The 12 Best Wardrobes of 2023

When outfitting your bedroom, a wardrobe may not be the first piece of furniture you think to buy. But if you're low on closet space, a spacious design with clothing rods, shelves, and drawers can certainly go a long way.

“Oftentimes, our closets are just not large enough,” says Andi Morse, founder and principal designer at Morse Design. “Having a wardrobe provides additional shelving and/or hanging space to store those extra pieces.”

When picking out a wardrobe, you’ll want to weigh your personal storage needs against the needs of your space. You'll also want to take note of any required assembly, as well as the style of the piece—your wardrobe should add to your décor scheme, not detract from it.

Here, the best wardrobes.

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View On Urban Outfitters

Dimensions: 42.99x 20 x 69.01 inches | Material: Gmelina wood | Amount of Storage: 1 hanging rod, 4 shelves

For a wardrobe that's the ideal balance of style and function, you can't go wrong with Urban Outfitters’ Marte Storage Cabinet. The woven wooden design includes a variety of storage solutions and is sure to make a great addition to any bedroom.

Crafted from gmelina wood, the wardrobe features a caned design that'll offer a vintage-inspired texture touch to your space. The spacious wardrobe includes three shelves, a drawer, and a hanging bar, so you'll have plenty of room to organize your clothing. Plus, the flattened top can serve as an additional shelf for extra items, like hats, shoes, and purses.

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View On Wayfair

Dimensions: 42.99 x 20 x 69.01 inches | Material: Gmelina wood | Amount of Storage: 1 hanging rod, 3 shelves

Sleek, simple, and packed with storage space, Wayfair Basics’ Wardrobe Cabinet ticks a lot of boxes. And since it’s offered at a wallet-friendly price point, it’s a great pick if you're looking for a storage solution on a budget.

The wardrobe is offered in three colors—white, black, and espresso. Though it has a sleek silhouette, it's loaded with storage options, including a hanging bar and two shelves. If you need a little more room, take advantage of the wardrobe’s top that's flat enough to serve as an extra shelf.

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Dimensions: 44 x 22 x 70 inches | Material: Solid wood | Amount of Storage: 1 hanging rod, 3 shelves, 4 drawers

Bludot’s Shale Wardrobe is certainly an investment piece, but the striking and spacious design is certainly worth the splurge. Constructed of solid wood and offered in three shades, the versatile pick can be used in different ways around your home for years to come.

At 70 inches tall, 44 inches wide, and 22 inches deep, the wardrobe is quite large. And between its two clothing rods, its three adjustable shelves, and its four drawers, you're sure to have all the room you need to keep your clothes organized.

The wardrobe is offered in three finishes—smoke, walnut, and hickory—and features luxurious finishing touches, like full-grain leather drawer pulls and soft-close drawers. Plus, if your clothing storage setup changes, you can even use the piece as a luxe bar cabinet.

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Dimensions: 42 x 24 x 86 inches | Material: Caned oak veneer, engineered hardwood | Amount of Storage: 1 hanging rod, 1 shelf

Anthropologie's Wallace Cane and Oak Armoire is a great option if you're looking for a spacious design. Standing at a whopping 86 inches tall, 42 inches wide, and 24 inches deep, the wardrobe is ideal for long coats, dresses, and more.

Crafted from engineered hardwood and finished with oak veneer caning, the design is a durable, luxurious storage option for your space. Although it's large in size, the wardrobe's arched silhouette feels elegant rather than bulky. Inside, you'll find a built-in clothing rod and a spacious shelf. Plus, you can even use the wardrobe’s flat base for extra storage.

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Dimensions: 40 x 22 x 54.5 inches | Material: Eucalyptus wood, engineered wood | Amount of Storage: 1 hanging rod, 3 shelves, 5 drawers

West Elm’s Mid Century Chifforobe is an easy way to efficiently store your clothes. Standing at just 54.5 inches tall, the chifforobe is much shorter than the wardrobes you’ll find elsewhere. But thanks to its 18-inch width and its 20-inch depth, it should still give you plenty of storage space.

In addition to a cabinet, the wardrobe includes one large drawer and four smaller drawers—perfect for folded clothes and small must-haves. The wooden design is finished with a built-in clothing rod and two adjustable shelves, so you can create your ideal layout.

