How to measure diy custom made wardrobes

Accurate measurements are vital to ensure your new wardrobes fit perfectly. Fortunately, obtaining accurate measurements is easy if you follow the steps outlined in this guide.

Requirements

  • Tape measure
  • Pen / pencil
  • Measure form (PDF download)
  • Preferable: roofing square (helps determine out‑of‑square walls)

Measure Form

We have prepared the following form which will assist you with measuring your wardrobes:

Measure form for wardrobes (64.47 kB)

Step 1: Measure the width of the back wall

When measuring the width of the back wall, take the measurement at approximately 2000mm (2 metres) up from the floor. Follow these steps:

  1. From one side, measure out to 1000mm (1 metre) and make a small mark.
  2. From the opposite side, measure the distance to the 1000mm mark.
By adding these two measurements together, you’ll get a highly accurate width.
Measure from the right and mark at 1000mm
From one side, measure out to 1000mm (1m) and mark.
Measure from the left to the 1000mm mark
From the opposite side, measure to the 1000mm mark.

Step 2: Measure the depth of the opening

Measure both the left and right hand depths. Record the measurements on the form.

Note: Spacemaker shelving is 420mm deep.
Plan view showing depth measurements
Plan view (overhead): measure left and right depths.

Step 3: Measure any side returns (if applicable)

It’s important that we know the measurements of side returns, as this may affect the placement of drawers.

Please provide the inside measurements, as shown in the diagram.

Plan view showing side returns
Plan view (overhead): measure inside dimensions.

Step 4: Measure door height

Measure the height of the existing door opening. This will determine the depth of the top shelf.

Measure door height
Measure the door height.

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