Walk-In Wardrobes
A box room or one end of a bedroom, fitted out to dress in. How much room it needs and what it costs.
Free, no obligation. One local company prices it, not five.
Short answerA walk-in wardrobe costs €4,000 to €11,000. You need about 1.5 m of width for storage on one wall, or 2.1 m for two facing walls.
How much room a walk-in wardrobe needs
A wardrobe is about 60 cm deep, and you need about 90 cm in front of it to stand and dress. So storage on one wall needs a room about 1.5 m wide. Storage on two facing walls needs about 2.1 m. A box room usually does it.
What a walk-in wardrobe costs
€4,000 to €11,000. The low end is one wall of open hanging and shelves. Two walls fitted out start around €8,000, three walls around €11,000. Doors on the front, drawers and lighting push it up.
Open or with doors
Open shelving and rails are cheaper and easier to use. Doors keep the dust off. Most people do a mix: doors on the hanging, open shelves for folded clothes and shoes.
Plan it around what you own
- Count the long coats and dresses: they need full-height hanging.
- Shirts and jackets go on double hanging, one rail above another.
- Folded clothes go on shelves at chest height, not above head height.
- Shoes go low, on angled shelves you can see.
Light and air
A walk-in with no window needs a light that comes on when you open the door, and a vent or a gap under the door so clothes don't go musty.
Every kind of fitted wardrobe
Pick the one that suits the room. The company that rings you can price more than one.
Sliding wardrobes
From €2,500
No room needed for doors to open. Wood, mirror or glass.
More on sliding wardrobes →Bespoke wardrobes
From €4,100
Made to measure for alcoves, chimney breasts and odd ceilings.
More on bespoke wardrobes →Attic wardrobes
From €800
Cut to the slope, with drawers along the low wall.
More on attic wardrobes →IKEA PAX as built-in
Units €366 to €1,253
Flat-pack frames fitted wall to wall with filler panels.
More on PAX →Wardrobe sizes
60 cm deep, usually
Depth, height, door widths and how to measure your wall.
More on wardrobe sizes →Get your wardrobe priced
Three taps about the room, then your number. It goes to one fitted wardrobe company that covers your county, and they ring you to measure up and give you a written price.
Built-In & Fitted Wardrobes guides & price breakdowns
Straight answers to what people ask most: itemised costs, specifications, planning or grants, and what to check before you book.
More guides & resources: All guides & calculator hub · Technical & trade glossary · Frequently asked questions · All areas covered · About this site
Questions people ask
How much does a walk-in wardrobe cost in Ireland?
€4,000 to €11,000: one wall of open storage at the low end, two or three walls fitted out at the top.
How big does a walk-in wardrobe need to be?
About 1.5 m wide for storage on one wall and 2.1 m for two facing walls: 60 cm of wardrobe plus about 90 cm to stand in.
Can a box room become a walk-in wardrobe?
Yes, it's the usual way. Think about resale: some buyers want the bedroom back, so free-standing fittings are easier to undo.
Do walk-in wardrobes need doors?
No. Open storage is cheaper and easier to use. Doors on the hanging keep dust off.
Who will ring me?
One fitted wardrobe company that covers your county. Your number isn't sent to a list. They ring you within one working day, arrange a time to measure the room, and give you a written price. Nothing is ordered until you say yes.
Built-In & Fitted Wardrobes across all 26 counties
Requests from all 26 counties go to one local specialist who covers your county — from Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick to Kildare, Meath, Wicklow, Waterford and Donegal. Pick your county below for local prices, specifications and advice. Compare all areas covered →