How To Choose The Perfect Closet Door For Your Space

When designing your home, one thing is for certain: No home is complete without the perfect closet doors. Each door should complement the surrounding aesthetic, but at the same time, it must be practical for the space. Of course, you have your bedroom closets, but there are other closets to consider, such as the kitchen pantry or entryway. According to Housing Design Matters, the closet's placement affects how you furnish the rest of the room, which in turn, determines the type of closet door suitable for that space.

Perhaps, a bifold door is a perfect fit for your space, or maybe your room would benefit from a closet with French doors. There are several factors to think about before you decide on a closet door, and we're here to tell you everything you need to know. Let's dive in on how to choose the perfect closet door for your space.

Before you start looking at colors and designs, the first step to choosing the perfect closet door is taking measurements of the door frame and the surrounding area, Renin explains. You can do this the old-fashioned way with a tape measure, or you can use a measuring app if you don't have a physical one on hand. Having the exact measurements ensures you aren't purchasing a closet door that won't fit. More importantly, taking measurements of the space around the closet will prevent any obstacles. If you can't open the door all the way, that style isn't for you.

The standard size of a closet door is 30 inches wide by 80 inches tall, according to Designing Idea. If your closet matches those measurements, it opens up a large variety of different doors to choose from because it's so common. If your closet door is smaller or larger than average, don't be surprised if you need a custom door, per The Washington Post.

Once you've figured out the technicalities, it's time for the fun part: choosing the closet door itself. There's a wide variety of closet doors available, so you're bound to find one to suit your personal style. If you want to keep it basic, but aren't interested (or have room for) a single-panel door, you might consider bypass or sliding doors, which are the most common among closet door selections, says Worst Room. For spaces that allow a door that opens up, a two-panel bifold door might be up your alley.

To really enhance your space, there are pivot closet doors, which are several steps up from the bypass door we mentioned earlier. That being said, these luxurious doors do come at a high price point due to their real wood material and costly hardware. According to Modern Steel Doors, you can expect to pay anywhere between $7,700 and $9,900, which covers the doors themselves, as well as the hardware.