How to add a door, when not enough space to open a normal door?

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We want to convert a space downstairs into a downstairs toilet. It's the perfect size and shape. Only problem is it's right next to the front door, any new door there would bash into the front door / obstruct it if left open.

What other solutions are there for doors in small spaces? I can think of those plasticy concertina doors, but I'm not keen on them. Is there a nicer solution that won't break the bank?

Sliding door. You can get good ones now that work properly.

Can you fit a pocket door in the space?

Thanks for the replies.

Not sure a sliding door would work as there's a radiator on the wall next to it. Unless it would kinda slide in front of the radiator?

What's a pocket door?

Ooh I just google pocket doors. Those look fab. It would mean re-siting the radiator though, don't think it'd be affordable sadly.

Could you put a self-closing mechanism on the door so that it can't stay open and block the front door?

moving the radiator wouldn't be expensive

Bifold door?

moving the radiator is quite straightforward. Shouldn't be much money extra.

Bi-fold door?

PrimalLass brilliant! I think that might be it, if there's enough clearance for it to open.

Where does a bi-fold door go once it's open? If it was for a small loo, would you expect it to fold against a wall, and if so which one? (The inner wall of the toilet, or the wall of the corridor outside? Or are they usually hinged so it could go on either?)

There's no where to move the radiator to!

Longer term, when we have a bit of cash, a great solution would be to replace the long hall radiator with a smaller one, and get a pocket door.

No money for that right now though.

"Could you put a self-closing mechanism on the door so that it can't stay open and block the front door?"

They're too close together, I think a proper door would be bound to obstruct the door. Even if it closed normally, what about if people opened both doors at the same time? They're right next to each other, on right angles.

split door down middle vertically use hinges on both sides. hook lock.

www.houzz.com/split-door-vertical

I stayed in a B&B with a 'saloon' door on the toilet. It didn't feel very private.

www.slidinghouse.ca/index.php#p=-1&a=0&at=0

Would there be room for a bifold door to open inwards?

we have a self made bi-fold door at work - they just cut a normal door down the middle, added hinges etc. It's very effective.

bum. I thought I found a solution (but pricey I thought it had promise)

[[http://www.timberfoldingdoors.com/ Wooden concertina doors).

But I just watched the video and it's annoying that they don't close flat. It looks a bit odd I reckon, like the door doesn't actually fit properly, what do you think?

Oops I'll try the link again!

Wooden concertina doors

Can the door open inwards into the loo, instead of out into the hallway? You might need to investigate very small / corner hand basins though. Or not have one.

Oooh. I know. A curtain would be lovely. Then when people run out of toilet roll they can wipe on the curtain. And dry their hands on it if they wash their hands. Genious....

The bifold doors work like this

"Oooh. I know. A curtain would be lovely. Then when people run out of toilet roll they can wipe on the curtain. And dry their hands on it if they wash their hands. Genious...."

Tee hee.

I've seen a very small sink that'll fit. The door can't open in sadly, no room.

We're going to have to add a door frame too, I assume that's not too hard?

cestlavielife thanks for the split door suggestion. It's not perfect (as one side will still bash into the front door), but for the money I think that's probably the best solution.

Love that green on the houzz pic too :)