In a dressing room, wardrobes should be 60 cm deep with at least 90 cm of clearance in front. So a room needs to be 150 cm wide for wardrobes along one wall and 220 cm for two facing walls. For lighting, choose 3000–4000K LEDs that render colours accurately (CRI 90 or higher).
Hanging heights
- Long hanging (dresses, coats): 150–160 cm clearance.
- Short hanging (shirts, jackets): 90–100 cm. Planning two rows of short hanging one above the other doubles capacity.
- Trouser hanging: 70–80 cm is enough if folded over.
If the upper rail is hard to reach, a pull-down wardrobe lift is a good solution.
Drawer and shelf plan
Drawers should be at waist height: shallow 10–15 cm drawers for frequently used items like underwear and accessories, deep 20–25 cm drawers for jumpers and T-shirts. Leaving 30–35 cm between shelves for folded clothes stops piles from toppling. For shoes, choose angled shelves and visible fronts rather than boxes.
Lighting: the hidden hero of the dressing room
Everyone has had a morning when navy and black got mixed up. The cause is usually the light. LEDs with poor colour rendering make fabrics look washed out or different. LED profiles under shelves and inside hanging rails light the wardrobe without shadows. Sensor systems that switch on when the door opens save energy and make life easier.
Glass doors or open shelving?
Open shelving looks airy but collects dust. Glass doors show the contents while protecting clothes; smoked or bronze glass hides a little clutter. See examples we have built in our dressing room collection.
Frequently asked questions
How can a dressing room be added to a bedroom?
If the room can spare at least 150 cm of depth, a dressing area can be partitioned off behind the bed or along a wall. The bed side of the partition can double as a headboard wall.
Where should the mirror go in a dressing room?
Beside the light source, not opposite it, so your face and clothes are not in shadow when you look in the mirror. At least 50 cm wide is a good size for a full-length mirror.
Should a dressing room have a window?
Natural light is good, but the sun fades fabrics. If there is a window, use sheer curtains or UV-filter film and avoid hanging clothes on the sunny wall.
