A pocket door is the perfect space-saving solution for a small area, because it slides into the compartment of a wall when open and provides the privacy of a door when closed. Bathrooms, kitchens, pantries and other rooms in a home make great locations for pocket doors. Often suspended on rollers, pocket doors most often slide from the top and can also offer an architectural element to a home. Condos, apartments and small homes and lofts are ideal dwellings in which to use these doors because of the limited space available.
With different styles, weights and types, pocket doors are not just for hiding the laundry room anymore; some are used for entertainment areas and other aspects of a home that, while necessary, homeowners nevertheless want to keep hidden and neat. Different hardware, woods and color choices can improve the look of a pocket door and ensure that it matches the surrounding decor.
Pocket doors can be installed in both new homes and older homes, right in the wall frame where a door is proposed. While pocket doors are a great space-saving design tool, the access needed to the surrounding walls may make them something of a nuisance to use as replacements for standard doors.
Quiet, space-efficient, affordable and practical, pocket doors are customizable and much sleeker than regular doors. In the past, these doors were not looked upon very favorably because of poor design, squeakiness and an all-around difficulty in operation, but these days, pocket doors are making a comeback, featuring updated styles and improved function.
Pocket doors can now offer all the same beauty, style and decorative aspect as standard doors. Available in a variety of colors and materials, and with various decorative features and hardware, a pocket door offers the same functionality as regular swinging doors with sleek, space-saving technology.