Custom Closets That Make Better Use of the Space You Already Have
One rod and one shelf leave the wall below your shirts and the space up to the ceiling empty. See what fitted shelves, drawers and hanging sections cost, installed, before anyone visits.
Use Every Inch of Your Closet
The wall above your clothes and the floor below them often sit empty. Your cabinet maker fills that space with shelves, drawers and hanging sections built to your closet's measurements. Your cabinet maker installs everything and backs it with a 5-year written warranty. See the standards every cabinet maker meets.
Custom Closet Solutions
Reach-In Closets
Replace a single rod and shelf with storage that fits your clothes. Add hanging space, drawers and shelves without taking more floor space from your bedroom.
Built-In Wardrobes
No closet in the bedroom? A built-in wardrobe fills one wall with hanging space, shelves and drawers behind doors. The estimator prices reach-in closets only, so your cabinet maker prices a wardrobe after measuring.
How a closet kit compares with a fitted reach-in closet and a built-in wardrobe.
| Choice | DIY closet kit | Fitted reach-in closet | Built-in wardrobe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fit | Standard widths and heights, so an odd-sized closet leaves gaps at the ends | Built to your closet's width, height and depth | Built to your bedroom wall, with no closet needed |
| Storage | Rods, shelves and a few drawers in set sizes | Hanging sections, shelves and drawers planned around what you store | Hanging space, shelves and drawers behind doors |
| Installation | You assemble and install it, or pay someone to | Your cabinet maker installs it | Your cabinet maker installs it |
| Price | The lowest of the three | Priced by the estimator below | Priced by your cabinet maker after measuring |
| Best when | Your closet is a standard size and your budget is tight | You have a closet and want all of its space used | Your bedroom has no closet, or you want a full wall of storage |
A 6 ft custom reach-in closet with laminate finishes costs about $1,900 to $2,800 CAD installed at October 2026 prices. Doors, more drawers, and lighting move the price toward the high end.
Plan the Layout Before You Pay for Upgrades
Check Your Closet Depth
Clothes on hangers need about 24 in. of depth, measured from the back wall to the inside of the closed door.
In a shallower closet, your cabinet maker can fit a pull-out rod that hangs clothes front to back, or plan shelves and drawers in place of a long rod.
Keep Drawers Clear of the Doors
A drawer placed behind the wall beside the door opening cannot open fully.
Your cabinet maker places drawers inside the door opening and sets them back so their fronts and pulls clear the doors and trim. With sliding doors, each drawer needs a spot where a door can slide fully off it.
Choose Hanging Space or Shelves
Count what you hang and what you fold before you pick options.
Shirts and pants on hangers fit 2 rods stacked in one section, while dresses and coats need 1 full-height rod. See how much hanging space each type of clothing needs. Shelves cost less than drawers, so save drawers for what falls over on a shelf: socks, underwear and t-shirts.
Add lighting or a mirror once the layout fits what you own.
Price Your Closet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a custom closet cost in Toronto?
A 6 ft custom reach-in closet with laminate finishes costs about $1,900 to $2,800 CAD installed at October 2026 prices. Price your closet for a price based on your own size and choices.
Is the price on the estimator what I pay?
Not exactly. Your final quote sets your price. Your estimate includes installation and is in Canadian dollars. At your home visit, your cabinet maker measures your closet, and your final quote prices the design and materials you choose. See how your quote becomes your final quote.
Will my price go up after I order?
No. Your final quote sets your price and states the date it holds until. It changes only if you sign a written change order first. See what can change your price.
Is a custom closet worth it over IKEA PAX or a closet kit?
Not always. A ready-made kit suits a standard space on a tight budget. A custom system costs more but fits unusual dimensions, makes better use of corners and can be planned around what you actually store. Price your closet and compare it with your kit total.
Will particle board closet shelves sag?
A long one can, under books or stacked jeans. Particle board costs the least and lasts in a dry closet. For heavy loads, pick MDF or plywood in the estimator. Plywood holds screws and shelf supports best, and a long shelf may still need extra supports. Compare cabinet materials.
How long does a custom closet take?
About 6 to 8 weeks to build from the day you order, then about 1 day to install. See what can move your date.
Can you install drawers inside an existing closet?
Yes, where the space and design allow. Drawers fit into a custom system, usually with no changes to the surrounding room.
Can you build bedroom wardrobes?
Yes. Your cabinet maker builds built-in wardrobes and other bedroom storage cabinetry, then confirms the design and price after measuring your room. The estimator prices reach-in closet systems only.
Add Your Other Rooms to Your Quote
Doing more than one room? Price your kitchen cabinets, pantry cabinets, kitchen island, bathroom vanity or walk-in closet too. Each one adds to your quote, so you see one total for every room.
Then book one free home visit. Your cabinet maker measures every room and sends your final quote.