What materials to use to build a walk-in wardrobe?

I’m tasked with building a walk-in wardrobe in the corner of the bedroom with two existing walls. I need help to build the remaining two sides. Looking for suggestions on the best materials to use please and best techniques?

Asked by minesh on 11th Apr 2020
Expert Trade Answers
"MDF is usually fine, and then add timber decorative mouldings and handles to preference"
Answered on 12th May 2020 - Member since Jan 2019 - report
"Mdf works well if you are going to finish with paint."
Answered on 11th Apr 2020 - Member since Dec 2018 - report
"The simple way is metal stud or wood stud and plasterboard
and if you whant you can put some insulation in the walls but don't think will be necessary is just a wardrobe. If you whant the walls to be more stronger you can add one layer of plywood an after plasterboard. Thanks"
Answered on 28th Apr 2020 - Member since Jan 2020 - report
"Thanks for asking. This is down to the size and shape you require your walk in wardrobe to be there are many different ways to form a walk in wardrobe. A site visit by a professional joiner is highly recommend"
Answered on 11th Apr 2020 - Member since Jan 2018 - report
"I build wardrobes using flat pack units from IKEA kax range of kits very reasonably priced and useful pieces to alter and integrate"
Answered on 6th May 2020 - Member since Apr 2020 - report
"I have found MDF to be the most workable material for wardrobes as it is easily cut and adjustable when fitting."
Answered on 23rd May 2020 - Member since Apr 2020 - report
"Depends on size of wardrobe, you could use mdf or ply"
Answered on 2nd Aug 2020 - Member since Jul 2020 - report
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