How Much Does A Fitted Wardrobes Cost?
We get asked this question more than any other. Customers call, they have been browsing websites, they have seen prices all over the place, and they just want a straight answer. So here it is.
The honest answer is that it varies — and not in a hand-wavy, avoiding-the-question way. It genuinely depends on your room, your doors, your internal layout and the materials. A single alcove wardrobe is a completely different job to a full wall of sliding doors across a master bedroom, and the price reflects that.
What we can do is explain exactly what drives the cost up or down. That way, when you get quotes, you will understand where your money is going and where you have flexibility.
What actually affects the cost
The size of the wardrobe is the biggest factor. A three-door wardrobe costs noticeably less than a six-door one — more materials, more hardware, more fitting time. And a full wall run across an entire bedroom is a different job entirely to a single unit in an alcove.
The doors matter more than people expect. Sliding doors cost more than hinged doors because of the track system and precision engineering involved. Within sliding doors, the material makes a difference too. Mirror and coloured glass (we use Lacobel, which is a safety-backed product) cost more than wood-effect finishes. Hinged doors with Blum soft-close hinges are generally the most affordable starting point, and they are still a premium product.
What is inside the wardrobe is where the price can creep up. A simple layout — hanging rail and a shelf — is the most affordable option. Start adding pull-out trouser rails, built-in drawers, shoe racks, LED lighting, pull-down mechanisms for high sections, and the cost increases. Our advice? Start with what you need now. You can always add internal accessories later.
The materials and build quality — and this is where we want to be honest, because we think people deserve to know what they are paying for. Our carcasses are 18mm MFC. It is a quality board. There are thinner, cheaper alternatives that some companies use to bring the headline price down. You will not notice on day one. But in five years, when shelves start bowing and fixings pull loose, you will wish you had asked. All our hinges and runners are Blum. They are the best hardware in the world and you will feel the difference every single day.
How awkward your room is plays a role too, though probably not the way you would think. At Fox, we do not charge extra because your walls are not straight or your ceiling is not level. That is just part of the job. But companies that work from pre-made standard-sized components will sometimes add a premium for “difficult” rooms because their products were not designed for them. If your room has alcoves, a chimney breast, sloped ceilings or uneven walls, make sure you are comparing quotes from companies that actually manufacture bespoke — not ones that adjust standard sizes with filler panels.
What should be included in the price
This is where a lot of people get caught out. You get a quote that looks competitive, then discover that delivery, fitting, the design visit, or “making good” are all extra.
When we quote, everything is included: the design visit, the bespoke design, manufacturing in our factory, delivery, professional installation by our own employed team, and our ten-year guarantee. The price we quote is the price you pay. No follow-up extras.
Always ask what is included. And always compare like for like.
How we compare to the big national brands
We are not going to pretend we are the cheapest. But we will explain what you get and why it matters.
The national brands — and you will know the names — work from a range of pre-designed components that get adapted on-site. They call it “bespoke” but in our experience, the sizes are standardised and filler panels bridge the gaps.
What we do differently is manufacture every single element from scratch. There are no standard sizes in our factory. Every panel, shelf and door is cut to your exact measurements. No filler panels. No compromises.
The other difference is how we sell. We have heard plenty of stories from customers who have had a salesperson from a big company visit their home, present a price, and then offer a “today only” discount to force a quick decision. We do not do that. Your quote stays valid for three months. We leave, you think about it, and if you want to go ahead, you contact us. One of the compliments we get most is that there is no pressure.
A word on the really cheap end
You can buy a flatpack wardrobe system from a big retailer for a few hundred pounds and have someone adapt it to look built-in. We will not knock it — it works for some people on tight budgets.
But it is worth knowing what you are getting. The boards are thinner. The hardware is basic. The fit depends entirely on whoever installs it, and they did not design it for your room. Over time, doors go out of alignment, drawers stick, and the whole thing starts to feel like what it is — furniture that was made for everyone, fitted into your space as an afterthought.
A properly manufactured fitted wardrobe is made for one room. Yours. And it should still look and work exactly the same in ten years as it does the day it is fitted. That is the difference you are paying for.
Can you spread the cost?
Yes. We offer 0% finance spread over 12 months — no application forms, no fees, no hidden charges. We genuinely believe good storage should not mean choosing between quality and budget. You can have both.
Are fitted wardrobes worth it?
We are obviously biased, but here is what we would say even if we were not in the industry.
A fitted wardrobe uses the full height of your room and eliminates the dead space above, beside and behind a freestanding wardrobe. That typically means significantly more storage in the same footprint. In the South East, where you are paying a premium per square foot for your home, wasting bedroom space on air gaps around a freestanding wardrobe just does not make sense.
Estate agents will tell you that fitted wardrobes add value to a home. Buyers see them as a finished, premium feature. And because ours come with a ten-year guarantee that transfers to the new owner, they are a genuine selling point.
But honestly, beyond the numbers, it is the daily experience that matters most. Opening a wardrobe where everything has a place. Doors that glide properly. Drawers that close softly. Lighting that comes on when you open the door. That is what our customers tell us they value — and we understand why.
How to get an accurate price
Online calculators and rough guides — including this one — will only get you so far. The only way to get a genuine, accurate price is to have someone measure your space and talk through what you actually need.
Our design visits are free, take about 45 minutes per room, and come with no obligation whatsoever. We measure everything, talk through the options, and leave you with a detailed quote. Then we leave. No follow-up calls. No chasing. Your decision, your timeline.
If that sounds like the kind of company you would want to work with, give us a call or book online.
01634 711 714 | sales@foxwardrobes.co.uk
Written by Martin Fox, founder of Fox Wardrobes. Martin has 23 years of experience in the fitted wardrobe industry and has personally overseen thousands of installations across Kent, Surrey, Essex and the wider South East. Fox Wardrobes manufactures every wardrobe from scratch in their Rochester, Kent factory.