How much do fitted wardrobes cost in 2026?

Fitted wardrobes can be a great investment, especially if you're short on storage or space, but prices vary a lot. 

To find out how much you can expect to spend on fitted wardrobes in 2026, we surveyed nine Which? Trusted Traders who build wardrobes about potential costs. 

We also collated prices from some of the most well-known wardrobe brands. 

Finally, we surveyed 1,700 owners who bought their wardrobes in the past three years about how much they spent.

Read real customer reviews in our guide to the best wardrobe brands

Fitted wardrobe cost summary

In the UK, prices for fitted wardrobes range from roughly £1,000 to upwards of £7,000. 

You can pay as little as £500 for flatpack, modular wardrobes from brands like Ikea if you design and install them yourself. In contrast, entirely bespoke wardrobes with luxury finishes start at around £4,000. 

Our prices are for a straight-run fitted wardrobe with swing doors.

Bespoke wardrobes are around double the price of professionally installed modular wardrobes. 

Below, we break down the costs of each type of wardrobe in more detail. 

Flatpack modular fitted wardrobe costs

We averaged the prices of a straight-run fitted wardrobe with swing doors across four major online retailers selling fitted wardrobes. 

Prices were collected from four major furniture retailers. Standard quality includes the cheapest wardrobes available, with only clothes rails inside; high quality includes mid-range doors and handles, with internal drawers and shelving. 

The cheapest version of these wardrobes costs around £500, while the most expensive is more than double that. 

Costs can quickly stack up if you're looking for flexible storage – adding more expensive doors and internal storage options increased the price of modular wardrobes by around 70%. 

However, we found that prices were relatively similar across the four retailers, which means you can shop around for a solution that suits you. 

You can also check for sales, especially around Christmas time or in the new year, when brands often discount their products. 

Fitted wardrobe installation costs

You can opt to have a professional install your modular furniture if you want to achieve the best finish. 

Prices start from roughly: 

• 3 door wardrobe: £1,000
• 4 door wardrobe: £1,500

We were quoted these prices in November 2025 in an online survey of three Trusted Traders. They include VAT and are rounded to the nearest £100. 

Proper installation is crucial – don't underestimate how much it can affect the quality of the finished product and how easy it is to use. To see how easy our survey respondents found installing their wardrobes, plus expert buying advice, see our guide to planning and buying your wardrobes.

Bespoke fitted wardrobe costs

Costs can vary dramatically based on size and quality. Prices quoted are for a straight-run fitted wardrobe with swing doors. 

Bespoke wardrobes are great, even essential, if you have a very awkward space or specific ideas about what you'd like. You can customise everything from the design of your doors and hardware to the type of hanging rails and drawer runners. 

Standard quality bespoke wardrobes typically contain less customised storage, and standard paint colours and finishes. In contrast, high quality bespoke wardrobes are highly customised, including to awkward shapes in the room, and might use custom paint finishes and fittings.  

Because of all the possible variations, prices can vary widely. The prices we researched ranged from £1,500 to £7,000 for three-door wardrobes, and £3,900 to £10,000 for four-door wardrobes. 

You will need to have bespoke wardrobes professionally installed. 

How much did our readers spend on their wardrobes?

In May and June 2025, we surveyed 1,700 Which? readers and members of the general public about how much they spent on their furniture. 

B&Q

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• The company offers modular wardrobe systems with customisable interiors, but it doesn't have as much variety as other sites or bespoke options

Hammonds

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• Hammonds makes fully bespoke solutions and provides an in-house design and fitting service
• It also offers a price-match guarantee (for wardrobes of a similar quality)

Ikea

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• The company has two types of wardrobes, which can be configured to make a fitted wardrobe system
• Platsa is a system of pre-designed modules that can be assembled to make a fitted wardrobe, with prices starting at around £100
• Pax most closely resembles a standard fitted wardrobe, and prices start from £250

Sharps

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• Like Hammonds, Sharps offers a premium fitted wardrobe service, and doesn't sell products online.

