Oak wardrobes have stood the test of time in British bedroom furniture. Unlike trendy alternatives that come and go, oak pieces become part of the family story. Most who invest in oak do so knowing they\'re buying something built to last.
The appeal lies in the wood itself. Each oak wardrobe has its own character, with distinctive grain patterns that make each piece unique. This natural variation means your bedroom furniture has personality straight from the workshop.
Oak\'s popularity makes sense when you consider what matters in bedroom storage. You want something that holds its shape after years of daily use. Doors that stay aligned, drawers that run smooth even when full.
What you\'re paying for isn\'t just storage space but craftsmanship. Proper joinery techniques mean these wardrobes hold together decade after decade. That\'s why so many oak pieces get handed down; they\'re bedroom furniture built for generations, not just seasons.
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Door configuration matters more than most buyers realize. It's not just about looks - the number of doors determines what fits inside and how much space you'll need around the wardrobe for access.
Before you buy, grab a tape measure. Mark out the footprint on your floor with masking tape if you're not sure. Remember to account for door swing; plenty of customers forget this and end up with a wardrobe they can't fully open.
Single Door Wardrobe (1 Door Wardrobe)
One-door wardrobes make perfect sense in smaller bedrooms where space is tight. Most measure around 100cm wide, enough room for essentials without dominating the space.
The standard design features a hanging rail at the top with shelving positioned either above or below it. Single-door wardrobes work particularly well in homes with challenging spaces, fitting neatly into alcoves and corners where larger furniture simply won't work. Many manufacturers include a drawer at the bottom of these units, providing convenient storage for items that require more privacy. These wardrobes serve effectively in guest rooms or as additional storage in main bedrooms. While compact in size, single-door models still deliver the distinguished look of quality oak furniture without requiring significant floor space, making them an efficient storage solution for smaller rooms.
These slim units fit perfectly in period homes with smaller bedrooms or work as supplementary storage alongside larger wardrobes. Despite their modest size, good quality single-door models offer comfortable capacity through clever internal organisation – adjustable shelving and well-designed hanging space use every inch effectively.
Single-door wardrobes often serve specific purposes within a larger bedroom plan – perhaps housing formal clothes separately from everyday wear or storing seasonal items. Their narrow width lets you place them in otherwise unusable alcoves or narrow gaps between architectural features. The smallest ones (50-60cm wide) work brilliantly in children's rooms while still providing the quality and longevity of oak construction.
Most single wardrobes accommodate full-length garments, though many feature split designs with half-width hanging space above drawer storage. For those with more folded clothes than clothes that need to be hung, certain models have more internal shelving with minimal hanging space – perfect for sweaters and casual clothes.
Double Wardrobe (2 Door Wardrobe)
Double wardrobes remain the most popular choice in British homes. Typically 180cm wide, they balance generous storage with spatial efficiency. Most feature versatile interiors combining hanging rails with shelving for folded clothes. The two-door design makes accessing contents easy while creating a pleasing symmetry that works in both modern and traditional bedrooms. For added organisation, look for models with integrated drawers for smaller items.
Their proportions suit average bedroom sizes well, accommodating clothing collections without dominating the space. Most manufacturers offer different height options – standard models are around 190cm tall, with taller 220cm versions for rooms with higher ceilings. The typical internal configuration splits the space, with one side for full-length dresses and coats, the other featuring a half-height rail above drawer storage.
2 Door wardrobes hit the sweet spot between capacity and proportion, explaining their enduring popularity. Their width provides ample hanging space for a full wardrobe, while their symmetrical appearance creates an attractive focal point. Many feature adjustable shelving systems that you can reconfigure as your storage needs change.
For smaller rooms, sliding door models eliminate the clearance area needed for hinged doors – particularly useful in loft conversions with sloped ceilings or bedrooms where furniture placement would block conventional doors. Some doubles feature contrasting central panels – perhaps incorporating rattan inserts, burr oak veneers, or contrasting timber – creating visual interest while maintaining oak's structural qualities.
Triple Wardrobe (3 Door Wardrobe)
For serious storage needs, triple-door wardrobes deliver comprehensive solutions. These essential pieces often include specialised sections – dedicated shoe areas, accessory compartments, and varied hanging heights. A large oak wardrobe becomes the centrepiece of spacious bedrooms, bringing order to extensive clothing collections. Many include central mirrored doors that both expand the room visually and provide full-length reflection for dressing.
3 Door Wardrobes excel in master bedrooms, dressing rooms, or shared bedrooms where multiple users need separate storage zones. Interior layouts vary between manufacturers, with premium models offering customisable shelving that adapts as your storage requirements change. Most exceed 250cm in width, requiring careful measurement of wall space and consideration of delivery access. For period properties with narrow doorways, some suppliers offer split triple wardrobes assembled in sections within the room – overcoming access limitations while appearing as one cohesive piece.
