Saloon Doors — Classic & Modern Swinging Style

From western batwing doors to modern saloon doors, find the perfect style for your space.

Saloon doors, also known as batwing doors, café doors, or swinging doors, bring timeless character and functional convenience to both residential and commercial spaces. Whether you want the rustic charm of western saloon doors for sale or sleek modern saloon doors, Swinging Café Doors offers handcrafted options in a wide variety of styles. Built in the USA and customized to your opening, our doors are designed with quality hardwoods, durable finishes, and heavy-duty saloon door hinges for lasting performance.

Key Takeaways

  • Space-saving double-action swing works in tight layouts
  • Options for privacy, airflow, or full visibility (solid panel, glass insert, or louvers)
  • Durable hinges matched to your door weight and traffic level
  • Custom sizes, materials, and finishes to perfectly fit your opening

Why Customers Choose Saloon Style Swinging Doors

Saloon doors combine style with practicality. They allow light, air, and conversation to flow between rooms while creating separation and privacy where you need it most.

From kitchens, pantries, and laundry rooms to restaurants, bars, and salons, saloon doors add both function and personality.

With self-returning hinges, they’re easy to open with your hand, elbow, or hip—ideal when carrying groceries, trays, or laundry.

Perfect for Every Room

Whether you’re upgrading a kitchen pantry, adding charm to a home bar, or creating flow in a custom entryway, swinging saloon doors provide a space-saving solution that swings both ways and gently returns to center. They add character while making everyday transitions easier.

Benefits of Our Saloon Doors

  • Custom-built to your width, height, and finish preferences
  • Handcrafted in the USA with durable materials
  • Paired with high-quality door hardware for smooth swinging action
  • Stylish designs to match rustic, farmhouse, modern, or commercial interiors

Order Your Custom Saloon Doors

Ready to transform your space? Browse our full selection of saloon doors or request a custom quote. Every set of doors is built with care, ensuring your investment adds lasting value and design impact to your home or business.

Recommended Doors for Saloon Applications

Choose from our most popular saloon style doors, available in standard and custom heights (38” to 95”). Each is made from American hardwood and built to order.

Recommended Hinge for Saloon Doors

The right saloon door hinge ensures smooth swinging action and long-lasting performance. Choose from these top options:

Materials & Finishes

Every door is made to order with premium hardwoods and durable finishes. Choose the combination below that best matches your space, performance needs, and maintenance preferences.

Woods

  • Oak — open grain, excellent durability
  • Maple — smooth grain, modern look
  • Cherry — rich color that deepens over time
  • Poplar — paint-grade favorite
  • African Mahogany — premium, ribbon-like grain
  • Pine — budget-friendly, classic knots
  • Rustic Alder — beautiful rustic charm with knots

Tip: Choose maple/poplar for painted finishes; oak/cherry/rustic alder/african mahogany for stained, wood-forward designs.

Panels

  • Solid panels — maximum privacy and sound dampening
  • Frosted glass — diffused light with privacy
  • Clear glass — open feel, visual continuity
  • Louvers — airflow/ventilation for closets & utility areas

Safety: Tempered glass recommended for durability and code compliance.

Finishes

  • Painted — crisp, uniform color (best on maple/poplar)
  • Stained — highlights natural grain and tone
  • Unfinished — ready for DIY paint or stain on-site

Hardware Finishes

  • Black — modern contrast, modern
  • Satin Chrome — versatile, soft sheen
  • Stainless Steel — durable, corrosion resistant
  • Oil-Rubbed Bronze — warm, traditional character

Match hardware to fixtures and lighting for a cohesive look. Stainless is a great pick for humid areas.

Need help choosing? We’ll recommend a wood species, finish, and hardware that fits your traffic level, lighting, and budget.

Made in the USA Quality You Can Trust

Our saloon doors are handcrafted in the USA using premium American hardwoods and hardware. Each set is built to order, ensuring authentic style and durability that captures the classic look of batwing doors while meeting modern performance standards.

All doors handcrafted in the USA • Ships nationwide • Easy DIY installation

Saloon Door FAQs

Measure your finished opening width and height, then select the closest standard size or request a custom fit. See our sizing chart for details.

For most residential saloon doors, double action spring hinges work perfectly. For heavier or commercial doors, upgrade to Bommer hinges. See our hinge guide for recommendations.

Yes. Choose solid panels for more privacy, louvers for airflow, or glass inserts for light plus visibility.

Yes. We recommend solid panels or frosted inserts for privacy and heavy-duty hinges for durability in high-traffic use.

Basic tools like a drill, screwdriver, tape measure, and level are typically all that’s needed. See our installation guide for step-by-step instructions.

  • Bathroom Doors – Privacy for master or guest bathrooms.
  • Kitchens – Partial separation while keeping airflow.
  • Pantry Doors – Adds a stylish focal point.
  • Laundry Room / Mud Room – Hands-free access with double action hinges.
  • Commercial Applications – Restaurants, bars, salons, medical offices, hotels, fitness centers.
  • Man Caves / Theatre Rooms – Statement entrances with light and conversation flow.
  • Modern Interior Doors – Bold designs for residential or commercial spaces.
  • Porthole Doors – Popular modern design, especially for kitchens.

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