Internal Drawers (Drawer Banks Behind Doors)

Internal drawer stacks are one of the most effective upgrades you can add to a fitted wardrobe. They’re tucked neatly behind doors, giving you more usable storage while keeping your bedroom calm and visually uncluttered.

1) What Are Internal Drawer Banks?

A vertical set of full-extension soft-close drawers built inside your wardrobe carcass, positioned below hanging or beside shelving. Designed for:

• Underwear and smalls
• T-shirts and folded tops
• Jumpers and casual wear
• Activewear and lounge sets

Everything is accessible, contained and tidy.

2) Recommended Dimensions (Built in Oxford Standards)

• Carcass depth: 560–600 mm
• Drawer internal depth: 400-550 mm depending on clothing type
• Drawer width: 500–800 mm (600–800 mm performs best)
• Height per drawer:
  • Smalls: 110–140 mm
  • T-shirts: 150–180 mm
  • Jumpers: 180–220 mm
• Typical stack: 3–4 drawers per bay 

3) Finish Options

We build internal drawers with the same care and precision as the outside of your wardrobe:

• Solid oak dovetail boxes — luxury durability that feels premium every time you open them
• 18 mm oak veneer drawers — real timber warmth with excellent stability
• Painted 18 mm MDF drawers — clean and seamless, ideal for colour-matched interiors

4) Hardware & Runners

All drawers use premium undermount runners — no visible metal sides:

• Full-extension — see and reach everything at the back
• Soft-close — silent, smooth and reliable
• Push-to-open available for handle-less interiors
• Load rating: 30–40 kg — no sagging over time

5) Mistakes to Avoid

• Drawers too wide for the runner load rating
• Insufficient door opening angle (hinge clash)
• Too many deep drawers → unused back space
• No ventilation behind cold external walls → musty clothing

6) Local Insight

Oxford Victorian terraces often lack deep furniture space — internal drawers help reclaim storage vertically. In Kidlington and Bicester new-builds, they prevent visible clutter in smaller double bedrooms.

Final Thought

A well-designed hidden drawer bank keeps everything organised and out of sight. It’s a simple upgrade that brings a daily sense of calm every time you open your wardrobe.

Next Steps

Submit our Online Design Form — we’ll help you plan the perfect internal storage layout within 48 hours.