{"id":4001,"date":"2026-09-24T11:12:39","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T11:12:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/protek.dominiotest.ch\/porte-scorrevoli-a-scomparsa-classic-collection\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T11:56:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T11:56:54","slug":"porte-scorrevoli-a-scomparsa-classic-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/protekdesign.it\/en\/porte-scorrevoli-a-scomparsa-classic-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"Pocket sliding doors: how to optimise space"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In this article we look at how pocket sliding doors help optimise space by eliminating the clearance needed by traditional hinged doors. Starting from Protekdesign\u2019s sliding pocket frames for jambs<\/a>, we explore the features and design possibilities of the Solo<\/a> single-leaf and Duo<\/a> double-leaf pocket frames, available for masonry and plasterboard walls. A guide for designers and clients to understand the advantages, configurations and technical solutions of pocket doors and choose the system best suited to the project.<\/p>\n

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In short<\/p>\n

For Protekdesign, the pocket sliding door frame exists to free up the usable floor area of the home: by eliminating the swing radius of a hinged leaf, you can recover up to 2 square metres of walkable, furnishable space for each opening.<\/p>\n

Protekdesign\u2019s collection of Classic pocket frames with jambs<\/a> combines pocket frame technology with the aesthetic value of architectural tradition: visible jambs and architraves frame the opening, while the leaf disappears entirely into the wall.<\/p>\n

There are two reference models: Solo<\/a>, the pocket frame for a single leaf with up to 120 cm clear opening and 300 cm height, and Duo<\/a>, for double opposing leaves up to 240 cm in total. Both are available for plaster\/masonry and for plasterboard, with 150 kg trolleys as standard and a patented removable track.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Table 1 \u2014 Hinged door vs pocket sliding door: the value of invisible space<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Architectural parameter<\/strong><\/td>\nHinged door<\/strong><\/td>\nPocket sliding door<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clearance radius<\/td>\nEqual to the width of the leaf (80-90 cm), projected into the room<\/td>\nNone: the door disappears into the thickness of the wall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Space gained<\/td>\nNone: creates a dead zone of 1.5-2 m\u00b2<\/td>\nUp to 1.5-2 m\u00b2 of usable space can be recovered, depending on the room layout<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Freedom to furnish the wall<\/td>\nLimited on both sides by the swing arc<\/td>\nTotal: free surfaces for furniture, bookcases or lighting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Visual impact and perception<\/td>\nTraditional, with leaf and frame always visible even when open<\/td>\nGreater visual continuity between rooms when the door is open<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ease of movement<\/td>\nInterrupted by the swinging leaf, a potential obstacle to movement<\/td>\nContinuous sliding, natural and barrier-free transition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Protekdesign\u2019s sliding pocket frame solutions for jambs: spatial architecture meets tradition<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In interior design, the door helps define spaces, routes and the relationship between rooms. The sliding pocket frames for jambs in Protekdesign\u2019s Classic collection<\/a> are designed for those who choose a pocket sliding door while keeping jambs and architraves as visible elements of the project. The system thus combines a traditional or contemporary look with pocket frame technology, freeing up the space normally taken by the swing of a hinged door.<\/p>\n

The Solo and Duo models meet different design needs:<\/p>\n