{"product_id":"rauch-aurelia-metallic-grey-sliding-door-wardrobe","title":"Rauch Aurelia Metallic Grey Sliding Door Wardrobe","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; flex-wrap: wrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/5919\/2659\/files\/Made-in-germany-logo-sticker.webp?v=1782220738\" alt=\"Made in Germany\" style=\"height: auto; width: 100px;\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/5919\/2659\/files\/free-delivery_4672aea4-d7eb-407e-92e1-289f61d56e43.webp?v=1764002080\" alt=\"10 Year Guarantee\" style=\"height: auto; width: 100px;\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/5919\/2659\/files\/Assembly-available_100x100.webp?v=1761209755\" alt=\"Free Delivery \u0026amp; Assembly” style=\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \u0026amp; Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rauch Aurelia, part of the Rauch Blue range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade In:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Made in Germany, awarded the Blue Angel and the Golden M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Colours\/Finishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metallic Grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoor or Product Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 sliding doors, each divided into three horizontal panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slim aluminium edge profiles running the full height of each door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choice of 175cm, 218cm or 261cm width | Height 210cm | Depth 59cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Layout:\u003c\/strong\u003e 175cm – 2 compartments of 87.5cm | 218cm – 2 compartments of 109cm | 261cm – 3 compartments of 87.5cm. Every compartment has 1 height-adjustable shelf and 1 hanging rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDispatch Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 6 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free delivery. Professional assembly service available at additional cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching Furniture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bedside tables and chests of drawers available from the same collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Aurelia in Metallic Grey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the name, this is not a mid grey. Metallic Grey is a deep graphite — considerably closer to black than to silver, and in most rooms it reads as a near-black rather than a grey at all. If you have been searching for a dark or black sliding wardrobe, this is the colourway, and the slight softness in the tone is usually what people actually want in a bedroom rather than a true black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a design this plain, that darkness is what gives the wardrobe its character. Each door divides into three horizontal panels by fine recessed lines, and on a pale finish those lines are barely visible — on graphite they become the only thing catching light on the front, fine bright edges running across a dark plane. The same is true of the aluminium edge profiles down each door: against white they disappear, against near-black they read as two deliberate vertical lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no applied handles. The aluminium edge profile is what you grip to slide the door, so nothing projects from the front at all. On a dark wardrobe that produces a genuinely architectural result — an uninterrupted graphite plane with nothing but shadow lines and metal edges on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs the right room. Against white or off-white walls, pale flooring and a restrained palette, a near-black sliding front looks deliberate and expensive. In a small or north-facing bedroom it will absorb light the room cannot spare, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rauch-aurelia-white-sliding-door-wardrobe\"\u003ewhite version\u003c\/a\u003e will serve you considerably better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne honest note: dark finishes show fingerprints and dust more readily than pale ones. A dry cloth is all it needs, but on a large sliding front it will want attention more often than white or champagne would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSliding doors are the practical half of the design. Nothing swings into the room, so the wardrobe can sit opposite a bed, beside a doorway or in a narrow room without losing usable floor — and at the wider sizes, where a hinged wardrobe would need the better part of a metre of clear space in front of it, that becomes the deciding factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree Widths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three sizes have two sliding doors; what changes is the width and how the interior is divided behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e175cm\u003c\/strong\u003e gives two compartments of 87.5cm — the right proportion for a standard double bedroom, and the most compact of the three. At this width the dark finish reads as an accent rather than a statement, so it works in rooms where the wider versions would be too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e218cm\u003c\/strong\u003e opens the two compartments out to 109cm each. That is unusually generous: wide enough for a full season's coats or a long run of dresses in one section, without the rail being divided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e261cm\u003c\/strong\u003e divides into three compartments of 87.5cm behind the two doors. For two people sharing this is the one to have — a compartment each with a third for bedding, luggage or out-of-season clothing. In Metallic Grey it is also the most dramatic: two and a half metres of unbroken near-black needs a room with light to spare, but where it works the effect is considerable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery compartment, at every width, has a height-adjustable shelf and a hanging rail, so the balance between hanging and folded storage is yours to set rather than the factory's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 210cm high and 59cm deep, Aurelia fits a standard modern bedroom without needing a specialist ceiling height, and the depth means garments hang square on the rail rather than pressing against the sliding doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerman Build at a Sensible Price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAurelia sits in the \u003cstrong\u003eRauch Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e range – Rauch's value line, where the brief is reliable quality and good value rather than premium specification. What it is not is a budget wardrobe dressed up: it is 100% Made in Germany and carries both the \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Angel\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eGolden M\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Angel is an independently verified low-emission certification, which is worth having on a large piece of furniture in a room you sleep in. The Golden M is Germany's independent furniture quality mark. Both are external certifications rather than the manufacturer's own claims, and most wardrobes at this price carry neither.