24 Amazing DIY Closet Door Ideas

Have you ever gone to buy a new closet door and realized just about BORING all the options are? If you’re looking to get more creative with your closet door, you’re in luck! I’ve rounded up my favorite DIY closet door ideas.
You can absolutely build your closet door or give it a makeover. Don’t settle for boring! Make it fun, make it impactful, and make it YOURSELF!
Whether you need to completely build a new closet door from scratch or if you are looking for an inexpensive closet door idea for bi-fold closet doors (and sliding closet doors too!) – these ideas will inspire you!
24 Amazing DIY Closet Door Makeover Ideas
Do you have outdated gold sliding mirrored closet doors that you're dying to replace? Try DIYing it with this sliding closet door makeover that we added in our modern boho home office.
In this article, I included lessons I learned and what I'd do differently next time.
We built this DIY barn door for our master bathroom, but it could easily work for a closet door too!
Made from MDF and Poplar board, this sliding barn door is a project you can do in a weekend that will add a touch of modern design to your room.
We use chalkboard paint on walls, why not on closet doors? It's a great big surface to help you get organized with lists and meal planning, project planning and so much more!
Remember to season your chalk paint finish before using it! Read more to find out how.
Makeover any builder-grade or outdated flat panel closet door with wood planks. You'll want wood that is 1/4 of an inch thick and approximately 4 inches wide to make these beautiful chevron-patterned wood plank closet doors.
Plywood, MDF wood, or underlayment is the perfect choice for this project. Read more to learn how to frame out the door and complete this closet door makeover.
Give your old closet door new life as a french door. This faux french door makeover turned that ugly sticky brown door into a closet door that now matches the bedroom.
This makeover is all done with paint and trim. Read more to see how to do this closet door makeover in your bedroom.
These new closet doors replace old sliding doors that just didn't work with dressers in the closet. The neat thing about these doors is that the panels match up with the board and batten on the walls!
The panels are made from melamine hardboard and slide easily into the frame. I love the latch that keeps them closed, it gives this set of closet doors a vintage touch.
You certainly couldn't buy this closet door for the price it cost to make it. Four panels and barn door hardware make this contemporary-style closet door look anything but DIY.
Made from one sheet of plywood, yep just one sheet! Read more for the tutorial to make your own.
Say Buh-Bye to those outdated doors and replace them with craftsman-style bifold closet doors. These closet doors started as plain flat panel bifold doors, but with the addition of plywood strips and paint, they look amazing!
Plywood is a good choice when adding detail to your closet doors because it can be purchased just 1/4" thick and won't stick out very far on the door. Read more to find out how to do this DIY project yourself.
How cute are these lavender nursery closet doors?! Pre-made wooden stars were cut in half and then attached right against the door seam.
This amazing closet door makeover idea would be great in any room depending on the color you choose. Read more for the tutorial.
A pop of color in the bedroom is always a good idea and these french closet doors do just that! The semi-circles are made from 1/4" birch plywood and attached using wood glue and nails.
The mid-century modern style is fresh and fun and the long door handles really make these doors look high-end and sophisticated. The bright yellow color is a bold color for a bedroom, but I love it. Read more for the full tutorial.
Small closet door openings deserve love too. Make your own mirrored sliding closet door using tongue and groove planks and pine board. This is definitely not your outdated mirrored closet door!
No need for an expensive sliding door hardware kit, you can DIY that too! Wheels on the bottom of the door allow it to move back and forth easily. Read more to build your own and how to DIY that sliding closet door hardware.
Need to make closet doors on a budget? A really small budget? Then these bifold closet doors are for you! This DIY project can be done in a weekend and look at the style it will add to your room. You can have the wood cut at the home improvement store and be able to make these just using a drill.
I love how easy this project is and the boho look of the finished closet doors. Read more to make these budget-friendly closet doors yourself.
Add detail to flat panel sliding closet doors using trim. The trim on these closet doors is made to look like picture frame molding then fun pink peony decals are added. The molding can be added using construction adhesive.
It's an easy DIY project you can do in a day.
Louvered closet doors used to be a thing, I don't know why, but they were. They are hard to keep clean, worse than cleaning mini blinds, and painting them can be a nightmare.
Instead of replacing the door, you can cover up the louvered panels. You don't even have to take them out! Read more to learn how to makeover your louvered closet door.
Barn doors are great slim profile options for closet doors. They don't open out into the room (which makes them great for small bedrooms) and slide out of the way so you can see everything in your closet.
Buying one will set you back a pretty penny, but you can DIY your own for a fraction of the cost. Shiplap planks give this sliding barn door a modern farmhouse look and I love that green color! Read more to build your own.
I won't spoil the surprise, but the look of reclaimed wood on a closet door is easy to do with this sliding closet door makeover.
This project will give you the rustic look you're looking for without all the hassle and labor of building it from scratch. Read more to find out how to get this look for your sliding closet doors.
A lot of people don't like mirrored closet doors, but let's face it, they do serve a purpose. You can check to make sure your outfit looks good before leaving the house, they add light to the room and will help a small room feel bigger.
So how do you bring them out of the 80's? Add a detail overlay in a fresh modern design! They are simply attached using strong glue. Read more to find out how to makeover your mirrored closet doors with an overlay.
When you rent, you may think you're stuck with the closet doors you have. You don't have to be! Pick out a cool wallpaper and make them over.
Removable wallpaper is easy to install and you can take it down when you move to keep your landlord happy. You can also change it anytime when you want to add a new look to your room.
Another great renter-friendly option is to makeover your closet doors. Grasscloth panels are added to these sliding closet doors to give them a whole new look. They are attached with 3M Command strips so they can easily be removed.
Read more for the tutorial to make your own!
Add instant farmhouse charm to your room with these closet sliding barn doors. The curved window detail adds to the farmhouse look but doesn't let you see inside.
You get full access to the closet with two sliding doors that fit against the wall and slide completely away from the closet opening in either direction. Read more for the plans and tutorial to make these amazing closet doors.
If you have sliding closet doors, you aren't stuck with them and you don't have to replace them. You can convert them to hinged doors. Door hinges and ball catches make this project possible and will rid you of those sliding closet doors forever!
They look completely different with hinges. I love how fresh and modern these closet doors look.
Decorative trim will add personality and style to flat panel closet doors. Once caulked and painted, you can't tell that they weren't made this way. Be sure to test to make sure your bifold closet doors will open before permanently attaching them.
Paint them a bright fun color to add a pop to your room or paint them to match the decor for a totally different look.
Update gold mirrored closet doors with spray paint. You read that right and this closet door makeover was done without taking the doors down! That's brave, but it turned out and they look great painted black.
Read more to find out how to spray paint your closet doors right where they hang.
Hollow core doors are typically builder grade and don't have much personality. Upgrade your doors using tongue and groove wood planks in a chevron pattern.
It's an easy DIY upgrade you can do in a weekend to give those hollow core doors instant style.
Which of these amazing closet door DIY ideas is your favorite?
Let us know in the comments below!
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