How To Choose Sliding Closet Doors For Your Bedroom

Now that you have decided that you want to install sliding closet doors in your bedroom, you still have quite a few decisions to make regarding materials, style and design.  You probably assume that this is a super easy diy project (which it is) however, you are sure to feel overwhelmed when you get ready to buy your kits or raw material and realize what a huge industry this really is.  So, with all of these designs available, how do you decide?

Things to Consider?

You should take your closet size, bedroom style and your overall goals into consideration.  Do you already have older sliding doors there that you are looking to replace?  If so, perhaps you can use the tracks as a guideline to help with your install.  Below are some other questions to ask yourself.

•    Do you like the look of louvered doors or do you prefer something smooth?

•    Do you have a full length mirror in your bedroom or would mirrored doors be a welcome edition?

•    Do you have a theme in your bedroom?  There's no point in going and buying contemporary doors if you have a country-cottage, white wicker look going on in your room.  It doesn't matter if you find some on sale super cheap, stick with your plan or else you will end up looking at something everyday that you are not happy with.

What Door Types To Use?

When you go to buy sliding wardrobe door kits, you will find that they are available in a few different styles.  In general, wardrobe doors come in four varieties being bifold, swinging, accordion or sliding.  The traditional sliding systems are the most popular because you can access your whole closet and they free up a lot of space in your room.  Not to mention, they look great!

It is recommended to opt for a design that will slide on a track right into the wall.  This way, you can view your entire wardrobe at one time without having to slide the doors to the other end.

Quality sliding closet doors can really give your bedroom a much needed face lift.  They can help decrease the amount of time that you spend getting ready everyday because everything is more accessible to you and you won't have to worry about hitting the bed with the door in your tiny room because they provide you with a lot more usable space.

It It Worth Considering Custom Made?

This really depends on your budget to put it simply. If you are looking to save as much money as possible, then installing a sliding closet door kit from Home Depot is going to be your best bet. If you are looking for something to match the décor of your home, or if you want something made out of a very specific wood other than timber such as cedar or oak, then it will be worth going to a custom door maker.

Now don’t get me wrong, not all door makers are going to charge an arm and a leg – generally it depends on the type of wood you are after, and which country you are living in. Some countries need to import certain types of woods, and hence the prices can be drastically more expensive. An example is to compare the costs of luxury woods in Australia as opposed to England. A piece of quality oak which might make a very suitable closet door will cost almost double in Australia.

If you want some ideas on the type of custom made sliding closet doors you can buy, then check out the below video which has some amazing designs!