Sliding vs Hinged Wardrobe Doors: What’s the Real Cost?

When you’re planning a wardrobe, one of the big decisions that you need to make is: sliding doors or hinged (swing) doors? Both have their own pros and cons. But cost is often one of the deciding factors. Below, we look at the different aspects of cost — not just the sticker price, but what you’ll pay in materials, installation, maintenance, and how your space affects what’s “worth it.”

1. What are hinged vs sliding doors?

  • Hinged (swing) doors are the traditional doors that open outward on hinges.
  • Sliding doors glide sideways on tracks (top & bottom) and don’t swing out.

Because sliding doors require tracks, rollers, and careful alignment, their costs often differ from hinged designs.

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