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How Tall Are Wardrobes?
August 13, 2026

How Tall Are Wardrobes?

Wardrobe height decides whether a unit fits the room, holds your coats and looks right against the wall, and the standard sizes exist for practical reasons rather than convention. Most designs sit between 180cm and 220cm, with 200cm the most common in UK bedrooms because it allows full length hanging plus a shelf above. This guide explains what each height band gives you, how to measure a ceiling properly including the diagonal clearance needed to stand a tall unit upright, and why sloping loft ceilings need checking at the front face of the wardrobe. We also look at internal hanging height, which matters more than the external figure, how door style changes what a tall unit can carry, and how to achieve a floor to ceiling look without commissioning fitted joinery....

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How Do You Prevent Mould in Built-in Wardrobe Naturally?
August 13, 2026

How Do You Prevent Mould in Built-in Wardrobe Naturally?

Mould in a built in wardrobe is a ventilation and temperature problem before it is a cleaning one. Sealed against a cold external wall, packed with moisture holding natural fibres and starved of moving air, a built in unit has everything mould needs. This guide explains why the growth always appears on the back wall and in corners, then sets out the natural fixes that work: cutting low and high vents so air moves through the space, battening the unit off the plaster to create an air gap, keeping gentle background warmth so surfaces stay above the dew point, and airing the room briefly each morning. You will also find which moisture absorbers genuinely help and where to place them, how to stop bringing damp in with your clothes, and how to clean existing mould safely with white vinegar before making the structural changes that prevent it returning....

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Where Can I Buy Good Quality Wardrobes in the UK?
August 13, 2026

Where Can I Buy Good Quality Wardrobes in the UK?

Quality in a wardrobe lives in details that photographs never show, which is why the retailers worth buying from are the ones that publish full specifications. Carcase thickness, how the back panel is fitted, the number and type of hinges, the sliding track system and how the rail is supported all matter far more than the styling of the doors. In this guide we set out the checks that reveal build quality in about a minute, then compare the main construction types found in UK homes, from solid timber and veneered board to melamine, gloss and mirrored fronts. We look at where showrooms help and where online specialists win, cover the access, delivery and assembly questions that decide whether a large wardrobe ever reaches an upstairs bedroom, and explain how to match a wardrobe to the rest of the room. A list of warning signs closes the guide....

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How Do You Build Your Own Wardrobe?
August 13, 2026

How Do You Build Your Own Wardrobe?

Building your own wardrobe rewards careful planning far more than clever carpentry, and the interior layout is the part most people get wrong. This guide starts with auditing your clothes and working to the dimensions that matter: 1500mm below a long hanging rail, 1000mm for short hanging, and 550mm of internal depth so garments clear the door. It then covers surveying an uneven alcove, choosing between plywood, MDF and melamine faced chipboard, assembling a square carcass with a back panel that keeps it that way, and fixing it safely to the wall. Rails, adjustable shelving, drawers, hinged and sliding doors and finishing are all included, along with honest guidance on when a freestanding unit is the better answer....

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How Do You Hang Wardrobe Doors?
August 13, 2026

How Do You Hang Wardrobe Doors?

Wardrobe doors are hung by drilling a 35mm cup recess in the back of the door, screwing matching mounting plates to the carcass at the same heights, then clipping the hinge arms on and using the three adjustment screws to even out the gaps. That adjustment stage is what separates a hung door from a well hung one. This guide explains concealed cup hinges, overlay types and opening angles, how many hinges a door of a given height and weight actually needs, and how to mark a pair of doors together so the hinge heights match. It covers drilling the recess to the right depth without breaking through the face, transferring plate positions accurately, and the correct order for height, side and depth adjustment. There is also practical advice on rehanging a door that has dropped through worn chipboard, working with traditional butt hinges, and knowing when the material itself has failed. A short FAQ follows....

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How Do You Fit Wardrobe Sliding Doors?
August 13, 2026

How Do You Fit Wardrobe Sliding Doors?

Fitting sliding wardrobe doors follows a strict order: level and fix the bottom track, align the top track directly above it, hang the rear panel first, then the front, and adjust the rollers until each door hangs plumb. This guide explains why the bottom track matters more than anything else, and how to check an opening properly by measuring width, height and diagonals before you begin. It covers preparing the floor, cutting carpet away so doors cannot sag, finding joists for a secure top fixing, handling heavy mirrored panels safely and fitting the anti jump blocks that are so often left in the box. We also cover finishing with filler panels and a pelmet, keeping the track clean so the action stays smooth, and how to plan a wardrobe interior when you can only see half of it at a time....

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How Do Sliding Wardrobe Doors Work?
August 13, 2026

How Do Sliding Wardrobe Doors Work?

Sliding wardrobe doors look simple from the outside, but understanding the mechanism makes them far easier to choose, fit and live with. This guide explains how the panels sit in separate channels within a shaped metal track, what the rollers actually do, and the difference between bottom rolling systems that carry weight on the floor track and top hung systems that leave the floor clear. It covers what is inside a track, including roller adjustment, anti jump blocks and soft close dampers, and why sliding doors suit narrow British bedrooms where a hinged door has nowhere to swing. There is practical advice on mirrored and glass panels and the extra weight they bring, simple maintenance that keeps doors running quietly for years, honest comparison against hinged doors, and a diagnostic list linking common faults to their real causes....

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Can You Put a Wardrobe in Front of a Radiator?
August 13, 2026

Can You Put a Wardrobe in Front of a Radiator?

Radiators in UK bedrooms have a habit of sitting exactly where a wardrobe needs to go, so this guide explains what actually happens when you block one and what to do instead. It sets out how a wardrobe interrupts both radiated heat and the convection current that warms a room, leading to longer heating cycles and a cooler space. It also covers the effect of sustained dry heat on timber, veneers, gloss finishes, leather and wool, and explains the less obvious risk: a still, cool pocket behind the unit where condensation and mould develop on the wall and back panel. Practical alternatives include moving tall storage to a warmer internal wall, using lower drawer units beside the radiator, or splitting capacity into two narrow wardrobes either side. For rooms with no alternative, there is clear advice on gaps, reflective panels, thermostatic valves and monitoring for damp....

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How Do You Change Wardrobe?
August 13, 2026

How Do You Change Wardrobe?

Changing a wardrobe covers two jobs that are usually done at once: replacing the unit and rethinking what lives inside it. Getting the furniture part right starts before anything is bought, with measurements of the doorway and stair turn rather than the bedroom, and continues with careful assembly, packers under the base and a wall bracket for safety. This guide walks through emptying and removing the old wardrobe, making good the wall behind it, building the new carcase square and adjusting the hinges so the door gaps sit even. It then turns to the contents, with a straightforward sorting method, advice on grouping clothes by category rather than colour, and where shoes, bedding and small daily items are better stored so the fresh start survives longer than a month....

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How Much Are Sliding Wardrobes?
August 13, 2026

How Much Are Sliding Wardrobes?

Sliding wardrobe prices in the UK cover a wide range, from compact freestanding two door units in the low hundreds to made to measure fitted runs reaching four figures once survey and installation are counted. This guide explains what actually drives that cost: width, height, door finish and above all the quality of the sliding gear, which is the part you notice every day. You will find a clear comparison of freestanding versus fitted, including the situations where a fitted run genuinely earns its price, such as sloped loft ceilings and chimney recesses. There is also practical guidance on judging quality by carcass thickness, back panel fixing, door weight ratings and adjustable feet, plus the assembly, delivery and disposal costs people usually forget to factor in....

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