Sliding Closet Doors Closets come in all sizes, from enormous walk-in closets to small reach-in closets. The smaller ones are the best candidates for sliding closet doors. The primary advantage of these doors is that they don’t require any additional room to open. The disadvantage, except in the case of sliding pocket doors, is that you can only view one side of your closet at a time. But these inexpensive, Italian-made closet doors are used all over New York City. Call Muretti — a kitchen, bathroom and closet design firm — to see if sliding closet doors are right for your spac

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Which Style of Sliding Closet Doors Is Best for Me?

• Straight closet doors. These are the simplest in design — basically a wooden slab hanging on a rail. The weight of the door actually makes it easier to slide in either direction. Either paint them or leave the natural wood grain.
• Mirror closet doors. The mirrors on both sliding doors make even small bedrooms appear larger, an optical illusion that provides a sense of grandeur. For a modern look, try painting the door frames.
• Pocket closet doors. Pocket sliding doors may require some architectural work, but they open completely to show the closet’s interior. The doors slide into the adjacent walls to become essentially invisible.

What Are the Alternatives to Sliding Closet Doors?

• Bifold closet doors. An alternative to sliding closet doors, these fold back to one or both sides. They also don’t take as much room as a normal swinging door. You can use different materials or colored panels for a more personal look.
• Double closet doors. These work great for bigger closets. If you have walls on either side of the closet, your designer can widen the closet entry space with larger doors.
• French closet doors. These classic white sliding closet doors give your bedroom a vintage, old school feel. Match them with some crochet laced curtains and modern furniture pieces.