A fitted wardrobe makes the most of awkward spaces and uses the full height of a room. A few decisions up front make the design visit far more useful.
What you are storing
Count long hanging, short hanging, folded clothes, shoes and bags. Two people sharing a wardrobe rarely need the same layout on each side.
Doors
- Hinged doors open fully and suit most rooms.
- Sliding doors save space in narrow rooms but only show half the wardrobe at a time.
- No doors, for an open dressing room, need tidier storage inside.
Inside
Drawers, pull-out rails, shoe shelves and adjustable shelving all cost space. Decide which matter most before the layout is drawn.
Lighting
Lighting inside the wardrobe, switched by the doors, makes a real difference. It needs planning before the electrician first-fixes.
Finishes
Match the doors to the room's other joinery, or treat the wardrobe as a feature in its own right. Painted doors are the most popular choice; veneers suit a more modern room.
Timing in a new build
If you are building, talk to us before plastering. Ceiling heights, sockets and lighting positions are much easier to plan at that stage.
Uno Interiors, Downpatrick. Published 30 October 2026.
