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Sliding wardrobe design
A sliding wardrobe uses doors that glide on a track instead of swinging out. That makes it the practical choice where the floor in front of the wardrobe is tight, such as a compact bedroom, a passage or a room where the bed sits close to the wall.We design sliding wardrobes to the full width and height of your wall, then build and install them with our own team.
01Fit
Is it right for your home?
Works best when
- Small bedrooms where a swinging door would hit the bed
- Walls wider than about two metres that suit large, clean door panels
- Rooms that want a mirror or glass panel on the wardrobe front
- Modern, minimal interiors with few visible lines
- Owners who prefer doors that stay out of the way
Worth considering
- Only part of the wardrobe is open at one time, since the doors overlap on the track.
- The track and rollers are the most-used parts, so quality matters.
- Doors can be heavy, particularly mirror and glass, and need a good frame.
- A sliding wardrobe is a little deeper at the front because of the track system.
- Corner and L-shaped layouts are harder with sliding doors and may suit hinged ones.
02Design ideas
Ideas to start from
Full-height mirror doors
One or two mirror panels make a small room feel larger and double as a dressing mirror.
Frosted or tinted glass panels
Light is allowed through while contents stay softly hidden. Good for a bright, modern look.
Laminate with a slim profile
Plain or woodgrain laminate in a thin aluminium frame, for a quiet, practical result.
Three-door layout with a loft
A wide wardrobe with three sliding panels and a loft above holds a full household's clothes.
Mixed panels
A combination of laminate, mirror and glass gives the wall some rhythm.
Handleless doors
Recessed or profile handles keep the front flat and the room calm.
Open niche beside the doors
A short open shelf at the end of the run takes a lamp, books or decor.
Internal fittings
Pull-out trouser racks, drawers, belt holders and a jewellery drawer make the inside work harder.
03Materials
Materials and finishes
- Carcass
- Good plywood or a moisture-resistant board, with sealed edges. The frame must be rigid so the doors do not rub.
- Door panels
- Laminate on board, tempered glass, mirror, acrylic or veneer. Glass and mirror should be toughened and safe-backed.
- Frame and track
- Aluminium frames and a sturdy top and bottom track with quality rollers. A soft-close mechanism slows the door as it ends.
- Handles
- Recessed channel handles or slim profile handles that do not catch on clothes or snag the door.
- Interior
- Light-coloured laminate inside, drawers with soft-close channels and a sturdy hanging rail.
04Planning
Sizing and planning notes
- Door width
- Sliding panels are commonly 600 to 1,000 mm wide. Wider panels give a clean look but are heavier. A 1.8 metre wardrobe commonly uses two doors.
- Access
- With two doors, you can open about half the width at a time. Three doors give narrower openings. Put the most-used items behind the panels you open most.
- Depth
- A standard wardrobe is about 600 mm deep. The track system takes a little extra at the front, so check the depth with the supplier.
- Height and loft
- Doors commonly run about 2,100 mm. A loft above uses the rest of the wall and is usually hinged for easier access.
- Floor and wall
- The floor and the ceiling line must be level, since sliding doors show every slope. We measure these at the site visit.
05Inspiration
Ideas in pictures
Illustrative photos to show styles and ideas. They are not our completed projects.
06FAQ
Sliding wardrobes: your questions
Is a sliding wardrobe better than a hinged wardrobe?
Sliding wardrobes win where floor space is tight, because the doors do not swing. Hinged wardrobes open the full width and are simpler. Neither is better in every room, and we plan to yours.
Do sliding wardrobes get stuck over time?
They can if the track is poor or collects dust. A good track, quality rollers and an occasional wipe of the groove keep the doors gliding. A level floor helps too.
Can I use a mirror on a sliding wardrobe?
Yes, toughened mirror panels are common. They add light and a dressing mirror. They are heavier, so the frame and track need to be built for the weight.
Which shutter lasts longest on a sliding wardrobe?
Laminate in an aluminium frame is a durable, low-maintenance choice. Glass and mirror are long-lasting but heavier and show fingerprints. Acrylic gives a seamless look but shows marks more easily.
Is a sliding wardrobe good for storage?
Yes, but you access only part of it at a time. Good internal planning, with the most-used items behind the panels you open often, makes up for this.
Can a sliding wardrobe go up to the ceiling?
Yes. A floor-to-ceiling run with a loft above is a common arrangement, and gives the most storage from the wall.
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