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Sliding Wardrobe Doors Buying Guide

From creating valuable storage to making a style statement, sliding furniture can make a noticeable difference to the layout of a room. Discover how to choose the right size and design to make the most of available space and enhance any room in your home.

What are the benefits?

Save your space

Featuring a smooth, sliding opening, these fixtures eliminate door projection into a room. This maximises available floor space and helps create an open feel. This is particularly useful in small spaces, where the location of other furniture might make the full swing of a door tricky.

Fit any layout

Sliding fixtures are a great way to utilise all the space in a room and keep clutter out of sight. They can be used in rooms with sloped ceilings, creating valuable space to store essentials. They can also be used throughout the home, such as offices or playrooms, providing a place to keep belongings neatly stowed.

Easy to install

The simple sliding mechanism of these wardrobes makes them easy to incorporate into your bedroom's layout and quick to add to its overall design. All of our sliding fixtures are supplied with the necessary fittings, ensuring all parts are compatible with the door, as well as speeding up the installation for your builder.

What are the different types of sliding fixtures?

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Mirrored

Mirrored fronts are available in both panelled and single mirror styles, reflecting light in a room to create a spacious feel. This makes them a great choice for smaller areas or where natural light may be limited. They can also be used alongside white or cream wardrobes as a striking contrast to a darker design.

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Panelled

With a simple three-panel design, these sliding features have a coloured or wood-effect finish that can be easily coordinated with the appearance of other furniture in a room. The variety of options available can easily complement or enhance a room's decor, such as using an oak finish to add rustic charm to a simple colour scheme.

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What colours are available?

Cream

This subtle look still adds a soft touch of colour that can be paired with most colour palettes, whether that is complementing other cream finishes, a contrast to darker tones, or an understated frame for a mirror.

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Grey

With panelled or mirrored choices, the neutral tones of grey blend effortlessly in any decor. Paired with a mirrored front, grey fixtures provide an effective contrast by adding a splash of light to a darker design.

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Oak

With a natural, wood-effect finish, oak wardrobes add a natural look to a room and are a great choice for adding rustic, country, or heritage designs. They can be matched with other oak furniture for a cohesive look.

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White

White doors have a simple finish that will complement any interior. The bright look can make rooms feel more open and, when paired with mirrored fronts, can create a spacious atmosphere that suits modern decors.

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Planning considerations for sliding fixtures

Track sets and gears

Choosing the right fixtures for wardrobes is essential to ensure it operates smoothly. Gears are fixed to the top of the panel to help the wardrobe glide open, while tracks are floor-mounted to ensure precise movement.

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Soft-close units

Fitted to the top of a wardrobe, soft-close mechanisms prevent shutting too quickly and slamming. This reduces noise when in use and can minimise damage occurring over time – a great choice for protecting mirrored fronts.

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Creative organisation

By adding accessories inside the wardrobe, the available space can be divided into sections to better organise items. This includes simple hanger bars for clothes and drawer fittings or shelves for larger belongings.

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