7 Door Ideas for Your Built-In Wardrobes
Do you have built-in cupboards with less-than-lovely doors? Step this way for seven stylish fixes
Amanda Pollard
11 January 2019
Senior Editor at Houzz UK and Ireland. Journalist and editor specialising in interiors and architecture.
Senior Editor at Houzz UK and Ireland. Journalist and editor specialising in interiors... More
Built-in wardrobes are a really useful addition to a bedroom, providing wall-to-wall storage for clothes, shoes and linen. However, they can take up a lot of space, so as well as being practical inside, it’s crucial they look good on the outside, too. If you’re not sure what style of door to go for, take a look at these seven smart bedrooms for ideas that may suit your space.
1. Square up
The wall of cupboards in this bedroom has been painted a soft grey to blend in with the rest of the space. But to add some interest, the owners have gone for a panelled design on the wardrobe doors.
The simple, Shaker-style framework gives the room an element of character and texture, but is understated enough to maintain a calm ambience.
An Insider’s Guide to Walk-In Wardrobe Measurements
The wall of cupboards in this bedroom has been painted a soft grey to blend in with the rest of the space. But to add some interest, the owners have gone for a panelled design on the wardrobe doors.
The simple, Shaker-style framework gives the room an element of character and texture, but is understated enough to maintain a calm ambience.
An Insider’s Guide to Walk-In Wardrobe Measurements
2. Reflect on it
This panelled wardrobe has a very different feel, as the framework surrounds mirrored glass.
If you’re going for a look like this, consider the direction your wardrobes are facing. In a room where the doors are opposite the bed, for example, you might not like the idea of mirrors facing you while you sleep.
It works well in this room, as the wardrobe is to the side of the bed, and the mirrors help bounce light around the space.
This panelled wardrobe has a very different feel, as the framework surrounds mirrored glass.
If you’re going for a look like this, consider the direction your wardrobes are facing. In a room where the doors are opposite the bed, for example, you might not like the idea of mirrors facing you while you sleep.
It works well in this room, as the wardrobe is to the side of the bed, and the mirrors help bounce light around the space.
3. Go with the grain
For an interesting surface that adds a warm feel to your bedroom, try doors with a timber finish. If solid wood isn’t an option, a timber veneer can be very effective.
The dark-grain surface on these wardrobes provides a beautiful contrast with the blue-green shiplap-style wall panelling behind the bed, and works well with the brass light fittings and metallic door knobs.
For an interesting surface that adds a warm feel to your bedroom, try doors with a timber finish. If solid wood isn’t an option, a timber veneer can be very effective.
The dark-grain surface on these wardrobes provides a beautiful contrast with the blue-green shiplap-style wall panelling behind the bed, and works well with the brass light fittings and metallic door knobs.
4. Keep it simple
In a small space such as this one, it pays to keep things plain and minimal. The wardrobes here have been designed to fit perfectly into the area beneath the eaves to make the most of all available space.
The doors are a flat, smooth design with a surface that reflects the light slightly – ideal for making the room feel light, airy and spacious.
In a small space such as this one, it pays to keep things plain and minimal. The wardrobes here have been designed to fit perfectly into the area beneath the eaves to make the most of all available space.
The doors are a flat, smooth design with a surface that reflects the light slightly – ideal for making the room feel light, airy and spacious.
5. Ditch the handles
A super-streamlined look can be achieved by choosing flat-fronted doors without handles. The plain panels on this fitted wardrobe help it blend seamlessly into the space, providing the owner with plenty of floor-to-ceiling storage without visually overwhelming the room.
The wide grooves between the doors are a considered feature that add a professional finish to the joinery.
A super-streamlined look can be achieved by choosing flat-fronted doors without handles. The plain panels on this fitted wardrobe help it blend seamlessly into the space, providing the owner with plenty of floor-to-ceiling storage without visually overwhelming the room.
The wide grooves between the doors are a considered feature that add a professional finish to the joinery.
6. Soften up
When you want to create a relaxed feel in your bedroom, fabric and wall coverings are key. As well as cushions, throws and bed linen, think about adding your wardrobe doors into the soft-furnishings mix.
Here, the cupboard fronts have been covered in vinyl wallpaper with a fabric-like finish. The plain, neutral covering is subtle and elegant, but the tactile surface adds an interesting layer of texture to the space.
When you want to create a relaxed feel in your bedroom, fabric and wall coverings are key. As well as cushions, throws and bed linen, think about adding your wardrobe doors into the soft-furnishings mix.
Here, the cupboard fronts have been covered in vinyl wallpaper with a fabric-like finish. The plain, neutral covering is subtle and elegant, but the tactile surface adds an interesting layer of texture to the space.
7. Get in line
For a simple design that’s a mix of rustic and modern, opt for tongue-and-groove panelling on your wardrobes to add a splash of shiplap style. These beautiful light-coloured doors tone in with the rest of the room, while the vertical lines provide a neat, pared-back pattern. The tall doors here have a combination of opening styles…
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For a simple design that’s a mix of rustic and modern, opt for tongue-and-groove panelling on your wardrobes to add a splash of shiplap style. These beautiful light-coloured doors tone in with the rest of the room, while the vertical lines provide a neat, pared-back pattern. The tall doors here have a combination of opening styles…
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…The outside cupboards have hinged doors, while the middle section has a concertina design that opens to reveal a dressing table. The vanity area has been designed to contain shallow shelves and a useful mirror.
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Definitely sliders. I had wide hinged doors (2) in a small bedroom, removed them and the entry door which was alongside and installed double sliding doors which acted as either wardrobe doors or entrance door. This one move added about 3 sq m to the usable floor space in the room! The only disadvantage is you lose the space on the INSIDE of the door to hang things eg scarves, ties etc.
These doors are great! the added interest in the room is so considered. We love designed a raised and fielded wardrobe door, really gives a 3D affect.