A new wardrobe in the UK generally costs somewhere between \u00a3100 and \u00a3600. Compact single door units start around \u00a3100 to \u00a3200. Standard two door wardrobes typically sit between \u00a3180 and \u00a3400. Wide multi door and sliding designs commonly run from \u00a3350 to \u00a3700, and fitted wardrobes built to measure are a different category altogether, usually starting around \u00a31,000 for a single alcove and rising with the size of the run.<\/p>\n
Those bands cover most of what people actually buy. What moves a wardrobe from one band to another is size, construction, door type and finish, and it is worth understanding each before deciding where your money is best spent.<\/p>\n
Price tracks material volume fairly closely. A single door wardrobe uses a fraction of the board of a four door unit, and it costs proportionally less.<\/p>\n
Height matters too. Taller units need longer side panels and stronger construction to stay rigid, so a 200cm wardrobe costs more than a 180cm version of the same width.<\/p>\n
Depth has less effect on price than width or height, which is one reason standard depth units are usually better value than shallow ones. You are paying mostly for frontage.<\/p>\n
Hinged doors are the more economical option. The hardware is simple, widely standardised and inexpensive.<\/p>\n
Sliding doors cost more. They need aluminium tracks, roller assemblies and heavier panels, and the tolerances are tighter. Expect a sliding wardrobe to sit above a hinged unit of the same width. Whether that premium is worth paying depends entirely on your room: in a narrow bedroom where a swinging door would hit the bed, it usually is.<\/p>\n
Mirrored doors add cost again, both for the glass itself and for the heavier construction needed to carry it. They do useful work in return, bouncing light around a small room and removing the need for a separate mirror.<\/p>\n
Most wardrobes in this price range are built from engineered board: chipboard or MDF with a laminate, melamine, foil or gloss facing. That is not a criticism. Engineered board is dimensionally stable, holds a finish well and does not move with humidity the way solid timber can.<\/p>\n
Where quality differences show is in thickness and detail. Thicker carcass panels, a solid back rather than a thin one, soft close hinges, full extension drawer runners and properly edged panels all cost more to make and all affect how the wardrobe feels in daily use.<\/p>\n
Solid wood wardrobes sit at the top of the range and behave differently. They are heavier, more repairable and can be refinished, but they need a stable environment and cost considerably more.<\/p>\n
High gloss finishes carry a small premium over matt and reflect light well, though they show fingerprints more readily. Our modern wardrobes UK sale<\/a> collection spans matt, wood effect, gloss and mirrored fronts so you can compare what the finish is actually costing you.<\/p>\n This is the decision with the largest financial consequence. A freestanding wardrobe arrives finished, goes in within a few hours and comes with you when you move. A fitted wardrobe uses every centimetre of an awkward space and looks built in, but it stays with the house and costs several times more.<\/p>\n Fitted units make sense in genuinely difficult spaces: sloping loft ceilings, deep chimney breast recesses, long narrow walls where standard sizes leave dead gaps. In a regular rectangular bedroom, a freestanding unit usually delivers similar storage for far less.<\/p>\n Renters and anyone likely to move within a few years should think carefully before committing to fitted. Our modern sliding wardrobes UK sale<\/a> range gives much of the space efficiency of a fitted run without the permanence.<\/p>\n The wardrobe price is rarely the whole cost. Assembly, if you pay for it, typically adds \u00a360 to \u00a3150 for a two door unit and more for sliding designs. Removal of an old wardrobe may be chargeable. Wall fixings and, on an uneven floor, packers are minor but necessary.<\/p>\n Internal accessories are worth planning for. Extra shelves, trouser rails and storage boxes are often bought separately and can add up.<\/p>\n Delivery is a factor to check rather than assume. At Furniture in Fashion we offer free delivery to most UK mainland postcodes, and Returns are available up to 30 days.<\/p>\n Buy for the room rather than for the wall. A well chosen 150cm wardrobe with a sensible interior beats a 200cm one you cannot fully open because the bed is in the way.<\/p>\n Prioritise internal layout over external size. Double hanging, adjustable shelves and a drawer bank make a moderate wardrobe hold far more than a larger unit fitted with one rail and one shelf.<\/p>\n Take pressure off the wardrobe with other storage. A modern chest of drawers UK sale<\/a> unit handles folded clothes more efficiently than wardrobe shelving, and a modern blanket box UK<\/a> deals with bedding and off season items. Combining a mid range wardrobe with these usually costs less than buying the largest wardrobe available.<\/p>\nFreestanding Versus Fitted<\/h3>\n
What Else to Budget For<\/h3>\n
Getting Better Value<\/h3>\n