reach-in wardrobe design guide
smart tips to design a tidy, practical reach-in wardrobe.
Designing wardrobes well is mostly about reach, depth, and door clearance—those three factors determine how usable the storage actually feels day-to-day.
Recommended layout:
- One tower (drawers + shelves)
- One or two hanging sections
| Hanging | Tower | Hanging |
If the wardrobe has hinged or bi-fold doors, the tower can be placed in the centre, creating two hanging sections on either side. One side can be arranged with double rails for shorter items, while the other can feature a single rail for longer garments.
With double sliding doors, the tower should be positioned off-centre so drawers can open freely. This will create uneven hanging space on either side of the tower.
Always check the clear opening when the sliding doors are fully stacked to ensure the layout works as intended. For smaller wardrobes with sliding doors, a shelving tower without drawers is often the more practical choice.
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