The Pros And Cons Of Installing French Closet Doors​

When thinking about door options for your closet, French doors are sure to come to mind. This timeless option offers a polished look to your closet while giving the whole room a spacious, luxurious feel. These doors have many different panel and glass options to match your bedroom's aesthetic and privacy preferences.

If you're weighing the pros and cons of installing French closet doors, don't panic. While we'll discuss the pros and cons more in-depth below, one of the most significant advantages of installing French closet doors includes making your drab closet look updated and fabulous with all of the styling options. However, there are some downsides to installing French doors in your home. When compared to other closet door options, French doors are by far one of the most expensive options. Before opening or closing the door on French closet doors, read more about the advantages and disadvantages below.

French doors have several pros, which is why you can install them relatively anywhere in your home. French doors are highly customizable, making it easy to ditch your builder-grade closet doors and try a stylish option instead. Multiple panel options accentuate the classic beauty of your home, and the glass panels can be as transparent or as opaque as you'd like, depending on how much of your closet you want to view with the door closed. Additionally, if you have a closet that leads to another area of your home (a bathroom, perhaps, or a second living space), you can use these doors as a beautiful walk-through to the next area, enhancing the entire space.

As wonderful as French closet doors are for bringing luxury to your bedroom, there are some drawbacks to be aware of. As mentioned previously, French doors are expensive to install, thanks to the glass panels and (almost) endless customization options. Also, French closet doors require more space than others since they are double doors. If you have a spacious bedroom to open both doors, this shouldn't be a problem, but if you're tight on space, these doors will further limit your walking room. Plus, the glass on French closet doors needs to be cleaned often, requiring more maintenance than traditional closet doors.