View On Roomandboard.com

Dimensions: 44 x 24 x 71 inches | Material: Solid wood | Amount of Storage: 2 hanging rod, 4 shelves, 6 drawers

For a sturdy armoire that'll last you for years to come, consider a wooden style like Room & Board’s Hudson Armoire. The design features tons of storage space and is fairly customizable, so you'll be able to create your perfect piece.

In addition to two removable hanging rods and four adjustable shelves, the piece includes six built-in drawers that make organization easy. When it comes to customization, can choose from a variety of sizes, wood types, stains, bases, and hardware. Plus, the sleek design of the piece means it can easily double as a bar cabinet or as another piece of storage in your home.

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Dimensions: 38.75 x 25.25 x 66.75 inches | Material: White oak, poplar and engineered wood, faux leather, brass | Amount of Storage: 1 hanging rod, 3 shelves, 2 drawers

If you're looking for a wardrobe that's sure to make a statement, CB2's Crimped Wardrobe is a great place to start. The modern style features a unique ribbed exterior that's sure to stun in any bedroom.

At 67 inches tall the wardrobe boasts a pretty low profile. However, thanks to ample storage options, like a built-in clothing rod, three shelves, and two drawers, you shouldn’t have much trouble organizing your stuff.

The wardrobe is offered in either a glossy white or gold leaf, each of which offers a different yet stylish look for your space. Regardless of which style you choose, however, the wardrobe is finished with little luxe details you'll appreciate.

Courtesy of IKEA

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Dimensions: 68.875 x 22.875 x 79.24 inches | Material: Particleboard, fiberboard, ABS plastic, polypropylene | Amount of Storage: 1 hanging rod, 5 shelves, 3 drawers

If you want to take full advantage of your space, IKEA's PAX Corner Wardrobe is a great design. The budget-friendly storage solution is fairly customizable, so you'll be able to create the ideal piece for your home.

The wardrobe is offered in two sizes, each of which includes three drawers, two hanging rods, and four adjustable shelves. Plus, you can customize it to reflect your needs and design taste—lighting, handles, doors, drawer colors, and accessories included.

Orren Ellis Aria Neillsville 2 Door High Gloss Armoire

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Dimensions: 47 x 25.5 x 80 inches | Material: Manufactured wood, glass | Amount of Storage: 1 hanging rod, 6 shelves

Orren Ellis’ Aria Neillsville High Gloss Armoire is a sleek wardrobe that saves more space than most. Equipped with glass sliding doors, the wardrobe opens without demanding any extra room—a little detail that can make a big difference in smaller homes.

Of course, sliding doors aren’t the only feature that makes this wardrobe worth the buy. The spacious wardrobe is offered in two sizes, as well as three colors—white, black, and gray. It comes with a built-in clothing rod and has plenty of room for at least four shelves, though they'll have to be purchased separately.

Wall-Mounted Wardrobe.

Urban Outfitters

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Dimensions: 47.48 x 13.27 x 68.9 inches | Material: Manufactured wood, metal | Amount of Storage: 1 hanging rod, 3 shelves

Sleek, smart, and stylish, Urban Outfitters’ Wall-Mounted Wardrobe will be a welcomed addition to your home. The open wardrobe offers a variety of storage solutions that would work well in a bedroom, entryway, or mudroom.

The open wardrobe offers a sleek industrial appearance thanks to its manufactured wood and metal construction. Within the piece, you'll find a built-in clothing rod, two built-in hooks, two wooden shelves, and one metal shelf that doubles as a shoe rack. If you want to keep some things hidden, slide the mirror open—behind it, you'll find a few concealed shelves for additional storage.

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Dimensions: 34.64 x 22.04 x 66.92 inches | Material: Solid walnut, European white oak, or black-stained oak | Amount of Storage: 1 hanging rod, 3 shelves, 3 drawers

Although Earnest Studio's Loop Armoire is certainly an investment piece, the stylish design is worth the splurge. Equipped with a spacious cabinet with a clothing rod and two larger drawers, you'll have plenty of room to organize and store clothing and other items.

You can choose from three finishes, two hardware finishes, and whether or not you want to add any shelves—just be sure to note three shelves will be built-in instead of the clothing rod. The piece, which can also double as a bar cabinet or extra storage elsewhere in your home, is also protected by a two-year warranty.

