Need a place to hang your clothes, but don’t want your wardrobe to take over your whole room?
Kmart’s new wardrobe system might be exactly what you’re after. It looks sleek, clips together in any configuration you like, and you can start small and add more units as you need them.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The $89 Wardrobe System measures 198cm (H) x 176cm (W) and includes shelves, a clothes rail and fabric drawers.
- The $70 Hanging Wardrobe Storage System and $50 Five Shelf Storage System clip together using included cups to create a fully customised wardrobe combination.
- All units are wall-fixable for safety and stability.
- The clothes rail holds up to 10kg, and each shelf on the hanging unit holds up to 10 kg; each shelf on the five-shelf system holds up to 5 kg.
- Rated 5 stars from shoppers who praise it for easy assembly, great value and impressive size.
What is the Kmart wardrobe storage system?
The range consists of three pieces that work on their own or together. The standalone wardrobe system ($89) is the largest of the three, measuring 176cm wide and featuring built-in shelves, a hanging rail, and fabric drawers.
The hanging wardrobe storage system ($70) and the five-shelf wardrobe storage system ($50) are designed to clip together side by side, so you can build a configuration that suits your space and storage needs. Need more hanging room? Add another hanging unit. More of a folder than a hanger? Go heavy on the shelf units.
All three are made from particle board and metal, stand at 190cm or taller, and come with wall fixings.
Our verdict
Our senior editor, Sarah Murphy, has tried the hanging wardrobe storage system firsthand and can’t fault it. “I got just the hanging storage, and it’s really great,” she says. “It’s sturdier than you’d expect, and I reckon it looks pretty sleek too.”
Here’s what stood out to her most:
- The hanging length is generous. Her coats hang without dragging on the base.
- The top shelf is a bonus. It’s deep enough to hold storage tubs or extra blankets.
- It hits the sweet spot between a clothes rack and a full wardrobe. Sarah wanted something more functional than a basic rack, but didn’t need or want to pay for a full wardrobe. This sits neatly in between, and feels sturdier than similar systems she’d seen elsewhere.
One practical heads up: the box is heavy and a little awkward to manoeuvre. So she’d recommend getting someone to help you transport it, especially if you have stairs at home.
What do the reviews say?
Shoppers have given this Kmart product a 5-star rating, with many admitting they didn’t expect it to be this good.
The size is the first thing that catches people off guard. “We ordered this with the expectation it would be smaller than we thought, but wow, she’s huge! And stable!” wrote one reviewer, who liked it so much they’re planning to buy a second one for their daughter.
Assembly gets consistently high marks, too. “Easy to install. Looks neat and tidy,” said one shopper, while another described it as going together “effortlessly.” One reviewer put it to the ultimate test, noting it “takes the weight of 45 shirts” without issue.
The value is what keeps coming up most. “This is one of the better wardrobe systems I’ve purchased from Kmart so far,” wrote one long-time Kmart shopper.
Is the Kmart wardrobe system worth it?
At $89 for a full wardrobe unit or $120 for the two modular systems clipped together, this range is hard to beat.
The fabric drawers on the standalone unit are the only part reviewers said they’d likely upgrade over time. But for $89, that’s a pretty minor gripe.
Where to buy the Kmart wardrobe storage system
You can shop the full range online at Kmart or pick it up in store. The wardrobe system ($89), hanging wardrobe storage system ($70), and five-shelf wardrobe storage system ($50) are all available now. If you don’t have a Kmart near you, the range is also available at Target.
Kmart storage system FAQs
Yes, the hanging wardrobe storage system and the five-shelf wardrobe storage system both clip together side by side. So you can mix and match units to build a configuration that suits your space.
The hanging wardrobe storage system holds up to 10kg on the clothes rail and 10kg per shelf. The Five Shelf Storage System holds up to 5kg per shelf. The standalone Wardrobe System holds up to 10kg on the clothes rail, 5kg per shelf and 3kg per fabric drawer.
Yes, the modular design means you can start with one unit and add more over time.
