(Metal?) pocket door or other solution to separate two spaces

3 years ago

Hi,

I'm looking for a solution to separate my living/kitchen area from the bedroom in my studio, picture of the doorway below. The doorway is ~1.1m wide and ~2.5m high. The main goal is mostly to keep kitchen smells away from where the bed is.

What I thought of was a pocket door, ideally in a metallic material (I know, usual, but it would go well with the whole vibe - I was thinking rust). Of course this would have to be custom-made, does anyone know where I could source something like this?

Or does anyone have alternative ideas on how to separate the two spaces?

Thank you very much for any suggestion!

Comments (4)

minnie101
3 years ago
Maybe some form of barn door would be an easier option if you were to move the thermostat and switches over?
Susan Richardson
3 years ago
look On Wayfair they do reasonably priced sliding doors. Can buy pocket door kits on eBay about £80 for mechanism then buy door of choice
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Yvo Goodson
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Could you have the barn door on the other side so the no need to move the the switch? Though I’d move the thermostat so it’s away from the oven as it may be too warm and your heating won’t switch in. But I’m always cold. I’m currently trying to think where I can put a barn door in my house. If you had a rusty metal door I think you’d taste that in the atmosphere.
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JLV Design Ltd
3 years ago
I agree with minnie101, I would put a nice crittal-style sliding door, to separate the 2 areas.

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