Best Wardrobes for Small Bedrooms in UK Homes

Dec 10, 2025

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Small bedrooms are very common in UK homes, especially in new-builds, city flats and older terraced houses. The challenge is finding a wardrobe that offers enough storage without making the room feel cramped and dark.

The good news is that the right wardrobe design – with clever dimensions, sliding doors and mirrored panels – can actually make a small bedroom feel bigger, brighter and far more organised.

In this guide, we’ll look at what to prioritise when choosing wardrobes for small bedrooms, plus practical examples from the SOOXOS Wardrobes collection that are perfect for compact spaces.

1. What to look for in a wardrobe for a small bedroom

Before you look at styles and colours, focus on a few key practical points that matter most in a small UK bedroom.

Measure smart, not just once

Start with a tape measure:

Measure the width of the wall where the wardrobe will stand.
Measure the depth of the available space, noting skirting boards and radiators.
Measure the ceiling height – small rooms often benefit from taller wardrobes that use vertical space.

For most adult clothing, you need around 55–60 cm depth inside the wardrobe for comfortable hanging. In very tight rooms, a wardrobe around W100 cm wide can be ideal.

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Think about door clearance

In a small bedroom, traditional hinged doors can quickly cause problems:

They need space to swing open.
They can clash with the bed or bedside table.
It can be awkward to open them fully if the room is narrow.

That’s why sliding wardrobes and narrow double wardrobes are often the best choice for small bedrooms – they save precious floor space and still give generous storage.

Prioritise height and internal layout

For small rooms, a taller wardrobe makes much more sense than a very wide one:

It uses unused vertical space up towards the ceiling.
It leaves more wall free for bedside tables or a chest of drawers.
Top shelves or boxes are perfect for seasonal storage.

Look for interiors with a mix of hanging rails, shelves and drawers, so you don’t need separate extra furniture taking up more floor area.

2. Best types of wardrobes for small bedrooms

Several wardrobe types are especially well-suited to small bedrooms in UK homes.

Sliding wardrobes

Sliding wardrobes are often the number one choice for compact rooms:

Doors slide sideways, so they don’t need any extra clearance in front.
You can place the bed or other furniture closer without worrying about the door swing.
The wide sliding doors create a clean, modern look.

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Mirrored wardrobes

Mirrored wardrobes are ideal for small bedrooms because they:

Reflect light, making the room feel brighter and larger.
Double up as a full-length dressing mirror, saving wall space.
Visually soften the bulk of a larger piece.

A mirrored sliding wardrobe combines both benefits – perfect for tight spaces that also need a bit of extra light and depth.

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The sliding doors secure two vertically-divided sections of the wardrobe, each of which contains a hanging rod, a large open compartment and various spots to secure shelves. The latter allows you to create a shelving design that is in accordance with your requirements.

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Narrow double wardrobes

If you prefer hinged doors or have a little more space in front of the wardrobe, a narrow double wardrobe can be a great option:

Typically around 120 cm wide.
Plenty of hanging space and shelves, without dominating the wall.
Easier to fit into alcoves or spaces beside a chimney breast.

These are especially useful in guest rooms, box rooms or children’s bedrooms.

Corner and “problem wall” wardrobes

For awkward layouts, consider:

Corner wardrobes to fill an unused corner.
Narrow single or double wardrobes for short walls or spaces behind the door.

Even a relatively slim wardrobe can transform a previously unused corner into valuable storage.

3. Our top wardrobe ideas for small UK bedrooms

Rather than just listing sizes, let’s match wardrobe ideas to typical small bedroom situations you often see in UK homes.

A short wall beside the door

Many box rooms have a short wall between the door and the corner. Here, you need something narrow but tall, ideally with sliding or slim doors so you don’t block the walkway.

Look for:

Widths around W150 cm
Depth around D60 cm
Height over H200 cm to make the most of vertical space

A compact mirrored sliding wardrobe with adjustable shelves is perfect here, as it keeps the floor free and helps bounce light around the room.

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Small double bedroom with the bed close to the wardrobe

In many UK master bedrooms, the bed ends up fairly close to the wardrobe wall. Sliding wardrobes shine in this scenario:

You can place the wardrobe opposite or beside the bed without worrying about the doors hitting it.
Large mirrored doors make the room feel more open.
Inside, a combination of hanging rails and shelves keeps everything accessible.

Choose a finish like white matt, light grey or light oak to avoid the room feeling boxed in.

Guest room or office that doubles as a bedroom

If your second bedroom is sometimes a guest room and sometimes a home office:

A slim double wardrobe with drawers is usually enough for hanging and folded storage.
Consider mirrored doors so guests have somewhere to get ready without needing a separate mirror.
Use the top shelf and the top of the wardrobe for bedding and spare pillows when not in use.

This keeps the room versatile without crowding your desk or sofa bed.

4. Styling and colour tips for small bedrooms

Even the best small bedroom wardrobe will feel overwhelming if the finish or styling is too heavy for the space.

Choose light or mid-tone finishes

White, off-white, light grey and light oak are ideal for tiny rooms – they reflect more light and blend softly into the wall.
Very dark finishes can be beautiful, but in a very small or shadowy room, they may feel too heavy unless balanced with plenty of natural light and mirrors.

Keep handles and details simple

Minimal handles, slim profiles and clean lines help reduce visual clutter. Handleless sliding wardrobes or simple bar handles work very well in modern UK bedrooms.

Use mirrors and glass intelligently

Large mirrored panels on the wardrobe are often enough – you don’t need extra mirrors on the wall.
If the room is very narrow, avoid too many shiny surfaces; combine mirrors with soft textiles, a cosy rug and a fabric headboard for balance.

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5. Layout tips: making a small bedroom feel bigger

Along with choosing the right wardrobe, a few layout tweaks can transform how your small bedroom feels.

Align the wardrobe with the bed wall

Where possible:

Put the wardrobe on the wall opposite or adjacent to the bed, not on a random short wall where it will interrupt the room’s flow.
Avoid blocking windows or natural light with a tall wardrobe.

Use the full height of the room

Tall wardrobes that reach close to the ceiling:

Draw the eye upwards, making the room feel taller.
Give you extra storage at the top for suitcases, boxes and spare bedding.

Complement with the right bedside furniture

If the room is very small:

Choose slimmer bedside tables or even wall-mounted shelves instead of bulky nightstands.
Make sure there’s a clear route from the door to the bed and wardrobe.

This keeps the room from feeling overcrowded and lets your wardrobe do the heavy lifting on storage.

6. Choosing the best wardrobe for your small bedroom with SOOXOS

The best wardrobes for small bedrooms in UK homes are those that:

Use height rather than width
Have sliding or space-saving doors
Include a smart interior layout with hanging, shelves and drawers
Feature light or mirrored fronts to brighten and visually enlarge the room

At SOOXOS, our WARDROBES 150cm COLLECTION includes:

Compact sliding wardrobes are ideal for box rooms and narrow spaces
Mirrored wardrobes that add light and depth to small bedrooms
Slim double wardrobes with drawers for guest rooms and children’s rooms
A range of sizes specifically suited to typical UK bedroom layouts

Explore our carefully curated wardrobes and find the design that will bring order, light and a sense of calm to your small bedroom – while still giving you all the storage you need.

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