12 Closet Door Ideas To Suit Your Space

These closet door ideas slide, swing, and everything in between.

Chalkboard Laundry Room Cabinets
Photo:

Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong

The closet: the unsung hero of busy parents, hobbyists, and anyone who just needs a little extra room. Though practical, a well-designed closet can also add a bit of form to the function of your room. A well-suited closet door can compliment the existing mood of a space or create an exciting contrast. To help inspire your closet renovation, we've rounded up closet door ideas that slide, swing, and everything in between.

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Stained Wood

White room with brown wood accents

Use a stained wood door to accent wooden furniture and bestow a space with a bohemian or rustic mood. Swinging wood doors allow you to place furniture next to the closet, making them ideal for tight bedrooms.

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Chalkboard

2019 Idea House Laundry Room Vestibule and Mudroom
Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong

Who said the outside of the closet couldn't be useful too? Create a multi-purpose space for a family calendar, notes for guests, weather updates, and more using chalkboard paint.

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Arched

Gothic-Inspired Accents
Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Add elegance to your walkway, bathroom, or bedroom with an arched closet door. The classic shape references Carpenter Gothic churches often found in the rural South.

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Slatted

Camouflage a Laundry Room
Photo: Laurey Glenn

This popular style, also known as a double-louvered door, allows natural light to filter through, making it ideal for closets with windows. It also adds texture to a space.

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All Over Color

Study with light blue walls, wallpapered ceiling, and white sofa
Mary Britton Senseney; Styling by Dakota Willimon; Painting by T.S. Kist

For a simple door that blends with the existing vibe of your space, try painting the closet door the same color as the walls. This works best with simple paneled doors, like this two-paneled door, in busy spaces.

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Glass-Top

Large Main Bath with Closet
Angie Seckinger

Display your prized possessions with an classy glass-top closet door. Besides storage, this closet door can also incentivize you to stay organized.

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Sliding Barnyard

Barn doors to a closet with laundry machines

Sliding baryard doors are the ultimate stylish solution to space constraints, regardless of whether your closet serves as a laundry nook or storage extraordinaire.

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Vertical Panels

Pink Nursery
Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Kathleen Varner

These shiplap-inspired doors seem reminisce of time passed, bestowing a space with a vintage feel.

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5-Panel Door

Pink room with blue closet

Sometimes, pillows, drapes, and other accessories aren't enough to establish an accent color in a space. That's where an accent door, like this navy blue 5-paneled door, comes in handy.

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Hinged Barnyard

James Farmer Living Room
Laurey W. Glenn

Barnyard doors have become a staple of Modern Farmhouse decorating. This classic hinged version is more ideal for rooms with constraining walls.

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Pocket Door

River house master bedroom with yellow, blue, and white color scheme

Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Elly Poston Cooper

Unlike a sliding barn-door, this door slides into the wall, making it the ultimate space-saver.

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Natural Wood Paneling

The Master Closet
Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Natural wood is the epitome of simplicity and relaxation. Bring easy-going vibes to your closet by using this wood style as a closet door.

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