Bifold Closet Door
When it comes to the choice of door for your closet, remember that hinged closet doors and sliding closet doors have their disadvantages. If your room is small and you have to negotiate for any prime space there is, a hinged closet door won't allow you to put any items such as furniture near or around the door. The problem with a sliding closet door that you won't come across with a bifold closet door is that it will only allow access to one side of your closet at a time.
You can purchase a bifold closet door as single or twin units depending on the size of your closet. If the entrance way is narrow then you can opt for a single bifold closet door. However, if the space is wide enough to have two bifold doors or more, then you could choose to hang two doors from opposite sides. Much like the saloon swing doors you see in those old Western movies.
Whether your closet is of the walk-in variety or a small reach-in type space, a bifold closet door is perfect to allow maximum access. Whilst the action of the door might seem simple enough, it is definitely recommended that you choose to have the bifold closet door fitted professionally because the performance is determined by correct installation. Once fitted, the only upkeep that should be required is the occassional oiling or greasing of the hinges or track if it starts to become difficult to open.
Your choice of closet door will have an affect on the space in your room. If you want to maximize what little space you have, then you should install a bifold closet door or doors. They are visually pleasing and effectively cut down on the space that a hinged door takes up in a room. It is also the popular choice over sliding doors as well because they limit the ability to access the entire closet at one time, which can be inconvenient.