Wickes

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• Like B&Q, Wickes offers modular storage systems that you can customise to your space
• Its products don't offer quite as much flexibility as other brands

See our guide to planning and buying fitted wardrobes for step-by-step advice

What affects fitted wardrobe costs?

• Size and dimensions The overall size of your wardrobe directly affects material costs and labour time. Larger wardrobes require more panels, framework and internal components, while floor-to-ceiling designs or wardrobes spanning entire walls cost significantly more than smaller units.
• Materials and finishes Your choice of materials has a big influence on the price. Solid wood costs more than MDF or particleboard. Premium finishes such as real wood veneer, high-gloss lacquer or textured surfaces also add to the cost compared with basic melamine or painted finishes.
• Internal configuration and accessories You'll pay more for complex internal layouts with multiple hanging rails, adjustable shelving, drawers, shoe racks, jewellery trays and specialised storage solutions. Premium accessories such as soft-close mechanisms, LED lighting and pull-out features will increase the cost.
• Door style and hardware Sliding doors are typically more expensive than hinged doors because of the track systems required. Mirror doors, glass panels or intricate door designs cost more than plain finishes. Quality hardware, such as handles, hinges and sliding mechanisms, also affects the total price.
• Installation complexity Rooms with awkward shapes, sloped ceilings, uneven floors or obstacles such as radiators require more labour time and custom solutions. Multiple wardrobes or built-in units spanning several walls will increase installation complexity and costs.
• Brand and service level High-end manufacturers and retailers charge premium prices for design services, quality guarantees and after-sales support. Local carpenters may offer competitive rates, while national chains and luxury brands typically command higher prices for their reputation and service standards.

Do fitted wardrobes add value to your home?

We spoke with two estate agents to find out. 

Aidan Coates, director of sales at Hamptons in Hyde Park and Bayswater, told us: 'While fitted wardrobes don’t necessarily add value to a home, simple upgrades can make it more appealing – and in the current market, that’s no bad thing.

'As a general rule, principal rooms should include some storage to showcase practicality and help residents keep spaces tidy for viewings, while still leaving enough floor space to make the room feel spacious.'

Christopher Burton, head of sales in Knight Frank’s Wimbledon office, concurred: 'Fitted wardrobes are often worth adding.

'Soft-closing wardrobes with internal lighting make the most of the vertical space and are popular in smaller rooms. Buyers are often concerned wardrobes won't fit, so adding them eliminates the concern.'

Overall, if you're renovating to sell, it probably isn't worth adding fitted wardrobes. 

However, if you want to add fitted wardrobes to a home you're planning to live in for the long term, this likely will be appreciated by future buyers. 

 There are some simple adjustments you can make to your plans to ensure your wardrobes add the most value. These include: 

• opting for high-quality wardrobes that will stand the test of time
• focusing on adding wardrobes to awkwardly sized or shaped rooms, which might otherwise not have storage
• choosing a neutral style, colour and finish that will appeal to most buyers. 

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Which? fitted wardrobes cost research

Our bespoke costs and installation costs are based on a survey of nine Which? Trusted Traders, conducted online in November 2025. Only three traders provided costs for the installation of modular furniture. 

Our modular wardrobe costs are based on online research conducted in November 2025. Prices were collected from B&Q, Ikea, Online Bedrooms and Wickes for three-door and four-door wardrobes, including sales discounts and VAT. 

Standard-quality wardrobes include the cheapest doors and handles, and a single clothes rail in each unit. High-quality wardrobes include mid-range doors and handles, shelving in two units and four drawers in one unit (with an additional shelf above the drawer).

Our "readers wardrobe costs" were based on a consumer survey, conducted in May and June 2025. We only asked people to provide cost information if they bought their wardrobe within the last three years. Our total sample was 1,700. Our total sample sizes were: B&Q (133), Hammonds (132), Ikea (562), Sharps (187) and Wickes (52).  

We average companies’ scores to find the best wardrobe brands.