How to choose between sliding and hinged wardrobe doors

Choosing new wardrobe doors can be more difficult than it first appears. You need to decide on the material and colour. The type of handle is important. Then there is the overall design, including whether the door slides open or has hinges.

Sliding doors

Sliding doors tend to suit a sleeker and more modern space. They are associated with contemporary and minimalist designs. This choice is not just about aesthetics, though. Hinged doors are not always practical with a smaller floorplan, awkward corners or sloping ceilings. You may not be able to open them fully and they will block your ability to move around the room. Sliding doors are less of an obstruction, and depending on your choice of material, colour and finish, may blend more easily into the background of the room as a whole.

Hinged doors

If you are looking for something more traditional, the classic hinged door may be your preference. This also ensures you can fully open the door to see the wardrobe’s contents, whereas a sliding door may not clear the doorway and could partially block visibility. You can still choose between a range of materials and finishes as well as handle and hinge designs, as can be seen from retailers such as www.happy-doors.co.uk/shop/products/bedrooms who stock custom wardrobe doors.

Any decision about your wardrobe doors has to be based on your personal preferences, as well as the overall style of your room, but hopefully this will help you assess the relative merits of a door that slides or a door with a hinge.