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The best wardrobes and hanging rails to give your clothes the VIP treatment
Storage needn’t be boring. Invest in a stylish wardrobe that'll breathe new life into your bedroom and treat your clothes right at the same time
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Wardrobes might be practical, space-saving pieces of furniture, but their sheer size means they can also make a major impact on the style of your room. From clothes and shoes to jewellery and beyond, wardrobes shoulder the weight of our storage needs. While we might dream of an expansive walk-in dressing room with backlit shelves and a centre island, or a fitted wardrobe or mirrored wardrobe, the reality is that free-standing wardrobes are probably more realistic and, thankfully, still have plenty of hanging space.
There are a plethora of stylish wardrobes out there. Whether you want something discreet and practical, or something that really makes an impact, there’s so much to choose from. There are ornate wardrobes with inlay panelling and luxurious finishes, or perhaps you want a deep, inky black wardrobe to really catch the eye. Scandi style is still on-trend, and there are plenty of pared-back pieces with clean lines and calming tones that make ideal choices for bedroom furniture. You’re spoilt for choice, so we’ve picked ten of the best wardrobes to suit all tastes and storage needs.
What are the best wardrobes for 2024?
In a dark wood stain, Heal's Brunel wardrobe is a great option for instantly channeling those elegant vibes in your bedroom. It's best used in rooms that have plenty of open space, helping to make everything feel a bit more tied together, while also having a range of storage options inside.
We’re utterly infatuated with the 1970s stylings of Swoon’s Raphia double wardrobe, with its elegant, long legs and rattan doors – which look as though plucked from the warm, airy bedroom of a Hanoi villa. There’s something about this wardrobe that suggests the sort of clothes you should keep in it: summer dresses, linen shirts or other lightweight, carefree garments.
Six doors, built-in mirrors, and endless storage space? Sign us up. John Lewis & Partners always delivers on its furniture, and this Marlow wardrobe is one of our favourites. Ideal if you have a large room or are in need of plenty of storage.
Skip to: What should I look for when buying a wardrobe? | What sort of storage space do I need? What size wardrobe do I need? | How we chose the best wardrobes
- Best rattan wardrobe: Swoon Raphia double wardrobe, £1,199 at swooneditions.com
- Best large wardrobe: John Lewis Marlow, £2,100 at johnlewis.com
- Best wooden wardrobe: Heal’s Brunel, £1,099 at heals.com
- Best rustic wardrobe: Cox & Cox geometric parquet wardrobe, £2,995 at coxandcox.co.uk
What should I look for when buying a wardrobe?
Always think about your space. Wardrobes can be seriously cumbersome, even the cute armoire-style ones. So get that tape measure out and see what space you’re playing with so you can find the right storage solution for you. You also will need to think about your clothes, of course. Do you have metric tonne of items that need to be hung or only one or two pieces? Perhaps you have very long items, or only shirts and jackets? Make sure you’ve got just the right amount of hanging room, with a bit extra to accommodate new purchases.
You also want to look out for handy extra storage options and features with the wardrobes you browse. Many have drawers inside with plenty of storage or adjustable shelves, meaning it’ll be easier to keep shoes and folded items in order and you can see everything at a glance. Many wardrobes come with mirrors on the outside or the inside too – they're great for bouncing light around a space and making it look larger.
What sort of storage space do I need?
The main thing you need to consider when looking at wardrobe storage space is whether or not you need hanging space. If you don't, opt for a wardrobe which consists primarily of shelves, or take a look at one of our favourite chests of drawers. But if you do, go for a larger wardrobe which contains at least one rail, or you could even invest in a freestanding hanging rail. Once you've got that figured out, you next need to consider what size is best suited to your space (more on that below) and from there on you can just focus on design.
What size wardrobe do I need?
If you’re sharing a wardrobe with someone else, then chances are you’re going to need at least a double wardrobe. The key is to really assess what you need. When you go for a triple wardrobe they can be pretty overwhelming and you need to really consider if your space can accommodate one, especially when you consider that a very large, dark-coloured wardrobe is going to absorb a lot of light. This might work for your bedroom furniture, or you might be better off going for something lighter coloured or smaller so as to take up less floor space. And if you’re looking for a wardrobe that’s more bespoke and tailored to your bedroom, you can use services from Ikea’s wardrobe design service to Jali’s more luxury wardrobe design.
How we chose the best wardrobes
When making our decisions about which wardrobes deserved a spot in our guide, we put a number of closets, hanging rails, and storage solutions to the test against a range of criteria. We were looking first at the design, trying to find different styles that would suit homes of different types, tapping into everything from mid-century wardrobes to more contemporary pieces. We then looked at the materials being used, focusing on ones that will last, the amount of storage available, and the furniture stores they came from.