Also known as a concealed door, it is a traditional way of opening a wardrobe that relies on hinges to connect the cabinet door and body, and can be connected to the door panel and cabinet body through a pipe hinge. The wardrobe door can be fully opened and then closed by pulling a handle.
Advantages of a swing door wardrobe:
1. High convenience
The swing open wardrobe only needs to open the door 90 degrees, and the internal situation of the wardrobe will be exposed. No matter which clothes you want, you can immediately find them, improving the utilization rate of the wardrobes.
2. Strong sealing performance
As long as the cabinet door is closed, the airtightness of the swing door wardrobe is significantly better than other types of cabinet doors, which are not easy to dust and are not easily affected by moisture.
3. High durability
The swing door wardrobe is connected by hinges, and opening and closing the cabinet door won’t be too difficult. With a gentle pull, it won’t break for 10 to 8 years, and maintenance is also very convenient. Simply replace the hinge handle.
4. Clean and manage edge sealing
Generally, as long as the cabinet door is cleaned and the surrounding area of the cabinet is good, it is sufficient
Disadvantages of a swing door wardrobes:
1. Occupy space
The swing door opens outward, requiring more space for opening and closing, which is not very friendly for small units.
2. High requirements for cabinet door panels. If you want to make a top cabinet door, it is recommended to use a dedicated panel or segmented design for high door panels
Also known as sliding doors or sliding doors, sliding doors are controlled by two tracks up and down and fix the cabinet door. They open and close in a smooth manner, and can only open up to half of the cabinet at a time.
Advantages of sliding door wardrobes
1. Small footprint
Sliding left and right throughout the entire wardrobes range does not affect the use of the cabinet door and does not take up too much space, making it very suitable for small units.
2. Structural stability
Easy to use, high space utilization, simple customization process, and high cost-effectiveness.
Drawbacks of sliding door wardrobes
1. Poor sealing performance
The sliding door wardrobe is not tightly sealed, resulting in many gaps and dust that can easily fall on the sliding path of the sliding door.
2. Poor durability
The durability of sliding doors is not as good as that of flat doors, and the slides and other components will be damaged within a few years.
3. Maintenance trouble
The slide of the sliding door is prone to damage and needs to be replaced, which is relatively expensive.