Closet Door Ideas

Many people do not know what bypass doors are. They are exactly what their name suggests; doors they bypass one another when opening. These are great for a closet or wardrobe because they take up less room than traditional swing doors. Commonly used for closet doors in mobile homes because of their space saving feature as well as being less expensive to replace and install than traditional doors. Technology has made newer styles of bypass doors slide easier and quieter than older styles of the same styles. The older doors used to jump the track frequently but the newer styles are designed to sit in the track instead of simply ride along the track.

The NUporte 1-Panel Grand Door that can be found on homedepot.com has a solid panel with a frame around it. This style of door costs about $79.00 and in many cases can be found at various retailers unfinished so you can paint them or stain them the color you choose. Most of the bypass doors are custom made. A contractor takes the measurements for your doorway, has the doors custom designed to your specifications and installs them for a perfect fit.

Many bedroom closets use bypass doors for the obvious reason that they leave the doorway clear of any obstacles. If you are looking for a large bedroom mirror, consider replacing your old closet doors with mirrored bypass doors. Arcadiaindustries.com offers a selection of mirrored bypass doors called the Frameless, Sliding Mirror Door System 4700 Series. These doors completely conceal the frame from the front and are custom made to fit your bedroom wardrobe. They are available in champagne gold, Mayan gold, bronze and white prefinished steel finishes. Because these are custom built to fit precisely to your doorway, prices will vary.

Bypass doors are best for the interior of your home. They can be used on sheds or garages but they are not good for keeping out the cold or heat. These doors provide a contemporary look with a modern appeal. They are sleek in appearance, generally with fewer lines than other forms of doors and provide you with a timeless style all their own. You can even find these doors in glass that are framed in oak, pine or mahogany. Prices for mirrored or glass doors will be slightly more expensive but are still very competitive with other styles of doors.

Interior doors are a part of your home’s décor and should be treated as such. For instance if you are changing the style of furniture in your bedroom from retro to contemporary, you may want to consider changing the closet and bedroom doors as well to make the more modern style you have chosen. There is nothing wrong with old style doors but at least find some that have a modern twist to them. There aren’t a lot of retailers that carry bypass doors because of they must be fitted to your door opening.  You should check with local retailers for availability of the doors you want. They may even be able to recommend someone who can make them for you.