Internal doors can sometimes be an afterthought when it comes to interior design, but they have a significant impact on the flow and harmony of a home, and deserve careful attention. A pocket door is a sliding door that is concealed within an internal wall cavity when fully open. 

Here’s a look at how they can benefit your property. To view some examples of pocket door styles and find out more information, please visit our furniture showroom in Amersham.

Saving space

The great advantage of pocket doors is that they save space because they do not open outwards into a room. This makes them ideal for small rooms such as bathrooms, utility rooms, or even walk-in wardrobes where a hinged door system might not have adequate clearance. 

They are perfect for more compact flats and houses, and they also work well to break up open plan spaces in larger homes. The door will be completely hidden within a pocket inside the wall when fully open, so you can create the effect of a fully open space without the open door covering to disrupt the flow of the room. 

A versatile solution 

Pocket doors can be used as room dividers so that you can choose to separate off an area of the living room for a home office, or switch back and forth between open and enclosed cooking and living areas. 

They are ideal if you want a home that can be used in a flexible way, such as an attic space that can be divided up to create a guest room when required, or left open to make a large children’s play area or teenage den. 

Aesthetics and style

Pocket doors are available in a range of finishes and materials, so they can be customised to complement your interior design scheme. You may want a natural wood door that will bring an extra design feature to your home for example. 

Alternatively you may prefer a glazed door that maintains the flow of light around the property even when closed, for a minimally intrusive look that still allows you to enjoy the benefits of soundproofing. The clean uncluttered lines that can be achieved with a pocket door are perfect for a modern style statement.

Enhancing accessibility

Beyond aesthetics, pocket doors can also help to make a home more accessible for people with mobility issues and wheelchair users. They can be combined with automatic controls to slide cleanly out of the way, rather than swinging out into the room. This avoids the wheelchair user having to navigate around the outward open door.

They can be part of the solution to create a home that is more inclusive to disabled visitors, or to help future proof your home so you are able to continue living there for as long as possible.