Home Home Organization 12 Closet Door Ideas To Suit Your Space These closet door ideas slide, swing, and everything in between. By Mack Swenson Mack Swenson Mack Swenson is the Southern Living apprentice for the 2023-2024 school year. She is a house plant enthusiast and budding lifestyle writer. Her passion for content creation began in early high school, and she has since been published in collegiate publications and Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation magazine. She is delighted to have the opportunity to work with the Southern Living team. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on December 15, 2023 Close 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. 15 Of The Best Closet Organization Ideas, According To Experts 01 of 12 Stained Wood 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. 02 of 12 Chalkboard 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. 03 of 12 Arched 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. 04 of 12 Slatted 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. 05 of 12 All Over Color 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. 06 of 12 Glass-Top 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. 07 of 12 Sliding Barnyard Sliding baryard doors are the ultimate stylish solution to space constraints, regardless of whether your closet serves as a laundry nook or storage extraordinaire. 08 of 12 Vertical Panels Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Kathleen Varner These shiplap-inspired doors seem reminisce of time passed, bestowing a space with a vintage feel. 09 of 12 5-Panel Door 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. 10 of 12 Hinged Barnyard 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. 11 of 12 Pocket Door Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Elly Poston Cooper Unlike a sliding barn-door, this door slides into the wall, making it the ultimate space-saver. 12 of 12 Natural Wood Paneling 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. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit