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Getting ready each morning has never felt so luxe.
If you're making over your bedroom and redoing your closet organization, you definitely want to reconsider the look of your closet doors as well. Sure, you can choose a simple option that fits, albeit nondescriptly, into the space, but there are so many creative closet door ideas that'll make getting ready each day feel a little more fun and luxe. These storage areas in your home deserve to be decorated in a way that enhances the room they occupy. But even if you don't want your closet to stand out, you can find more interesting closet door ideas apart from simply leaving it plain.
We've consulted some of our favorite designers to gather closet door ideas—both DIY-friendly and pro-level—that will help you perfect your space. Whether you want a door that's completely flush with the wall or you're inspired to be a bit bolder, there's bound to be closet door inspiration for everyone in this curated list.
Ensure every aspect of your home brings you joy by covering your closet doors with stunning, high-quality wall stickers that double as murals. Natalie Wong, known as @lagirl310 on Instagram, designed this flamingo-and-orchid–covered closet, opting to cover her mirrored doors to add more color to the room.
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This closet door idea takes a steady hand and a lot of concentration to achieve, but you can totally DIY it. For her daughter's room, designer Cate Dunning chose wallpaper and trim to match the surrounding walls, making the closet door virtually disappear when closed.
This open-frame, metal closet door, designed by Twenty1Five, is made unique by the rope laced through the top and bottom. The closet's contents are obscured just enough without adding too much visual clutter to the space.
Why have a jewelry box when you can have a jewelry closet? Designer Kristen Peña explains that her client for this California home “loves the Beverly Hills Hotel and really wanted the fun vibe to be a hidden treasure in her closet,” so they went with a separate narrow closet door specifically to hide away her accessories.
Adding both grandeur and a rustic touch, sliding barn doors are a clever alternative to a standard pocket door. In this New Jersey carriage house, designer Elaine Santos hid away the living room with white barn doors, but this can easily function as a closet door idea as well.
If your kids are sharing a room, differentiate the closets by color-coding them. Designer Joy Cho added even more color to her twin daughters' playful space by painting one half of the closet a pastel pink and the other a light blue.
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These light-colored closet doors are completely unassuming when closed. However, behind their minimalist surface lies a chic closet system that rotates 360 degrees. If you have enough clothes and shoes to fill a walk-in closet, like designer Alison Victoria, but lack the space to build one, opt for a system that swivels and hides away your belongings, saving you tons of room.
Go for a lived-in look by replacing drab closet doors with antique ones. To enclose the wardrobe and ensuite bath in the same Atlanta home as above, HGTV star Alison Victoria used French doors from the 1800s. A barn track allows them to slide open and close with ease.
Play up the pattern in your space with this closet door idea. In this bedroom, designer Elizabeth Hay used Aleta Pise wallpaper to cover the closets, walls, and ceiling, giving the room distinct cottagecore vibes.
Transform any room by swapping out existing closet doors with custom ones that feature formal molding and mirrored embellishments, as designer Tamsin Johnson did here. The soothing paint color finishes the look and epitomizes quiet luxury.
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Designer Keita Turner upholstered the panels on bi-fold doors for a renter-friendly closet door idea. The once-uninspiring white doors are now padded and covered with a soft blue fabric. Drapery finials were turned into doorknobs for Parisian flair.
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Whether you use glass doors for a walk-in closet or as the closure to a traditional wardrobe, they're sure to give your dressing area a sophisticated look. Take this space by designer Kristine Paige as proof. Plus, this style is an excellent option if you prefer to see as many of your clothes as you can at one time.
Sometimes a closed closet door can make both your room and the closet itself feel smaller. If that's the case, try a closet door idea that removes the door altogether. In a compact bunk room, designer Dee Murphy did just that, making the space feel more open. She beautified the door-free closet with wallpaper and paint to complete the look.
In this primary bedroom designed by Shapeless Studio, the closet doors are flush with the walls, seeming to blend right in. The minimalist look provides plenty of clothing storage without sacrificing space or visual appeal.
For a quick yet impactful refresh, give your closet doors a fresh paint job. In this bedroom designed by Heidi Caillier, the plank sliding door and trim are painted in the same deep mauve that's on the walls for a seamless look.
For a dramatic, high-end closet door idea, paint the closet door and walls in the same bold color with a high-gloss finish. In this bedroom designed by Brian J. McCarthy, the shiny red paint nearly camouflages the door. A minimalistic handle helps hide it.
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To prevent this primary bedroom from looking cluttered, the design team at ETC.etera separated the open closet with a luxe curtain. Not only is it an easy and budget-friendly solution, but it enhances the elegance and coziness of the room. You can apply the concept to a traditional closet with doors by simply covering them or removing them.
If you lean toward a more minimalist aesthetic with a cool-toned color palette, take note of this primary bedroom by designer Eneia White. She cleverly turned an odd niche into a custom shoe closet using oak doors that add just the right amount of warmth.
If you have glass closet doors or plan to install some, line them with fabric. Here, designer Anna Spiro chose a floral print to complement the paint. Brass knobs add a luxe, old-world touch to this closet door idea.
Make your closet doors pop without being the focal point by keeping things simple. In this modern yet classic bedroom designed by Robson Rak, the doors are painted in a soothing gray that stands out against the off-white walls. Slim handles nearly blend in.
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