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like a mirror, the same wardrobe is produced as a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rauch-aurelia-metallic-grey-sliding-door-wardrobe-with-mirror\"\u003emetallic grey sliding wardrobe with a full-height mirror panel\u003c\/a\u003e set into one door — worth considering on a dark colourway, since the mirror returns light the graphite absorbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAurelia is also made in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rauch-aurelia-white-sliding-door-wardrobe\"\u003eWhite\u003c\/a\u003e, the brightest of the range, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rauch-aurelia-champagne-sliding-door-wardrobe\"\u003eChampagne\u003c\/a\u003e, a soft faintly golden neutral, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rauch-aurelia-artisan-oak-sliding-door-wardrobe\"\u003eArtisan Oak\u003c\/a\u003e, a mid-toned wood effect with pronounced grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching bedside tables and chests of drawers are available from the same collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery and Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree delivery is included, and our professional assembly service is available at additional cost — our fitters deliver to your room of choice, build the wardrobe, remove the packaging and show you how everything works before they leave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatch is 4 to 6 weeks, which is quicker than most German wardrobes we sell. This is a dispatch timeframe rather than a delivery date: the wardrobe is built to your specification in Germany and then shipped to the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade To Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is categorised as 'Made To Order.' Kindly be aware that this item is crafted according to your specifications by Rauch, including your selected options. Once the order is processed, cancellations or modifications cannot be accommodated. We cannot accept responsibility for additional costs resulting from incorrect information supplied when the order was placed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this wardrobe grey or black?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMetallic Grey is a deep graphite rather than a mid grey – considerably closer to black, and in most rooms it reads as a near-black. If you are looking for a dark or black sliding wardrobe, this is the colourway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it too dark for my bedroom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt depends on the light rather than the floor area. Against white or off-white walls and pale flooring with reasonable natural light, it looks deliberate and expensive. In a small or north-facing room it will absorb light the room cannot spare – the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rauch-aurelia-white-sliding-door-wardrobe\"\u003ewhite version\u003c\/a\u003e would serve you better, or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rauch-aurelia-metallic-grey-sliding-door-wardrobe-with-mirror\"\u003emirrored version of this one\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it show fingerprints and dust?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore readily than the paler finishes. A dry cloth is all it needs, but on a large sliding front it will want attention more often than white or champagne would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre there handles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo applied handles. Slim aluminium profiles run the full height of each door edge, and these act as the grip when sliding the doors. Against a near-black front they read as two deliberate vertical lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the front look like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo sliding doors, each divided into three horizontal panels by fine recessed lines. On graphite those lines are the only thing catching light on the front, which gives the wardrobe a genuinely architectural result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many doors does it have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo sliding doors at every width. The wider sizes give more internal compartments behind those two doors rather than additional doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich width should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e175cm gives two compartments of 87.5cm and keeps the dark finish as an accent. 218cm widens them to 109cm each. 261cm divides into three compartments of 87.5cm – the best arrangement for two people sharing, and the most dramatic in this colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is inside the wardrobe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery compartment has one height-adjustable shelf and one hanging rail. Because the shelf adjusts, you can raise it for full-length coats and dresses or lower it to add folded storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a version with a mirror?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The same wardrobe is produced \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rauch-aurelia-metallic-grey-sliding-door-wardrobe-with-mirror\"\u003ewith a full-height mirror panel\u003c\/a\u003e set into one of the two doors – well worth considering on a dark colourway, since the mirror returns light the graphite absorbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Rauch Blue range?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRauch's value line – functional, well-designed furniture made in Germany, combining reliable quality with good value. It carries the same Blue Angel and Golden M certifications as the rest of the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e59cm, which allows garments to hang square on the rail without pressing against the sliding doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose sliding doors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNothing swings out into the room, so no floor space is lost in front of the wardrobe. At the wider sizes a hinged wardrobe would need close to a metre of clear floor before a door could open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it available in other colours?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Aurelia is also made in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rauch-aurelia-white-sliding-door-wardrobe\"\u003eWhite\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rauch-aurelia-champagne-sliding-door-wardrobe\"\u003eChampagne\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rauch-aurelia-artisan-oak-sliding-door-wardrobe\"\u003eArtisan Oak\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat delivery options are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFree delivery is included. Our professional assembly service is available at additional cost, where our fitters build the wardrobe in your chosen room and remove the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will it take to arrive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDispatch is 4 to 6 weeks — quicker than most German wardrobes. This is a dispatch timeframe rather than a delivery date, as the wardrobe is built to your specification in Germany and then shipped to the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I cancel or change my order?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This wardrobe is made to order by Rauch to your selected specification, so once the order has been processed it cannot be cancelled or amended. Please check your measurements and selected width carefully before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after the surfaces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe surfaces are easy to maintain and should be cleaned with a dry cloth only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rauch","offers":[{"title":"Width 175cm","offer_id":55327990579539,"sku":"R-AURE-AG491.4210","price":579.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Width 218cm","offer_id":55327990612307,"sku":"R-AURE-AG491.4211","price":689.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Width 261cm","offer_id":55327990645075,"sku":"R-AURE-AG491.4212","price":769.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/5919\/2659\/files\/Rauch-Aurelia-Metallic-Grey-Sliding-Door-Wardrobe-W175cm-003.webp?v=1791796032","url":"https:\/\/www.homeofwardrobes.co.uk\/products\/rauch-aurelia-metallic-grey-sliding-door-wardrobe","provider":"Home Of Wardrobes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}