Choosing Between Hinged And Sliding Wardrobe Doors

By Neatsmith

5 minute read

May 18, 2025

A wardrobe is one of the most important pieces of furniture in the bedroom and without a quality wardrobe your life will be less organised and less wonderful than it should be. There are so many different styles of wardrobes to choose from these days and with bespoke options available too, you can easily design something that meets all of your needs. When designing a luxury wardrobe for your bedroom, one of the most important decisions to make is whether you’re going to install hinged or sliding doors and below is some useful information to help you ensure you make the right choice for your new wardrobe. 

What are hinged wardrobe doors?

As the name suggests, hinged wardrobe doors are doors that swing on their hinges outwards into the room. Traditionally, wardrobes would have two hinged doors that swing outwards away from one another, providing a large opening. However, there are so many different configuration options available for bespoke wardrobes nowadays. 

The benefits of hinged wardrobe doors 

Hinged wardrobe doors are incredibly versatile in terms of design and there is a solution to suit all tastes, preferences and budgets. From traditional shaker style and rattan panelled doors to modern gloss style and decorative glass panelled doors, there really is something for everyone. Not to mention, there is a range of handle designs to complement your door style as well.  Contrary to popular belief, with the help of an experienced wardrobe designer, hinged doors can be designed to work around less traditional spaces too. Whether you have a sloping or angled ceiling, for example, you can still install hinged wardrobe doors and a designer will help you to maximise your storage space.  Lots of people like hinged wardrobe doors as they enable you to view the whole contents of your wardrobe at the same time. You can open all of these doors at once, making it easier to find the specific items you’re looking for and you can also easily pack things away when required. 

What are sliding wardrobe doors?

Sliding wardrobe doors are also fairly self-explanatory and they are doors that slide on a track from side to side. Wardrobes with sliding doors have at least two doors that slide in front or behind one another. Depending on the size of your luxury wardrobe, you may require more than just two sliding doors and it is possible to create a design that meets your needs.

The benefits of sliding wardrobe doors

Sliding wardrobe doors are a very popular choice when floor space is limited, yet lots of storage space is required. Due to the fact that sliding wardrobe doors slide open instead of swinging open, you don’t need any additional floor space to be able to look in the wardrobe. So, you can have your wardrobe much closer to other pieces of furniture.  Sliding wardrobe doors can also be custom made to your exact requirements. Not only are there a range of styles and finishes available for the doors, enabling you to easily match your bedroom’s interior design, but they can be made to almost any size too.  One of the biggest advantages of sliding wardrobe doors is how easy they are to open. Every Neatsmith sliding door is fitted with 10 wheels, making sure it slides perfectly every time and sliding the door open or closed will be effortless. Putting things into or getting things out of your luxury wardrobe couldn’t be easier when you opt for sliding doors. 

Designing a luxury wardrobe for your bedroom

Should you wish to speak to a specialist company about designing a bespoke luxury wardrobe for your bedroom, feel free to get in touch with our design team at Neatsmith. We create and install a range of bespoke fitted wardrobes and furniture, and we can work closely with you on a wardrobe design that meets all of your individual needs. We have over 20 years of experience behind us, so you won’t have to question our capabilities and as a family run business, we can assure you that we are passionate about exceeding our customer’s expectations. Our dedicated team helps us deliver innovative designs, enduring quality and impeccable service, so don’t hesitate to contact us today.   
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