Consider panels when you’re dreaming up door ideas for your bedroom. If you want something unique, opt for one with several long, skinny vertical panels. It will still look great next to a traditional six-panel door in an adjoining room.
25 Door Ideas for Bedrooms That Go From Basic To Beautiful
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Published: March 16, 2024
Updated: February 21, 2024
Bedroom doors are an often overlooked feature, which makes them a missed opportunity to add additional style to your home. If you want to add more visual interest to your room, replacing or revamping your closet, bathroom, or entrance door is an easy way to make a big impact. Sprucing up your door or installing a new one is a manageable DIY project you can accomplish over the weekend. New wood stain, paint, or hardware can completely transform its look.
As with many home projects, you might not know exactly what your door is missing until you look at some photos for inspiration. To help, we’ve gathered several examples of what potential lies in your doors. If you’re ready for a change, allow these door ideas to guide your bedroom décor. Whether your style leans more cottage core or midcentury modern, you’ll surely glean some inspiration.
02 of Add Architectural Salvage
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If you live in a historic home or just want to add a bit of old-world flair to your home, consider installing a unique piece of architectural salvage above your door frame. Check to see if you live near a salvage yard, or start scouring Facebook Marketplace for pieces that speak to you. This door is the perfect accessory with the antique transom and brick detailing in this bedroom.
03 of Change Out Your Door Knob
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Sometimes, it’s not your door that needs changing but your door hardware. Try out knobs with different metals and colors. For example, if your bedroom door is white, a black door knob will stand out more than a nickel one. Paying attention to details like that will give your home a high-end rather than builder-grade look.
04 of Industrial-Meets-Farmhouse Door
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Sliding doors are quintessential farmhouse fixtures. However, you can add a modern flare to this feature by opting for an industrial metal version rather than a barn door. Look for a metal design with frosted windows to create a light-and-airy transition between a bedroom and a bathroom.
05 of Embrace Cottagecore Style
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If you’re going for a cottage core or French country look, lean into that style when brainstorming door ideas for your bedroom. If you aren’t able to find a new version with a rustic vintage look, you might be able to find an antique version at a flea market. Or, you can show an inspiration picture to a local carpenter who can make you a custom door.
06 of Geometric Shape Play
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Bedroom doors certainly don’t have to be a boring flat piece of wood. There are so many new options on the market that show off intricate designs. Try using words like “mid-century modern door” or “geometric door” if you like the look of the one pictured here.
07 of Keep It Au Naturale
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A wood door can add so much warmth to your bedroom. It’s the perfect addition if you’re trying to channel hygge vibes into your space. While you can always purchase a new wood door, you might be able to work with the one you’ve already got. By using a paint stripper and sanding it down, you should be able to restore a painted wooden door back to its former glory.
08 of Mini-French Doors for Closet Doors
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There isn’t always space for a large closet door to swing outward in tiny bedrooms. That’s where mini-french doors or accordion doors come in handy. If you notice that your French doors have difficulty staying closed, you can always install an adjustable ball catch latch on the top of the door and frame.
09 of Hook Door Ideas for Bedrooms
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Installing a hook is one idea for your bedroom that can be just as useful as it is beautiful. You don’t have to go with a basic command strip here! Look for one with a unique shape and maybe in a metal like brass. Hanging a hook on your closet door can also be a space-saving hack since it makes for the perfect place to drape extra scarves or bags.
10 of Mix and Match
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Original wood trim is hard to come by, and so are wood doors. If you need to replace your wood door down the road, you don’t need to hunt for an exact replica. A basic white door can still look lovely with surrounding wood trim. Despite what anyone tells you, your door frame and door do not need to match.
11 of Paint It Pink
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Even though it’s been a while since the initial pink craze, millennial pink certainly isn’t on its way out. If you’re not ready to douse your walls in this color but still want to incorporate it into your bedroom’s backdrop, try it out on your closet doors and door frames. Mix this powerful hue with pink for a soft, playful look.
