I’d replace them with a pair of regular sliding doors that match the other doors in the house. I can’t tell if there is enough space, but a regular pair of hinged doors would work too. Is this a coat closet? Pantry?

Not a pro here, but for some reason I think it's better then having closet doors there. I would decorate and change it out last if you cannot live with it. Maybe turn it into a wine bar or a coffee bar. If not needed for storage.

Here's a site that has wonderful ideas on what to do, some very inexpensive and easy. Door Solutions

Go with Beverly's suggestion...much nicer.

What is the closet for? IMO just close the thing up and forget doors of any kind.

Thanks everyone. I think it's a coat closet (because there isn't one anywhere else) but it's at the back of the open concept living room so it is an awkward spot for sure.....we definitely need to keep it because it's a very small house and we need all the closet space we can get (and there's no where else to put a coat closet. No entryway or mud room, the front just opens up to that room)!

We'll definitely consider regular hinged doors but because of our furniture and the overall look we want I'm still longing for that barn door look...even if it's faux (like this)

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While they are great for light reflection and being a multifunctional floor length mirror, mirrored sliders tend to look outdated. If it's in the budget, the recommendation would be to replace them with something similar to the door styles posted above. Those door designs will be more consistent with the updated design elements already present in your space.

Best of luck with your project!

If you must keep the closet due to space restrictions, I wouldn't go with the barn door slider.. too trendy. I like Beverly's suggestion. Decorative, yet understated. Be sure to match the hardware with the same hardware that is throughout the home.

The faux barn door just makes it worse. Normal opening doors like Beverly posted would take up space and might impact furniture placement. I'd leave it alone or blend it to the wall. Be glad its not gold.

Also keep in mind that you don't have room to trim out the opening on that wall. There is a way to antique the mirror, but not sure that works with your style.

I'd get my stuff in first, live with it for a while and then figure out what you want to do. Congratulations on you new space.

Is it possible to wall that side in and relocate the door to the hallway side?

Open concept is nice, but makes for a serious lack of wall space in front of which to place any furniture.

You could put a nice buffet table there (if that's the dining area) for additional storage.

I don't understand this trend for barn doors because they really only belong on barns because unless they're painted they're seriously ugly. Even worse, it's a fad and will look ridiculous in 5-10 years. They certainly don't belong in that space in your nice home.

If you want the barn doors, get the barn doors. It’s your house. I like them and they are still very much in style. You can get them in white, but it sounds like you’re wanting to bring wood elements into the room. I’m looking forward to seeing what you do with your space! Good luck

Yes and this design below was a popular fad in the 80s but no one wants it now.

Barn doors will draw attention to the oddly placed closet. Why not replace them with just normal sliding closet doors if you don't want them to take up space? That way they just blend in. You should be able to get ones that match the other doors in your house.

This is just not a space you want to draw attention to! Use some plain doors like the rest of the doors in the house. If you simply must have a barn door someplace, find another place for it - it doesn't belong here, in fashion or out of fashion.

Yep. A pair of white, preferably hinged doors would be nice (they just work better! but sliding is okay--sometimes the holes can be tricky to retrofit). They will look a tad tall and skinny which will be perfect with the kitchen.

Could you get some kind of film to put over the mirrors?

I like barn doors (And never liked Beverly's example of something she considers "dated" - it's just "bad bar scene"). But a barn door doesn't work in your space.

Sub out the mirrored slider for a regular non-mirrored one.

Beautiful space!

I recall seeing a renter wallpaper such doors on Apartment Therapy. It looked lovely but I don't know how easy it would be to remove.

I'd go with closet doors that open like doors as Beverly suggested. You could mirror the insets. Something like this.

Thanks everyone! We've decided to wait till we move in and see what goes best with our furniture and decor! I'll post a photo with whatever we decide to go with - really appreciate everyone's advice! :)

Sounds like you should get a latch that pushes open and closed and make a "hidden" door. Then you have the needed storage but no one will SEE it.

I like the regular hinged doors also - looks and functionality (they don't block half the closet.) If you do get hinged doors, be sure to get a stopper of some kind on the left hand door, so you don't accidentally bang the wall with the door knob.

Is it possible to move the closet opening to the other wall and drywall over the existing opening?

I myself would simply leave the mirrored doors. When furniture is in place, the doors ill hardly be seen.

Another vote for a hinged door(s) ... not only for looks, but function. I find it easier to get things in and out with doors that open vs sliders.

I think a barn door would look very out of place there (and I like them in certain settings). It would look heavy and seem cramped in a corner like that. It would end up being the wrong focal point in that room.

Smart decision to wait. Other than I think barnwood would stick out like a sore thumb, another reason to re-think a barn door (or really any sliding door) is your closet location. You don't have a wall to run tracks on beyond the width of the closet so what you're really looking at are bypass doors if you go with a sliding style....and THOSE are a royal PIA. I despise those things and remove them asap when I inherit them. To view what's in the entire closet you've got to open/slide both sides...and then there's the "pinched fingers"! LOL It might seem silly but we are MUCH more likely to close a door than slide one given the weight and awkwardness. THIS is the reason many days we get to look at our W/D when watching TV since our coat closet is also a tiny laundry room....lol. My SO finds it impossible to perform that function and frankly I'm not that great at it either!

Very wise to wait and see. I am not a fan of barn doors, but if you are, and after living there if they still speak to you, go for it. Personally I like Beverly's ideas and also the suggestion made above that possibly once furniture is in, it might not seem like something that needs to be changed... so definitely wise to wait and see.

In one way, Bev repeated what was already there: a toasty backsplash, flooring. To me that's hardly a deal: people would buy a coffee table or console with same look. So I disagree that it can't tie in kitchen's look. The door doesn't have to look at all rough.

I know! you're waiting, but can't resist thinking that mirror would reflect what you place there... hm... plant!? with 2 doorways nearby it almost disappears, like a doorway...

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Don't forget these can be cut and that WHOLE little wall and doors could be done.

There are several mural types that can be used on glass/mirror and walls.

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I agree that mirrored doors tend to look "dated" no matter what. With that said, for mirrored doors, these don't look bad. I imagine the intent was to make a small space appear bigger.

Any barn door would encroach on your space more than these doors. I don't mind the OP's inspiration barn door for this space, assuming other furniture ties it all together. However, on OP's application, they would be narrower and wouldn't look quite as balanced. I actually like the idea of wallpapering over the mirrors if it's done right. How about grass cloth or similar - either in a tone that matches your blacksplash or a grey tone? I would probably try to mimic the wall color as much as possible. I think that can look quite lovely and finished if done right. How much space is between the two doors when they slide past each other?