Are Sliding Door Wardrobes Better Than Fitted Wardrobes?

“Are sliding door wardrobes better than fitted wardrobes?” is something our expert team is often asked by customers who want to explore all their options before renovating their bedrooms.

In reply, we will tell you that both have their own unique set of advantages. Making the final decision between the two is a personal choice that will be determined by the area’s layout and space.

Both fitted wardrobes and sliding door wardrobes are made to measure and can be created in any size, and the interiors can be customised with a variety of bespoke storage options to meet your demands and personal preferences. They are also both built from floor to ceiling and, depending on the designated area, from wall to wall, meaning that including sides and backs is optional rather than essential.

Our renowned wardrobe designers have answered some frequently asked questions to help you better decide between the two and are on hand to talk to you about the possibilities, ensuring that your bedroom refurbishment projects are a roaring success.

1. Sliding door wardrobes are a space-saving option

Sliding door wardrobes are a great choice if you have a home with smaller rooms and can even be used for other areas outside of the bedroom.

One of their major benefits is that they open from side to side rather than outwards, giving them a major space-saving advantage over traditional hinged wardrobe doors. This makes them an ideal option if you want to position them at the end of a bed.

Built to run from floor to ceiling, they greatly expand your storage capacity while maintaining aesthetic appeal and can be fitted with extra drawers, hanging rails, racks and shelves according to your specifications.

With little need for extra floorspace, sliding door wardrobes are built directly into your wall and often come with mirrored finishes which make your space look even larger.

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2. They can be used to hide away clutter

Sliding wardrobes give your area the ideal combination of functional storage and elegant décor, and are a wise purchase that will make your life easier and your home more stylish.

Perfect for any room, they can be arranged side by side giving you wall-to-wall cabinetry without having to worry about doors and hinges.

Sliding door units can also be included in L-shaped and walk-in wardrobes, allowing you to hide your clutter away in certain sections while leaving your designer clothing on display

3. Are fitted wardrobes more expensive?

In most bedrooms, conventional hinged doors associated with fitted wardrobes provide a more flexible solution and blend in well aesthetically with other furnishings. In some instances, they also cost less to install than a high-quality sliding system.

However, because both options are tailor-made to suit your specific needs, you can customise them to fit your budget as well as your space, and prices will differ according to the type of finishes you select.

If you have concerns about your expenditure, speak to us today and we’ll guide you through all your options to ensure that we help you reduce your costs and meet all your requirements.

4. Sliding door wardrobes can take up less space in a room

Since you can open the doors of a sliding wardrobe without taking up any extra space, they are perfect for more compact areas, which is one of their main advantages over fitted wardrobes with hinges.

As their name suggests, sliding doors move over metal tracks linked to the top and bottom of the wardrobe and give a room a streamlined, modern appearance that is favoured by many design aficionados.

Custom-made to suit your storage needs, they are perfect when it comes to maximising your space and, especially when fitted with a mirror finish, will make your room look significantly bigger.

5. Fitted wardrobes offer more storage options

Contemporary fitted wardrobes provide substantially more room, flexibility, and storage alternatives than standalone or flatpack closets. We make all our luxury fitted wardrobes to measure, allowing you to optimise every square inch of available space, which is useful for those with smaller rooms.

The interiors of all fitted wardrobes can be customised around what you need to store, allowing you to include tie and shoe racks, laundry baskets, hanging rails and anything else you can think of that will de-clutter your home.

6. Are sliding door wardrobes difficult to install correctly?

Sliding door wardrobes are more technical than their hinged door counterparts, so we suggest you have them designed and installed by a reputable team and avoid attempting to fit them yourself.

Once they have become a part of your furnishings, you will see that they are extremely easy to maintain and are far more durable than any of the other fitted wardrobe options.

In conclusion

Both sliding door wardrobes and fitted wardrobes are ideal contemporary storage solutions that will elevate your space and help you better manage your possessions.

Choosing between the two is a personal decision based on your style preferences, but they are equally effective and are sure to transform your bedrooms into something spectacular.

To find out more about them or to get the best advice available, contact us today. We’ll guide you through all your options and give you the wardrobe of your dreams.