What to decide before commissioning the work
A sliding door avoids a projecting door leaf but does not expose the whole wardrobe at once. A hinged arrangement can offer different access but needs clear space in front. Draw the bed, passage and drawers, then test the proposed door positions rather than choosing from the frontage alone.
Compare options against the same requirements
Compare actual systems with their track, hinge and adjustment requirements. Internal drawers or pull-outs must remain usable when the door is open in its available position. Ask how alignment, cleaning and future maintenance are handled, especially where the floor or adjoining walls are not perfectly even.
Your planning checklist
Bring a measured floor plan, photographs of the existing condition and a list of items you intend to retain. Use the checks below to make the consultation specific to your home.
- Draw the open positions of all proposed doors
- Check internal drawers with doors in place
- Compare reachable opening width for daily use
- Ask about adjustment and maintenance access
What to ask for in the quotation
Ask for a written, itemised scope. An online guide is not a quotation: product selection, site condition and the measured work determine what can be proposed. Resolve assumptions before approving fabrication or installation.
- Door and track or hinge system identity
- Internal fittings compatible with opening positions
- Adjustment, installation and maintenance scope
- Finish and handle details on the same basis
Prepare your consultation brief
Select the points you still need to clarify. Nothing is submitted or stored.
Common questions
How should I prepare for a discussion about sliding vs hinged wardrobe?
Start with the actual property condition and your required outcome. In particular: draw the open positions of all proposed doors; check internal drawers with doors in place; compare reachable opening width for daily use; ask about adjustment and maintenance access. Bring photographs and a floor plan so these points can be checked against the space.
Does this guide include a fixed price or approval for my home?
No. Prices require an agreed scope and site information. Where work needs assessment or approval, confirm the requirements with the appropriate authority, managing agent and appointed professional before it starts.
References and further checks
Confirm current requirements for your property. These references do not grant project approvals or certify this company.