Wardrobe Internal Layout Dimensions in India — Depth, Modules and Hardware Clearances

A typical modular wardrobe carcase is about 550–600 mm deep. That is deep enough for a standard hanger, which is roughly 400–450 mm wide, to sit square to the doors with the clothes clear of the back panel. Our guide to sliding vs openable wardrobes uses the same range.

Shallower carcases of about 450–500 mm are used where a room is tight, such as a passage or an alcove. Standard hangers then have to be turned sideways, which usually means a side-turn or pull-out rail instead of a fixed rod.

Shelves for folded clothes do not need the full depth. A working range is 300–400 mm; anything deeper hides stock at the back, so deep zones are better served by drawers or pull-out baskets. Pull-out accessories and drawer runners are also specified by cabinet depth, so write the depth on the drawing before you choose them.

The table gives typical planning ranges for each zone. They come from common design practice, not from a Mirano product specification, so treat them as a starting point and adjust to the clothes the household actually owns.

For the rack options, see our comparison of side-mount, top-mount and pull-down trouser racks.

Mirano's published wardrobe pages state that internal accessories such as trays, trouser racks and pull-outs are dimensioned to 450, 600 and 900 mm module widths. Draw the interior in the same modules from the start, so accessories can be fitted now or retrofitted later.

• 900 mm module: wide enough for a double-hang zone or a full bank of drawers, so it usually becomes the main hanging bay.
• 600 mm module: the most flexible width, used for a single hanging bay, a shelf stack or a pull-out accessory.
• 450 mm module: suits narrow shelf stacks, shallow drawers and slim pull-outs.

These uses are typical, not rules. Each accessory has its own minimum carcase width, so confirm it on the technical sheet. Module widths are also nominal: panel thickness comes out of the total width, so ask the fabricator for a cutting list that shows clear internal widths before accessories are ordered.

Set the rod height from the clothes, not from a catalogue figure. Measure the longest garment in each zone, add about 100–150 mm so hems clear the shelf or floor below, and place the rod where the hanger is comfortable to reach.

A fixed rod set much above about 1,800–1,900 mm is hard to use without steps. That is where a pull-down rail helps: Mirano's wardrobe systems range includes pull-down rails and hanging columns. Rail travel, load rating and minimum carcase width for each model are Data required until confirmed on the product technical sheet.

Plan lighting at the same time. Channels for LED profiles are far easier to fit before the shelves are fixed; our guide to LED profile lights for wardrobes and kitchens covers the options.

Openable doors give full access to every module but need floor space in front: about 550–700 mm, depending on panel width, as explained in our sliding vs openable guide. Mirano's openable wardrobe range covers hinge and glass-door systems.

Sliding doors need no swing zone, but the panels overlap, so only part of the width is open at a time. A 900 mm module behind a sliding door cannot show all of its contents at once. Mirano's sliding wardrobe systems page lists Volpato Industrie and System Holz hardware, states that top-hung systems support door heights up to 3,000 mm in standard configurations, and gives a 900 × 2,400 mm glass door as weighing 50–65 kg. Check tall layouts and lofts against door weight before fixing the design.

These are illustrative layouts using nominal modules, with panel thickness not deducted. Adjust them to the clothes and the room.

Once the layout is drawn, these category pages cover the hardware that fills it:

• Wardrobe systems: hanging columns, shelving frames, pull-down rails and internal structures.
• Wardrobe accessories: internal organisers, trays and pull-outs dimensioned to the module widths above.
• Walk-in wardrobe fittings: modular aluminium systems for dressing rooms.
• Drawer systems: runners and drawer boxes for the drawer banks.
• LED profiles: lighting for rails, shelves and drawer banks.

• List what goes in. Measure the longest garment for each hanging zone, count the folded stacks and note shoes, bags and accessories.
• Fix the depth and the door type. Use 550–600 mm unless the room forces less, and decide between sliding and openable before drawing the interior.
• Draw the modules. Lay out 450, 600 and 900 mm bays, hanging bays first, then shelves, then drawers and pull-outs.
• Match the hardware. For every accessory, check minimum width, carcase depth and load rating on its technical sheet, and ask for any missing figure in writing.
• Confirm clear sizes. Get a cutting list showing clear internal widths and heights before the BOQ is signed.