Amazing Pocket Doors: The Space-Saving Solution for Stylish Interiors
Pocket doors offer a unique and space-saving alternative to traditional doors that open into a room. By sliding seamlessly into the wall, these doors maximize floor space, enhance room flow, and create a clean, uncluttered look. Not to mention, they’re simply darn cute!
This staircase landing area is filled with architectural details from the stairway itself to the trim around the door leading to the small powder room.
Double pocket doors crafted of rich wood partition a living room from the dining room in a Victorian home. Even when rooms are spacious, pocket doors provide better traffic patterns and furniture arrangements since doors don’t get in the way.
Photo by John Altobello Architecture
A laundry room features a natural wood grain, four-panel pocket door. I wish my laundry room had a door like this. I constantly have to open and close the door when doing laundry because when the door is open, I can’t open the door of my dryer.
Why not have some fun with a door? This one leading to a home office is painted bright orange and features glass panes to allow light to shine through even when the door is shut.
Photo by Alison Kandler Interior Design
A pair of French style sliding doors leads to a beautiful bathroom.
This is the first time I’ve seen a set of pocket doors in the corner of the room. Frosted glass panes allow light to pass into the rooms while still providing privacy.
Photo by Webber + Studio, Architects
Wavy glass panes create an interesting touch to a large pocket door leading to a kitchen pantry. The shelves in here are perfectly arranged and I love the scalloped light fixture.
Pocket doors come in a variety of finishes. A louvered pair lead into a light and bright kitchen surrounded by windows. The transom window above the doors mimics the starburst pattern of the kitchen windows.
Formal recessed panel doors make way to a serene master bedroom.
Photo by John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA
A gorgeous leaded glass window is the focal point of this architectural pocket door. I wish more builders today incorporated these beautiful doors into new home construction.
Photo by Scott Daves Construction Co., Inc
Another set of French style pocket doors create the entry to a modern home office.
Do you have any pocket doors in your home?
I’ve had pocket doors in my last three homes and love them. They are underused
I agree I would love to see more of them in homes. When I was growing up it seemed like all those older houses had them. I wonder what it takes to put one in, just dreaming!!!
What beautiful pocket doors! I’ve always loved them, but my husband says that they are difficult to put in and costly, too. Thank you for featuring them.
I love pocket doors. They are so practical. I didn’t realize all the styles they come in. Great examples.
I have a hollow core pocket door in one of my bathrooms. Of course it’s not attractive but I wonder how difficult it would be to replace it with a pretty pocket door. I might have to call a contractor and find out! Exciting thought. Thanks for featuring these, Jennifer. I just absolutely love scrolling through all the beautiful pictures in your posts.
Suzie