Wardrobe doors can start to look uneven over time. One door may sit higher than the other, the middle gap may be wider at the top, or the door may rub when opened. Many small alignment issues can be fixed with simple hinge adjustments.

If you want to adjust wardrobe doors, start by checking what has moved. In most cases, the issue is with the hinges, screws or cabinet frame rather than the door itself.

Common Wardrobe Door Alignment Problems

Common problems include:

• Uneven gaps between two wardrobe doors
• A door sitting too high or too low
• Doors rubbing at the top, bottom or side
• One door sitting further forward than the other
• Doors not closing properly
• Loose hinges or screws

If your wardrobe doors are old, damaged or the wrong size, adjustments may only help slightly. Replacing them with properly sized made-to-measure wardrobe doors can give a cleaner finish.

Check The Hinges First

Most modern wardrobe doors use adjustable hinges. These usually let you move the door side to side, up and down, and in or out from the frame.

Open the door and check the hinges for loose screws, worn screw holes or hinges that have pulled away from the cabinet. Tighten any loose fixing screws before making alignment changes.

Use a screwdriver rather than a drill where possible. It gives you more control.

How To Adjust Wardrobe Doors Side To Side

If the gap between two doors is uneven, adjust the hinge from side to side.

Most adjustable hinges have a screw that moves the door left or right. Turn it slowly and check the door after each small adjustment. A quarter turn can make a clear difference.

Move the door closer if the gap is too wide. Move it outwards if the doors are touching. Adjust the top and bottom hinges until the gap looks even.

How To Adjust The Height Of Wardrobe Doors

If one door sits higher or lower than the other, check the screws that attach the hinge plate to the wardrobe frame.

Loosen the screws slightly, then lift or lower the door into position. Once it is level, tighten the screws again while holding the door steady. For taller doors, this is easier with two people.

How To Fix Doors That Stick Out

If one door sits further forward than the other, adjust the depth screw on the hinge.

Turn it gradually until the door sits flush with the neighbouring door or frame. Close the door after each adjustment to check the result.

Do not force the door into position. If it will not sit correctly, there may be an issue with the hinge, frame or door size.

Why Made-To-Measure Wardrobe Doors Help

Hinge adjustments can correct small gaps, but they cannot fully fix doors that are the wrong size. If a door is too tall, too wide or not suited to the opening, you may always be left with uneven gaps.

This is where made-to-measure doors are useful. When your doors are made to fit your wardrobe opening, there is less need to compensate with hinge adjustments. The final result should look neater and be easier to fit.

Made-to-measure options are also helpful for awkward spaces, including angled ceilings or sloping doors.

When To Replace Rather Than Adjust

Sometimes it is better to replace the doors instead of adjusting them again and again. This may be the case if:

• The doors are warped or damaged
• The hinges no longer hold properly
• The screw holes have worn away
• The doors are the wrong size
• The finish looks dated or worn

Replacing the doors can be a low cost way to refresh a bedroom without changing the full wardrobe structure. You can keep the existing carcass and update the front with new wardrobe doors that fit properly.

If you are updating the doors, it may also be worth replacing the handles. New wardrobe door handles can help the finished wardrobe look more complete.

Final Checks

Once you have adjusted the doors, open and close them several times. Check that they do not rub, catch or swing open by themselves.

A good finish should look balanced across the whole wardrobe. If you are still struggling to adjust wardrobe doors because the size, hinges or layout are causing problems, made-to-measure replacements may be the simpler route.

Need New Wardrobe Doors That Fit Properly?

If your doors are damaged, dated or difficult to align, replacing them can be simpler than adjusting them again and again. Browse our range of replacement wardrobe doors to find made-to-measure options in a wide choice of styles, colours and finishes.

You can also order samples before buying, so you can check the look and feel at home before placing your order.