Creating a new bespoke walk-in closet is an amazing adventure ! Colours, finishes, layout and even design : you have to consider everything. But making the right choices isn’t always easy, is it ? Lots of questions arise. In order to help you design the wardrobe of your dreams, your èggo storage specialist offers you some tips about a very specific subject : the model of doors for your future wardrobe. Hinged or sliding ?
èggo : quality for sustainable solutions
Regardless what style you prefer, at èggo, we consider the quality of the materials that we use for our cupboards and walk-in closets to be of the utmost importance. To this end, both our hinged and sliding-rail door systems are designed to last and to continue working well over time. As a result, when making your choice, you need to consider your personal tastes and the space available – and not necessarily in that order : the first criterion for choosing, in fact, is the size and layout of your room. Allow us to explain.
Tell us the size of your bedroom and we will tell you what door to choose
Indeed, before thinking about finishes, you need to consider how much space you have. Is your room compact or spacious ? Depending on your answer, we will advise you whether you should consider sliding doors or not. Why ? Because a compact room requires you to optimise space as much as possible. And nothing is more effective than a sliding door that glides open and shut and therefore does not require a lot of space to open.
Furthermore, in addition to size, another very similar criterion must be taken into account : the layout of the room. This is because, in order to facilitate the opening of wardrobe doors, there cannot be a radiator, another door or a lamp in the way. If there is, a door that slides open horizontal will once again be the best choice.
Finishes for all tastes and colours
Are you lucky enough to have a large bedroom that does not require you to worry about optimising space? Then both kinds of doors are possible. When choosing, aesthetics come into play as, depending on your preferences, you will be able to choose all of the details for your future wardrobe. For both types of door, there are lots of colours, materials and finishes available, giving you the chance to have some fun.
Imitation wood, a contemporary design or even moulded façades : the choice is yours ! Your hinged or sliding doors will adapt to any style. Forget what you’ve heard about hinged doors being traditional and sliding doors being more contemporary. With or without handles, with a matte or glossy finish, the possibilities are endless. The challenge, therefore, is not in finding a wardrobe that you like but designing a walk-in closet that will blend perfectly with your interior. Harmony is the name of the game here : avoid mixing styles.
The hinged wardrobe door : timeless, with many advantages
While the advantages of sliding doors have been outlined above, and both kinds of doors offer you lots of choice in terms of aesthetics, what are the advantages of a hinged door ? Well, be aware that there are many. Firstly, this system is really timeless. It is very durable and can also be discreet.
Furthermore, hinged doors are also very practical: they allow you to open your wardrobe fully and get an overview of everything inside – something not possible with a sliding door, where a portion is always out of sight. The internal side of the door also allows you to hang up your outfit for the day while you choose accessories or have a shower.
In short
First consider the size and layout of your room and then, depending on what is possible, let your imagination run wild to create the walk-in closet of your dreams ! Each type of door has its own advantages, but the most important thing is that your wardrobe is functional, practical and visually appealing.
