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 Γ width Γ depth)
- Labor / installation, transport, wastage
Reference / Benchmark Costs
- Carpenter labor for wardrobe basic work often starts ~ βΉ300 β βΉ900 per sq ft for modular / custom carpentry. Interior Designers NCR
- ContractorBhai gives example: 18 mm ply doors for wardrobe cost ~ βΉ1,300 per sq ft (frontal area) in Delhi. ContractorBhai
- Simply Interiors lists laminate wardrobe costing inputs at βΉ1,200 to βΉ1,450 per sq ft of wardrobe frontage. simplyinteriors.in
- On Houzz, basic wardrobe labor is quoted from βΉ450 per sq ft (woodwork) in some examples. Houzz
Rough Cost Estimate (Low Budget Wardrobe)
Assume:
- Wardrobe size (frontage) = 6 ft Γ 7 ft = 42 sq ft frontage
- Use moderate materials (plywood / MDF + laminate), simple hardware
Estimate range:
- Low side: 42 Γ βΉ1,200 = βΉ50,400
- Higher low budget: 42 Γ βΉ1,500 = βΉ63,000
Add 10β15% buffer for extra features, delivery, or adjustments β βΉ55,000 to βΉ72,000 roughly.





