1. Unto This Last - £640
Based in London's Brick Lane, this furniture workshop can make items while you wait and will even let you watch its progress through the shop's glass panel. W120 x D50 x H195cm
www.untothislast.co.uk;
020 7613 0882
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2. Heal’s - from £1,595
Dubbed “contemporary baroque”, this wardrobe combines sweeping lines with a lacquered finish to luxurious effect. It requires assembly but will be well worth the effort. W100 x D60 x H203cm
www.heals.co.uk;
020 7636 1666
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3. Ikea - £250
This keenly priced cupboard is made from wood and finished in white which is so neutral it should fit with any décor. It has a useful hook on one side and a parapet around the top. W106 x D56 x H200cm
www.ikea.com
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4. Maisons du Monde - £381.83
Created in India, this hand-painted closet is made from solid mango wood. It features a herd of carved elephants cavorting across the front. W92 x D38 x H184cm
uk.maisonsdumonde.com;
0033 025 171 1773
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5. Dwell - £575
The next best thing to a walk-in wardrobe is a capacious closet like this. Inside is a two drawer unit, two hanging rails, two shelves and a sliding trouser rack. W200 x D65 x H220cm
www.dwell.co.uk;
0845 675 9090
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6. French Bedroom Co - £950
I love this armoire, not least because it looks as though it could be hiding a secret door to Narnia. It’s practical too with an accommodating width. W110 x D51 x H220cm
www.thefrenchbedroomcompany.co.uk;
020 7328 9414
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7. Next - £599
If traipsing around antiques fairs is your idea of hell, this modern reproduction is traditional enough to pass muster as a classic wardrobe. Made from solid ash it is self-assembly. W120.5 x D70 x H203cm
www.next.co.uk;
0844 844 8000
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8. Graham and Green - £595
Space can limit your wardrobe choice. This chic mock croc affair is an inspiring option. It has eight deep drawers and generous hanging space. W67 x D57 x H146cm
www.grahamandgreen.co.uk;
0845 130 6622
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9. MFI - single module from £162
Modular wardrobes mean that you can start off small but keep building as space and cash allow. With this “Sara” range, you can choose from either single or double modules. W45 x D59 x H209cm
www.mfi.co.uk;
0800 028 0937
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10. Ercol - £1,395
Ercol avoids using wood from places where logging causes damage to the environment. This solid wardrobe is handmade from walnut. Additional shelving is also available for £195. W125 x D59 x H200cm
www.ercol.com;
01844 271 800
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30 April 2008, Chosen by Rebecca Armstrong
