or you'll be redoing the ironing :)

[Edited on 10-01-2014 by _Allan_]

I have a cupboard in my spare bedroom that is basically built into the walls. It's not a proper wardrobe but it does have double doors. Inside it's just painted walls, with no rails or anything.

I want to fit a hanging rail to hang clothes on. This would be straightforward if the walls were parallel like this:

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But one of the walls is at an angle like this:

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Does anyone know if there is some kind of bracket available to handle mounting a rail at an angle on one end?

Thanks,
James