About this calculator
The Sliding Wardrobe Calculator estimates the cost of a custom sliding-door wardrobe based on its front area in square feet. The 2026 India range is ₹1,500–2,800 per sqft for the shutter material, plus track + hardware (₹3.5–8k per metre depending on brand). A typical 7 × 8 ft (56 sqft front) sliding wardrobe in laminate works out to ₹90,000–1.3 lakh in most metros.
Sliding wardrobes look cleaner than hinged ones and save the swing-open space — important in compact Indian bedrooms. They cost 15–25% more for the same internal storage because the track hardware is more expensive and the shutters need to be heavier-gauge to slide smoothly over time.
Why homeowners use this calculator
- Per-sqft pricing — the way carpenters and modular brands actually quote.
- Track hardware (Hafele / Hettich / Indian) priced separately for transparency.
- Material picker: laminate, membrane, acrylic, PU.
- City multipliers across all major Indian markets.
- Free PDF with line items for vendor negotiation.
Features
- Front-area slider for the wardrobe.
- Material toggle for shutter finish.
- Track hardware tier selector.
- City selector with regional cost index.
- Premium gated PDF.
How the calculation works
Wardrobe cost = front area (sqft) × per-sqft rate + track hardware (₹3,500–8,000 / running metre). A 7 × 8 ft wardrobe is 56 sqft of front area and 2.4 m of track. In laminate that's ₹84k–1.5 lakh shutter + ₹8.5k–19k hardware, totalling ₹95k–1.7 lakh.
Why this estimate is more accurate
Most wardrobe quotes don't separate shutter from internals from track hardware. We price each line item independently so you can pick imported track hardware without overpaying on shutters, or save by going laminate + Hafele rather than acrylic + Indian rails.
Material comparison
| Shutter material | ₹ / sqft | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate | ₹1,500–2,200 | Most affordable, wide colour range | Visible joinery on tall sliders |
| Membrane | ₹1,800–2,800 | Seamless soft look | Heat damage near windows |
| Acrylic | ₹2,200–3,400 | High-gloss mirror look | Heavy, needs sturdier track |
| PU | ₹3,200–5,500 | Showroom-grade, custom colour | Most expensive, longer lead time |
What affects the final cost
- Track brand — Hafele / Hettich premium ₹6–8k/m, Indian ₹3.5–5k/m.
- Number of shutters — 3-panel sliders cost ~15% more than 2-panel for the same width.
- Internal fittings — pull-out trays, tie racks, soft-close drawers add ₹15–45k.
- Mirror panel — full-length mirror shutter adds ₹6–14k.
- LED strip inside — adds ₹4–10k.
- Loft / overhead — adds 20–30% to total cost.
City-wise cost variations
7 × 8 ft sliding wardrobe in laminate, with internal fittings (2026):
- Mumbai — ₹1.1–1.7 lakh
- Delhi NCR — ₹1.05–1.6 lakh
- Bengaluru — ₹95k–1.5 lakh
- Hyderabad / Chennai / Pune — ₹90k–1.45 lakh
- Tier-2 cities — ₹80k–1.3 lakh