For exceptional storage demands, extra-tall triples (reaching 240cm) maximise vertical space in rooms with high ceilings. These wardrobes need proper wall fixing for stability, with consideration of floor loading capacity, particularly in older houses with suspended timber floors. A quality triple oak wardrobe represents a multigenerational investment, with robust construction ensuring decades of reliable service while maintaining its appeal.
Creating a coordinated bedroom through matching oak pieces establishes a harmonious, relaxing environment. Consistent timber ensures uniform grain patterns and finishes, avoiding the jarring effect of mismatched woods or styles. Well-designed bedroom collections allow homeowners to create thoroughly coordinated interiors that showcase thoughtful design throughout.
Oak Beds
From elegant sleigh designs to contemporary platforms, oak beds provide a solid foundation for any bedroom. Solid oak's natural strength ensures exceptional durability, with many frames incorporating under-bed drawers for extra storage. Properly seasoned oak eliminates the annoying creaks associated with other wooden alternatives, ensuring undisturbed sleep. Headboard styles range from simple panels to more elaborate carved features that make definitive design statements.
Oak beds won't let you down. The sheer weight of a proper oak frame means it stays put. No more squeaking or shifting about when you turn over at night. Good ones are built with thick timber sections that keep their shape year after year.
Team an oak bed with a decent mattress and you'll notice the difference in how you sleep. There's something about the solid platform underneath that gives better support where you need it.
You can find them in every size going - singles for the kids' rooms, doubles for spare rooms, and king or super king for the master bedroom. That makes it easy to keep the same look throughout the house without compromising on space.
Most oak bed ranges are designed to match with wardrobes and other bedroom bits, so you can put together a bedroom that looks like you planned it rather than collected it piecemeal over the years.
Oak Bedside Cabinet
No bedroom setup is complete without proper bedside tables. Oak versions offer both practical storage and design continuity with your other bedroom pieces. Most come in various heights to line up perfectly with your mattress edge, preventing awkward reaching up or down.
The traditional style typically features three stacked drawers, giving plenty of space for books, medications, and those odds and ends we all keep beside the bed. More modern interpretations often include a single drawer above an open shelf area – handy for larger items or decorative pieces.
What sets oak bedside cabinets apart is their stability. The natural weight prevents that annoying tipping that happens with flimsier alternatives when you put a heavy lamp on top. Well-made examples use proper dovetail joints in the drawers, meaning they'll still slide smoothly after years of daily use.
Most run about 50cm wide, making them practical even in more compact bedrooms. Better manufacturers offer both left and right-handed versions, where drawers and doors open in the direction that makes sense for placement on either side of the bed.
The highest quality models now include features like soft-close mechanisms (ideal for late-night access without disturbing your partner) and some even incorporate charging points for electronics. Traditional styles with turned legs work beautifully alongside classic wardrobes, while clean-lined versions with square legs complement more contemporary bedroom schemes.
Oak Chest of Drawers
Oak chest of drawers designs range from traditional configurations with standardised drawer dimensions to specialised variants addressing specific storage needs. Tallboy designs maximise vertical space while using minimal floor area – perfect for compact bedrooms. Their height creates a dramatic visual impact, while their narrow footprint allows placement in otherwise unusable wall sections between windows or architectural features.
For comprehensive storage, wide chest configurations with six or more drawers accommodate complete clothing collections, their generous proportions creating eye catching visual impact in larger bedrooms. The weight of fully-loaded oak chests demands proper construction, with quality examples featuring corner-blocked joinery, central drawer guides, and back panels preventing distortion under load.
Oak Dressing Table
A good dressing table turns a bedroom from just somewhere to sleep into a proper personal space. The oak ones are worth looking at if you've already got oak furniture - they tie the whole room together without trying too hard.
Most come with several small drawers specifically sized for makeup, jewelry and whatnot. Much better than balancing everything on the edge of the sink. The mirrors make all the difference - older styles have those three-panel arrangements that let you see the back of your head (handy for checking your hair), while newer ones tend to go for a single, larger mirror you can tilt.
If you've invested in an oak bed and wardrobe, adding the matching oak dressing table makes sense. It's not just about looks - having a dedicated spot to get ready in the morning cuts down on bathroom congestion in busy households.
The space underneath fits a proper stool or small chair, giving you somewhere comfortable to sit rather than perching awkwardly. Plenty of people use them for working from home now too - they're about the right height for a laptop when the bedroom needs to double as an office.
