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Pocket Doors in wet areas!

At Enigma, we are all about saving space in any development. The Enigma Pocket door system has been designed to save space, be more durable than other pocket doors on the market and to be elegant so it can suit any interiors in the USA. Pocket doors have regained popularity in the last few years, as more developments want that extra space to maximise value, and architects have discovered the design benefits pocket doors offer. You will often find sliding doors in apartments, hotels or luxury homes as it becomes a premium feature in a modern interior design.

Pocket doors are often popular in restrooms, laundry rooms, kitchens or any wet room, including ensuites. Due to their space saving capabilities, they are more popular in smaller rooms like a wet room because if you had a standard swing door, when designing the rooms you will have to make sure there is room for the door to swing open. If a pocket door was used instead, you could use that swing space for something else, for example add a shower in the restroom or add a cupboard to a kitchen and it still won’t feel small or tight. By choosing a laminated finish, you can also protect your pocket door from moisture which might build up in an ensuite and maintain the elegant finish of your door.

Pocket doors are also a great way of providing light from a wet room, whilst still maintaining privacy. The Enigma Fenestra and Glass Pocket Doors are an elegant, effective way of making an ensuite room light. Pocket doors are also designed to match the interior design of the room, whether it is very sleek and minimal or grander with a lot of features. We provide flexibility in sizes and tolerance when fitting, a range of different trim and finish options, so the pocket doors help create a beautiful contemporary interior for your project.

Pocket doors will often give the wet room or rest room a modern and sleek finish to the interior as they are less bulky compared to traditional door and it won’t be a visual obstruction for users. They are also common in rest rooms as our pocket doors are good for noise reduction, so the rest of development won’t find it as noisy compared to if a traditional door was used. In wet rooms or bathrooms, pocket doors can be more effective at containing water within the designated wet area, helping to maintain the room’s hygiene.

Incorporating pocket doors can help developers maximize the floor-area-ratio permitted for their development projects. By improving space utilisation and minimising wasted square footage created by door swings, developers can achieve higher density and greater efficiency in their designs. Another advantage to using pocket doors in wet areas is that developers will save money and material costs and reduce time on installation, find out how quick you can install a pocket door here.

By maximizing space, you not only increase the floor plan but also the aesthetics by providing a contemporary, minimalist feel, both of which are desirable traits for tenants. We have a range of pocket doors available that can work for your wet areas from the Standard Pocket Door to a Glass Pocket Door, find our full range here.

Since launching the pocket door system in 2015, we have worked on many projects where they have benefited from using the sliding doors to save space, have a durable system and a sleek finish. We have a range of case studies showcasing our elegant doors in a range of developments but especially when used in rest rooms or wet rooms. From The Laurels by Gail, is a private residence to provide versatile, open space for all the family to enjoy. To Clayton Hotel, a uniquely designed project, on which we were honoured to work alongside the architects to provide the exact solution required, both function and finishes. You can see this case study visually here.

To conclude, adding pocket doors to any wet areas which are usually the smaller rooms in a development, will save space and add a modern sleek look to you interior. If you add 26 Enigma pocket doors to your next development, you will get 39m of extra space. This will allow the rooms to feel more open and less cramped. With the extra space, you could add another restroom or ensuite, which will also add value to the property.

If you are looking to add pocket doors to your next project, our team are on hand ready to help you specify the correct door and any questions you may have. Get in touch today.

Get in touch to discuss your pocket door requirements +18443 (ENIGMA) 364462
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