Louver Swing Doors — Stylish Slatted Door Designs
Subhead: Add privacy, airflow, and style with custom louvered swinging doors.
Louvered doors—also known as slatted doors or plantation doors—offer a balanced blend of privacy and airflow. With angled slats that allow light and air to pass through, these doors are ideal for closets, bathrooms, pantries, and laundry rooms. At Swinging Café Doors, we custom-build double swing louver doors to your exact specifications, using premium materials, USA-made craftsmanship, and durable hardware designed for everyday use.
Key Takeaways
- Customizable swinging louver doors for residential or commercial spaces
- Slats allow air circulation and light flow between rooms
- Choice of styles, including traditional, modern, and western-inspired designs
- Built-to-order widths, heights, wood types, and hardware finishes
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Why Customers Choose Swinging Louver Doors
Louver doors are a versatile solution for separating spaces while maintaining airflow and ventilation. Homeowners love them for closets, bathrooms, and pantries, while businesses choose commercial-grade louver doors for durability in high-traffic settings. Our double swing louver doors come with precision-crafted slats and premium hardware, creating doors that are functional, stylish, and long-lasting.
Recommended Louver Door Styles
- Standard Custom Plantation Louvered Doors — Simple and economical design, perfect for closets and pantries.
- Arch Top Louvered Saloon Doors — Elegant arched tops for a touch of decorative style.
- Scalloped Western Louvered Doors — Western-style curves for a rustic design statement.
- Commercial Grade Louver Doors — Heavy-duty construction built for restaurants and retail spaces.
Materials & Finishes
Every custom louvered door is built to order and tailored to your design vision. Choose your wood species, finish, and hardware to match any room style—from coastal and cottage to modern and commercial.
- Wood Types: Oak, Maple, Poplar, Cherry, Ash, Pine, Sapele, and more. Poplar is great for paint; Oak, Cherry, and Maple showcase beautiful grain for stain.
- Finishes: Painted, stained, or unfinished for DIY projects. Factory finishing delivers even coverage and durability. Moisture-resistant topcoats are recommended for bathrooms and laundry rooms.
- Hardware Finishes: Matte black, satin nickel, stainless steel, or oil-rubbed bronze. Pair with gravity, spring, or commercial Bommer hinges to match door weight and traffic levels.
- Louver Details: Fixed louvers with angled slats for airflow and privacy. Common slat profiles provide balanced ventilation; tighter spacing increases privacy while maintaining air exchange.
- Customization: Built-to-order widths and heights, stile/rail proportions, mid-rail placement, and panel pairing for double-swing doors.
- Performance: USA-made craftsmanship, solid-wood construction, and double-action hinge compatibility for smooth, center-return swing.
Recommended Hardware for Louver Doors
Selecting the right hardware ensures smooth operation and lasting performance.
- Gravity Hinges — Self-return to center, ideal for standard residential use.
- Spring Hinges — Adjustable tension for smoother, quieter swings.
- Bommer Hinges — Heavy-duty hinges for wide or commercial-grade louver doors.
- Decorative Hardware Add-Ons — Kick plates, push plates, and pull handles.
Ventilation and Privacy, American Made
Our louver doors balance airflow and privacy, making them ideal for closets, laundry rooms, and more. Handcrafted in the USA from solid hardwoods, these doors are built to last and customized to your exact opening for a seamless fit.
All doors handcrafted in the USA • Ships nationwide • Easy DIY installation
Louver Door FAQs
Measure the width and height of your finished opening carefully. We offer both standard sizes and fully customized louver doors for a perfect fit. See our sizing chart.
For most residential spaces, gravity hinges or spring hinges are perfect. For commercial settings, opt for Bommer hinges to handle higher traffic. See our hinge guide for recommendations.
Yes! The angled slats allow for airflow and light transfer, while still providing privacy for closets, bathrooms, or pantries.
Absolutely. Our commercial-grade louver doors are built with stronger rails and stiles, making them ideal for restaurants, retail spaces, and high-traffic restrooms.
You’ll need a drill, screwdriver, measuring tape, and level. See our installation guide for step-by-step instructions.