Specialist bedroom doors add to your room, however you want to ensure you choose exactly the right ones so as not to waste any money. To ensure a perfect result, take into account these five factors before committing.
- Accurate Measurements
Custom doors require exact dimensions. Measure the multiple points on your wardrobe opening: height, width and depth (walls and floors are often not perfectly straight). Professional measuring services can be invaluable as mistakes are far more costly and there is no reason to risk screwing up, if you’re not sure.
- Door Style and Operation
Sliding or hinged doors will depend on your space available. Sliding doors: These save floor area, which is excellent for more small sized bedrooms, but you can only get into half the closet at one time. Hinged doors provide complete access but do need clearance space to open.
- Material Selection
Material choice will affect durability and appearance. Although MDF is the more cost-effective choice and provides highly resilient, smooth-painted finish, this is compared to a solid wood counterpart that offers natural beauty at a higher price. Light and space – Reflective glass, such as a door with a mirrored panel bounces light… but needs to be kept clean. For Custom Wardrobe doors, visit www.happy-doors.co.uk/shop/products/bedrooms
- Finish and Colour
Consider your existing bedroom décor. Matt hides fingerprints better than gloss and the wood grain finishes make it feel at home with other furnishings. Ask for samples before ordering – your light conditions might make colours look different to the showroom displays.
- Lead Times and Budget
It usually takes 4-8 weeks to make and install custom wardrobe doors. Bear this in mind when planning your schedule, especially if you’re working around other renovation installations. You’ll need a budget that reflects the cost of fitting, hardware and any structural/current modifications.