How to choose between sliding wardrobes over hinged door wardrobes

At Custom World all of our wardrobes, whether sliding or hinged are built floor to ceiling and, where appropriate, can in most circumstances be wall to wall. Both types of wardrobe are also built without backs or sides so that you maximise the storage space available. However, some customers prefer to have backs and sides in their wardrobes, so we cater for this too.


Both our sliding wardrobes and hinged wardrobes are made-to-measure, so can fit almost any space. With both wardrobe options, you can choose from a number of interior storage options to accessorise with, including; long and short hanging, tie-racks, shoe-racks, trouser rails, draws, shelves and more.

To help you choose…

Hinged door wardrobes

• The depth for Custom World’s hinged wardrobes is 588mm (Approx. 23.5 inches).
• Hinged wardrobe doors swing open so, although the overall depth of the wardrobe is less than a standard sliding wardrobe, the space required is usually more to take account of the door’s ‘swinging’ space.
• Hinged doors usually have a maximum size of around 600mm (Approx. 2 foot), so as not to put too much weight on the hinges.
• Usually our hinged wardrobes have a floor built-in at the height of our standard plinth of 100mm, which will cut-down the hanging space marginally. However, where the ceiling height is around 2300-2400mm this does not normally pose a problem. Also, we can and have altered the floor height to suit the client’s requirements.
• Includes a full height top shelf with space above right to the ceiling.
• No standard door sizes - we make our hinged doors to suit your living space.

Sliding door wardrobes

• Unlike hinged wardrobes, sliding doors don’t require space to open up into the room.
• The standard depth of our sliding wardrobes is 650mm (Approx. 26 inches). This depth allows for enough space so that the clothes are not caught by the doors, as they are opened and closed.
• If your preference is for a sliding wardrobe, but you have limited space, then the 650mm depth can be reduced by changing the way the clothes are hung. These options can be discussed with our designer during your free design visit.
• With sliders you have the option of going for bigger doors and much larger mirrors. We can build doors of up to 1,200 in width, with a choice of mirror, panel, sculptured, frosted or colour glass.
• No standard door sizes - our door sizes are totally adjustable and made to fit your space.
• Includes a full height top shelf with space above right to the ceiling.
• There are no floors in our sliding wardrobes so you get maximum storage facilities.

Sliding Wardrobes

Hinged Wardrobes