11 best wardrobes with smart storage space for every budget

When we’re in the mood and feeling inspired, a good old wardrobe sort out can be deeply satisfying – we all know how good it feels to have a calm and clutter-free bedroom. Not only does it boost our sense of wellbeing each time we walk in, but it’s also known to help with improving our sleep. But a clutter-free bedroom starts with decent storage . Enter our trusty sleep-space staple, the wardrobe.

Unless you have a wall of fitted closets, which are both expensive and permanent, you’ll need to invest in a good-sized and sturdy freestanding wardrobe to accommodate your growing collection of garbs.

Whether you’re sharing wardrobe space with your other half, or you’re looking for a furniture piece with integrated drawers for extra bedding or accessories, the key to getting organised is to think carefully about your storage needs.

There are lots of factors to consider, with some contemporary wardrobes allowing you to change up the interiors, adding split-level hanging rails or extra shelving for those neatly folded sweaters . Meanwhile, others forego the internal fixtures to prioritise hanging space – which will be music to your ears if you have an enviable collection of lengthy maxi dresses .

While some furniture brands offer wardrobes that arrive fully formed, most require some self-assembly. But if this really isn’t your forte, we’d advise you look for brands that will put your wardrobe together on delivery – and, with luck, take the packaging away with them.

How we tested the best wardrobes

Our round-up comprises a variety of standalone wardrobes chosen for their all-important functionality alongside their aesthetic appeal, suiting different spaces, tastes, and budgets. We tested the wardrobes in different areas of the bedroom, looking for quality of craftsmanship, where appropriate how easy they were to put together, and whether they gave us a decent amount of storage, not only in the hanging space but in the additional drawers and any internal shelving, too.

The best wardrobes for 2024 are:

• Best overall – Oak Furnitureland original rustic solid oak double wardrobe: £719.99, Oakfurnitureland.co.uk
• Best budget buy – Argos Home Nordic two door, three drawer wardrobe, grey and pine: £200, Argos.co.uk
• Best for storage space – Brayden Studio Toups three door sliding wardrobe: £729.99, Wayfair.co.uk
• Best mirrored wardrobe – John Lewis & Partners Elstra 200cm wardrobe with mirrored hinged doors: £749, Johnlewis.com

Oak Furnitureland original rustic solid oak double wardrobe

Argos Home Nordic two door, three drawer wardrobe

Mustard Made the twinny

So’Home boho oak rattan two door wardrobe

Feather & Black Sienna rattan wardrobe

Barker and Stonehouse Charlie wardrobe

Cotswold Company Camille limewash oak double wardrobe

Brayden Studio Toups three door sliding wardrobe

Natur Pur Swanson four door wardrobe

John Lewis & Partners Elstra 200cm wardrobe with mirrored hinged doors

Painted Furniture Company Oxford low two door narrow full hanging wardrobe

The verdict: Wardrobes