Sliding vs Hinged Wardrobes: Which is Right for Your Home?

When it comes to fitted wardrobes, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is whether to go for sliding or hinged doors. Both options have their own unique benefits — and the best choice often comes down to your lifestyle, your space, and your personal style. At Sliderobes, we design and fit both sliding and hinged wardrobes, so we know the pros and cons of each.

Sliding Wardrobes: The Benefits

Sliding wardrobes offer a sleek look while making the most of every inch of space.

Benefits:

• Space Efficiency: Because the doors glide from side to side, you don’t need extra room to swing them open — perfect for smaller or awkwardly shaped bedrooms.
• Modern Style: Sliding doors create clean lines and a contemporary look that can be tailored with mirrors, glass, or striking panel finishes.
• Customisation: You can mix finishes, add mirrors to bounce light around the room, or even incorporate different textures for a statement look.
• Any Size, Any Style: From sleek single panels to striking multi-panel doors, we can design doors in any size or configuration to suit your vision.
• Wide Access: Sliding wardrobes open to reveal large sections of storage, so you can see everything at once (particularly handy for walk-in designs).

Best For: Homes where floor space is limited, or where a contemporary, streamlined aesthetic is preferred.
 

Hinged Wardrobes: The Benefits

Benefits:

• Classic Style: Hinged doors bring a timeless look that suits both period homes and modern interiors.
• Full Access: With doors that open outwards, you can see the entire contents of your wardrobe at once.
• Flexible Storage Options: Hinged wardrobes often allow for clever extras like pull-out shelving, drawers, and hanging racks that are easier to access with doors fully open.
• Design Details: From elegant handles to shaker-style finishes, hinged wardrobes can be styled to complement your home’s character.

Best For: Larger rooms with more floor space, or homeowners looking for classic style with a touch of personality.

Making the Right Choice

• Tight on space? Sliding wardrobes might be your best bet.
• Love traditional design or have space to spare? Hinged wardrobes could be the perfect fit.
• Want the best of both worlds? A combination of sliding and hinged designs is also possible — especially in larger rooms where different zones call for different solutions.

Why Choose Sliderobes?

At Sliderobes, every wardrobe is made-to-measure. Whether you’re leaning towards sliding or hinged, our designers will help you create a solution that maximises your space and complements your style. From the layout inside to the finish outside, we make sure your storage works beautifully for you — now and for years to come.

👉 Book your free design appointment today and let’s bring your dream wardrobe to life.