12 of Add Ironwork Detailing
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Decorative metal accents can transform a basic door into a design feature. You can look for cast iron latches to attach if you’re trying to channel an English cottage vibe. You can repeat the ironwork on your other wood accents, such as wooden beams, to create a sense of cohesion.
13 of Don’t Limit Yourself to One Wood Tone
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If your bedroom door is wood, you don’t necessarily need to choose wood furniture that matches it perfectly. A little contrast creates an eclectic and collected-over-time look. Plus, restaining a wood door can be a pretty difficult task if it contains any paneled design or veneer.
14 of Fix Your Old Door
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Older homes contain some of the most beautiful doors. Over time, you may notice your bedroom door start to close with less ease as your home settles and shifts. Additionally, wood expands during humid seasons. Don’t immediately buy a replacement door if you’re dealing with door woes. You may be able to resolve the issue and keep your original door after a little sanding action or by putting new hinges on it.
15 of A Sliding Door With Personality
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A sliding door is already more of a design statement than a basic door. However, you can take it a step further and install a sliding door with an interesting panel design, such as one with zig-zagging shiplap and a sleek modern handle. An off-white door also stands out in just the right way on a black sliding track.
16 of Go Dark for More Drama
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Gone are the days of all-white everything. Lately, we’ve been seeing more people experiment with the color black. A few pops of black via your bathroom and closet door add just the right amount of drama to your bedroom. You can also pull the color black into other walls to create a sense of balance.
17 of Sliding Doors Save Space
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Just in case you’re contemplating a sliding bedroom door but you’re still not sold, we’ll give you another reason to install one. Sliding doors are great options for rooms where you are short on space. Additionally, a sliding door with frosted glass is perfect for a bathroom that receives little to no natural light. It will allow the light from your bedroom to pour inside while still offering privacy.
18 of Embrace Color Drenching
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Color drenching refers to the design technique of painting your doors, trim, walls, and ceiling the same color. It’s a bold design choice, but if you’re already going for a dramatic look on your walls with a hue like green, we say lean all in and fully embrace it. Add in fun accessories to ensure that you add some interesting contrast.
19 of Color Drench With a Neutral Shade
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You don’t need to choose a super bold color like green for color drenching to work in your bedroom. A mid-to-dark gray looks great on paneled walls and paneled doors alike. The light will absorb more in some parts of the panel and reflect more on other surfaces.
20 of Paint Just the Door
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If you paint your door a unique statement color, you might be pondering whether or not to paint the trim surrounding it. We’ve seen it work both ways, so it really just depends on personal preference and how much extra work you want to put into the paint project. This kid’s room goes a step further and adds fun teal scalloped wainscoting around the room for extra whimsy.
21 of A Door With a View
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For bedrooms with exterior doors, your first instinct may be to opt for a solid door or hang a curtain for privacy. However, you may consider leaving the view open if the door leads to a private backyard. Inviting the outdoors inside can create a zen-like atmosphere.
22 of Frosted Glass Door
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You often see frosted glass on bathroom doors. However, it also looks beautiful on a bedroom door. In many homes, a secondary living space, such as a parlor, contains see-through French glass doors. If you need to utilize this space as a bedroom, you can always apply a frosted glass spray to the door for privacy.
23 of Your Doors Don’t Have To Match
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Most bedrooms contain two main doors: The entrance door and the closet door. While matching these doors together helps achieve a traditional and harmonious look, opting for entirely different styles is perfect for a more laid-back style. So, if you keep coming back to sliding doors when thinking of door ideas for your bedroom, remember that you can pair it with a basic door.
24 of Keep It Simple and Classic
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At the end of the day, your bedroom door doesn’t need to be a big design statement. If you find ourself overthinking things, consider taking a minimalist approach. A white door looks beautiful paired with white walls and trim. This blank canvas will allow other features in your bedroom to take center stage, such as your gorgeous pink linen bedding.
25 of Match Your Headboard
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Your bed is a natural focal point in your bedroom. Let your door share some of the limelight by matching the two features. For example, if your door and door frames are wood, choose a headboard with a similar stain. Or, if you’re working with a painted door, paint your headboard to match.
