Hinged Wardrobe Doors vs Sliding Wardrobe Doors

Wardrobes are a long-term piece of furniture that people don’t think of replacing all too often. For that reason, when you buy a new wardrobe, it’s important to get it right from the start.

There’s a few things that need to be considered when you a buy a new wardrobe, such as the colour, material and the style of the doors. It can also be difficult knowing whether to opt for a hinged door wardrobe or a sliding door wardrobe, thinking about which would be best for your bedroom.

If you aren’t sure what type of wardrobe would be best for your bedroom, take the time to learn about each option before making your final decision.

Hinged Wardrobe Doors.

There are several reasons why you would choose hinged wardrobe doors to help you make the most of your bedroom space. We have listed the main reasons below:

• All space behind the doors can be utilised, with doors that open outwards to preserve the space inside.
• When the doors are open, you can see everything inside. Unlike other wardrobe types where the doors will partly obscure the contents of the wardrobe, a hinged wardrobe keeps things simple.
• Hinged wardrobes are more traditional and will often be better suited to a traditionally themed home.

Hinged wardrobe doors take up more space than sliding doors. This will often mean you are restricted in terms of the furniture you can position close by. The outwards-opening doors mean you need to consider the space directly in front of the doors to allow them to open properly. For bedrooms where space is an issue, hinged wardrobe doors aren’t always a practical solution.

If you are looking for a space-saving storage solution to maximise the space in your bedroom, you might want to consider the advantages of having sliding wardrobe doors installed.

Sliding Wardrobe Doors.

There are many advantages that come with having sliding wardrobe doors. We have listed a few of the main reasons below:

• If you have are concerned about storage space, sliding wardrobes can help you to maximise the space you have in your room. Made to measure doors can be purchased to suit different room sizes, with different finishes and interior storage solutions available to help you build a bespoke wardrobe.
• Drawers, hanging rails and shelves can all be combined to help you build a floor-to-ceiling storage solution for a wide range of your possessions.
• Sliding wardrobe doors are highly suited to more contemporary homes, where a modern theme can be seen throughout.
• A sliding wardrobe will form part of the room in a less intrusive way, subtly storing your clothes and other belongings.

You will often need a large bedroom to consider sliding wardrobe doors, though this isn’t always necessary. Sliding wardrobes can work well in smaller bedrooms as well, providing you have the right space for the doors to be installed.

What door type to choose?

Even after reading the advantages, it can still be difficult to know what door type is right for you.
If you are leaning more towards sliding doors, please take the time to view the different door types we have available on our website.

Use our wardrobe builder on a desktop computer or tablet to design your own sliding wardrobe with a style you love.