Now you see them, now you don’t: sliding pocket doors, a Victorian-era concept known for their disappearing act, are popping up in modern homes once again. Often used to save floor space (instead of swinging outward on hinges, pocket doors slip into wall cavities when open) they can also partition floor plans without losing that clean look of minimalism.
‘We're seeing an increase in the use of pocket doors as clients become more aware of them, but also because of a move away from open plan spaces post-pandemic,’ says Hugh McEwen, co-founder of London’s Office S&M. ‘This means that homeowners want spaces that can be opened up, or separated off, as needs be, rather than single, flowing spaces.’
