Built-In Wardrobes Melbourne
A built-in wardrobe is fitted to your room, usually from wall to wall and often from floor to ceiling, so no space is lost to gaps or awkward corners. Quality Wardrobes designs, manufactures and installs custom built-in wardrobes for homes across Melbourne, with layouts planned around your space, your storage needs and the style of your room. You may also hear them called built in robes or fitted wardrobes.
Custom Built-In Wardrobes Designed for Your Space
Every room is different, so we build to measure rather than fitting a standard unit into a gap. Depending on your room, a custom built-in wardrobe can include:
- Wall-to-wall wardrobes that use the full width of the wall for maximum storage.
- Floor-to-ceiling options that make use of the full height, including overhead storage for items you use less often.
- Awkward spaces such as sloped ceilings, narrow walls and rooms with bulkheads or uneven corners.
- Alcoves and recesses fitted neatly so the wardrobe looks like part of the room.
- Bedroom storage planned for one or more people, with separate zones if the wardrobe is shared.
- Custom internal configurations that combine hanging space, shelves and drawers to suit what you own.
Built-In Wardrobe Door Options
The doors change both the look of the wardrobe and how it works in the room. We can discuss the following options at your consultation.
Sliding doors
Sliding doors run along a track, so they need no space to swing open. They suit smaller rooms and tight hallways. Read more about our sliding wardrobe doors.
Hinged doors
Hinged doors open outward and give full access to the whole wardrobe at once. They suit rooms where there is space to open them and can be built in a range of panel styles.
Mirrored doors
Mirrored doors add a full-length mirror to the bedroom and can make the room feel brighter and more open.
Panel doors
Panel doors are available in a range of laminate colours and finishes, so the wardrobe can blend into the wall colour or act as a feature of the room.
Sliding vs Hinged Doors
A quick side-by-side to help you choose between the two door styles:
- Space: sliding doors need no swing room, while hinged doors need clearance in front of the wardrobe.
- Access: hinged doors open the whole wardrobe at once, while sliding doors open one section at a time.
- Best suited to: sliding doors suit smaller rooms and tight hallways, while hinged doors suit rooms with space to open them.
- Style: both can be built in a range of finishes, and we can talk through both at your consultation.
Wardrobe Internal Layouts
The inside of the wardrobe matters as much as the doors. We plan custom wardrobe internals around your clothing, shoes and accessories, using combinations of:
- Shelves for folded clothing, bags and boxes
- Drawers for smaller items and accessories
- Hanging rails, including single hanging and double hanging sections
- Shoe storage sized for the shoes you own
- Overhead storage above the main hanging space
Materials and Finishes
Our built-in wardrobes use durable engineered boards with quality laminate finishes. You can choose from custom colour options, mirrored finishes and a range of hardware options such as handles and rails. We go through the available finishes with you during your consultation so you can choose what suits the room.
Built-In Wardrobe Installation Process
Wardrobe installation in Melbourne follows a simple process from first enquiry to finished wardrobe:
- Initial enquiry: you tell us about your space and what you want from the wardrobe.
- Measurement and consultation: we measure the space and talk through your storage needs.
- Design and layout: we plan the wardrobe layout, doors and internal configuration.
- Material and finish selection: you choose finishes, colours and hardware.
- Manufacturing: your wardrobe is made to the agreed design.
- Installation: the wardrobe is installed and fitted to your room.
How Much Do Built-In Wardrobes Cost?
Built-in wardrobe projects typically start from around $500, depending on size, internal layout, finishes and installation requirements.
Final pricing depends on size, configuration, materials, finishes and installation requirements. We provide a quote after your free consultation.
Built-In Wardrobes Across Melbourne
We are based in Melton and build custom built-in wardrobes for homes across Melbourne. We have local pages for Melton, Caroline Springs, Deer Park, Sunshine, Taylors Lakes, Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Point Cook, Tarneit, Truganina, Wyndham Vale, Bacchus Marsh, Craigieburn and Glen Waverley, or see our general page for custom wardrobes Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a built-in and a freestanding wardrobe?
A freestanding wardrobe is a separate piece of furniture that can be moved. A built-in wardrobe is made to measure and fitted to the room, usually wall to wall or floor to ceiling, so it uses the space fully and looks like part of the room.
Are sliding or hinged doors better?
It depends on the room. Sliding doors need no swing space, which suits smaller rooms, while hinged doors give full access to the wardrobe at once. We can talk through both at your consultation.
Can a built-in wardrobe fit an awkward wall?
In many cases, yes. Because the wardrobe is built to measure, it can be designed around sloped ceilings, alcoves, bulkheads and uneven walls. We confirm what is practical when we measure the space.
Can I customise the internal layout?
Yes. You can choose how much hanging space, shelving and drawer storage you want, and how it is arranged. See our page on custom wardrobe internals for more detail.
How much does a built-in wardrobe cost?
Built-in wardrobe projects typically start from around $500, depending on size, internal layout, finishes and installation requirements.
Can you build a built-in wardrobe under a sloping ceiling or into a narrow alcove?
Yes. A built-in wardrobe is measured to the exact shape of the room, so it can follow a sloping ceiling and fill a narrow alcove or recess that a standard unit would leave wasted. We take on-site measurements before designing anything.
Can you replace my existing built-in wardrobe?
Yes. We can design a new made-to-measure wardrobe to replace an existing one, with internals planned around how you use the space now. We will talk through the options at your free consultation.
What clearance do sliding doors need on a built-in wardrobe?
Sliding doors run along a track, so they need no swing space in front of the wardrobe, but they do need room for the track and door panels. We measure the opening on-site and confirm the clearances during design.
Can I have hinged doors on a wardrobe close to the bed?
It depends on the space between the bed and the wardrobe, because hinged doors need room to open. If space is tight, sliding doors are often the better choice, and we can compare both at your consultation.
Can you build a wardrobe into a chimney breast recess?
Yes. The recesses either side of a chimney breast are a common place for built-in wardrobes, and we measure each one so the wardrobe fits the space closely.
Can a built-in wardrobe grow with my kids?
Yes. We can plan flexible shelving and hanging sections that adapt as children move from small clothes to a teenager’s wardrobe. Tell us their ages and we will design around them.
Can a built-in wardrobe fit around ceiling cornices?
Yes. We measure to the cornice and ceiling profile on-site so the wardrobe sits neatly against the ceiling, and we confirm the finishing details at the design stage.
Can I have mirrored doors on a built-in wardrobe?
Yes. Mirrored doors are a popular option on sliding doors, and they can be combined with panel doors for a mix of finishes.
Can I split the hanging space into short and long sections?
Yes. Mixing short hanging for shirts with long hanging for dresses and coats is a common internal layout, and we plan the sections around your clothing.
Planning a dressing room instead of a fitted wardrobe? Take a look at our walk-in wardrobes, or see how custom storage solutions can work in other rooms of your home.