In 40 seconds
A fitted or built-in wardrobe in the UK typically costs £1,500–£15,000+, with a basic MDF hinged build around £1,500–£2,500, mid-range designs roughly £3,000–£6,000 and fully bespoke fit-outs £7,000–£15,000+. Measured per linear metre, mid-range work usually runs £400–£800 per metre, rising for premium bespoke. Sliding doors typically add £300–£800 over hinged but save floor space, and a spray-lacquer finish usually costs £800–£2,000 more than a brush-painted or vinyl-wrap option. Building under a loft's sloping eaves costs more per metre because the angles are made to measure. A well-judged, timeless fitted wardrobe can also return a useful share of its cost at resale. The honest answer is always a range, because it depends on your room size, doors, finish and material.
Most fitted-wardrobe guidance is published by companies fitting them, so the numbers tend to be optimistic and the trade-offs glossed over. The pages below give typical cost ranges, weigh fitted against freestanding, explain hinged versus sliding doors and the MDF-spray versus vinyl-wrap finishes, cover building into a loft bedroom, and look at resale value — before you take a single quote.