On Nov 20, 8:12*am, "SteveBell"
wrote:
Jim Elbrecht wrote:
I have a tiny bedroom with a small closet attached to it.

The bedroom is 8x11. *Along one 11foot wall is the 30" entrance and a
30" closet door. * * * The closet door is centered on a closet that is
about 7 ft wide and 3ft deep.

I've just got a rough [32x80] hole there now and some jamb material
out by the table saw.

I like pocket doors but don't want to steal the room from either the
closet or bedroom. * * * My wife is thinking that 2 louvered 15" doors
will work for her.

My first thought was saloon type double acting spring hinges - but now
I'm wondering if a pivot hinge mounted on the bedroom side might give
more room to move boxes in and out of the closet.

The planned 'primary' use for this little room will be as an office &
storage space.

Any thoughts on handy, sturdy, space saving doors? * *[I'm a child of
the 60's so I've even considered strings of beads- but SWMBO is a
little more conventional.]

Widen the rough opening to six or seven feet and use double sliding
doors.


Steve Bell


You've already decided how you are going to use your space but let me
tell you what I had done last year. I had an addition put on my house
with two projects for the original part of the house. One was to make
a 5 ft. wide have easier access. It had a 24" wide door and I had
that taken down and the wall removed to give full access to the
space. After some new drywall and finishing I had a ClosetMaid closet
system installed which just means I now have a full length shelf and
closet hanging bar. Oh dear, I am soooooo pleased with this
renovation!! I did not want sliding doors as the center of the closet
cannot be accessed and I didn't want to do the 'door shuffle' every
time I was in that closet. Also, I didn't want any bi-fold so I opted
for a heavy canvas grommet curtain that matches my new bedroom paint.

For me this arrangement is absolutely perfect!! Full access to the
'new' closet!! But I love those door from that site that was posted
of the doors that have shelves on them.