01Wooden barn door
A wooden door on an exposed black track.
Sliding door design: 12 modern ideas
Sliding doors that save space and make rooms feel connected.
Wooden sliding barn door on a black track between a bedroom and a dressing area
A sliding door design saves the floor space that swing doors need, which is precious in Indian flats. Sliding doors also let you open up rooms fully and connect spaces.
Here are 12 modern sliding door ideas.
Sliding glass balcony door
02Sliding glass balcony door
Large glass panels open onto the balcony.
Pocket sliding door half open
03Pocket sliding door
Slides into the wall and disappears.
Fluted glass sliding door
04Fluted glass sliding door
For kitchens and studies.
Sliding main entrance door
05Sliding main door
Rare but useful for wide entrances in villas.
Sliding wardrobe doors with mirror
06Sliding wardrobe doors
The most common sliding door in Indian homes.
Slatted sliding partition
07Slatted sliding partition
Wooden slats on a top track as a room divider.
Shoji-style sliding door
08Japanese shoji-style door
Translucent panels in a wooden grid.
Sliding bathroom door
09Sliding bathroom door
Saves space for attached bathrooms.
Aluminium sliding door
10Aluminium sliding door
Slim aluminium frames for modern homes.
Glass sliding door to a study
11Sliding door entrance to a study
Glass sliding doors keep a home office bright.
Mirror sliding door in a bedroom
12Mirror sliding door
A mirror on the sliding door doubles as a full-length mirror.
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How to choose a sliding door
- Track: top-hung tracks avoid floor rails that collect dust.
- Wall space: you need a free wall the width of the door to slide onto.
- Soundproofing: sliding doors are less soundproof than hinged doors.
- Hardware: soft-close sliders prevent banging.
- Material: wood, glass, aluminium or a mix.
Materials and rough cost factors
- Door material and size.
- Track and soft-close hardware.
- Pocket doors need wall construction.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Are sliding doors good for Indian homes?
Yes, they save space in compact flats and work well for balconies, wardrobes and bathrooms.
Top-hung or bottom-rail sliding door?
Top-hung avoids floor rails that collect dust and trip people.
Are sliding doors soundproof?
Less than hinged doors. Use seals and solid panels if noise matters.
Can a sliding door be used for a bathroom?
Yes, with waterproof materials and good seals.
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