How Do You Build a Wardrobe with Drawers?

Building a wardrobe with drawers works best in a fixed order: square the carcass, fix the back panel, mount the runners while the side panels are still accessible, then build and fit the drawer boxes last. This guide starts with planning the interior on paper, allocating clear drops for long and short hanging and placing the drawer bank at a height that is genuinely comfortable to use rather than at ankle level. It compares the three ways to support drawers, hanging them from the side panels, running them either side of a vertical divider or building a separate module on the bench, and explains which suits narrow and wide wardrobes. It also covers choosing between roller, ball bearing and undermount runners, why the runners must be bought before the boxes are cut, marking heights accurately with a story stick, building boxes that stay square, and fitting fronts and handles consistently....