Oak dressing tables combine practical functionality with refined aesthetics. Their specialised design addresses specific grooming requirements, with thoughtfully arranged storage, appropriate working surfaces, and effective mirror placement creating ergonomic efficiency. Traditional designs feature impressive proportions with detailed craftsmanship – carved pedestals supporting generous surfaces, intricate mirror frames, and multiple drawer configurations providing comprehensive cosmetic storage.
Devonshire Living
Renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, Devonshire Living creates oak wardrobes using traditional joinery techniques. Their range spans rustic oak finishes to limewash treatments, with carefully selected hardware enhancing the timber's natural character. They specialise in traditional styling that complements period properties, drawing inspiration from historical furniture movements. Each piece undergoes thorough quality control, with artisans personally signing completed wardrobes. Their commitment to sustainable forestry ensures timber comes from properly managed sources with appropriate replanting, giving environmentally conscious buyers confidence. Their bedroom collections include perfectly matched pieces for complete room furnishing with consistent timber selection and finishing.
Global Home
Offering excellent value, Global Home provides both solid oak and oak-effect options. Their designs incorporate modern elements like soft-close mechanisms and adjustable shelving. Streamlined manufacturing enables competitive pricing without compromising material standards, with careful timber selection ensuring consistent grain patterns across matching pieces. Their modular systems let customers create custom storage configurations combining various elements to suit specific space requirements. Global Home's contemporary styling particularly appeals to younger homeowners establishing first homes, with clean lines complementing modern interior design.
Julian Bowen
With over 30 years' furniture expertise, Julian Bowen offers meticulously engineered oak wardrobes that balance traditional aesthetics with modern practicality. Their collections range from dark oak designs to lighter effects, suiting diverse interior schemes. Their combi wardrobes provide versatile storage, combining hanging space, shelving and drawer units in single furniture pieces. Their extensive UK market experience ensures that designs address domestic architectural considerations, with proportions suited to typical British bedroom dimensions. Rigorous quality testing ensures structural integrity and finish durability, with all timber properly kiln-dried to prevent warping in centrally-heated environments. Their customer service maintains records of all components, enabling efficient replacement parts sourcing even for discontinued ranges. Their Oak Rattan wardrobe collection combines solid oak framing with rattan panel inserts, creating a distinctive look that bridges traditional and contemporary styles while offering excellent value.
Delivery
Do you have any Delivery Charges?
We offer free doorstep delivery across England and Wales, with a small charge of £29.99 for deliveries to Scotland. You can contact our sales team for deliveries outside these regions and request a quote. For an additional £19.99, you can also have the product delivered to a room of your choice.
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Assembly
Oak wardrobes arrive with comprehensive assembly instructions and all necessary components. Most customers find the process straightforward with basic household tools, though we recommend two people handle assembly due to the weight of quality oak components.
The assembly process typically begins with the main frame followed by fitting doors and internal elements such as hanging rails and shelving. Proper alignment ensures that doors operate smoothly, maintaining proper functionality throughout years of use.
For double and triple wardrobes, particular attention to levelling prevents door misalignment, whilst wall attachment brackets should be utilised where provided, particularly for taller wardrobes. For corner wardrobe configurations, precise measurement during assembly proves essential to achieve proper integration with adjacent walls, ensuring maximum storage capacity whilst maintaining aesthetic appearance.
Assembly timelines vary according to wardrobe complexity, with single door models typically requiring approximately one hour for completion, whilst triple wardrobes with multiple drawer units might necessitate three to four hours for proper construction. The weight of oak components requires careful handling during assembly to prevent damage to both the furniture and surrounding décor, with appropriate floor protection recommended throughout the process.
Store Availability
You can Visit our Store in Leicester at the Following Location:
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Grosvenor Works, Grosvenor Street, Leicester, LE1 3LR, UK
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Our showroom displays oak wardrobes in various configurations, allowing you to inspect quality and functionality before purchase. Our staff can advise on suitable options for your specific requirements, whether you seek a corner wardrobe for awkward spaces, a wardrobe with mirrors for practical dressing, or a big wardrobe to maximise storage capacity.
The extensive display area enables customers to compare various oak wardrobe styles simultaneously, with room settings demonstrating how different models coordinate with complementary bedroom furniture. Physical inspection allows assessment of construction quality, timber selection, and finish appearance that cannot be fully appreciated through online images or catalogue photographs.
Our design consultants provide complimentary room planning services, ensuring selected wardrobes integrate effectively with existing architectural features and other furniture items. For customers undertaking complete bedroom renovations, our comprehensive oak bedroom furniture displays demonstrate coordinating bed frames, bedside cabinets, chest units and dressing tables that establish cohesive design schemes throughout the bedroom environment.
Price Range
Prices for Oak Wardrobes start at £129 for entry-level offerings and go all the way up to £3099 for the more premium offerings
