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A wardrobe is a must-have in every bedroom. The right type of wardrobe will fit everything neatly without making the bedroom stuffy, and enhance the look of your bedroom

With this guide, select a perfect wardrobe for your needs in 4 easy steps.

Before you start browsing, start with understanding the space available to keep the wardrobe. To know what kind of wardrobe will best fit the room,

● Carefully measure width, length, and height of the room.

● Check the window and door location – so the wardrobe doesn’t obstruct / block the entry or the window

● Ensure that you leave min of 30” of space between the wardrobe and other furniture to allow for easy circulation

Topics In This Buying Guide

● Types of Wardrobes

● Material Options

● Wardrobe Interiors & Accessories

● Wardrobe Design Styles

Types of Wardrobes

Hinged / Swing Door

Wardrobes with shutters hinged to the sides of the wardrobe frame. Hinged wardrobes are simple to operate and provide maximum storage space. They can fit into almost any space.

You can choose from 1 Door, 2 Door, 3 Door, 4 Door or 4+ Doors, depending upon the available space.

Standard width of each door starts from 12” and can go up to 18”-19”.

Standard height starts from 5’. Maximum height is 8’.

Standard depth starts from 16” and can go up to 24”

Sliding Door

Wardrobes with shutters fitted on a channel, moving along the width

Sliding wardrobes are perfect for large spans. These wardrobes do not require a space in front of the wardrobe to access, so they are suitable where limited space is available between the bed & the wardrobe.

Sliding wardrobes are usually 2 Doors or 3 Doors.

Standard minimum width of each shutter is 1’-6” and maximum is 5’

Standard minimum height for the shutter is 5’ and maximum is 8’-6”

Material Options

Solid Wood

Strong, durable & versatile material for wardrobes.

Solid wood can be easily carved, painted, or given a distressed finish, presenting a great opportunity for design.

Solid wood comes in different grains and polishes, so a variety of finishes are possible.

Engineered Wood

Economical and most used material for wardrobes.

Wardrobes made in engineered wood are lighter than Solid wood and come in a multiple of designs.

These are easy to maintain and are available in several colours & finishes. Most preferred types of Engineered wood are:

Plywood: Strong and durable, plywood is a preferred material for its strength and termite resistance. Plywood wardrobes can take several exterior finishes such as laminates & acrylic. There are available in variety of colours, textures, grains, and pattern

MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard): Sturdy, flat, and easy to machine. MDF provides superior finishing to your wardrobes. PU paint, Acrylic and Membrane finish have best results when used on MDF. MDF can be carved, and cut-out designs can be made.

Particle Board: Most economical option of material for wardrobes. Suitable for smaller wardrobes. Usually available as pre laminated sheets, Particle board wardrobes are lightweight and compact

Metal

Metal wardrobes are lightweight yet strong.

Metal is cost effective, and cabinets can be manufactured in several different designs, colours & finishes.

Most popular metals are Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel

Wardrobe Interiors & Accessories

Shelves vs Hanging

Shelves and hanging rods are the most used internals in a wardrobe. If you have loads of clothes and you want to organise them, go for more shelves.

If you want to see all the clothes at one go, more hanging space is suitable for you. Please keep in mind the width of the hangers and depth of the wardrobe.

Drawers

Drawers with locks come very handy to store valuables. Drawers can also be used to store small clothes & delicates

Mirrors

Mirrors on the wardrobe shutters is a standard design and can be useful where no space is available for a dresser. A mirror can also make the room brighter by reflecting light & visually expand the space, making it look larger

Wardrobe Design Styles

Modern

Simple, Fuss-free, and Elegant. Modern wardrobes have clean geometric shape and minimal ornamentation

Modern style wardrobes will suit all interior styles, and are compact and functional

Mid-Century Modern

Go for this style if you want a lightweight, clean, and uncluttered look. The signature features include tapering round legs, smooth finishes, and interesting patterns

Contemporary

If you want something Sleek, Fresh and bang on Trend, Contemporary is the style for you.

Contemporary style offers interesting colours, textures & design elements

Transitional

Transitional style offers a beautiful blend of new and traditional furniture, including finishes and materials and fabrics

Here, you will find traditional elements like carvings, mouldings and curves interpreted in a modern way

Traditional

Feeling nostalgic? Go for the traditional style of furniture.

Taking inspiration from colonial period and traditional arts & crafts, Traditional furniture features artistic inlays, decorative trims & mouldings and intricate details

More Tips

• Ensure that there is at least 1.5” of space on the side of the wardrobe so that the shutters can open properly. Also, make sure the height of the wardrobe is slightly lesser than the ceiling height

•Do not load the shelves & drawers beyond the given capacity