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Bi-Fold Closet Doors Are Fashionable Choices For Home Remodeling Projects

Most homes built after 1950 typically had closets with sliding doors or curtains hung on hooks where wardrobes or vanities were hidden from sight.

They may have been space saving techniques but they certainly were not very attractive.  As homeowners started clamoring for more stylish options, designers started offering furnishings like bi-fold closet doors. Some of the more interesting features include styles such as:

• Louvered doors
• Mirrors, glass, and fabric
• Board and batten
• Beadboard
• Raised, flat and recessed panels
• Tongue and groove

Homeowners mistakenly believe that bi-fold closet doors are only constructed with swing out panels. However they typically are a series of between 2 to 7 hinged doors that fold onto themselves. They allow entrance to your closet from either side of the paneled door, whereas with ordinary sliding closet doors you can only gain admittance from one side at a time.

Bi-fold closet doors can also be customized to fit any size or shape of your wardrobe. The term “bi-fold” translates into “of two kinds” thus you have to purchase two panels. There is a diverse selection when it comes to choosing your styles and colors from catalogs or via on-line searches. If your budget is extensive you can also be more creative with your options.

In bedrooms some of the diverse styles that are popular are mirrored, louvered, flat or raised panel closet doors. It doesn’t matter if you are working with a small or ample sized bedroom. Bedroom closet doors customarily are quite large so as to contain any size wardrobe.

Bi-fold closet doors are also an excellent choice for other rooms of the home. They suit both kitchens and bathrooms. The size of your room’s interior usually means larger closets, which in turn determines the size doors you would install.

Another great style for bi-fold doors are mirrored doors. You will find an abundant number of fashionable choices. Not only do the mirrored designs add elegance but they also bring light into any room. They serve the dual purpose of concealing the contents within and providing a personal grooming feature.

Even though they are a great addition to any room you’ll find that these mirrored bi-fold doors coordinate well with most ultra modern bedroom furnishings. With the addition of mirrored doors you also will not have the added expense of purchasing a dressing table.

Living rooms and dining rooms are also a great place to utilize this style alternative.  They can transform your living space by adding depth to the room and reflective features that give the room a new dimension of interest.

Bi-fold closet doors are certainly all the rage today. Homeowners prefer immense walk in closets. These doors are loved mainly because of the easy access they afford to clothing and items stored away and because they are on a heavy track they move effortlessly away from the center to provide a full view of the contents inside.

The hinged configuration means they can open wider in comparison to typical closet doors. Among the many designs and styles, a very traditional style popular in bedrooms today are the Victorian bi-fold doors.

With the emphasis in homes today of bigger means better the old fashioned tall Victorian bi-fold doors are often imitated.  They were the standard in mansions circa 1800. This floor to ceiling door had solid cast ornate brass hinges and was very sturdy. Although they were subject to rust and needed constant maintenance, manufactures have solved this annoying problem and reintroduced them into today’s market where larger homes can accommodate 8 ft. openings. They do bring a unique character to the once plain unadorned openings.

From Victorian to traditional and in between the market provides the door you need to remodel any space.  Whether it is a custom sized bi-fold door made from solid hardwoods to hand-made joints, the diversity is endless.

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Homeowners are enjoying the endless benefits of bi-fold sliding doors in the home.  Read more about them and the versatility of bypass sliding doors by visiting our comprehensive website that will help you select the right doors for your remodeling projects.

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