When you’re truly engaged in home design and decor, even minor details become major opportunities for enhancement. While a well-chosen paint color can transform a room, it’s the small details that inject personality. Bifold doors on your closets present a perfect opportunity for creative enhancements.
Chances are, the bifold doors in your home currently have the basic knobs they were originally installed with. These standard knobs, while functional, can indicate a lack of attention. Thankfully, swapping them out is incredibly simple, and in some cases, you can give the impression of having elegant double doors.
We first noticed this clever idea on Nadine Stay. If you have a single bifold door, meaning two panels that fold outward, you can replace the basic knob with a pair of more substantial-looking dummy door knobs or handles placed side by side. These non-latching pulls function just as the originals do but offer a refined appearance, mimicking chic double doors.
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The choice of doorknobs for this DIY is crucial. For instance, the Sorwduerm set, suitable for white bifold doors, features a faux antique finish, adding character. Conversely, if your closet door is in a deeper, more dramatic color, the sleek gold dummy doorknobs from Haidms can provide a stunning contrast. With numerous options available, consider the color of your bifold doors, any trim, and your room’s decor.
For wider closets with two bifold doors, this approach might not be as effective, as the seams necessary for folding are more apparent and may not convincingly mimic double doors. However, you can still enhance them with more elegant handles. Once the exterior is appealing, you might be inspired to organize the interior of your closet as well.
There are also various DIY carpentry projects online that guide you in converting bifold doors into true doubles, though they demand more time, tools, and space. For those who prefer simple solutions and stylish hardware over intensive projects, this door knob hack offers significant impact with minimal effort.
