Pocket Door

One such option is to use the pocket door. With this, you would avoid using a hinged door that swings open and therefore, takes up more space. The pocket door mounts on rollers that are designed to glide along an overhead track. The benefit of using this type of door over traditional doors is the ability to save as much as 10 square feet of space or more. Considering that building a home can run anywhere from $60 to $120 per square foot, you can see what a money saver this is.

Keep in mind that the pocket door would not be for all rooms but it is particularly beneficial in tight spaces. As an example, if you have a smaller, half bath where an inward swinging door would be a challenge, this type of door is a great option. Additionally, any room or space such as a bathroom, laundry room, or closet where an outward swinging door would be a problem, the pocket door is a nice solution. You can even use a pocket door for a larger, doublewide doorway between two rooms such as the living room or dining room.

The pocket door is a wonderful solution when trying to separate space as well. In this case, let us say you had a large, open family room. However, you now have a teenager that insists on having a room away from younger brothers and sisters. In this case, the pocket door could be installed to create a room. However, as that child grows up and moves on, the pocket door would simply be pushed open, again creating one, large family room.

The fascinating thing about the pocket door is the complexity of the hardware. Years ago, hardware for this type of door was large and bulky with doors often jumping the track. However, hardware today is designed as a smooth, quiet, axle-mounted solution. The result is a convenient pocket door with an easy and problem free operation, making this a popular choice of door.