How to Build a Walk-in Wardrobe

Have you been stuffing your clothes into small drawers? Or do you spend hours searching for your favourite jeans in an overloaded wardrobe? Whether you want to free up space in your bedroom or are looking to creating a tidy space for your clothing and storage needs, walk-in wardrobes are a desirable addition to your home.

But how do you put together a walk-in wardrobe that is not only practical but also aesthetically appealing and includes all the necessary shelves, garment rails, soft drawers with smooth draw runners and storage spaces to organise every type of garment and accessory you have.

Constructing a walk-in wardrobe from the ground up might seem like a very daunting task. In this article, we will go through the process of building a walk-in wardrobe.

Choosing a location for the walk-in wardrobe

The first step would be, definitely, to allocate a space where you would want to build your walk-in wardrobe. If you are lucky enough to have a room adjacent to your bedroom, choose that space. If not – the next best solution is to frame a space in one of your bedrooms.

Tip: Square or rectangular rooms or dimensions work best. Avoid irregularly shaped rooms. Do not select a room with too many windows.

Measuring the space required for each unit in your walk-in wardrobe

Use a measuring tape to measure the dimensions of your room. Make a rough sketch of the design of your walk-in wardrobe on a piece of paper.  Break down the design into individual sections. Make a note of the dimensions of each compartment dedicated to specific clothing articles, for e.g., drawers, hanging spaces, shoe storage, storage for bulky items, cubby holes, doors etc. 

Tip: While calculating hanging space, allot 1 inch per item. But don’t forget to add an extra 0.5 to 1 inch for bulky winter clothing.

Cut your building materials

Once the dimensions and measurements are ready, you can start cutting the building material. Cut each piece as per the measurements of your individual units. 

Tip: Always make sure to measure the building pieces twice before cutting them.

Install the individual units

Once the individual units are cut as per your design and measurements, you can install the units onto the wall. To attach each unit onto the wall, you would need steel brackets for support. Fix the brackets to the wall using screws.

Once the main units are fixed, you can install shelves and other storage systems to your new walk-in wardrobe. Then add rails for your garment hangers. If you have planned drawers, fix draw runners and insert the drawers along the draw runners for a smooth and soft movement. Finally, you can install your door and paint or polish the wardrobe as desired.

Tip: Use wooden buttons to cover up the holes created to fix in the screws.

A well-planned walk-in wardrobe lets you clear the clutter and free up space in your bedroom by getting rid of your bulky cupboards and other cabinets. You could also choose from a variety of wardrobe designs and customise your drawers with drawer runners of your choice.