20 Stylish Closet Door Ideas

Closet doors can take up a lot of visual space in a bedroom. Here are 20 ways to dress them up, make them more functional and even easier to open.

In this masculine bedroom, a metal sliding door adds a cool, contemporary look. Siding closet doors are an excellent choice for small spaces since they take up minimal space.

For a softer vibe, cool gray wooden doors offer the convenience of sliding doors while adding a trendy barn-door feel to this serene space. Consider painting your doors in your favorite hue to add a wow factor that will brighten your day.

This creative set of closet doors is from designer and author Lauren Liess. These doors feature a combination of a lion wallpaper decal paired with chalkboard paint used to create a field of grass. This is a perfect choice for a little boy or girl’s room since the kids can have fun drawing on their closet doors with chalk.

Jackson Paige Interiors truly glammed up these closet doors with a variety of mirrors. Typical mirrored sliding closet doors are a dime a dozen, but these babies are on another level of chic. You can create a similar look in your own space by painting your closet doors, then having a series of mirror panels cut to size.

One of Brian Patrick Flynn’s favorite design go-to moves is upholstering closet doors. For a DIY version of these, use simple batting, fabric and a staple gun to cover your doors. Or if you want to go profesh, remove your closet doors and bring them over to your local upholsterer to handle.

This spacious bedroom has a decidedly global feel, with closet doors crafted from a blown-up photo the client acquired in Bangkok. This is a fun technique for upgrading your reach-in closet doors. You can either use one of your own photos (if you have a high-res version) or use an inexpensive stock photo. Removable wallpaper from a company like muralsyourway.com is another option.

Wood and white paneled doors evoke the look of Japanese shoji screens in this calming, low-maintenance bedroom. This look corresponds beautifully with Asian decor as well as other minimalist, natural furnishings.

A great space saver, the doors in this stylish bedroom slide from side to side, only exposing the section of closet that is needed at the time. Frosted doors with a hint of blue coordinate with the room’s soft, calming atmosphere.

Doors covered in patterned squares create a sophisticated feel for this gorgeous metallic closet. The bronze color choice is bold and reflective, adding depth and a touch of glamour to the space.

Though this adorable setup does not do much in the way of hiding a mess, a single curtain tied back and hung on a long oar looks absolutely adorable in this cabin bedroom. Note: A tidy closet is a must for this cute setup.

If want to recreate closet doors like these from designer Jennifer Dyer, you could create a similar look by using foil tape. Depending on the material of your doors, you can use simple decorative tape from your local craft store. Use the tape to create patterns, and like this example, feel free to mix it up on various doors.

Great for a kid’s bedroom, patterned curtains can easily hide a mess. They are so simple to swap out, the look can change along with your child’s taste.