Hinge Versus Sliding Wardrobe Doors?
Hinge or Sliding Wardrobe Doors?
This is a question that every homeowner, renovator, designer, architects has asked themselves when designing or renovating bedrooms, hallways, kitchens etc.
Sometimes the answer comes down to personal choice or existing structural factors.
Lets look at the Pro’s and Con’s of both
Hinge Versus Sliding Wardrobe Doors?
Hinge or Sliding Wardrobe Doors?
This is a question that every homeowner, renovator, designer, architects has asked themselves when designing or renovating bedrooms, hallways, kitchens etc.
Sometimes the answer comes down to personal choice or existing structural factors.
Lets look at the Pro’s and Con’s of both
Hinged Closet Doors
A hinge closet door has 2 or 3 hinges that attach to the door frame.
The Advantages of Hinge Closet Doors are:
- The doors open outward into the room giving you full access to the contents in your wardrobe
- There are a range of handle options to choose from
- Expand your storage options by hanging a mirror, shoe racks and hooks on the inside of your door.
- The door can be customised to fit under stairs.
The Disadvantages of Hinge Closet Doors are:
- The closet doors open into the room limiting floor space, especially in small rooms
- The hinges need to be sturdy to take the weight of the doors
- Standard door sizes are 2400h x 600w
- Limited Styles
Hinged Closet Doors
A hinge closet door has 2 or 3 hinges that attach to the door frame.
The Advantages of Hinge Closet Doors are:
- The doors open outward into the room giving you full access to the contents in your wardrobe
- There are a range of handle options to choose from
- Expand your storage options by hanging a mirror, shoe racks and hooks on the inside of your door.
- The door can be customised to fit under stairs.
The Disadvantages of Hinge Closet Doors are:
- The closet doors open into the room limiting floor space, especially in small rooms
- The hinges need to be sturdy to take the weight of the doors
- Standard door sizes are 2400h x 600w
- Limited Styles
Wardrobe Sliding Doors
Sliding Doors glide on a top and bottom track.
The Advantages of Wardrobe Sliding Doors are:
- Sliding Wardrobe Doors maximise floor space as the wardrobe doors do not open into the room.
- Furniture can be placed in front of them
- Wardrobe Sliding Doors are ideal for small rooms and tight spaces such as hallways.
- Sliding Doors are Fresh and Modern looking
- They compliment all Interior Design Styles
- Mirror Sliding Doors make a room look bigger and brighter.
- Sliding Door Height can be up to 2700h
- Floor to Ceiling Sliding Doors give a clean finish.
The Disadvantages of Sliding Doors are:
- 2 Doors only allows you to view 50% of your wardrobe at one time
- A bottom track can be annoying when the sliding doors are used as an entrance to a study cupboard that requires an office chair.
Wardrobe Sliding Doors
Sliding Doors glide on a top and bottom track.
The Advantages of Wardrobe Sliding Doors are:
- Sliding Wardrobe Doors maximise floor space as the wardrobe doors do not open into the room.
- Furniture can be placed in front of them
- Wardrobe Sliding Doors are ideal for small rooms and tight spaces such as hallways.
- Sliding Doors are Fresh and Modern looking
- They compliment all Interior Design Styles
- Mirror Sliding Doors make a room look bigger and brighter.
- Sliding Door Height can be up to 2700h
- Floor to Ceiling Sliding Doors give a clean finish.
The Disadvantages of Sliding Doors are:
- 2 Doors only allows you to view 50% of your wardrobe at one time
- A bottom track can be annoying when the sliding doors are used as an entrance to a study cupboard that requires an office chair.
Conclusion
There are pro’s and con’s with both sliding and hinged doors.
Get in touch if you have any questions?
Conclusion
There are pro’s and con’s with both sliding and hinged doors.
Get in touch if you have any questions?