How to Choose the Right Door Hardware for Your Home

(Family Features) The interior doors in your home do more than just separate rooms; they help define your style, save space and make daily living more convenient. Whether you’re tackling a remodel, building a new home or looking for a simple room upgrade, the right door hardware can enhance both the beauty and functionality of your space.

Here are some popular options to consider, along with areas where they work best:

Pocket Door Hardware
Pocket doors are a perfect solution for tight areas like bathrooms, laundry rooms, mudrooms and kitchen pantries. Because they slide into the wall, they free up to 14 square feet of floor space – room you can use for extra storage, furniture or a walking pathway. For an easy-to-install, dependable solution, choose the reliable 1500SC Pocket Door Frame from Johnson Hardware, which includes a soft-close/open feature that prevents door slamming, making it safer and quieter in use.

Wall-Mount Sliding Door Hardware
Doors that glide smoothly on a top-hung track along the outside of the wall are known as wall-mount sliding door hardware, which is an easy-to-install option. Changing a swinging door to a sliding wall-mounted door is a quick room upgrade that adds an instant style boost while keeping walkways clear. They’re great for a bedroom, closet or home office where soft-closing doors help maintain a calm atmosphere.

Bypass and Multi-Pass Door Hardware
If you’re looking for a stylish way to separate larger spaces, bypass and multi-pass door hardware enable doors to slide past each other on a track, making them ideal for room dividing, basements and closets. Multi-pass doors can even stack together to open up wide areas, perfect for home gyms or entertainment rooms where flexibility matters most.

Bi-Fold Door Hardware
For spaces like foyer closets, workshops or even a tucked-away kitchen beverage station, bi-fold doors are a practical favorite. Designed with door panels that fold together like an accordion, they fold neatly to the side, giving you access to everything inside. With options like Johnson Hardware’s 1601 Full-Access Bi-Fold Hardware, panels can fold flat against the wall, helping you maximize space while keeping your home organized and functional.

By choosing the right door and hardware solution for each room, you can create a home that feels more open, stylish and easy to navigate, no matter its size.

For more ideas on how to use pocket, sliding and folding door hardware throughout the home, visit johnsonhardware.com or call 574-293-5664.

Source: Johnson Hardware