Generally speaking, you can use almost any type of interior door for a closet. The best door for your needs depends on the available space in front of the closet and general access considerations, plus your preferences for the appearance and operation of the door. Does this Spark an idea?
Bi-Fold Doors
A bi-fold door consists of two hinged panels that ride along an overhead track and stand on a pivot point near the bottom, outside corner of the door frame. Bi-fold doors require relatively little floor space and offer good access to closet contents.
Sliding Doors
Also called bi-pass doors, sliding doors are made up of individual door panels that roll sideways on an overhead track. Two or more doors in each system are offset to allow them to pass by each other. They require no floor space in front of the closet but permit access to only half of the closet at a time.
Hinged Doors
Hinged closet doors are just like any standard interior door, with hinges on one side and a lockset or other latch mechanism on the other side. Hinged doors are the easiest to operate and offer superb access, but they require the most space in front of the closet.
Pocket Doors
Pocket doors glide sideways along an overhead track and into a framed "pocket" contained inside the wall. Because the doors slide completely free of the opening, they offer the best access and require no floor space. However, installing a pocket door is an extensive project.
Door Styles
If you shop around, you can find any door type in virtually any style, including hollow- and solid-core, raised panel, mirrored, louvered, glass-paneled, fabric-paneled and more.
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