A good kids wardrobe needs to provide enough storage for your child's clothes while fitting comfortably into the available bedroom space. Before choosing a wardrobe, consider its overall dimensions, internal layout and how your child's storage needs are likely to change as they grow.
Measure the intended space carefully, including ceiling height and available floor space. Remember to allow enough clearance for wardrobe doors to open fully and consider nearby beds, desks, radiators and bedroom doors.
The internal arrangement is equally important. Some children's wardrobes concentrate on hanging space, while others combine hanging rails with shelves, drawers or open storage. The best option depends on the clothes and belongings you need to store.
Single, Double or Larger Children's Wardrobes?
The right wardrobe size depends on both the bedroom and the amount of storage required.
A single wardrobe can work particularly well in smaller children's bedrooms or where additional storage is already provided by a chest of drawers. Its narrower footprint can make it easier to position alongside a bed or desk.
A 2-door or double wardrobe generally provides more hanging and shelf space and can be a practical long-term choice as your child's clothing collection grows.
Larger 3-door wardrobes can provide considerably more storage and may combine different internal areas for hanging, folded clothing and accessories. They work particularly well in larger bedrooms where you want to keep more of the child's storage within one piece of furniture.
Always compare the assembled dimensions rather than relying only on terms such as single or double, as sizes vary between manufacturers.
Kids Wardrobes for Small Bedrooms
Storage becomes especially important when furnishing a smaller child's bedroom.
A narrower wardrobe or single-door design can provide useful clothes storage without taking up too much floor space. Open wardrobes and clothing rails can also create accessible storage where a large traditional wardrobe would dominate the room.
Think about the room as a whole rather than choosing each piece of furniture separately. Pairing a compact wardrobe with a bed that includes underbed storage, for example, can reduce the need for additional freestanding furniture.
You can also explore our kids beds for designs with built-in drawers and storage, or our toy boxes and storage collection for additional ways to organise toys, books and everyday belongings.
Hanging Space, Shelves and Drawers
The internal layout can make as much difference as the external size of a children's wardrobe.
Hanging rails are useful for dresses, shirts, coats and school uniforms, while shelving provides convenient storage for folded clothing, shoes, bedding and accessories. Some wardrobes combine several types of storage to make better use of the available space.
When comparing designs, think about what your child owns now and what they are likely to need in a few years. A wardrobe with flexible storage can continue to be useful as clothing gets larger and storage requirements change.
A separate chest of drawers may still be useful for smaller items, while a larger wardrobe with integrated shelving can reduce the amount of additional furniture required.
Matching a Wardrobe with Your Child's Bedroom Furniture
A wardrobe is one of the largest pieces of furniture in a child's bedroom, so its finish can have a significant effect on the overall appearance of the room.
White and neutral wardrobes are easy to coordinate with changing bedroom styles, while natural wood finishes can add warmth and texture. Colourful wardrobes can become a feature in their own right and work particularly well in playful children's bedrooms.
For a coordinated room, look for wardrobes from furniture ranges that also include matching beds, desks, chests or other storage pieces.
Browse our kids desks and kids beds to create a practical bedroom for sleeping, playing, homework and storage.
Kids Wardrobes vs Nursery Wardrobes
There can be considerable overlap between a nursery wardrobe and a children's wardrobe.
Nursery wardrobes are often designed as part of coordinated nursery furniture ranges alongside cot beds and changing units. They may initially be used for baby clothes but can continue providing useful storage well beyond the nursery years.
Kids wardrobes are typically chosen specifically for children's bedrooms, with designs ranging from compact single wardrobes to larger multi-door storage options.
If you are furnishing a baby's first room or looking for a wardrobe to coordinate with a cot or cot bed, explore our nursery wardrobes collection.
Wardrobe Safety in Children's Bedrooms
Freestanding furniture should always be positioned and assembled according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Where the manufacturer provides or recommends wall-fixing or anti-tip equipment, it is important to install it correctly using fixings suitable for the wall construction. Children may pull on doors, drawers or furniture, so preventing a wardrobe from tipping is particularly important in a child's bedroom.
Always follow the individual product's assembly and safety instructions.
