What the Wardrobe Space Calculator actually calculates
Unused wall width is available wall width minus wardrobe width; front space subtracts wardrobe depth and access clearance from room depth. Both results must be nonnegative for the wardrobe to fit as entered. This rectangular check uses your chosen access allowance but does not model door swings, internal drawers, skirting projections, or other furniture in the access zone.
The calculation path
Wardrobe depth plus operating clearance is compared with room depth; wall width gives remaining side space.
Inputs that can change the answer
- Available wall width: Enter available wall width in m.
- Room depth: Enter room depth in m.
- Wardrobe width: Enter wardrobe width in m.
- Wardrobe depth: Enter wardrobe depth in m.
- Front access clearance: Enter front access clearance in m.
Checks that stay outside the formula
Sliding doors reduce door-swing needs but do not remove the need for standing space.
A practical order for entering the data
- Measure the available wall width and the unobstructed depth in front of that wall.
- Enter the wardrobe's external width, depth, and required front access clearance.
- Review the fit assessment and both remaining-space results, then check door and drawer movement on a measured plan.
Project walkthrough: Plan a bedroom from bed size to wardrobes and walkways
Engine check using the prefilled sample
Worked example: available wall width = 3.2 m, room depth = 3.4 m, wardrobe width = 2.4 m, wardrobe depth = 0.62 m and front access clearance = 0.9 m. Replace the sample dimensions with the real room and furniture sizes, then check doors, drawers and walking paths on a scaled plan.
Results for these inputs
- Unused wall width
- 0.80 m
- Space beyond access zone
- 1.88 m
- Fit assessment
- Fits with the requested clearance
Verify doors, drawers, and circulation on a scaled plan.