subject: Sliding Wardrobe Doors From Ridleybedrooms.co.uk [print this page] As a design concept sliding doors have been around for a long time. In recent years they have become increasingly popular for a number of reasons. In design terms sliding doors for wardrobes and cabinets offer a sleek, sophisticated and seamless look. The nature of their construction makes them flexible and durable, and they have a number of benefits over the more traditional hinged doors.
In most cases hinged doors cannot be constructed to fit floor to ceiling or even wall to wall. The nature of hinged doors means that they require plinths and door jambs. This compromises the interior space available within the wardrobe - what may only look like a few inches will make quiet a difference throughout the overall design. Sliding doors, however, do not require this feature which allows you to create more storage space in the same area.
In addition hinged doors require space externally to allow you to open them! This creates a wide sweep in a room that has to be furniture and obstacle free. Hinged doors can present something of a hazard as well; whether it's the smaller members of the household running unexpectedly round corners or one of those hurried morning encounters which result in raised eyebrows in the office when you try to explain that you really did walk into your walk-in wardrobe!
Sliding doors have the advantage that they don't require extra space in the room to function! With this type of door you can make the best use of space, especially valuable in smaller rooms. This allows you to make use of the maximum amount of space available internally for your wardrobe and also free up space in the room. Even when you have a large room to work with, the choice of sliding doors can add a sense of style and elegance to a design while keeping the 'look' fresh, clean and sophisticated.
In terms of style sliding doors offer as many options as traditional hinged doors, if not more. Utilising any material you choose, you can create a sensational and stylish look for your room. Many different wood colours and effects can be used, and options often include the use of mirrors or coloured glass to create the ultimate 'boutique hotel' look. The methods of construction for sliding doors arguably result in a more hard-wearing, durable design solution than traditional hinged doors. The lack of hinges means they are less subject to wear and tear, this feature also means that a sliding door is more robust in terms of the materials that can be used to construct it.
Whatever look you are aiming for sliding doors can provide a stylish, space-saving and durable solution when designing your ultimate wardrobe!
