Every couple that has spent time sharing a bedroom will be familiar with an argument very similar to this one. There is a clothing cupboard door left ajar, and it is in the way when heading to the bathroom or closet, or just taking up space in the already cramped room. While this is a small matter that never needs to be addressed, eventually someone brings up the idea of having doors that can slide.
This is truly where the majority of individuals become interested in Sliding Wardrobe Doors.
The Geometry Problem Nobody Talks About
For a wardrobe door on hinges to move freely when open, the space for such a movement becomes an encroachment onto the territory of the other occupant’s passage, foot space at the end of the bed, or even another door to an adjacent room. And although it is not a major issue, it is a minor irritant that accumulates over time.
Sliding wardrobes solve this issue effectively, as the door never swings open into the bedroom. As far as shared rooms go, this aspect becomes much more relevant compared to a bedroom occupied by one person only.
Why Two People Sharing Storage Makes This Even More Relevant
For those who share the same wardrobe or even two wardrobes standing next to each other, the mechanism of their doors is critical twice as much. With two hinged wardrobes, it is quite possible for both of them to be open at the same time in the morning when the two people are preparing for work.
The solution in such a situation is sliding door wardrobes. The panels move independently on their rail, and therefore both sides of the wardrobe can remain open at the same time without the doors interfering with each other.
A Term That Causes Mild Confusion, But Shouldn't
Depending on the contractor or showroom that you might be speaking to, this very same product is occasionally referred to as a sliding closet door instead. It is the same product, but with a choice of terms depending on where you might be. Good information to have for when you get confused halfway through.
Why Two People Rarely Have Identical Storage Needs
One thing which becomes evident quite fast once two people use the same wardrobe is the fact that no two people require the same space inside the wardrobe. Someone requires extra hanging space for his/her formal wear; another person requires extra folding space or shoe racks inside the wardrobe. A wardrobe that has been purchased ready-made from the store hardly ever caters to such situations.
It is here that the need for custom-made sliding wardrobes becomes apparent in a shared room. The internal structure can be built in such a way that different sections can be made according to individual requirements, without compromising the look of the wardrobe outside.
The Mirror That Solves a Second Argument
The other common problem that tends to arise when there is shared bedroom space is the question of mirror access, as both parties would wish to confirm how they look before heading out in the morning. This issue can be sorted out with ease by having a sliding closet with mirrors on both sides, so each person gets his or her own reflection space.
It is a relatively cheap modification, although one that comes in handy when dealing with daily friction.
What Actually Holds Up Over Years of Shared Use
Two users result in a lot more opening and closing of the wardrobe than just one user, making it all the more necessary for the hardware to be good than anywhere else in the bedroom. If the track system is not good, it will deteriorate much faster due to such regular and double-sided use than would have been possible otherwise.
This is precisely what tends to be overlooked while choosing the best among the available wardrobes on the basis of their finish and cost. Two wardrobes can have identical panels, but what lies underneath will determine if the wardrobe keeps moving smoothly or becomes stuck just after a few months.
A Small Decision With an Outsized Daily Impact
This, of course, has nothing to do with the latest designs or preferences in aesthetics. This concerns a very realistic problem in the domestic sphere: the problem of living together in a common room on a common floor space, with just a seemingly insignificant issue concerning the doors of your closet leading to unexpected consequences.
People who decided to make such changes usually describe the following situation: not a big revolution took place but, rather, an argument has ceased to take place for some reason. Namely, in the morning hustle and bustle, nobody had to ask somebody to move aside the door of his wardrobe because there was nobody blocking the way.
Getting the Details Right for a Shared Space
When you are creating your shared bedroom and thinking about such an option, it makes sense to think about these nuances in detail, as opposed to when you build a wardrobe for a room occupied by only one person. In this case, internal layout differences, mirror installation, and hardware characteristics become important just because the wardrobe is being used by two people and not one.
When it comes to couples who are planning a custom-designed sliding wardrobe for two people's needs, SELATO is a good place to start, as it creates each part of the wardrobe based on its intended use and does not require that both parts be identical.
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