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How Do You Put Shelves in a Wardrobe?
August 13, 2026

How Do You Put Shelves in a Wardrobe?

Fitting shelves into a wardrobe is a batten and board job that most people can complete in an afternoon with basic tools. This guide covers deciding shelf heights around what you actually store, choosing board and batten sizes, marking and fixing battens level in a wardrobe that may not be standing on a level floor, and cutting a shelf slightly under the measured width so it drops in without bowing the carcass. It also explains span limits before a shelf sags, when to add a back batten or central divider, and the no drill alternatives that suit rented properties....

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How Do You Build Armoire Wardrobe?
August 13, 2026

How Do You Build Armoire Wardrobe?

An armoire is built as a freestanding cabinet rather than a fitted unit, which means a full box with a finished back, a plinth at the base, a cornice at the top and panelled double doors on the front. This guide explains what separates an armoire from an ordinary wardrobe carcass and why the sides deserve the same finish as the front. We cover traditional proportions, the internal depth hangers require, and the ceiling and staircase measurements to check before committing to a height. There is practical detail on assembling the carcass square, using a thicker back panel where it may be seen, setting the plinth back to create a shadow line, and keeping the cornice projection modest in low ceilinged rooms. We also show a simpler route to panelled doors using applied mouldings, plus advice on hinges, interior layout, finishing and hardware....

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How Do You Adjust Wardrobe Door Hinges?
August 13, 2026

How Do You Adjust Wardrobe Door Hinges?

Concealed wardrobe hinges adjust in three directions: the screw nearest the door face moves it sideways, the rear screw sets how close it sits to the carcass, and loosening the mounting plate lets the door slide up or down. Work in quarter turns, closing the door between each one, and always start with the top hinge because it carries the visible upper line. This guide matches each fault to its cure, covering doors that sag at the outer edge, uneven vertical gaps between a pair, and doors that spring back rather than closing flush. It also identifies the problems hinges cannot fix, including an unlevel floor or a racked carcass, and shows the proper five minute repair for a stripped chipboard screw hole. It also explains why a door should be hung and adjusted before handles are fitted, and how to keep a pair of doors reading as a matched set across the front of the wardrobe....

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How Much Are Custom Wardrobes?
August 13, 2026

How Much Are Custom Wardrobes?

Custom wardrobes are priced by the metre and built from five separate cost elements: carcass materials, doors, interior fittings, fitting labour and preparation work such as electrics or plastering. Understanding that split explains why two quotes for the same wall can look nothing alike. This guide walks through each element in turn, showing which decisions genuinely move the total: hinged doors compared with sliding tracks, melamine board against veneer or sprayed lacquer, and the drawer boxes and pull out fittings that quietly account for much of an interior. We also cover the costs people forget to budget for, including waste removal, boxing in pipes and making good the walls, then explain how to compare quotes fairly against a ready made alternative and where bespoke joinery genuinely earns its premium in a British home....

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How Do You Change the Colour of Wardrobe Doors?
August 13, 2026

How Do You Change the Colour of Wardrobe Doors?

Changing the colour of wardrobe doors is the most cost effective bedroom update there is, provided the preparation is done properly. This guide starts by identifying what the doors are actually made of, because melamine, high gloss, laminate, MDF and timber each need a different approach and only one of them is genuinely forgiving. It then works through the full sequence: removing the doors and painting them flat, washing away years of hand oil that paint will never bond to, keying the surface, filling and sanding, choosing between bonding primers, and building thin coats of a cabinet grade eggshell or satin. There is guidance on colours that hold up in real British bedrooms, why the floor matters as much as the walls when choosing a shade, when self adhesive vinyl wrap is the smarter option, and how new handles change the result more than most people anticipate....

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How Much Does a Full Wardrobe Cost?
August 13, 2026

How Much Does a Full Wardrobe Cost?

The cost of a full wardrobe depends on which question you are asking, so this guide covers both the furniture and the clothes. It breaks down the five factors that drive wardrobe pricing, including size, door count, material, mechanism and internal specification, then compares the three routes of freestanding flat pack, premium freestanding and fitted built in furniture. It also covers the costs people overlook, from assembly and delivery access to hangers, storage boxes and old furniture removal, and explains where extra spending genuinely pays off, such as board thickness, hinges and track quality, against upgrades that rarely justify themselves. A clear decision sequence helps you compare options that actually fit your room....

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How Do You Make a Wardrobe from Scratch?
August 13, 2026

How Do You Make a Wardrobe from Scratch?

Making a wardrobe from scratch means drawing it to your exact space, cutting a carcass from 18mm sheet material, squaring the frame, fixing a back panel and top rail, then fitting the interior before hanging the doors. This guide works through each stage with the dimensions that matter, including the 570mm to 600mm internal depth hangers need and realistic hanging heights for long and double sections. We compare melamine faced chipboard, MDF and birch plywood, and explain why accurate cutting is the stage that decides the final result. There is guidance on assembling flat, checking diagonals, scribing filler strips to uneven walls, supporting long rails and shelves so they do not sag, and adjusting concealed hinges to an even gap. We also set out honestly when a scratch build is worth the effort and when a ready made unit gives the better finish....

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Can You Paint over Vinyl Wardrobe Doors?
August 13, 2026

Can You Paint over Vinyl Wardrobe Doors?

Vinyl wrapped wardrobe doors can absolutely be painted, but only if the preparation is done properly, because the film is non porous and paint has nothing to grip. This guide sets out the sequence that works: degrease thoroughly, key the surface to a uniform matte, remove all dust, apply an adhesion primer made for slick surfaces, then build two thin coats of a hardwearing eggshell or satin. It also explains how to assess whether the wrap is still sound, what to do about lifted edges and swollen MDF, which primers and finishes suit vinyl, and how long the result should last. Handle changes, hinge repairs and choosing a colour that suits a UK bedroom are covered too....

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How Do You Assemble Wardrobe Moving Box?
August 13, 2026

How Do You Assemble Wardrobe Moving Box?

A wardrobe moving box is assembled by folding out the four walls, folding the base flaps, taping the base seam thoroughly, then threading the hanging bar through the reinforced holes near the top. It takes two or three minutes, and only two details really matter: tape the base in an H pattern because that is where all the weight sits, and check the bar is properly seated before loading anything onto it. This guide covers how to identify a genuine double wall wardrobe box, how much to load without making it unliftable, why grouping hangers in the order they hung saves time at the other end, and what belongs in the floor space beneath the garments. It also explains how to carry and stack these boxes safely in a van, and how to plan the unpacking so clothes are not left hanging in cardboard for a fortnight. A short FAQ answers the common packing questions....

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Can You Wallpaper a Wardrobe?
August 13, 2026

Can You Wallpaper a Wardrobe?

Yes, you can wallpaper a wardrobe, and it changes a bedroom without replacing furniture, but the surface needs to be clean, dry and lightly keyed so adhesive can grip the sealed melamine and gloss finishes used on most modern units. Interior back panels, flat door fronts and room facing side panels all take paper well, while curved edges, top surfaces and sliding faces do not. This guide covers preparing and priming melamine properly, choosing a paper weight and pattern scale that suits a small panel, measuring and cutting cleanly, and hanging both pasted and peel and stick papers without trapping air. It also explains how to wrap door edges, check clearances before rehanging, and care for the finish afterwards. There is advice on adhesive choice for sealed surfaces, on lining a single feature panel rather than the whole unit, and on keeping the change reversible if you rent and need the original finish back later....

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