Creative Ideas
to Replace Wardrobe Doors
If you have an old wardrobe that is an eyesore, consider giving it a facelift by replacing its doors. Or, if you do not have one on hand, look for an inexpensive one at garage sales, flea markets or local resale shops. These pieces may be slightly worn; however, with some creativity, a fresh coat of paint and some new doors, your "find" may quickly become a new furniture treasure. Does this Spark an idea?
Sliding Doors
One way to give a wardrobe a fresh, contemporary look is to replace the traditional, hinged doors with sliding doors. Not only will this save significant space for opening and closing your wardrobe, but it will also give your room a simple, clean design. You can use mirrors, decorative glass or a contrasting wood color for your new doors-just be certain that you do not select an option that will be too heavy to function properly, according to Built In Wardrobes. As a finishing touch, consider transforming your wardrobe with black lacquer paint in either a glossy or matte finish. Or, to give your room an airy feel, paint your wardrobe white or a soft gray color.
Hand-Crafted Custom Doors
If you have the time and talent, consider replacing your wardrobe's doors with completely different styled doors that you enhance by adding wooden applique pieces, trims and moldings. Or, transform your wardrobe to the style of a Country French or English Country piece with new doors that you hand-paint. The key to success here is to make exact measurements of the current doors so that the ones you use to replace them fit. And if you lack carpentry skills, look at your local home improvement center for unfinished, natural wood doors that are the size you need or a style that you can have the store cut down to fit your wardrobe. Tip: For unfinished doors, complete all painting and staining before you hang them, according to Pine Wardrobe. You can add the hardware after hanging the doors.
Easy-Access Bohemian Doors
With this design idea, remove the wardrobe's doors and paint the wardrobe. White paint will give you a shabby chic look, or a bold, jewel-toned color can instantly give your wardrobe a Moroccan feel. In place of the doors, use small rods at the top with colorful fabric panels. If you do not sew, look at premade curtains or make your own using long pieces of fabric and iron-on hemming tape from a local fabric or discount store. For fabric patterns, get creative and select colors and designs that will give your space an attractive pop of color. You can even mix and match fabrics as long as they coordinate and are not too busy.
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