Wardrobe prices per foot run by material, plus kitchen cabinet and TV console prices — built and installed by ClickBina across the Klang Valley.
Indicative Klang Valley ranges — Get Your Free Quote.
| Material | Indicative cost / running ft | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Melamine (18mm E1 board) | RM180 – RM350 | Bedrooms, budget builds, dry areas |
| Moisture-resistant (MR) plywood | RM350 – RM550 | Best all-round value; kitchens, humid areas |
| Solid-core HMR (High Moisture Resistant) | RM450 – RM650 | Wet kitchens, bathrooms, high-humidity zones |
| Premium laminate on MR ply | RM500 – RM800 | Luxury condo finish, show-units |
| Solid timber (rubberwood/teak) | RM700 – RM1,200+ | Feature pieces, high-end bungalows |
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💬 Get Your Free Quote| Factor | Melamine | MR Plywood | Solid Timber |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture resistance | Low | High | Medium–High |
| Durability (years) | 8–12 | 15–20 | 20–30+ |
| Edge finishing | PVC edge band | Veneer or solid wood edge | Natural wood |
| Relative cost | Budget | Mid-range | Premium |
| Best use | Master bedroom wardrobe | Kitchen cabinets | Feature furniture |
| Item | Typical size | Indicative cost |
|---|---|---|
| 3-door built-in wardrobe (melamine) | 8–10 ft wide | RM2,500 – RM4,500 |
| 3-door built-in wardrobe (MR ply) | 8–10 ft wide | RM3,500 – RM6,000 |
| Kitchen cabinets — top + bottom (melamine) | 10–12 ft run | RM8,000 – RM14,000 |
| Kitchen cabinets — top + bottom (MR ply) | 10–12 ft run | RM12,000 – RM20,000 |
| TV feature wall / media console | 10–14 ft | RM2,000 – RM6,000 |
| Shoe cabinet / storage bench | 4–6 ft | RM1,200 – RM3,000 |
| Study desk & shelving unit | Custom | RM2,000 – RM5,000 |
| Bathroom vanity (floor-standing) | 3–4 ft | RM1,500 – RM4,000 |
The most common wardrobe configurations in Malaysian homes:
Standard wardrobe depth is 22–24 inches (560–610 mm) for hanging space. Shallower cabinets (10–12 inches) work for shelving, linen, or a shoe cabinet.
Built-in wardrobes are one of ClickBina’s own services, not a referral — we measure, draw, fabricate and install custom wardrobes for homes across Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, and quote them per foot run with the board, door type and hardware written on the quote. A typical job runs:
For the full range of what we build — kitchen cabinets, wardrobes and TV units — see custom cabinets. To get a wardrobe price for your room, WhatsApp the wall width and ceiling height with a photo.
Kitchen cabinets are quoted per foot run by material, exactly like wardrobes — see our kitchen cabinet cost guide for the full 2026 table (melamine through aluminium and solid wood), and the countertop guide for worktops, which are priced separately.
For bedrooms, standard melamine (E1 grade, 18mm) is economical and perfectly adequate in a dry environment. For kitchens and bathrooms, always specify moisture-resistant (MR) plywood or HMR board — regular melamine will swell and delaminate within 2–3 years in humid conditions. For a wet kitchen (near the outdoor washing area), HMR or marine ply is the safe choice. For a TV console or feature wall, MR ply with a premium laminate finish gives a high-end look at a reasonable price. Solid timber adds warmth and character but requires more maintenance in Malaysia’s humidity.
| Myth | Fact |
|---|---|
| “Melamine is rubbish — you can’t use it anywhere in a Malaysian home.” | The melamine face is effectively waterproof. Melamine board fails where moisture reaches unsealed edges, drilled holes or damaged edge banding: the particleboard core swells and the face lifts, and humid air plus a bad edge is enough to start it. With sound edge banding it performs well in dry zones such as bedroom wardrobes. It is a poor choice under a sink. |
| “Edge banding is just for looks.” | The edge banding is what keeps moisture out of the particleboard core. Check that every exposed edge is banded, and have chipped or lifting banding repaired before water gets in. |
| “Plywood is waterproof and termite-proof.” | Moisture-resistant plywood resists moisture far better than particleboard or MDF, but it can still swell or delaminate if left soaking, and it is not immune to termites. |
So the choice follows the room, not the budget alone: edge-sealed melamine for dry bedroom wardrobes, and MR plywood or HMR board where water or damp is a real risk. For kitchens specifically, the wet-zone and dry-zone guide goes further.
A per-foot wardrobe price only means something if you know what it covers. These are market norms to check on any contractor’s quote, so that two quotes are pricing the same wardrobe:
On deposits: built-in carpentry is cut to your room’s measurements, so a deposit before fabrication is normal. What protects you is the paperwork, not the percentage: agree the amount and the payment milestones in writing before you pay, pay the company named on the quote, and be wary of anyone who wants a large cash deposit with no written schedule. Our custom cabinet process and deposit guide sets out what a sensible payment schedule looks like.
Built-in wardrobes and kitchen cabinets are among the renovation investments with the best rental return. A fully kitted-out condo unit (wardrobe in every bedroom, complete kitchen, TV console) can command 10–20% more in monthly rent than a bare unit in the same block. For landlords preparing a unit to let, the payback period for basic built-in carpentry is typically 12–24 months. See our renovate-to-rent guide → for a full cost-vs-return analysis.
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