How to calculate the size of wardrobe door? Popular decoration guides across the Internet
Recently, wardrobe customization has become a hot topic in home decoration. Especially on social media and platforms such as Xiaohongshu, the discussion about "wardrobe door size calculation" remains high. This article will combine the popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the calculation method of wardrobe door size and provide structured data reference.
1. Core points of wardrobe door size calculation

According to decoration experts and designers, the following factors need to be considered when calculating wardrobe door size:
| factors | Description | Reference value |
|---|---|---|
| total wardrobe width | Measure the inner diameter and width of the wardrobe frame | Customized according to actual space |
| Number of door leaves | Single door/double door/sliding door | Recommended single fan width ≤60cm |
| Door panel thickness | Affect opening and closing space | 18-25mm |
| Hardware space | Hinge/slide occupancy dimensions | Leave 2-3cm on each side |
2. Calculation formulas for different door types
According to the measured data of Douyin Home Blogger’s “Decoration Laboratory”, the following calculation method is recommended:
| Door type | Calculation formula | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| swing door | (total width-gap)/number of door leaves | Leave a 3mm gap for each door |
| sliding door | total width + overlap | Overlapping part ≥10cm |
| folding door | Total width/(Number of folds×2) | Need to calculate track thickness |
3. Answers to popular questions
1.Q: How to determine the height of the wardrobe door?
A: For standard residential floor heights, it is recommended that the door height be ≤2.4 meters. For extra height, a straightener must be installed.
2.Q: How to calculate the corner wardrobe door?
A: Using the "diagonal measurement method", additional calculation of the corner radian is required (it is recommended to reserve 5cm buffer space).
3.Q: What is the size of the extremely narrow-sided wardrobe door of Internet celebrity?
A: The recently popular 5cm extremely narrow edge design, the actual door panel width = visible width + frame thickness (total thickness is about 8cm).
4. Popular Wardrobe Door Size Trends in 2023
Organized according to the top 10 content of Xiaohongshu #wardrobe design topics:
| style | Recommended size | Suitable for user type |
|---|---|---|
| Minimalist without handles | Single fan 55-60cm | small apartment |
| Glass door mix and match | Single fan 40-45cm | Medium size |
| Full top design | Height 2.7-3m | large flat floor |
5. Suggestions from professional designers
1. Pay attention to the verticality of the wall when measuring. It is recommended to conduct a three-dimensional scan for older rooms.
2. The Internet celebrity’s “one door to top” design needs to be coordinated with ceiling leveling construction.
3. The recently popular smart wardrobes need to reserve electric track space (3-5cm more than the regular size)
Through the above structured data and analysis, I believe you can calculate the wardrobe door size more accurately. It is recommended to collect this article and take actual measurements before communicating in detail with the customization merchant to avoid installation problems caused by dimensional errors.
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