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Dimensions: 35.5 x 19.5 x 66.5 inches | Material: Solid poplar wood, birch wood veneers, engineered wood and MDF | Amount of Storage: 1 hanging rod, 2 shelves, 1 drawers

Stylish and spacious, Pottery Barn Kids’ Juliette Armoire will sit pretty in your little ones' room. The vintage-inspired style is offered in a neutral color and offers plenty of storage space, so it'll be easy to keep their clothing and other accessories organized.

The wardrobe features two mirrored doors, an interior drawer, two removable and adjustable shelves, and a removable clothing rod, so there's plenty of room to use any storage baskets and other accessories as well. Though it's best suited for kids, you can still use the piece as an additional storage unit in your home.

Final Verdict

Overall, we recommend Urban Outfitters' Marte Storage Cabinet (view at Urban Outfitters) because it's spacious, offers a variety of storage solutions, and has a stylish design. For a budget-friendly option, consider the Wayfair Basics Wardrobe Cabinet (view at Wayfair). The sleek wardrobe is simple and low-profile yet has a variety of storage options.

What to Look for in a Wardrobe

Size

When choosing a wardrobe, consider how much storage space you need, and balance that against how much square footage you have to spare. From there, think about the types of items you need to store and what kind of storage they'll need. Some items, like dresses and coats, might be too long to hang in shorter wardrobes.

Storage Options

Wardrobes can contain shelves, drawers, clothing rods, and sometimes even hooks. When you're comparing different options, think about what you need to store and how you’d like to store it—if you mainly want to store items like t-shirts or undergarments, a design with a lot of drawers is your best bet. Depending on which wardrobe you pick, you may even be able to customize your storage layout to make it just what you need.

Style

Wardrobes are typically used in a bedroom, so you'll want to make sure you choose one that reflects your personal style as well as matches any other furniture you already have. While you shop, consider materials, colors, and hardware finishes, as well as any customizable options out there.

Assembly Involved

Some wardrobes ship fully assembled, but many do not. Before you purchase, confirm how much assembly is required, as well as any safety hazards to be aware of—larger, heavier picks may need to be mounted to your wall to avoid tipping over.

FAQs

What's the difference between a wardrobe and an armoire?

Wardrobes and armoires are similar, but not quite the same. “Typically, a wardrobe is larger and deeper than an armoire,” Morse says. And wardrobes tend to boast different storage options than armoires, too.

While armoires are typically packed with smaller places to store stuff, wardrobes usually boast a couple larger storage options—and they almost always come with a clothing rod.

“An armoire tends to be more ornate and compartmentalized than a wardrobe,” says Caron Woolsey, founder and principal designer at CW Interiors.“If you need storage for a variety of different item types, then look to an armoire. If your primary concern is space for hanging items and just a few non-hanging things, look to a wardrobe.”

How should you organize your wardrobe?

The first step to organizing your wardrobe is simple: Figure out what you’re trying to store. “Think through what exactly you want to store in your wardrobe and how you want to store it,” says Meg Markland, a professional organizer at NEAT by Meg. “Do you prefer to hang or fold your denim?” she says. “If hanging, make sure to plan extra hanging space. If folding, make sure to incorporate extra drawers.”

By starting with your storage needs—and factoring in your personal preferences—you’re more likely to end up with a system that works for you. “If you plan it out based on your current needs, it will make organizing the wardrobe much easier,” says Markland.

What are some tips for maximizing your wardrobe space?

Want to make the most of the storage space in your wardrobe? In addition to stocking up on space-saving hangers, Markland suggests you file-fold the clothes in your drawers. “It maximizes your drawer space and helps you see your clothing much easier,” she says.

She also recommends you organize your clothes by season. “Have one lower spot and one higher spot for seasonal clothes,” Markland says. To get started, Markland recommends you put spring/summer clothes in one bin and fall/winter clothes in another. When the seasons change, make sure the in-season bin is lower and easier to access. Then, relegate the out-of-season bin to a higher-up shelf, where it may be tucked away and harder to reach.

Why Trust MyDomaine?

When selecting wardrobes for this story, MyDomaine writer Lindsey Lanquist considered a few key features. To increase the likelihood that you’d find a wardrobe that works for you, she sought to include a range of wardrobes of different sizes and styles. She also favored flexibility wherever she found it. Wardrobes earned bonus points if they were available in multiple colors or finishes, or if they came with customizable storage solutions. And because wardrobes can get expensive, she kept value at top of mind—prioritizing wardrobes that seemed high-quality, given their price point.