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How do I Choose the Best Wardrobe with Drawers?

Dan Cavallari
By Dan Cavallari
Updated May 17, 2024
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Choosing the best wardrobe with drawers starts with taking careful measurements of the space in which you intend to place the wardrobe. This will give you an idea of how large of a wardrobe you can purchase, and whether that size of wardrobe will suit your needs. Remember to measure length, width, and height, and don't forget to measure to find out if you will have enough space for the doors of the wardrobe to swing outward. Once you have determined what size wardrobe you can purchase, you will need to consider materials, cost, and features.

Metal, plastic, and wood are the three most common materials for a wardrobe with drawers, and the advantages and disadvantages of each material will vary. Most wardrobes are made of wood because wood is naturally beautiful and the shape and features of the wardrobe can be highly modified upon construction. Plastic is used for less expensive wardrobes, and metal is often less expensive as well but far more stable than plastic. Choose which material fits your aesthetic needs and price range, and be sure to examine the features of each unit carefully. If you choose wood, be sure to choose a wood that is resistant to water damage and warping; avoid particle board if possible, since this material is structurally weak and usually not too attractive.

A wardrobe with drawers will be laid out differently than other types of wardrobes, since the drawers will take up a fair amount of space inside the wardrobe. Be sure to consider how much space is available for hanging clothes, folded clothes, and other items such as shoes. The drawers can come in a variety of sizes, so be sure to determine what you will be storing in the drawers before settling on a wardrobe model. The drawers themselves should be durable and easy to access, and they should slide in and out of their slots easily. Some drawers are mounted on ball bearings, which will cost more, but make it much easier to open and close drawers.

You may want to consider purchasing a wardrobe with drawers that also features shelves inside the wardrobe, or a unit that features drawers beneath the cabinet of the wardrobe instead of inside it. Shelves allow quicker access to items, and a wardrobe with drawers beneath the cabinet part of the wardrobe allows for more storage space within the wardrobe. The drawers will be lower to the ground, but they will also be wider, representing more storage capacity.

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