A Decorative Moulded Paneled Wardrobe is not an off-the-shelf item you can order from a photograph. It belongs to our Classic Paneled Wardrobes collection and is built to the dimensions, layout and finish of each individual project. That is exactly why early enquiries so often come back with a request for more detail rather than a price. The list below is what we actually use to turn your drawings into a firm quotation, and it applies whether you are fitting out one bedroom or a whole villa.
1. Room dimensions, taken on site, not from the drawing package
Send us the finished internal width, height and depth of the alcove or wall run, ideally with a simple dimensioned sketch or a site survey. What matters is the measurement after plaster, skirting, flooring and ceiling finishes are in place, because those layers change what the wardrobe can occupy.
- Width and height at three points along the run — walls are rarely square or plumb in existing buildings.
- Available depth, including how far the door leaf may project when it opens, and whether the doors will be hinged or sliding.
- Floor-to-ceiling or freestanding: if the unit stops short of the ceiling, tell us the gap you want left and how the top is to be closed off.
- Obstructions: skirting boards, architraves, radiators, light switches, sockets, air-conditioning grilles, downlights in the ceiling above, and any pipes or ducts behind the wall.
If you have a set of interior drawings, send the plans and elevations as PDF along with the site dimensions. We work from both: the drawings give us intent, the survey gives us reality.
2. The moulding profile and panel style you want to match
"Decorative moulded panel" covers a wide family of door faces. Two projects can use the same carcass construction and look completely different once the panels, mouldings and finish are fixed. To quote accurately we need the visual specification locked down:
- Panel type — raised, recessed, arched or Shaker-style panelled doors from the same collection, each with its own moulding depth and shadow line.
- Moulding detail — profile shape, how deep the moulding runs, and whether the panel field is flat or shaped.
- Number of panels per door and the spacing between them, which changes with door width.
- Reference material — a drawing of the required profile, an existing door you need to match, a sample you can post, or a page from our catalogue. A photo of a magazine room is not enough on its own; profiles are read from a dimensioned section.
Where a project has joinery already installed — a Raised Panel Wardrobe in the hallway, panelling in another room — send us photographs and, if possible, a small sample so we can match the profile rather than approximate it.
3. Material and finish specification
Finish is where quotations diverge most, because the same door construction can be produced in several different material make-ups. Tell us:
| Item to specify | What we need from you |
|---|---|
| Door core and mouldings | Substrate for the moulded door face, and whether the mouldings are machined or applied. |
| Surface finish | Paint colour (with a RAL or manufacturer reference), lacquer sheen level, wood veneer species, or laminate/foil decoration. |
| Carcass material | Board type and decoration for the interior boxes — matching the exterior, or a lighter neutral inside. |
| Interior surfaces | Back panels, shelf edges and any visible internal faces. |
| Hardware finish | Knob, handle or pull style and metal finish; hinge type; whether soft-close is required. |
If you have a finish board or a colour sample, note the supplier and code as well. A paint name alone can mean different products from different manufacturers, and moulded panels show colour differences more clearly than flat ones do.
4. Interior layout and what is being stored
The inside of the wardrobe drives most of the cost per linear metre, so we need the hanging and storage plan rather than a generic "shelves and rails". Please confirm:
- Rail heights — single hanging, double hanging with two rails, or long-hanging for dresses and coats.
- Drawer count and type — open shelves, top drawers, deep pull-out drawers, or a dedicated tray section.
- Open versus closed sections, and any glass-fronted or display bays.
- Lighting — interior lights, sensor switches, or wiring to be provided by others on site.
- Special items — a safe, an ironing board bay, a valet rod, shoe storage, or space for a full-length mirror on the door.
Tell us who uses the room. A guest-room wardrobe and a principal bedroom used daily need different proportions, and we would rather adjust the layout now than have you rearranging it after installation.
5. Quantity, schedule and site conditions
For a single wardrobe this is straightforward; for an apartment or villa package it changes the production plan. Please include:
- Number of wardrobes per room or unit, and whether identical sets repeat across floors.
- Required delivery window and the date joinery must be on site, plus other trades you are coordinating with.
- Destination address, access constraints, lift size and parking — built-in wardrobes arrive as long panels that need a route to the room.
- Who installs: our team on site, your contractor, or delivery only with installation guidance.
As part of our Custom & OEM Service, we can also produce wardrobes under your own brand or to a specifier's detail drawings, and quantities can be released in stages rather than all at once.
6. What we send back, and what happens next
Once the items above are with us, you receive an itemised quotation covering each unit by room, the material and finish specification as we have understood it, packaging and freight options, and a production schedule. Where a detail is still open — a profile we could not read from your reference, or a dimension that conflicts between drawing and survey — we flag it instead of assuming it.
Before production starts we confirm the shop drawings with you: elevations of every door, the interior layout for each box, and the finish references. That sign-off is what protects both sides, so please treat it as a real check rather than paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
Can you match an existing wardrobe on site?
Yes, in most cases. Send photographs of the door face and a dimensioned section through the moulding, or post us a sample panel. Very deep or hand-carved profiles may need an alternative construction, which we will say so at quotation stage.
Do I need drawings before you can quote?
No. A site survey and photographs are enough to start. If the project has no design documentation, our interior design service can develop the layout and elevations with you first.
Can sliding doors be made in a moulded panel style?
Yes. Tell us the clear opening width and how much projection you can accept, since sliding hardware sits within the frame and affects the internal depth you lose.