DIY Sliding Mirror Closet Doors Can Free Up Space In An Otherwise Small Bedroom

Using mirrors to make your small bedroom feel bright and spacious is a well known design tip — and for good reason. Bouncing light around a cramped room can help it to feel larger, making a mirrored sliding closet door a natural design and functionality choice to free up space in small bedrooms. Fortunately, it's easy to create this space-saving solution without a major investment. The project consists of crafting a mirrored door and adding wheels to the bottom, then hanging it from a top bar using screw hooks. 

You can find all the mounting materials in the plumbing department of your local hardware store. You'll need a length of ½ inch pipe that will run across the doorway and wall next to it (where the door will sit when it's open), a pair of floor flanges, two 90 degree elbows, and threaded nipples a bit longer than the depth of any moulding your door will need to move freely past. Additionally, you'll need hook or eye screws big enough to go over the pipe and a pair of wheels that are rated to support the weight of your door.

Begin your project by mounting your mirrors to the door or piece of wood. A large, single door may be sufficient to cover the doorway, but you could certainly create two doors if necessary. You could even DIY a stunning barn door using the door you already have for a more rustic vibe. Depending on the mirror frame and door material, you can use a heavy duty glue or screws to affix the mirror. Then, cover the mirror portion, and paint or stain to coordinate with the aesthetic of your space. Or, repurpose or upcycle an existing mirrored door and save yourself some effort (and, perhaps, some money). When your door is ready, screw the wheels into the bottom, and then screw the hooks into the top. Now, you're ready to mount it. 

Position your door on the wall next to your doorway and mark out where your bar will need to sit. Mark out where the ends of your bar will be, and install the floor flanges at each end. Add the nipples to give you enough depth so that your door passes easily over any existing trim or moulding, then attach the elbows. Now, mount your pipe across the top of the doorway and wall. Hang your door from the pipe, and you're done. Of course, you can decorate your door with specialty hardware, paint, stain or other accoutrement to fit your style. There are a variety of small bedroom ideas that will maximize space, but this one may just be the chicest.