Custom made sliding wardrobe doors are wardrobe doors built to your exact opening size and finish, rather than bought in fixed dimensions and forced to fit. They glide on a top and bottom track instead of swinging outward, which is why they suit alcoves, loft rooms, and any bedroom where floor space is tight.
This guide explains how they work, the frame and finish options available, what they cost, and how to design a set that fits your room perfectly. At Bedrooms Plus, we've been manufacturing sliding wardrobe doors in the UK since 1980, so the advice below comes from four decades of fitting doors into real British bedrooms — not a catalogue.
What does "custom made" actually mean?
There are three broad ways to buy sliding wardrobe doors, and it's worth knowing the difference before you spend anything:
- Off-the-shelf fixed sizes — cheapest, but you have to build your opening around the door, or live with gaps and infill panels.
- Made to measure (custom made) — you supply the exact width and height of your opening and the doors are manufactured to suit. No fillers, no compromise.
- Fully fitted by a company — a designer measures, manufactures, and installs everything. Convenient, but typically the most expensive route by a wide margin.
Custom made kits sit in the sweet spot: a perfect fit at a fraction of the fitted price, because you handle the (genuinely simple) installation yourself. You can browse the full made-to-measure range on our sliding wardrobe doors page.
Why choose custom made over standard doors?
A made-to-measure door earns its place for a few concrete reasons:
- A true floor-to-ceiling fit. Standard doors rarely match a real ceiling height, leaving an ugly gap above. Custom doors are cut to your exact height.
- No wasted space. Sliding doors need zero clearance to open, so you reclaim the floor area a hinged door would otherwise sweep through — ideal for small or awkward rooms.
- More usable storage. Because the doors fit edge to edge, the interior behind them is maximised rather than chopped up by a fixed frame.
- A finish that matches your room. You choose the frame colour, the panel material, and the layout, so the wardrobe reads as built-in joinery rather than a flat-pack add-on.
Choosing your frame: the four ranges
The frame is the metal surround that holds each panel and runs in the track. Frame width and material change both the look and the engineering, so it's the first decision to make. Here's how our four ranges compare:
| Range | Frame width | Frame material | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palermo | 40mm | Aluminium | A classic, slightly substantial frame with a dust strip |
| Supreme | 33mm | Aluminium | The slimmest frame, for a clean, minimal look |
| Shaker | 75mm | Steel | A bold, characterful frame with defined panels |
| Curve | 33mm | Aluminium | Contemporary styling with soft, rounded frame edges |
Every range carries a 10-year warranty on the moving parts, and soft-close runners can be added to any of them so the doors draw themselves shut quietly rather than slamming.
Choosing your panels and finish
This is where the wardrobe becomes yours. Within the ranges you can specify panels in:
- Mirror — including grey/smoked mirror — to bounce light around and double as a full-length dressing mirror.
- Coloured and white glass — a smooth, wipe-clean, modern surface.
- Woodgrain and matt finishes — oak tones (light oak, grey oak, Bardolino), cashmere, graphite, and shorewood among them, to match existing furniture or flooring.
Most rooms benefit from mixing panels — for example, one mirrored door flanked by woodgrain doors, which gives you the mirror you want without an entire wall of reflection. If you're undecided, order a few sliding door samples so you can see the colours against your own walls and light before committing.
How many doors do you need?
As a rough rule based on opening width:
- 2 doors for openings up to roughly 1.8m
- 3 doors for roughly 1.8m–2.7m
- 4 doors for wider openings beyond that
More doors mean narrower individual panels and a smaller "open" gap at any one time, so very wide openings sometimes feel better with three doors than two. You can shop directly by 2-door, 3-door, or 4-door kits.
How much do custom made sliding wardrobe doors cost?
Price depends on the size of your opening, the range, the panel materials, and any extras like soft-close. As an indication, made-to-measure kits start from a few hundred pounds for a compact two-door setup and rise for larger four-door kits or premium finishes such as Shaker steel frames. Mirror and standard glass panels tend to be the most affordable; intricate multi-panel woodgrain designs sit at the higher end.
Because prices change with size and specification, the most accurate figure always comes from configuring your own doors. Interest-free payment plans of up to 12 months are also available to spread the cost. Check current pricing on the individual product pages.
How to design your own set
The simplest way to get an exact, made-to-measure quote is our online sliding door design tool. You enter your opening dimensions, pick the number of doors, choose your frame and panel finishes, and see the design build up in front of you before requesting a quote from our team. It removes the guesswork and means the doors arrive cut precisely to your space.
Measuring tip
Measure the width and height of the finished opening in at least two or three places each — older homes are rarely perfectly square — and use the smallest measurement. If you're unsure, our team can talk you through it.
Installation and aftercare
Sliding door kits are designed for confident DIY: the top and bottom tracks are fixed to the ceiling and floor of the opening, then the doors are simply lifted onto the tracks and adjusted. There's no carpentry of the doors themselves. If a wheel ever wears out down the line, replacement sliding door wheels are available separately, so a kit can last well beyond its 10-year moving-parts warranty.
Frequently asked questions
Are custom made sliding wardrobe doors more expensive than standard ones?
They cost a little more than the cheapest fixed-size doors, but far less than a fully fitted wardrobe service. You're paying for an exact fit and your choice of finish, while still installing them yourself.
Can sliding doors go from floor to ceiling?
Yes. That's a key advantage of made-to-measure — the doors are cut to your exact ceiling height, so there's no gap above them as there often is with standard doors.
Do sliding wardrobe doors need a lot of clearance?
No. Unlike hinged doors, they slide along a track and need no clearance in front, which is why they suit small bedrooms and tight layouts.
Can I fit sliding wardrobe doors myself?
Yes. The kits are designed for DIY installation — the tracks are fixed top and bottom and the doors lift into place. No specialist tools or door carpentry are required.
What warranty do they come with?
All of our sliding wardrobe door ranges include a 10-year warranty on the moving parts.
Can I see the colours before I buy?
Yes — order samples of the frames and panels so you can check the finish in your own room's lighting before placing a full order.
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