One of the first questions homeowners ask when planning a built-in wardrobe is how long the whole process takes. The answer depends on which part of the process you mean. The installation itself is typically fast, often a single day for a standard bedroom wardrobe. The journey from initial enquiry to the finished wardrobe, however, involves a design and manufacturing process that takes several weeks. Here is an honest breakdown of each stage.
Impressive Wardrobes has been delivering custom built-in wardrobes across Sydney for over 30 years. Our process is designed to be as efficient as possible while producing a result that is genuinely custom to your space. Book your free measure and quote to start the process.
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The Full Process Timeline
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Stage |
Typical time |
What happens |
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Initial enquiry and booking |
Same day to 1 week |
Contact Impressive Wardrobes; appointment scheduled for your location |
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Free measure and design consultation |
1 to 2 hours at your home |
Design consultant visits, measures, discusses your requirements and design preferences |
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Quote preparation |
2 to 5 business days |
Detailed quote and design drawings prepared and sent to you for review |
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Design confirmation |
Up to you; typically 1 to 2 weeks |
Review, discuss any adjustments, and confirm the final design and colour selections |
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Manufacturing |
Approximately 2 to 4 weeks from confirmation |
Your wardrobe components are manufactured and quality checked in the Impressive Wardrobes facility |
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Scheduled installation |
1 to 2 days (most single-room installations are 1 day) |
Installation team arrives, assembles and installs your wardrobe; final quality check and handover |
Total typical time from initial enquiry to finished wardrobe: 5 to 8 weeks, depending on how quickly you confirm the design and current manufacturing lead times.
The Measure and Design Consultation
The free measure and design consultation is where the project is defined. An Impressive Wardrobes design consultant visits your home, measures the installation space precisely, and discusses your requirements in detail: how much hanging space you need, whether you need shelving for folded items, drawer requirements, shoe storage, the door type that suits your space, and your preferred colours and finishes.
This is a two-way conversation, not a sales pitch. The output of the consultation is a design that genuinely suits your space and your storage needs.
The Manufacturing Phase
Impressive Wardrobes' products are manufactured in Australia. After your design is confirmed and the order is placed, your wardrobe components are cut, finished, and quality-checked to the specific measurements of your installation. This manufacturing phase typically takes two to four weeks and cannot be shortened significantly, because each wardrobe is made to measure rather than assembled from stock components.
The Installation Day
Most standard single-bedroom built-in wardrobe installations are completed in a single day by Impressive Wardrobes' experienced installation team. Factors that can extend the installation to two days include:
• Large or particularly complex wardrobes with many components
• Walk-in wardrobes with multiple bays, multiple door types, or integrated accessories
• Multiple rooms being installed simultaneously
• Any unexpected site conditions that require adjustment during installation
What Happens After Installation
At the end of installation, the Impressive Wardrobes team completes a quality walkthrough with you to confirm everything is as designed and operating correctly. All hardware is demonstrated, and you receive operation information and warranty documentation. Impressive Wardrobes provides a 10-year guarantee on all products and installations.
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✦ Allow buffer time if you are installing before moving house or before guests: If you are timing a wardrobe installation to be ready before a house move, a short-term rental, or before guests arrive, build two weeks of buffer into your planning beyond the typical 5 to 8 week total timeline. This provides contingency for any delays in design confirmation or manufacturing without creating pressure on a hard deadline. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the process be expedited if I need the wardrobe sooner?
Depending on current manufacturing workload, there is sometimes flexibility in the manufacturing lead time. Contact Impressive Wardrobes to discuss your specific timeline and whether an expedited schedule is possible.
Is the design consultation genuinely free?
Yes. Impressive Wardrobes provides a free measure and quote service to most Sydney Metropolitan suburbs. There is no obligation to proceed after the consultation, and no charge for the visit. We are confident that the quality of the design and the product speaks for itself.
