How Deep Is a Wardrobe?
Depth is the one wardrobe measurement you cannot negotiate, because it is set by the width of a coat hanger rather than by design preference. Most UK wardrobes measure between fifty five and sixty centimetres, and this guide explains exactly how that figure is arrived at, from hanger width and garment bulk through to rail brackets and door clearance. We look at why sliding units need closer to seventy centimetres externally, how shallow forty to fifty centimetre wardrobes work with a front to back rail, and typical depths by unit type including corner and children's designs. There is also practical planning advice: adding clear floor space to carcase depth when sketching a room, measuring from the wall rather than the skirting, dividing deep shelves so nothing disappears at the back, and checking the delivery route....
