Wardrobe Door Trends for Modern Bedrooms

As one of the most-used spaces in our homes, designing the perfect bedroom space can sometimes feel like an impossible task. In modern homes, bedrooms often need to perform several roles. Not only do they need to be a restful space that promotes healthy sleep, but they're also spaces in which we may want to unwind with our favourite hobbies or get ready for the day ahead.

Storage space is essential in every modern bedroom, but large swathes of built-in cupboards in a bedroom can very easily start to look a bit dated or overwhelming. However, the great news is that with the right replacement wardrobe doors, you can continue to enjoy ample storage space whilst also giving your bedroom a modern makeover.

So, let's look at some of the hottest wardrobe door styles that are perfect for contemporary homes.

Minimalist Inspired Styles

With the rise of Scandi and Japandi style, more of us are looking to create rooms that are light, bright, airy and free from clutter. Slab style and handleless wardrobe doors are popular options, as they can be installed with sleek push-to-open mechanisms or come with recessed grooves which can be almost imperceptible at a glance.

We've got a number of different minimalist wardrobe door styles in our range, including the ever-popular Bella Chelsea doors. With no need for any additional hardware, our Bella Chelsea doors have a gently curved recessed handle, which can be positioned on the left, right, top or bottom of each door to suit your needs. This delivers a smooth and clean finish, which is perfectly suited to a minimalist inspired modern bedroom.

Pro Tip: If you're designing a bedroom with a small footprint, choosing sliding replacement wardrobe doors can be a great option, as you won't need to factor in the space required to open a hinged door. If your style is sleek and sophisticated, we recommend our Ora doors, which have a luxurious soft-touch feel that looks outstanding in any space.

High-Shine Finishes

Wardrobe doors with a high-shine finish have a crisp look about them, which makes them ideal for modern spaces. They also have the ability to bounce light around a room with ease, which further adds to the contemporary look and can help to make a compact room feel much larger.

Our Zurfiz Gloss Door with Glass Effect Edge is one of our most popular high-shine finish styles. While this style has a smaller selection of finishes to choose from, they can all bring a contemporary edge to your home with ease. Ultragloss Glacier White has a crispness that's undeniably modern; however, if you want to play with subtle textures within your design, the Ultragloss Copper Leaf or Ultragloss Limestone finish could be perfect for your space.

Pops of Colour

While your mind may initially be drawn to images of soft, neutral tones when thinking about modern bedrooms, many contemporary spaces use bold pops of colour in interesting ways to bring character and personality to a room.

Pro Tip: If your bespoke storage solution is going to take up a large amount of real estate in your bedroom, you've got a couple of choices. You could choose wardrobe doors in a neutral, understated colour, or you could opt to make this part of your design an eye-catching feature by selecting a bold, bright or rich finish.

Our Bella Venice doors have a square-edged slab style, which looks fantastic in any colour. A blush pink finish can add a touch of delicate, romantic energy to your bedroom, whereas Scandinavian blue can bring a sense of freshness to a space. If you're looking for colours that will make a striking impact, a rich rusty red, deep indigo blue or dark fir green can all add an element of drama and heritage that often works incredibly well in a bedroom space, particularly when paired with layered fabrics and textures.

Chic Panelled Styles

Offering the best of both worlds between traditional and contemporary, Shaker style wardrobe doors with chic panelled details can work wonderfully in a modern bedroom space that is perhaps lacking other decorative features.

Simple and timeless, our Bella Shaker doors are a design staple. In fact, this is a style that has never been more popular, as its clean lines, raised frame and flat central panel are hugely versatile and can look right at home in an array of different spaces.

Frequently Asked Questions About Modern Wardrobe Doors

Can I choose a classic style of wardrobe doors for my modern bedroom?

Absolutely! The joy of contemporary spaces is that you can decide how modern you want your space to be. If you love the ultra-contemporary look, then a sleek style with a gloss finish may be the best option. However, if you enjoy some elements of traditional design, choosing Shaker style wardrobe doors is often an excellent way to start to incorporate some heritage features into your home without detracting from its modern and up-to-date feel.

Which hinges should I use when installing my new wardrobe doors?

If a hinged mechanism is right for your space, there are many different options you could choose from. We recommend our Hettich hinges and backplates, which are designed to deliver the best fit and offer plenty of room for adjustment.

Which handles are right for my new wardrobe doors?

To create a cohesive look, the style of your new wardrobe doors should always inform the hardware you choose. If you've chosen a modern slab style door, a sleek bar style handle such as our Camden bar handles in satin chrome or our T-bar handle in matt black, are excellent options.

However, if you've selected a more traditional style door and you're looking for a more understated handle, something like our Windsor knob in satin brass can be ideal. We recommend browsing our selection of handles for inspiration, as there are numerous options to choose from.