Custom Wardrobe Designs
We can customise any of our existing designs or we can build something completely unique just for you.
Where do I start?
Planning a functional wardrobe is a simple process. Our goal is to create a wardrobe that is both functional and organised. To do this, we need to begin by gaining an uderstanding of the different components which make up a wardrobe;
Wardrobe opening showing all wardrobe components 
Wardrobe Components
It is very important to figure out which wardrobe components you require and how much of each component you will need. Divide your clothes into each of the sections as follows:
Full Hanging
Ideal for dresses and coats (up to 1700mm long)
3/4 Hanging
Ideal for shorter dresses and trousers (up to 1500mm long)
1/2 Hanging
Ideal for shirts and skirts (up to 1000mm long)
Shelving
Ideal for folded items such as t-shirts and shorts
Drawers
Ideal for storing socks and underwear
Tip: A good way to figure out how much hanging space you need is to hang the clothes on an existing hanging rod and with a tape measure, measure how much space they take up.
Wardrobe Layouts
How you plan your wardrobe will depend on the type of wardrobe layout you have to work with. Although wardrobe openings may be different shapes and sizes, all wardrobes usually follow the same basic layout shapes. The most common layout shapes are as follows:
Built-in Wardrobe Layouts
Standard Opening
An existing wardrobe opening which requires shelving only.
Straight Wall
A straight wall which requires shelving and panels either side to enclose the wardrobe.
Corner Opening (Left)
A corner to the left which requires shelving and a panel on the right hand side to enclose the wardrobe.
Corner Opening (Right)
A corner to the right which requires shelving and a panel on the left hand side to enclose the wardrobe.
Walk-in Wardrobe Layouts
U Shaped
G Shaped
Walk-through
Designing the perfect wardrobe
The wardrobe planner
We have prepared the following documents which will assist you with planning and designing your wardrobe:
| MS Excel 97-2003 .xls format | MS Excel 2007-current .xlsx format |
|---|---|
| Wardrobe Planner (178.5 kB) | Wardrobe Planner (21.7 kB) |
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Some important things to take into consideration:
Working out your dimensions
Don't know how to measure your wardrobe? Check out our how to meausre guides on our support page.
Style of doors
It is important to consider the style of doors that you are planning for your wardrobe, as the doors will have an impact on the design of your wardrobe. For example, two sliding doors will prevent a wardrobe design from having a central drawer box. Alternatively, hinged doors will enable you to choose a drawer box in the centre of the opening (please note that Spacemaker Wardrobes only supply sliding wardrobe doors).
Number of people
How many people are going to be using the wardrobe (for example, do you need 'His' and 'Hers' sections?). We recommend dividing the wardrobe so that each person has their own section.
What next?
Email us your designs using our contact form and we will send you a quotation. Please include as much information as possible including any photos of your wardrobe / wardrobe door opening.
You may also want to have a look at our existing flat pack wardrobe designs and pricing ».