DIY Wardrobe Technical Specification — Every Dimension Included

DIY Wardrobe Technical Specification — Every Dimension Included

A full-size modern wardrobe with:

  • Hanging section
  • Adjustable side shelving
  • Top storage compartments
  • Bottom drawers
  • Full-height cabinet construction
  • 18mm MDF panel build

Designed for:

  • Bedrooms
  • Apartments
  • Built-in closets
  • Freestanding wardrobes

Finished Dimensions

Overall Size

  • Width: 1200mm
  • Height: 2000mm
  • Depth: 600mm

Wardrobe Overview

Materials List

Panels

Use:

  • 18mm MDF OR
  • Melamine-faced MDF

Total Sheets

  • Approximately 4–5 full sheets

Hardware

Hinges

Use:

  • Soft-close concealed hinges

Recommended:

  • 110° clip-on hinges

Drawer Hardware

  • Full-extension drawer slides
  • Drawer pulls or push-to-open hardware

Additional Hardware

  • Hanging rail
  • Shelf pins
  • Confirmat screws
  • Wood glue
  • Adjustable feet
  • Back panel screws

Cabinet Breakdown

Main Carcass

Side Panels

  • 2000 × 600mm (2 pcs)

Top Panel

  • 1164 × 600mm (1 pc)

Bottom Panel

  • 1164 × 600mm (1 pc)

Center Divider

  • 1964 × 600mm (1 pc)

Back Panel

Dimensions

  • 1200 × 2000mm

Use:

  • 6mm MDF back panel

Recess into routed groove if possible.

Interior Layout

Section Width
Hanging section 700mm
Shelving section 464mm

Hanging Section

Hanging Rail Height

  • 1650mm from floor

Allows:

  • Shirts
  • Jackets
  • Dresses

Top Shelf

Shelf Position

  • 350mm below top panel

Shelf Size

  • 700 × 580mm

Side Shelving Section

Shelf Width

  • 464mm

Shelf Depth

  • 580mm

Adjustable Shelf Spacing

Recommended:

  • 250–320mm spacing

Use:

  • 5mm shelf pin holes

Bottom Drawer Section

Drawer Stack Height

  • 500mm total

Drawer Sizes

Top Drawer

  • 450mm W × 120mm H

Middle Drawer

  • 450mm W × 180mm H

Bottom Drawer

  • 450mm W × 220mm H

Drawer Construction

Drawer Box Material

  • 12mm plywood OR
  • 16mm MDF

Drawer Depth

  • 500mm

Use:

  • Full-extension slides

Door Configuration

Two-Door Layout

Each Door Size

  • 596 × 1960mm

Use:

  • 18mm MDF

Hinge Layout

Hinges Per Door

  • 4 concealed hinges

Placement

  • 100mm from top
  • 100mm from bottom
  • Remaining evenly spaced

Toe Kick

Toe Kick Height

  • 80mm

Toe Kick Depth

  • 50mm recessed

Improves appearance and foot clearance.

Adjustable Feet

Recommended:

  • Hidden leveling feet

Allows adjustment on uneven floors.

Shelf Pin System

Pin Hole Diameter

  • 5mm

Spacing

  • 32mm system spacing

Provides flexible shelf adjustment.

Edge Treatment

MDF Edge Options

  • Iron-on edge banding
  • Hardwood edging
  • Spray-painted edges

Assembly Method

Best methods:

  • Confirmat screws
  • Dowels
  • Pocket screws
  • Cam lock fittings

Assembly Order

  1. Cut all panels
  2. Edge band visible edges
  3. Drill shelf pin holes
  4. Assemble carcass
  5. Install back panel
  6. Fit center divider
  7. Install shelves
  8. Build drawers
  9. Install drawer slides
  10. Mount doors
  11. Adjust hinges
  12. Finish and paint

Recommended Finishes

Painted Finish

Use:

  • MDF primer
  • Satin cabinet paint

Melamine Finish

Use:

  • Pre-finished melamine MDF

No painting required.

Optional Upgrades

LED Lighting

Install inside upper section.

Mirror Door

Add mirror panel to one door.

Soft-Close Drawers

Upgrade slides to soft-close.

Sliding Doors

Alternative for smaller rooms.

Recommended Tools

  • Circular saw or track saw
  • Drill/driver
  • Pocket hole jig
  • Router
  • Hinge jig
  • Clamps
  • Edge band trimmer

Why This Design Works

This wardrobe provides:

  • Full hanging storage
  • Adjustable shelving
  • Large drawer capacity
  • Clean modern appearance
  • Efficient use of space

A professional wardrobe build using standard sheet materials and simple cabinet construction techniques. Access over 16,000 woodworking plans 

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