What Drives the Cost of a Wardrobe
Factors influencing cost:
- Material / board type (MDF, plywood, particle board)
- Finish (laminate, veneer, paint)
- Hardware (hinges, drawer slides, handles)
- Design complexity (sliding doors, shutters, curves)
- Size / dimensions (height × width × depth)
- Labor / installation, transport, wastage
Reference / Benchmark Costs
- Carpenter labor for wardrobe basic work often starts ~ ₹300 – ₹900 per sq ft for modular / custom carpentry. Interior Designers NCR
- ContractorBhai gives example: 18 mm ply doors for wardrobe cost ~ ₹1,300 per sq ft (frontal area) in Delhi. ContractorBhai
- Simply Interiors lists laminate wardrobe costing inputs at ₹1,200 to ₹1,450 per sq ft of wardrobe frontage. simplyinteriors.in
- On Houzz, basic wardrobe labor is quoted from ₹450 per sq ft (woodwork) in some examples. Houzz
Rough Cost Estimate (Low Budget Wardrobe)
Assume:
- Wardrobe size (frontage) = 6 ft × 7 ft = 42 sq ft frontage
- Use moderate materials (plywood / MDF + laminate), simple hardware
Estimate range:
- Low side: 42 × ₹1,200 = ₹50,400
- Higher low budget: 42 × ₹1,500 = ₹63,000
Add 10–15% buffer for extra features, delivery, or adjustments → ₹55,000 to ₹72,000 roughly.
