Minimum recommendations for wardrobe size.

Length per person

1800-2400mm is ideal. Some people will need more, some less – it really depends on your lifestyle, clothing/shoe/accessory collection and dressing habits!

Internal depth

600mm – suit jackets and coats especially can be up to 550mm and require 600mm of internal depth. Any less than this will mean your clothes get squashed when trying to close the doors.

Shelf depth and width

400mm minimum – folded garments are typically 350mm wide/deep. Space allowing, we usually recommend shelves be more like 600mm wide, as 400mm can feel a bit cramped to some people (600mm wide can take two folded t-shirts whereas 400mm wide will only fit one).

Height

Our wardrobes generally have a top shelf at 2100mm and our standard doors will reach up to 2400mm, so you can use the vertical space for additional storage. If you have a high stud, we also have doors that can be made up to 2700mm high.

Pro tip

Having one drawer tower that is 800mm wide (3 x t-shirts across) will be far more cost-effective than two 400mm wide towers (1 x t-shirt across each), but use up the exact same amount of space.

Wardrobe size by room

Different rooms in the house will have varying wardrobe requirements. Again we need to stress the fact that each household is going to have different requirements overall because we are all individuals with unique habits, but you asked, and we love to deliver!

Here’s a breakdown of typical spaces and recommended wardrobe sizes:

Master Bedroom

The master bedroom typically requires the most wardrobe space. A walk-in wardrobe is ideal, providing ample storage for two people. Aim for a minimum of 1400mm to 2000mm in depth and as much length as the space allows.

Secondary Bedrooms

For secondary bedrooms, built-in wardrobes with sliding or bi-fold doors are practical. A standard built-in wardrobe can range from 1500mm to 2500mm meters in length, depending on the room size and needs of the occupier – where possible, the bigger the better, because you can really never have too much storage.

Guest Rooms

A guest room can have a smaller wardrobe, perhaps around 1200mm to 1800mm in length, providing enough space for short-term visitors or a place to put extra linen or out-of-season clothing.

Hallway Cupboards

Hallway and entryway closets are great for storing coats, shoes, schoolbags and seasonal items. Allocate at least 1000mm in width.

Linen

For a typical 4-person household, we would aim for at least 2000mm for a linen cupboard, but we can work with whatever space you have available!