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Wardrobe Planning Guide

Plan the wardrobe before
you commit to a price.

Most wardrobe regrets happen because the inside was planned after the outside. This guide walks through every decision that should be made before any quotation — so you understand exactly what you are buying.

Storage By Who Uses It

Plan storage around the person —
not a generic layout.

A wardrobe that fits how you actually live makes daily routine calmer. The same total storage feels completely different depending on who is using it and what they own.

Men

  • More short hanging for shirts and jackets
  • Trouser pull-out racks
  • Watch, belt and wallet trays
  • Dedicated shoe shelving

Women

  • Long hanging for dresses and ethnic wear
  • Jewellery and accessory trays
  • Saree or folded garment shelves
  • Full-height mirror

Couples

  • Separate his / her zones with clear division
  • Balanced hanging on each side
  • Shared loft for seasonal storage
  • Separate drawer banks per user

Kids

  • Lower shelves for independent access
  • Toy and school-bag storage zone
  • Durable, easy-clean finishes
  • Flexible shelves adjustable as needs change

Compact Rooms

  • Sliding shutters to preserve clearance
  • Mirror panels for visual space
  • Maximum vertical use with loft units
  • Drawer planning without blocking access

Pre-Quotation Checklist

What to confirm
before any advance.

Six decision categories. Most wardrobe disappointments come from skipping one of them. Walk through these with ARITSAN — or with any vendor you are evaluating.

Room & Space

  • Measure wall width, height, and depth accurately before finalising the design
  • Check ceiling height — plan for loft storage if ceiling is above 9 feet
  • Confirm walking clearance in front of the wardrobe — sliding if under 700mm
  • Check if the wall is straight and plumb — uneven walls affect fit quality

Wardrobe Type

  • Sliding: less than 700mm clearance or bed close to the wardrobe wall
  • Hinged: 700mm or more clearance needed, best for full internal access
  • Walk-in: needs a dedicated room or alcove of at least 5–6 feet depth
  • L-shaped: two adjacent walls available, corner must be planned actively

Internal Storage

  • Count actual hanging versus folded clothing before designing
  • Plan a dedicated long hanging zone — minimum 60 inches for full-length garments
  • Plan the number of drawers genuinely needed — most wardrobes underdeliver
  • Confirm shoe storage based on actual collection, not a standard allowance
  • Plan accessories tray or jewellery drawer if needed — often overlooked
  • Include sensor LED lighting — transforms daily usability significantly

Finish & Material

  • Choose finish direction for the room first, then match the wardrobe
  • Assess maintenance honestly — PU and veneer need more care than laminate
  • Check moisture risk of the room if considering veneer
  • Confirm edge banding quality for laminate — poor edging ages badly
  • Match handle style and finish to existing room hardware where possible

Hardware & Execution

  • Specify branded hinges for hinged wardrobes — cheap hinges sag quickly
  • Specify branded track and roller systems for sliding wardrobes
  • Confirm carcass material — BWP-grade board performs better in moisture
  • Confirm soft-close specification on all moving parts
  • Confirm wall-fixing and levelling is included in the installation scope

Documentation & Process

  • Get a detailed scope with inclusions and exclusions confirmed in writing
  • Confirm timeline from order placement to installation completion
  • Ask for the guarantee scope in writing before the order is placed
  • Confirm what happens if measurements or specifications need adjustment

Common Wardrobe Mistakes

Ten mistakes most wardrobes
are built with — and how to avoid them.

Continue Exploring

Next steps
to plan your wardrobe.

Compare wardrobe types

Walk-in, sliding, hinged, and L-shaped — find the right format for your room.

See wardrobe types

Compare finishes

Laminate, acrylic, PU, veneer, glass, mirror — choose the right look for the room.

Open finish guide

Talk to ARITSAN

Share your room and what you want the wardrobe to feel like. We will plan it with you.

Book a consultation

Next Step

Want ARITSAN to plan the wardrobe with you?

Share your room dimensions, bed placement, and storage needs. We help compare wardrobe types, plan internal storage around what you actually own, and source through verified partners — before a single number is discussed.
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