The choice between sliding and hinged shutters is mostly about the space in front of the wardrobe.
Hinged wardrobes
Hinged doors open fully, so you see everything inside at once. You can also use the inside of the door for hooks or a mirror. They need clear space in front for the door to swing, so check the distance between the wardrobe and the bed.
Sliding wardrobes
Sliding doors need no swing space, which makes them useful in narrow rooms or where the bed sits close to the wardrobe. They suit wider wardrobes best. At any time only one side is open, so plan drawers and shelves so that nothing is blocked by the overlap.
Things to check
- Space between the wardrobe and the bed
- Width of the wall available
- Whether you want a mirror on the shutter
- Quality of hinges, channels and rollers, since these do the daily work
Our suggestion
In a compact bedroom, sliding shutters usually make the room easier to move around in. Where there is enough space, hinged shutters give better access and are simpler to maintain.