| Parts area | 0 m² |
| Material volume | 0 m³ |
| Estimated weight | 0 kg |
| Total cabinet volume | 0 m³ |
| Material cost | 0 |
Use this wardrobe designer to stop guessing and start building. Enter the outer size, add shelves, drawers, rails and doors, and watch a clear 2D plan and a simple 3D model update instantly. The tool also spits out panel area, material volume, approximate weight and a raw cost estimate so you can order parts or get a quote without second-guessing.
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Who benefits from this wardrobe designer
- Homeowners who need a realistic preview before buying or installing
- DIY builders who want quick, accurate checks without CAD skills
- Cabinet shops that need a fast spec and ballpark numbers for quoting
- Designers who want client-ready visuals and fast proportion checks
What you can do right away
- Set outer dimensions in inches or feet and switch units when needed
- Add horizontal shelves, vertical dividers, drawers and sliding doors
- Place hanging rods and pick handle styles and positions
- Adjust panel thickness and price per square foot to match local rates
- Upload textures or choose colors for fronts and carcass
- Export a hi-res image and a CSV parts list for the shop
Fast workflow
- Enter outer dimensions. Example for a closet: 79 inches tall, 48 inches wide, 20 inches deep.
- Pick a grid step. One inch or half inch gives good control for furniture work.
- Click Shelf to add a horizontal board. Shelves snap to the nearest vertical divider automatically.
- Click Divider to create vertical partitions and organize storage zones.
- Draw door or drawer faces and drag handles into position.
- Use Rod to place a hanging rail at the required height and check clearances visually.
- Check the info panel for area, material volume, weight and cost. Numbers update after every edit.
- Export an image and download a CSV parts list for quoting and production handoff.
How the math works under the hood
The app uses feet for area and cubic feet for volume. Convert inches to feet by dividing by 12. Use density in pounds per cubic foot and price in dollars per square foot. The formulas are simple and transparent so you can audit results.
- Panel area in square feet equals panel width in feet times panel height in feet
- Total area is the sum of panel areas for sides, top, bottom, shelves, dividers and faces
- Material volume in cubic feet equals total area times thickness in feet
- Weight in pounds equals volume times material density in pounds per cubic foot
- Material cost in dollars equals total area times price per square foot plus a waste allowance
Quick reference for depths and spacing
| Depth | Typical use |
| 12 inches | Shoes and narrow shelves |
| 18 inches | Standard hanging and shelving |
| 24 inches | Deep hanging, boxes and bulky storage |
| 32 inches | Deep built-ins and combined solutions |
Materials, densities and price ranges
| Material | Density lb per ft³ | Typical thickness | Example price per ft² |
| Particleboard | 44 | 5 eighths or 3 quarters inch | 3 to 6 dollars |
| Painted MDF | 50 | 3 quarters inch | 8 to 15 dollars |
| Plywood | 40 to 44 | half or 3 quarters inch | 5 to 12 dollars |
| Tempered glass | 156 | one eighth or quarter inch | 10 to 30 dollars |
Practical design rules
- Leave hinge and edge clearance to avoid rubbing and noisy doors
- Locate heavy storage low to reduce stress on fasteners and shelves
- Support long shelves every 30 to 32 inches to avoid sagging over time
- Account for ventilation and service access if you build around appliances
- Reduce separate faces to save on edge banding and hardware costs
- Make glass cutouts smaller by three quarters inch to allow fitting and sealing
Common mistakes to avoid: Mixing units. Confirm whether the project uses inches or metric before cutting. Too many unsupported spans. Add dividers for long shelf runs. Doors that are too thin on large panels. Thicker doors resist warping. Forgetting finishing gaps. Allow for paint, tape and hinge adjustments. Ordering without waste. Add five to ten percent for offcuts and mistakes.
Export and shop handoff checklist
- Export a high resolution image for approvals and a CSV parts list for the shop
- Include panel orientation and edge banding notes if the shop uses CNC panels
- Annotate which edges receive banding and which faces need special finishes
- Add the waste factor on the material order to avoid shortages and delays
This wardrobe designer turns ideas into practical plans fast. Use it to validate proportions, lock down hardware and generate a parts list for builders. A short design pass here prevents costly rework at the shop and speeds up the whole project.
Further reading
- The Complete Manual of Woodworking by Albert Jackson and David Day
- Cabinetmaking: A Foundation Course by Andy Rae
- Good Clean Fun by Nick Offerman







