10 Tips For Determining How Big My Custom Wardrobes Should Be
                     10 TIPS FOR DETERMINING 
HOW BIG MY CUSTOM 
WARDROBES SHOULD BE
1. TYPE OF IN-BUILT 
WARDROBE
• Hinged wardrobes require space to 
open the doors and access clothing, 
making them ideal for large areas.
• Sliding door wardrobes, conversely, 
can make a small room appear 
larger.
• A walk-in custom wardrobe is 
another option if you have a large 
bedroom.
2. MAKE USE OF EVERY
 AVAILABLE SPACE
Ask the wardrobe designer and installer 
to measure the space from floor to 
ceiling. In this case, even a small room 
can have a sizeable wall-to-wall custom 
wardrobe. The top hard-to-reach areas 
near the ceiling make perfect storage 
space for seasonal clothes you only 
require occasionally.
3. PRIORITISE SPACE 
FOR LONG CLOTHES
If you have more dresses or long 
clothes that require hanging, the 
priority should be open hanging space. 
You need more vertical space. 
Therefore, ensure most of the wardrobe 
can accommodate double hang rails. 
On average, a woman’s wardrobe 
should have about 55 centimetres of 
hanging space.
4. INCLUDE USEFUL 
DETAILS
To get the most out of your bedroom 
space, consider minimalist designs that 
are equally practical. For instance, 
custom wardrobe designs can hide a 
full-length mirror to slide out of one end 
of the wardrobe. It is not only a unique 
design, but it saves space for more 
clothing storage.
5. DESIGN 
AROUND YOUR 
NEEDS
The amount and type of clothes you 
have will also determine the size of 
your custom wardrobe. The designer 
will consider how many clothes you will 
hang on rails, fold away on shelves or 
store in baskets beneath or above the 
wardrobe.
6. CONSIDER IF 
THE SPACE IS 
SHARED
For couples that share wardrobe space, 
dividers help prevent mixing clothes. 
Therefore, a large custom wardrobe is 
necessary to maximise the shared 
space. Since women tend to occupy 
more space, especially hanging clothes, 
the design and size should 
accommodate everyone’s needs.
7. INSTALL ISLAND 
PIECES FOR LARGE 
SPACES
For those with unlimited space in the 
bedroom, installing an island in the 
middle of the custom wardrobe 
provides storage for accessories. This is 
a luxury for those with walk-in 
wardrobes.
8. CONSIDER 
SHOE STORAGE
When building a custom wardrobe, 
consider the space required to store 
away an average of 30 pairs of shoes. 
Since shoes need a flat surface, the 
wardrobe must be ample for the best 
functionality.
9. CONSIDER FUTURE 
STORAGE NEEDS
You can still have a his and hers 
bathroom with one basin -it just needs 
to be big enough for both of you to 
share. There are pros and cons to each: 
having two individual basins means 
personal space but less bench space, 
whereas one large basin means more 
bench space. Again this choice should 
be based on how you use your area.
10. MAKE ROOM F
OR SEASONAL CLO
THING
Seasonal clothing takes up much room 
in most wardrobes. As a result, when 
building custom wardrobes, consider 
the need to store away shoes and 
clothing you wear occasionally. Install 
top or bottom shelves to remove 
baskets with items you require later.