Sliding or Hinged Wardrobe Doors?
Space
It’s important to note that our bespoke wardrobes, as well as bedroom furniture, come tailor-made to your needs. A member of our team can provide a more personalised recommendation after viewing and measuring your bedroom.
When it comes to space, though, sliding wardrobes have a distinct advantage over other modern wardrobe designs. This is especially true if you have limited dimensions to work with.
Because sliding doors open sideways, they don’t need any other clearance. Hinged doors open outwards, so they work best when placed in roomy surroundings. This isn’t to say that sliding options don’t suit larger rooms, either. The biggest benefit of having more space is having the freedom to choose whichever fitted wardrobes best suit your design aspirations.
Door Width Limits
Unlike sliding and walk-in wardrobes, hinged installations have an upper limit for door width. To avoid putting too much weight on the hinges, these doors have a maximum width of 600mm. Anything beyond this places too much strain on the mechanism and causes its failure.
Bespoke wardrobes with sliding doors run on a track. In short, this means they don’t have an upper limit for width, giving you much more flexibility with the design.
Cost-Effectiveness
Due to their bespoke nature, the cost of made-to-measure wardrobes or fitted wardrobes, not to mention all bedroom furniture, in Esher and the neighbouring areas varies from job to job. However, generally speaking, hinged wardrobes have a higher overall cost when compared with sliding wardrobes, as well as walk-in closets.
Hinged wardrobes almost always consist of wood, so they have higher manufacturing costs. In comparison, sliding options usually involve materials like steel, glass or aluminium. Hinged wardrobes are also much more labour-intensive, especially as they include precision fixtures. This combination of manufacturing and installation costs typically makes them the more expensive option.
The above only represents a guide to these two wardrobe options. Please contact us to schedule an initial consultation to discuss our hand-manufactured wardrobes and new furniture installations in the comfort of your own home. During this meeting, we happily discuss your ideas and budget, view your bedroom and outline what is and isn’t feasible given the circumstances.