Which wardrobe is better, swing door or sliding door? Comprehensive comparison

When customizing a wardrobe, in addition to the conventional cabinet layout and wood texture choices, another detail that is easily overlooked is the choice of door opening methods. There are two ways to open wardrobe doors: swing doors and sliding doors. What\’s the difference between these two ways of opening wardrobe doors? Let’s talk about this topic today!

1. The difference between flat door and sliding door wardrobe:

Different wardrobe door designs have completely different life experiences. Let’s first talk about the differences between the two wardrobe doors!

1. Space utilization

From the perspective of space utilization, when opening the door of a wardrobe with flat doors, you need to open the door outwards, which requires enough space to be reserved to open the door.

As shown in the picture above, if the wardrobe door next to the bedside table is a flat door, it will be blocked. To open the door, you need to move the bedside table. . Therefore, from the perspective of space utilization, wardrobes with flat doors are not as good as sliding door wardrobes.

2. Practical and convenient

Although the doors of the wardrobe with flat doors take up more space, the All cabinet doors can be opened at the same time, so you can see clothes clearly at a glance, which is very convenient.

With sliding doors, only half of the cabinet doors can be opened when looking for clothes, which is not so intuitive and convenient to use.

In addition, if the sliding door wardrobe door is wider, it will hinder the door from opening and sliding, making it relatively inconvenient to use.

3. Durable angle

Sliding wardrobe doors can easily get stuck if there are small debris on the guide rails, and will easily derail over time; When the door is opened, the cabinet is fixed by the door hinge. Doors are relatively more stable and more durable

4. Aesthetic angle

The cabinet doors on both sides of the sliding door are uneven, while the wardrobe doors with flat doors are generally smooth and generous. Therefore, I personally think that the wardrobe with flat doors will be more beautiful and simpler. In terms of cost, the installation hardware and production of flat doors are relatively troublesome. , so it will be more expensive.

You can choose the specific door according to your own needs! Below, we will share some wardrobe designs with flat doors and sliding doors. Take a look. Which design is more suitable for your home?

2, Hinged door

The wardrobe with flat door has a simple and elegant door design. After opening the wardrobe door, you can see clearly at a glance. It will be easier to use as a whole. It is more convenient, but it has certain space requirements, because the cabinet door needs to be turned outward after opening the door.

3. Sliding door

The sliding door wardrobe, which opens the door left and right, does not require much space outside the wardrobe. It can even be placed next to other small furniture, such as bedside tables, etc., which is a more practical design in small apartments.